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Grizzly G1021 Planer User Manual

1. 14 G1021 15 Planer Extension Rollers Dust Port The extension rollers can be attached now but it The G1021 Planer features a 4 dust port for use may be easier to make all the necessary adjust with a dust collection system ments to the planer before attaching them As with the extension rollers you may find it TO ATTACH THE EXTENSION ROLLERS more convenient to attach the dust port after making adjustments to the planer 1 Use the hex bolts and washers to mount the extension rollers See Figure 8 Ensure that TO ATTACH THE DUST PORT the top of the rollers are above the extension roller frame 1 Fit the dust port over the planer upper cover Line up the mounting holes 2 Finger tighten the mounting bolts for now Alignment of the extension rollers with the 2 Use three M6 1 0 x 12mm hex bolts and table surface will be covered in the nuts and six washers to secure the dust port Adjustment Section to the planer upper cover See Figure 9 3 Use three M6 1 0 x 12mm cap screws and lock washers to secure the dust port to the planer body ACAUTION DO NOT attach the dust hood if you do not intend to connect the Model G1021 to a dust collection system Accumulated wood chips could cause a malfunction resulting in per sonal injury or damage to the planer Height Adjust Setscrew Figure 8 Extension roller attachment points y Upper Cover Y G1021 15 Planer 15 SECTION 5 AD
2. Short circuit in line cord or plug Short circuit in motor or loose connections Incorrect fuses or circuit break ers in power line Motor overloaded Air circulation through the motor restricted Short circuit in motor or loose connections Low voltage Incorrect fuses or circuit break ers in power line Motor overloaded Machine slows when oper 1 Feed rate too high 1 Feed workpiece slower ating 2 Depth of cut too great 2 Reduce depth of cut Pulley setscrews or keys 1 missing or loose Motor fan is hitting the cover V belt is defective Excessive depth of cut Knives are dull Check power line for proper voltage Inspect all lead connections on motor for loose or open connec tions Inspect cord or plug for damaged insulation and shorted wires Inspect all connections on motor for loose or shorted terminals or worn insulation Install correct fuses or circuit breakers Reduce load on motor Clean out motor to provide normal air circulation Inspect connections on motor for loose or shorted terminals or worn insulation Correct the low voltage conditions Install correct fuses or circuit breakers Reduce load on motor Inspect keys and setscrews Replace or tighten if necessary Tighten fan or shim cover Replace V belt See Maintenance Decrease depth of cut Sharpen knives Infeed roller marks are left Depth of cut too shallow Increase depth of cut on the workpiece
3. Zi Industrial Inc 15 PLANER MODEL G1021 INSTRUCTION MANUAL COPYRIGHT 1986 BY GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL INC REG TX 3 170 572 WARNING NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL INC REVISED FEBRUARY 1999 PRINTED IN U S A WARNING Some dust created by power sanding sawing grinding drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Some examples of these chemical are e Lead from lead based paints e Crystalline silica from bricks cement and other masonry products e Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber Your risk from these exposures varies depending on how often you do this type of work To reduce your exposure to these chemicals Work in a well ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles Table Of Contents 1 SAFETY nd tan Od aaa tenner 3 SAFET SYMBOL Sue 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR POWER TOOLS 3 4 ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR PLANERS 5 2 CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS u a me tan dent een 6 220V OPERATION ana een EEE cl 6 FUSING vn AAA A A chan 6 GROUNDING ars far ad 6 EXTENSION CORDS coins dan ola 6 3 INTRODUCTION
4. Dust Port e Roller Extensions Hand Wheel Stand Top Optional Stand Legs Optional Stand Braces Optional 10 Now is a good time to inventory the fasteners required for assembly Hardware Qty Cap Screw 6mm 1 0 x 12 3 Lock Washer 6mm 3 Hex Bolts 6mm 1 0 x 12 3 Hex Nuts 6mm 1 0 3 Washers 6mm 6 Knife Setting Jig Rod 1 Knife Setting Jig Brackets 2 E clips 2 Allen Wrench 3mm 1 Allen Wrench 4mm 1 Allen Wrench 5mm 1 Allen Wrench 6mm 1 Open End Wrench 8 10mm 1 Open End Wrench 12 14 1 Handle 1 Hex Nut 10mm 1 25 1 Flat Washer 10mm 1 Scale 1 Hex Bolts 8mm 1 25 x 20 6 Flat Washers 8mm 6 Setscrews 8mm 1 25 x 12 6 Stand Hardware Optional Qty Carriage Bolts s 18 x 24 Hex Nuts e 18 28 Flat Washers e 24 Hex Bolts e 18 x 2 4 Fender Washers 8 In the event that any parts are missing we will be happy to replace them Contact our Customer Service number for assistance If any non propri etary parts such as nuts bolts or washers are missing we will be happy to replace these too but for the sake of expediency these items can be obtained at your local hardware store A CAUTION Some die cut metal parts may have sharp edges called flashing on them after they are formed Please examine the edges of all die cut metal parts before handling them Failure to do so could result in injury Y G1021 15 Planer Clean Up The unpainted surfaces a
5. 1 25 x 35mm 19 PWotM FLAT WASHER 8mm 020 PNosM__ HEX NUT M8 1 25 21 1021021 22 P1021022 HEAD CASTING 023 1021023 CHIP DEFLECTOR 25 P1021025 26 PSBOSM CAP SCREW 8 1 25 x 50mm 27 pss 1M SETSCREW 1 0 x 16mm 028 P1021028 CHIP BREAKER SPRING 30 PNOSM 10 1 25 31 04 FLAT WASHER 10mm P1021089 ROLLER ROD 31A P1021031A 090 pss 1Mm SETSCREW 1 0 x 16mm 32 P1021032 HEX NUT M6 1 0 P1021033 34 PR22M SNAP RING 38mm PLATE 035 1021035 BUSHING SETSCREW 1 25 x 12mm 36 PSS13M 38 PSB26M__ CAP SCREW 1 0 x 12mm 099 PRPO7M ROLLPIN6x20mm 040 64572 41 Psos PHLP HD SCREW 10 24 3 4 PK41M 42 1021042 43 P1021043 COLUMN 044 P1021044 SPINDLE NUT 45 P1021045 46 048 1021048 COLUMN 49 1021049 SCALE 50 PS12M PHLP HD SCREW 0 5 x 6mm 51 P1021051 052 1021052 POINTER 53 P1021053 55 P6202 BEARING 6202 2RS 057 P1021057 062 G1021 15 Planer 001 00 00 05 00 _ jo ojojo a o al ojo N o 1021001 1021003 PB07M___ 1021008 PBisM 1021007 1021008 1021012 P1021013 _ pwoam P1o21016 _ P1021017 _ pwo m Pnosm 1021021 1021022 1021023 1021025 PSBOSM Psstim P10210
6. Note the measurement indicated on the feeler gauge a yu 4 Chipbreaker Infeed Roller Anti Kickback TIRE Fingers Figure 19 Feed roller height inspection 21 6 Repeat steps 1 5 for the opposite side of the roller Repeat all steps for the outfeed roller Feeler gauge measurement should equal 0 040 TO ADJUST ROLLER HEIGHT 1 Remove the drive chain cover to access the roller adjustments on the drive chain side of the planer A single socket head cap screw holds the drive chain cover on Belt side adjustments are already accessible 2 Loosen the roller adjustment check nuts and turn the roller height setscrews to change the height of the roller as needed See Figure 20 3 Check roller height according to the above instructions Continue turning the setscrew until the roller is properly adjusted 4 When the roller is set in the correct position re tighten the check nuts you loosened in Step 2 above 5 Check your settings one last time and repeat steps 1 4 if necessary ren 7 lt Figure 20 Y 22 Feed Roller Pressure To be effective the infeed and outfeed rollers must put pressure on the workpiece as it feeds through the planer Too little pressure results in slipping boards too much pressure results in jamming Experiment with the best pressure settings for your work situations Some rough cut lumber will feed through fine with relatively few problems whi
7. and inspect the chipbreaker for proper alignment See the Adjustment Section Fuzzy Grain Usually caused by surfacing lum ber with too high a moisture content Sometimes fuzzy grain is a characteristic of some woods such as basswood Fuzzy grain can also be caused by dull knives or an incorrect grinding bevel Check with a moisture meter If moisture is greater than 20 sticker the wood and allow to dry Otherwise inspect knife condition Glossy Surface Usually caused by dull knives taking shallow cuts at a slow feed speed Surface gloss will usually be accompanied by overheat ing Often lumber will be scorched and eventual ly damage to knives will occur If knives are sharp on inspection increase feed speed and or cutting depth Snipe Occurs when board ends have more material removed than the rest of the board Usually caused when one or both of the bed rollers are set too high Can also be caused by the chipbreaker or pressure bar being set too high However small amount of snipe is inevitable Snipe can be minimized by proper adjustment of the planer s components but complete removal of snipe is extremely unlikely More likely you will be able to reduce it to a tolerance of 002 32 If snipe under that level is a problem consider planing lumber longer than your intended work length and cut off the excess after planing is com pleted Uneven Knife Marks Usually an indication that cutterhead bearings
8. believe to be reli able and as up to date as possible We have included some important safety measures we believe to be essential for safe opera tion While most safety measures are gen erally universal Grizzly reminds you that each workshop is different and safety rules should be considered as they apply to your specific situation Unpacking The bandsaw is shipped from the factory in a carefully packed carton If you find the machine to be damaged after you ve signed for delivery and the truck and driver are already gone you will need to file a freight claim with the carrier Save the containers and all packing materials for inspection by the carrier or their agent Without the packing materials filing a freight claim can be difficult If you need advice regarding this situa tion please call us immediately AWARNING The G1021 is a heavy machine with a 475 lb shipping weight DO NOT over exert your self while unpacking or moving your machine get assistance In the event your planer must be moved up or down a flight of stairs be sure that the stairs are capable of supporting the combined weight of people and the machine Failure to use care while assembling or moving could result in serious personal injury Y Parts Inventory Take a quick inventory of the parts and put them aside for assembly later After all the parts have been removed from the container you should have e Planer Unit
9. elected to wait to install the extension 4 Drain and replace the oil yearly See Figure rollers during the assembly process install the 31 extension rollers now Refer to the Assembly Section To adjust the extension rollers 1 Lower the table and position a flat board so itlays on the table and suspends over one of the extension rollers See Figure 32 2 Adjust the tightness of the mounting bolts and the depth of the setscrews on the exten sion roller body Various combinations of loosening and or tightening the setscrews and bolts will level the extension rollers with the table When the outermost extension roller touches the bottom of the board stop adjusting and secure the extension roller to the body 3 Repeat steps 1 3 for the other extension roller assembly A a y x lt X if Drain Plug i 3 Figure 31 Location of gearbox drain plug Figure 32 Inspecting extension roller height Y G1021 15 Planer 27 Thickness Scale The thickness scale located below the handwheel can be adjusted for accuracy However the machine must be operated to adjust the thick ness scale Follow the directions in the Operations Section for test running before attempting to make these adjustments TO ADJUST THE SCALE 1 28 Adjust the table height to the approximate thickness of your test lumber Measure the lumber with calipers to determine i
10. every effort to ensure that our products meet high quality and durability standards and we hope you never need to use this warranty Please feel free to write or call us if you have any questions about the machine or the manual Thank you again for your business and continued support We hope to serve you again soon G1021 15 Planer 45
11. help reduce chip marks Inspect the chip deflector and re adjust as described earlier in the text Y G1021 15 Planer SECTION 7 MAINTENANCE General Make a habit of inspecting your planer each time you use it Check for the following conditions and repair or replace when necessary 1 Loose mounting bolts 2 Worn switch 3 Worn or damaged cords and plugs 4 Damaged V belts 5 other condition that could hamper the safe operation of this machine FH Table The table and other non painted surfaces on the Model G1021 should be protected against rust and pitting Wiping the table clean after every use ensures that moisture from wood dust isn t allowed to trap moisture against bare metal sur faces Some woodworkers recommend using automo tive paste wax on exposed steel and cast iron surfaces The wax provides a layer of protection as well as reducing friction between lumber and the table making cuts faster and smoother Avoid waxes that contain silicone or other synthetic ingredients These materials can find their way into lumber that s being worked and can make staining and finishing difficult If you use paste wax make sure that its 100 Carnauba wax Y G1021 15 Planer Knives We recommend that dull knives be taken to a pro fessional knife sharpener Improperly sharpened knives can cause a number of defects to lumber and put unnecessary load on the motor and drive
12. systems If you can avoid sharpening knives yourself allow them to be handled by a trained sharpener If you must do the job yourself take note of the following information You will be dealing with a cutting angle of 35 degrees and a grinding angle of 35 degrees See Figure 39 The grinding angle has been deter mined by the factory to be the best compromise for planing a wide variety of wood types In most cases that angle will produce excellent work If you choose to change the angle of your bevel be sure to consult with a trained sharpener or with a reference book before you commit to changing the angle of bevel Cutting Circle Cutting Angle Grinding Angle Of Knife Face Of Knife Clearance Angle Figure 39 Recommended sharpening angles Y 33 Lubrication The Model G1033 features factory sealed bear ings A sealed bearing requires no lubrication during its lifetime Should a bearing fail your planer will probably develop a noticeable rumble which will increase when the machine is put under load If allowed to get worse overheating of the journal containing the bad bearing could occur If the bad bearing is not replaced it will eventually seize possibly doing damage to other parts of the machine Bearings are standard sizes and can be replaced through Grizzly Proper lubrication of other components of the Model G1033 are essential for long life and trou ble free operatio
13. 004 Once you have completed inspection on all three knives you will able to determine whether or not there is a need to adjust the knives in the cutter head The next set of instructions will address the process of setting the knives ACAUTION When making adjustments all three knives must be adjusted the same Do not adjust one knife without adjusting the others as well Improper knife height adjustment can result in damage to knives poor planer per formance and possible operator injury G1021 15 Planer Knife Setting The process of setting the knives in the cutter head will come into play whenever you sharpen or replace or after determining that setting is necessary during the initial setup The knives are locked into the cutterhead with wedge type gibs Springs under each knife pro vide an upward pressure to help ease the setting process TO SET THE KNIVES 1 Remove the upper cover to expose the cut terhead 2 Loosen the gib bolts securing the first knife just enough until the knife pushes upward 3 Place the knife setting jig over the knife on the cutterhead as shown in Figure 15 The knife setting jig will push the knife into posi tion in the cutterhead Figure 15 Proper knife setting jig placement 19 4 While holding the position of the knife setting jig tighten the gib bolts down again in the cutterhead Tighten the bolts evenly from the outside working toward the middle See F
14. 28 PNosM 031 pwoam P1021031A P1021032 1021038 przem 1021035 pssi3sm PSB26M Gar 2508 P1021043 P1021044 P1021045 P1021048 21021049 512 P1021051 P1021052 P1021053 P6202 P1021057 _ gt 19 jo gt al ojojo al Ref Description Ref Part Description 116B 117 E CLIP 15mm 100 P1021100 SPACER o 161 P1021161 ANTT KICKBAGK FINGER 162 P1021162 163 1021163 INFEED ROLLER kEY6x6x40mm__ 64 1021164 SPROCKET 124 165A P1021165A_ CHAIN 31 LINKS 125 66 1021166 KNIFE GAUGE 67 PWR810 WRENCH 8 x 10mm 8 129 133 134 137 76 1033097 RETAINER 140 HEX NUT M12 1 75 141 144 185_ PKi5M 147 148 PWO3M FLAT WASHER 6mm 21 kEY5x5x23mm_ 151 3 193 94 155 HEXNUTM6 10 195 1033102 156 pssttM _ SET SCREW M6 1 0 x 16mm _ _ alo D _ gt A Y ala _ ala ala al 00 ala ala bp bip U lt als U A D fo aja la gt U 2 21021 15 Planer 43 lt 1 gt WARRANTY AND RETURNS Grizzly Industrial Inc warrants every produ
15. AAA AA 31 KNIVE an ner ee age di 31 LUBRICATION ee eier ee 32 33 8 CLOSURE ren tn A an aaa een 34 MACHINE DATA nannten idilio 35 TROUBLESHOO TIN ee ne 36 PARTS BREAKDOWN AND PARTS LISTS 37 42 ADJUSTMENT BLOCK PATTERN rannte 43 WARRANTY AND RETURNS sis nern 44 4 G1021 15 Planer SECTION 1 SAFETY AWARNING For Your Own Safety Read Instruction Manual Before Operating This Equipment The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers This manual uses a series of symbols which are intended to convey the level of criticality of the safety message The progression of symbols is described below Remember that safety messages by themselves do not eliminate danger and are not a substitute for proper accident prevention measures NOTE This symbol is used to alert the user to useful information about A safe and proper operation of the equipment Failure to obey a CAUTION symbol and notation may result in ACAUTION minor or moderate property damage or personal injury Failure to obey a WARNING symbol and notation can result in AWARN serious injury to yourself and others Failure to obey a DANGER symbol and notation WILL result in ADANGER serious personal injury including loss of life or body parts AWARNING Safety Instructions For Power Tools KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working 5 KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS order AWAY All childr
16. JUSTMENTS Overview Once assembly has been completed your G1021 15 Planer requires just a few adjustments to ready it for use in your shop Many adjustments have already been made at the factory yet we recommend you familiarize yourself with all of the following procedures to gain a better understanding of the Planer s con struction and operation General control and adjustment locations are shown in Figure 10 The switch is thermally protected and mag netically controlled and features push but tons to turn the planer on and off The handwheel raises and lowers the table and controls the depth of cut Turning the handwheel clockwise raises the table and counter clockwise lowers the table The bed rollers ease stock movement through the planer and are adjustable The three position feed rate change knob shifts planer feed speed from neutral to 16 and 20 feet per minute The table lock knob secures the table in a fixed position Figure 10 Overview of planer adjustment controls 16 G1021 15 Planer Gauge Block Before attempting any table adjustments you will need to construct a gauge block See Figure 11 A larger gauge block diagram is also included at the end of the manual for your convenience Precision adjustments later on require accuracy when milling the gauge block Do not use com mon 2x4 material Use maple or similar type of hardwood Do not use the planer during the milling process sinc
17. LECTOR 1 Disconnect the machine from the power source and remove the planer s upper cover 2 Loosen the three deflector mounting bolts See Figure 25 Make sure the beveled edge of the deflector faces the cutterhead 24 Move the deflector until its edge is approxi mately 1 4 from the tip of the cutting knives Push down on the deflector with a wooden stick to check if it will touch the knives Cautiously rotate the cutterhead to ensure clearance Do Not touch the knives severe cuts may result Re tighten the chip deflector mounting bolts and re mount the upper cover to the planer Mounting Bolts Figure 25 Chip deflector access Y G1021 15 Planer Anti Kickback The Model G1021 Planer provides an anti kick back safety feature The anti kickback fingers hang from a rod suspended across the front of the cutterhead casting The anti kickback fingers should be inspected regularly Check the fingers to ensure that they swing freely and easily See Figure 26 AWARNING DO NOT apply oil or other lubricants to the anti kickback fingers Oil or grease will attract dust and restrict free movement of the fingers which could result in damage to your workpiece the planer or possibly seri ous injury to the operator or others in the workplace Call our Customer Service num ber if the anti kickback fingers do not move freely when setting up your planer DO NOT attempt to use the pla
18. ON OF FEED Feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction of rota tion of the blade or cutter only NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNAT TENDED TURN POWER OFF Don t leave tool until it comes to a complete stop G1021 15 Planer AWARNING Additional Safety Instructions For Planers Ensure that the machine sits firmly on the floor before use Any wobbles must be corrected by shimming or blocking before operation This machine is not designed to process any other material except wood Never position fingers or thumbs near the infeed roller Long stock should always be fully support ed by some type of support fixture Do not operate planer with dull or damaged knives Ensure that the planer is properly adjusted before using AWARNING Like all power tools there is danger asso ciated with the Model G1021 15 Planer Use the tool with respect and caution to lessen the possibility of mechanical dam age or operator injury If normal safety pre cautions are overlooked or ignored Serious personal injury may occur AWARNING Always wear ANSI approved safety glasses or goggles and hearing protection when operating equipment Do not allow visitors into your workshop when testing or operat ing equipment unless similarly equipped Serious personal injury may occur G1021 15 Planer Do not remove excessive amounts of wood in a single pass Inspect your stock before planing Reject stock with def
19. Outfeed roller marks are left Too much spring tension on feed Refer to Feed Roller Pressure section for adjustment on right side of workpiece roller Cannot control snipe Long or heavy board sags as it Lift up on unsupported end of board as it enters and exits cutter enters and exits head Chip buildup on outfeed Chips working their way back Lay duct tape over the mounting bolts along the outside edge to roller under the chip deflector seal any possible gaps Machine howls on startup Chip deflector too close to the Move back s to 1 4 from the cutterhead cutterhead Knives dull Table moves down while cutting Replace knives G1021 15 Planer 37 SEE PAGE 42 43 FOR REFERENCE NUMBER LISTING G1021 15 Planer 38 43 G1021 15 Planer 39 SEE PAGE 41 42 FOR REFERENCE NUMBER LISTING 40 G1021 15 Planer SEE PAGE 41 42 FOR REFERENCE NUMBER LISTING G1021 15 Planer 41 Ref Description Ref Part Description 021001 1021003 7 HEX BOLT 1 25 x 25mm 066 1021066 SHAFT P1021005 SPECIAL WASHER PB13M HEX BOLT M10 1 5 x 80mm 07 1021007 CUTTERHEAD PULLEY 08 1021008 MOTOR PULLEY 012 1021012 SPACER 69 1021069 TABLE ROLLER 013 P1021013 BELT HOUSING PB14M PWO4M 016 1021016 17 1021017 MOTOR PLATE PB15M HEX BOLT M8
20. alignment S a Y Loosen these bolts before adjusting belt tension A Figure 28 Adjusting belt tension AWARNING DO NOT make adjustments while the planer is running Ensure that the switch is off power is disconnected and moving parts have stopped before making adjustments Failure to comply could result in serious injury Gearbox The gearbox is located just behind the hand wheel on the right side of the planer The gearbox transfers power from the belt driven cutterhead to the power feed rollers The two speed transmis sion is controlled by a push pull lever on the right side of the planer When engaged the power feed rollers will move lumber through the planer at either 16 or 20 feet per minute The center lever position is neutral TO INSPECT THE GEARBOX 1 Loosen the socket head cap screw on the gearbox cover Gently pull the cover off the roll pins that hold it in place 2 Check the bolts holding the sprockets in place Inspect the drive chains to ensure that the cotter pins are in place Replace the pins if necessary See Figure 29 Figure 29 Location of sprocket bolts G1021 15 Planer 3 The oil level in the gearbox should be to the bottom of the filler plug near the top of the Extension Rol lers gearbox Top off with 80 90 wt gear oil if necessary Use 50 wt motor oil if you are working in an unheated winter shop See N EXTENSION ROLLERS Figure 30 If you
21. are beginning to show signs of deterioration Uneven knife marks can also occur when the chipbreaker is set too high Inspect cutterhead bearings if re adjustment of the chipbreaker fails to remedy the situation Chatter Marks Usually caused by incorrect chipbreaker and pressure bar setting heights Chatter marks can also be caused by running a narrow wood piece through the planer at either the right or left end of the cutterhead Chatter like uneven knife marks will show in the form of a washboard look Chatter marks are more likely to be inconsistent in appearance than uneven knife marks Wavy Surface Caused by poor knife height adjustment wavy surface appears when one knife is taking deeper cuts than the rest of the knives Remedy by re setting the knives to a tol erance of 001 Pitch amp Glue Build up Glue and resin build up on the rollers and cutterhead will cause over heating by decreasing cutting sharpness while increasing drag in the feed mechanism The result can include scorched lumber as well as uneven knife marks and chatter Chip Marks Occur when chips aren t properly expelled from the cutterhead The knives catch the chips and drag them across the lumber being planed Chips tend to be random and non uni form as compared to chipped grain Can be caused by exhaust blockage or too much room between the cutterhead and chip deflector Using a dust collection system in combination with the planer can
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23. ct it sells for a period of 1 year to the original purchaser from the date of purchase This warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to misuse abuse negligence accidents repairs or alterations or lack of maintenance This is Grizzly s sole written warranty and any and all warranties that may be implied by law including any merchantability or fitness for any par ticular purpose are hereby limited to the duration of this written warranty We do not warrant or represent that the merchandise complies with the provisions of any law or acts unless the manufacturer so warrants In no event shall Grizzly s liability under this warranty exceed the purchase price paid for the product and any legal actions brought against Grizzly shall be tried in the State of Washington County of Whatcom We shall in no event be liable for death injuries to persons or property or for incidental contingent spe cial or consequential damages arising from the use of our products To take advantage of this warranty contact us by mail or phone and give us all the details We will then issue you a Return Number which must be clearly posted on the outside as well as the inside of the car ton We will not accept any item back without this number Proof of purchase must accompany the mer chandise The manufacturers reserve the right to change specifications at any time because they constantly strive to achieve better quality equipment We make
24. d after delivery We have organized the assembly process into steps Please follow along in the order presented here TOOLS REQUIRED Most of the tools required for assembly are included with the planer However you will also need a Phillips and regu lar screwdriver as well as feeler gauge for adjust ments later on Y Optional Stand To begin stand assembly keep all the stand parts within easy reach To ease assembly build the stand upside down on a bench and then place it upright on the floor 1 Place the stand top upside down on your bench 2 Attach each of the four legs to the stand top with carriage bolts washers and nuts provid ed Do not over tighten The legs attach to the outside of the stand top See Figure 3 3 Attach each of the four braces to the stand legs with carriage bolts washers and nuts provided Do not over tighten The braces attach to the inside of the legs See Figure 2 4 Flip the stand right side up and place on the floor Check to see if the stand is symmetrical from two adjacent sides Adjust if necessary and securely tighten all nuts 12 Figure 3 Fully assembled stand Y G1021 15 Planer Planer Unit TO MOUNT THE PLANER 1 Using the lifting handles shown in Figure 4 place the planer on the stand and align the four holes in the base over the four mounting holes in the stand 2 Secure the planer base to the stand with the four hex bolts nuts wa
25. der the nameplate See Figure 36 The depth limiter controls maximum depth of cut to t s ACAUTION To avoid mechanical damage to the planer do not remove the depth limiter Figure 36 Location of depth limiter G1021 15 Planer Test Run Once the assembly is complete and the adjust ments are done to your satisfaction you are ready to test the machine Turn on the power supply at the main panel Press the START button Make sure that your fin ger is poised on the STOP button just in case there is a problem The planer should run smoothly with little or no vibration or rubbing noises Strange or unnatural noises should be investigated and corrected before operating the machine further A WARNING DO NOT attempt to investigate or adjust the machine while it is running Wait until the machine is turned off unplugged and all working parts have come to a rest before you do anything If noises occur that cannot be found by visual inspection feel free to contact our service depart ment for help WARNING Always wear ANSI approved safety glasses or goggles when operating equipment particularly when testing new tools or machinery Do not allow visitors into your workshop when testing or operating equip ment G1021 15 Planer Wood Species The species of wood as well as its condition have a dramatic effect on planing ability The harder the wood as illustrated by its shear strength the mor
26. e difficult it will be to plane A brief listing of common hard and soft woods in relation to their shear strengths and planing diffi culty is listed below Type Shear PSI Black Locust 2 480 Sugar Maple 2 330 Pecan Hickory 2 080 White Oak 2 000 White Ash 1 950 Black Cherry 1 700 American Elm 1 510 Black Walnut 1 370 Red Alder 1 080 Basswood 980 Cottonwood 930 Increasing Difficulty Figure 37 Common hardwood shear strengths Type Shear PSI Western Larch 1 410 Tamarack 1 280 Douglas Fir 1 160 Alaska Cedar 1 130 Sitka Spruce 1 150 Sugar Pine 1 050 Cypress 1 000 Redwood OG 940 Red Cedar 860 White Pine 850 Balsam Fir 710 gt D E r2 3 3 SE e A Figure 38 Common softwood shear strengths _ 8 91 Planing Difficulties The following descriptions of defects will give you some possible answers to problems you may encounter while planing different materials Possible solutions follow the descriptions Chipped Grain usually a result of cutting against the grain or planing wood with knots or excessive amount of cross grain Chipped grain can also be caused by dull knives or misaligned chipbreaker Often chipped grain can be avoided by slowing down the feed rate and by taking shal low cuts If those options do not work inspect your lumber and determine if its grain pattern is causing the problem If the wood does not show substantial crossgrain inspect your knives for sharpness
27. e the gauge block is needed first to check and make planer adjustments Using a magnetic dial indicator is a good alterna tive to constructing a gauge block Use the dial indicator whenever the instructions call for use of the gauge block and or feeler gauge Refer to the current Grizzly catalog for dial indicators Figure 11 Guide block specifications AWARNING DO NOT make adjustments while the planer is running Ensure that the switch is off power is disconnected and moving parts have stopped before making adjustments Failure to comply could result in serious injury or electrical shock hazard Y G1021 15 Planer Table Adjustment To plane stock perfectly square it is important that the table 15 parallel to the cutterhead TO CHECK TABLE PARALLELISM 1 Place the gauge block on the table under one end of the cutterhead 2 Turn the handwheel to raise the table until the block barely touches the cutterhead body The block should not be touching the knives See Figure 12 3 Slide the block toward the opposite side of the cutterhead Use a feeler gauge to mea sure the width of the gap if any between the top of the block and the bottom of the cutter head If there is a gap make a note reading the distance from the feeler gauge 4 lf the block wedges tightly between the table and cutterhead when shifting from one side to the other repeat steps 1 through 3 above but start from the oppo
28. ease write to our Bellingham Washington location using the address in the Introduction The specifications drawings and photographs illustrated in this manual represent the Model G1021 as supplied when the manual was prepared However due to Grizzly s policy of continuous improvement changes may be made at any time with no obligation on the part of Grizzly Whenever possible though we send manual updates to all owners of a particular tool or machine Should you receive one add the new information to this manual and keep it for refer ence We have included some important safety mea sures that are essential to this machine s opera tion While most safety measures are generally universal Grizzly reminds you that each work shop is different and safety rules should be con sidered as they apply to your specific situation AWARNING Always wear ANSI approved safety glasses or goggles and hearing protection when operating equipment particularly when testing new tools or machinery Do not allow visitors into your workshop when testing or operating equipment Serious injury may occur 36 We recommend you keep a copy of our current catalog for complete information regarding Grizzly s warranty and return policy If you need additional technical information relating to this machine or if you need general assistance or replacement parts please contact the Service Department listed in Section 3 Introduction Addit
29. ects and foreign material Do not attempt to remove jams until power is disconnected and all moving parts have come to a complete stop Provide adequate infeed and outfeed space for operating the planer Do not plane wood less than 12 long and Ya thick Do not plane lumber with loose knots or knots that may become loose during planing ACAUTION No list of safety guidelines can be com plete Every shop environment is different Always consider safety first as it applies to your individual working conditions Use this and other machinery with caution and respect Failure to do so could result in serious person injury damage to equip ment or poor work results SECTION 2 CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS 220V Operation The G1021 Planer motor is wired to operate at 220V only A cordset without a 220V plug is included with the Model G1021 Plugs and recep tacles can be purchased at your local hardware store or home center When connecting to 220V ensure that the electrical circuit is in fact a 220V circuit Contact your local electrical contractor if uncertain about converting to 220V operation When operating at 220V we recommend using a NEMA style 6 15 plug and outlet as depicted in Figure 1 You may also hard wire the planer directly to your panel provided you place a dis connect switch near the machine Check the electrical codes in your area for specifics on wiring requirements Grounded Outlet Box Cur
30. en and visitors should be kept a safe distance from work area REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES Form habit of checking to MAKE WORK SHOP CHILD PROOF with see that keys and adjusting wrenches are padlocks master switches or by removing removed from tool before turning on starter keys KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN Cluttered DON T FORCE TOOL It will do the job areas and benches invite accidents better and safer at the rate for which it was designed DON T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRON MENT Don t use power tools in damp or USE RIGHT TOOL Don t force tool or wet locations or where any flammable or attachment to do a job for which it was not noxious fumes may exist Keep work area designed well lighted G1021 15 Planer 5 AWARNING Safety Instructions For Power Tools USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD Make sure your extension cord is in good condi tion When using an extension cord be sure it is rated Hard Service grade S or better Conductor size must be 16 A W G for cords up to 100 feet in length An under sized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating Your extension cord must also contain a ground wire and plug pin Always repair or replace extension cords if they become damaged Minimum Gage for extension cord 12 A W G 50ft 10 A W G 100ft WEAR PROPER APPAREL Do not wear loose clothing gloves neckties rings bracelets or other jewelry which may get caught in
31. feed rates 16 FPM and 20 FPM When running the machine the operator can control the feed speed by moving the feed control knob Moving the knob toward the machine produces the 20 FPM feed speed away from the machine produces 16 FPM and a center position places the gear box in neutral Figure 35 ACAUTION The feed rate should be set while the planer is running but before feeding lumber into it DO NOT attempt to change speeds after the cutting operation has begun ton a Figure 35 Feed speed adjustment knob A CAUTION If you take a cut that is too large the planer will bog down noticeably The motor may even stall If this happens turn off the power immediately lower the table and remove your workpiece Re adjust your table to allow a lesser cut and repeat your operation Handwheel Crank the handwheel to raise or lower the table according to the desired workpiece thickness Each complete revolution of the handwheel moves the table by 2 4mm Make sure the height scale is properly adjusted With the limiting clip installed you cannot cut more than in a single pass While cutting this much material is possible it is not recommended Take it slow and easy The quality of your work will be better and your planer will last longer WB Depth Limiter The Model G1021 is equipped with a depth lim iter located on the bottom of the cutterhead casting just un
32. he head casting See Figure 41 Apply a light oil making sure that the lubricant penetrates the bearing Figure 41 Feed roller lubrication points G1021 15 Planer Clean and lubricate the chain sprockets as need ed The gearbox oil should be checked before the first use It is full when oil begins dribbling out of the fill hole Oil should be replaced yearly Use 80 90 Wt gear oil in normal situations Use 50 wt motor oil for unheated winter shops See Adjustment Section The lead screws and columns should be wiped of any grease and dust build up once a week They should be relubricated with light machine oil See Figure 42 The infeed outfeed pressure setscrews double as lubrication ports for the rollers Add 1 2 drops of light machine oil to all ports before each use See Figures 43 and 44 Po a SR gt Lead Screw Figure 42 Lead Screw inside of column G1021 15 Planer Figure 44 Oiling brieation ports SECTION 8 CLOSURE The following pages contain parts diagrams parts lists general machine data and warranty return information for your Model G1021 Planer If you need parts or help in assembling your machine or if you need operational information we encourage you to call the Grizzly Industrial Service Department Our trained service techni cians will be glad to help you If you have comments dealing specifically with this manual pl
33. ical Documentation P O Box 2069 Bellingham WA 98227 2069 Above all else we stand behind our machines We have an excellent service department at your disposal should the need arise If you have any service questions or parts requests please call or write to at the location listed below Grizzly Industrial Inc 1203 Lycoming Mall Circle Muncy PA 17756 Phone 570 546 9663 Fax 800 438 5901 E Mail techsupport grizzly com Web Site http www grizzly com G1021 15 Planer To operate this or any power tool safely and effi ciently it is essential to become as familiar with its characteristics as possible Take as much time as necessary to become acquainted with the Model G1021 The time you invest before you begin to use your machine will be time well spent Also read all of the safety procedures If you do not understand something DO NOT operate the machine The specifications drawings and photographs illustrated in this manual represent the Model G1021 as supplied when the manual was pre pared However owing to Grizzly s policy of con tinuous improvement changes may be made at any time with no obligation on the part of Grizzly Whenever possible though we send manual updates to all owners of a particular tool or machine Should you receive one we urge you to insert the new information with the old and keep it for reference ANOTE The information in this manual has been obtained from sources we
34. igure 16 5 Repeat these steps for the other two knives Figure 16 Tightening knives in cutterhead Y Chip Breaker The chip breaker 15 located on the top side of the planer and extends down around the front of the cutterhead function is to prevent tear out or deep unregulated gouging as the knives remove material The chip breaker works by breaking the woodchips as they are being cut by the cutter head The chip breaker also deflects and expels the woodchips away from the surface of the board and out of the planer TO ADJUST THE CHIPBREAKER 1 Disconnect the machine from the power source remove the dust hood and lower the table 2 Ensure that the knives are properly adjusted 20 3 Place the gauge block on the table directly under the cutterhead Using a one millimeter 0 05 feeler gauge between the gauge block and the cutterhead raise the table until one of the knives just touches the feel er gauge Rotate the cutterhead manually to be sure the knife is at bottom dead center 4 Lock the table by tightening the table lock knobs 5 Remove the feeler gauge and slide the gauge block under the chip breaker See Figure 17 The chip breaker should just touch the top of the gauge block Slide the gauge block to the opposite end of the chip breaker and check it in the same manner 7 Cutterhead M Chipbreaker Infeed Roller PAL HE Gauge Block Figure 17 Location
35. ional information sources are necessary to realize the full potential of this machine Trade journals woodworking magazines and your local library are good places to start Y A WARNING The Model G1021 was specifically designed for wood cutting operations DO NOT MODI FY AND OR USE THIS PLANER FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE Modifications or improp er use of this tool will void the warranty If you are confused about any aspect of this machine DO NOT use it until you have answered all your questions Serious injury may occur QA WARNING Like all power tools there is danger associ ated with the Model G1021 15 Planer Use the tool with respect and caution to lessen the possibility of mechanical damage or operator injury If normal safety precau tions are overlooked or ignored Serious injury may occur G1021 15 Planer TROUBLESHOOTING This section covers the most common processing problems encountered in planing and what to do about them Do not make any adjustments until planer is unplugged and moving parts have come to a complete stop POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Motor will not start Motor will not start fuses or circuit breakers blow Motor overheats Motor stalls resulting in blown fuses or tripped cir cuit Loud repetitious noise com ing from machine Machine is loud when cut ting Overheats or bogs 2 down in the cut Low voltage Open circuit in motor or loose connections
36. le other lumber will have more difficulty Adjusting roller pressure does not affect height TO ADJUST ROLLER PRESSURE 1 Disconnect the machine from the power source 2 Ensure that knives and feed rollers are set correctly 3 Unscrew the four large pressure setscrews on top of the planer body See Figure 21 G1021 15 Planer 4 Remove the springs that are in the holes left by the setscrews See Figure 22 5 Check for any dirt or grit Clean the springs and setscrews if dirty 6 Screw the three regular pressure setscrews back in until they are flush with the top of the head casting 7 Screw the light pressure setscrew until it is approximately 4 above the head casting The feed chain applies additional tension to the right side of the outfeed roller so the pressure added by the setscrew need not be as high Pressure Setscrew Pressure Spring Roller Check Nut Snagit Setscrew Figure 22 Roller pressure assembly Y Bed Rollers The bed rollers ease stock movement through the planer The height of the bed rollers will vary depending on the types of wood you will be plan ing When planing rough stock set the rollers slightly high to keep the lumber from dragging along the bed However snipe may be unavoid able Smooth lumber should be planed with the rollers set just above the plane of the table This will minimize snipe G1021 15 Planer TO ADJUST THE BED ROLLERS 1 En
37. moving parts Non slip footwear is recommended Wear protective hair cov ering to contain long hair ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses they are NOT safe ty glasses SECURE WORK Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical It s safer than using your hand and frees both hands to operate tool DON T OVERREACH Keep proper footing and balance at all times 14 MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance Follow instructions for lubri cating and changing accessories DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing and changing accessories such as blades bits cutters and the like REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING Make sure switch is in off posi tion before plugging in USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES Consult the owners manual for mended accessories The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury CHECK DAMAGED PARTS Before further use of the tool a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function Check for alignment of moving parts binding of mov ing parts breakage of parts mounting and any other conditions that may affect its oper ation A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced DIRECTI
38. n Below is a list of components that require periodic lubrication Schedules are based on daily use Adjust accordingly for your level of use Columns Lead Screws The four columns should be lubricated weekly with light oil Unfasten dust covers to gain access The four lead screws should be lubricated with general purpose grease once a month Worm Gear The worn gear should be inspect ed monthly and lubricated when needed Remove the worm gear box to inspect See parts diagram for location Chain The table height adjustment chain should be inspected monthly and lubricated when need ed A good quality bicycle chain lubricant works well for periodic lubrication Gear Box Gear box oil should be drained after the first 20 hours of operation See Figure 40 Replace with 80W 90W gear oil Inspect levels periodically and change yearly Replace gear oil more frequently under heavy use Fill until oil reaches the top of the filler plug port for correct oil level 34 Figure 40 Gearbox fill and drain points Drive Chain The drive chain should be inspect ed and lubricated monthly Check sprocket chain and cotter pin during inspection Use a general purpose grease Some chains will have master links instead of cotter pins Feed Rollers Daily lubrication of feed rollers is crucial to the operation of your planer Lubricate before start up Each end of each power feed roller has an oiling port located on the top of t
39. ner if the anti kick back fingers are not operating properly Figure 26 Anti kickback assembly Y G1021 15 Planer Belts The belt and pulley assembly are on the left side of the planer The belts transfer power from the motor to the cutterhead and then through the gearbox to the feed rollers Remove the belt cover by unscrewing the four flange bolts holding the cover in place TO INSPECT ADJUST THE PULLEYS Place a metal ruler across the pulleys to check alignment The pulleys are aligned if the ruler crosses them evenly See Figure 27 If the pulleys are out of alignment 1 Loosen the bolts that hold the motor to the motor mount bracket 2 Adjust the position of the motor until the pul leys are in line 3 Re tighten all bolts Figure 27 Checking pulley alignment 25 TO CHECK BELT TENSION Squeeze the V Belts at their midpoints with mod erate finger pressure You should be able to deflect each V Belt about 3 4 Belts will rarely be too tight but will sometimes be too loose To adjust belt tension 1 Loosen the two bolts that hold the motor pul ley assembly to the planer 2 Insert a wooden lever of suitable strength and pry the motor up to increase belt ten sion See Figure 28 3 Maintain lever position and check belt ten sion Re adjust if necessary 4 Tighten the bolts and check belt tension again Repeat steps 1 3 as necessary 5 Ensure that the pulleys are still in
40. of chip breaker assembly AWARNING DO NOT make adjustments while the planer is running Ensure that the switch is off power is disconnected and moving parts have stopped before making adjustments Failure to ensure that power is disconnect ed could result in serious injury or electrical shock hazard G1021 15 Planer 6 If an adjustment is necessary loosen the locknuts and turn the setscrews See Figure 18 Stop turning when the bottom of the chip breaker just touches the gauge block 7 Re tighten both locknuts 8 Replace the exhaust hood Figure 18 Chip breaker height adjustment WW G1021 15 Planer Feed Roller Height The infeed and outfeed rollers propel the lumber through the planer The rollers also press the lumber flat against the planer table Set the infeed and outfeed rollers 0 040 below the knife edge at bottom dead center TO CHECK ROLLER HEIGHT 1 Disconnect the machine from the power source 2 Lower the table so the gauge block will fit under one side of the infeed roller 3 Raise the table until the gauge block barely touches the infeed roller See Figure 19 Do not change position of the table 4 Slide the gauge block over so it is under the edge of one of the knives Turn the cutter head until one of the knives is at bottom dead center over the gauge block 5 Measure the clearance between the top of the gauge block and the edge of the knife with a feeler gauge
41. ome residential floors may require additional support to accommodate both machine and operator WORKING CLEARANCES Working clearances can be thought of as the dis tances between machines and obstacles that allow safe operation of every machine without limitation Consider existing and anticipated machine needs size of material to be processed through each machine and space for auxiliary stands and or work tables Also consider the rel ative position of each machine to one another for efficient material handling Be sure to allow your self sufficient room to safely run your machines in any foreseeable operation LIGHTING AND OUTLETS Lighting should be bright enough to eliminate shadow and prevent eye strain Electrical circuits should be dedicated or large enough to handle combined motor amp loads Outlets should be located near each machine so power or exten sion cords are not obstructing high traffic areas Be sure to observe local electrical codes for prop er installation of new lighting outlets or circuits ACAUTION Make your shop child safe Ensure that your workplace is inaccessible to young Sters by closing and locking all entrances when you are away Never allow visitors in your shop when assembling adjusting or operating equipment Y G1021 15 Planer 11 SECTION 4 ASSEMBLY Overview Most of your G1021 Planer has been assembled at the factory but some parts must be assembled or installe
42. r minals according to the wiring diagram sup plied with this manual 3 Attach the grounding terminal green wire to the motor frame via the ground screw located inside the junction box 4 Re attach the motor junction box cover Handwheel The handwheel is used to raise and lower the planer table Each complete revolution raises the table 2 4mm TO MOUNT THE HANDWHEEL 1 Place the handwheel over the keyed shaft on the planer body Make sure the key on the shaft and the keyway on the handwheel line up The handwheel shaft is at the front right of Knife Setting Jig The knife setting jig has been provided to make knife setting quick and easy See Figure 7 TO ASSEMBLE THE KNIFE SETTING JIG 1 Snap one of the E clips over the notch on one end of the knife setting rod Slide the cast aluminum knife setting jig brackets onto the rod the planer See Figure 6 3 Snap the other E clip onto the notch at the other end of the knife setting jig rod 2 Press the direction scale over the keyed shaft it fits into the depression in the top of the handwheel 3 Secure the handwheel with the 10mm 1 25 hex nut and washer provided E clip Jig Bracket Figure 7 Knife setting jig components ACAUTION Planer knives are dangerously sharp Use extreme caution when working near cutting surfaces Failure to exercise care while Y working near knives could result in severe injury
43. rade S or better Conductor size must be 12 AWG for cords up to 50 feet in length Your extension cord must also contain a ground wire and plug pin To ensure safe and dependable machine performance inspect cords frequently for wear or damage Replace or repair the cord immediately if evidence of damage is apparent Y G1021 15 Planer SECTION 3 INTRODUCTION Commentary Grizzly Industrial Inc is proud to offer the Model G1021 15 Planer The G1021 is part of Grizzly s growing family of fine woodworking and metal working machinery When used according to the guidelines stated in this manual you can expect years of trouble free enjoyable operation The Model G1021 is intended for home and pro fessional use The G1021 features a 2 HP 220V single phase motor with magnetic power switch precision ground cast iron table bed rollers extension rollers and dual feed capability for maximum versatility Optional accessories are available through Grizzly Industrial and include a stand mobile base knife setting jigs and replacement knives We are also pleased to provide this manual with the Model G1021 It was written to guide you through assembly review safety considerations and cover general operating procedures It repre sents our effort to produce the best documenta tion possible If you have any comments regard ing this manual please write to us at the address below Grizzly Industrial Inc o Techn
44. re coated with a waxy oil to protect it from corrosion during shipment Remove the protective coating with common paint thinner mineral spirits and paper towels Do not use gasoline or other petroleum based solvents because of their extremely low flash points Do not use chlorine based solvents if you happen to splash some onto a painted sur face you ll ruin the finish WARNING Follow the safety rules listed below when working with solvents Read and follow all directions and warnings on the solvent label Work only in a well ventilated area Do not work near any type of open flame e g pilot lights kerosene heaters and so on DO NOT smoke while working with flammable material Paper towels from the cleaning process are extremely combustible Dispose of waste towels so they do not create a fire hazard ACAUTION Many of the solvents used to clean machinery can be highly flammable and toxic when inhaled or ingested Always work in well ventilated areas far from poten tial ignition sources when dealing with sol vents Use care when disposing of waste rags and towels to be sure they do not cre ate fire or environmental hazards Keep chil dren and animals safely away when clean ing and assembling this machine Site Considerations FLOOR LOAD Your G1021 Planer represents a relatively large weight load in a small footprint Most commercial floors are suitable for the Model G1021 S
45. rent Carrying Prongs Grounding Prong Is Longest Of the Three Prongs Figure 1 NEMA 6 15 220V 15A connector Fusing Under normal load the Model G1021 draws about 12 amps We recommend a 15 amp circuit or a 20 amp slow blow fuse A circuit rated any higher will not adequately protect the motor Equipment returned to us for service that shows evidence of being over fused will be repaired or replaced totally at the customers expense regardless of the present warranty status 8 Grounding In the event of an electrical short grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance to disperse electric cur rent This tool is equipped with a power cord hav ing an equipment grounding conductor The out let must be properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances AWARNING This equipment must be grounded Please ensure that this machine is continuously grounded from the motor to the machine frame and then to a known ground Verify that any existing electrical outlet and circuit you intend to plug into is actually grounded If it is not it will be necessary to run a separate 12 A W G copper grounding wire from the outlet to a known ground Under no circumstances should the grounding pin from any three pronged plug be removed Serious injury may occur Y Extension Cords If used extension cords must be rated hard ser vice g
46. sher and fender wash ers provided ACAUTION This planer is relatively heavy and awkward to handle We strongly recommend that you get assistance It will require at least two people to lift the planer onto the stand Lifting without ample assistance could result in serious injury and or damage to your machine The planer unit may also be unstable until it is permanently mounted to the stand Use care so the planer unit does not slide or tip If placing the planer on a shop built stand ensure that the stand is stable and designed to carry the weight of the planer Always bolt the planer to any stand including a shop built stand Figure 4 Location of lifting handles Y G1021 15 Planer Starter Switch The thermally protected magnetic switch pro tects the motor from overload and the operator in case power is interrupted If power is interrupted the planer will not turn on when power resumes without first pressing the ON button The switch must be secured to the planer unit The cap screws used for this purpose are already partially screwed in 1 Unscrew the cap screws from the planer body for mounting the switch See Figure 5 2 Support the switch and screw the cap screws back in To connect the switch power leads to the motor 1 Remove the motor junction box cover and slip the power cord through the cable clamp Secure the cable clamp with a screwdriver 2 Attach the two power leads to the motor te
47. site end of the cutterhead Figure 12 Guide block indicates parallelism If the gap difference from one side to the other is equal to or less than 0 004 no further adjust ment is necessary 17 If the gap difference from one side to the other is greater than 0 004 but less than 0 016 go to step 5 If the gap difference from one side to the other is greater than 0 016 the table raising chain under the planer base will need to be adjusted Please call our Customer Service number for chain adjustment instructions To adjust for gap differences of less than 0 016 1 Determine which side of the table must be raised to correct the gap 2 Locate the two cap screws in the table cast ing for each of the columns See Figure 13 Loosen both sets of cap screws for each col umn on the side you wish to adjust 3 Push down or pull up the table in the desired direction Hold the table in position and retighten the cap screws 4 Recheck the table to cutterhead parallelism again Repeat steps 1 through 7 until the deviation is less than 0 004 Loosen these cap screws to micro adjust the table height Lock Knob Figure 13 Cap screws for column adjustment Y 18 Knife Inspection The Model G1021 Planer has a three knife cut terhead The cutterhead is located in the head casting and rotates on two sealed bearings No lubrication is needed for the life of the bearings Because of normal use and
48. sure that power is disconnected and lay a high quality straightedge across both table rollers Use a try square to keep the straight edge perpendicular to the table 2 Use a feeler gauge to measure the clear ance between the bottom of the straight edge and the table Ideal clearance 15 between 0 002 and 0 005 Measure in sev eral places This measurement must be con sistent across the entire table See Figure 23 Figure 23 Inspecting bed roller height 3 Loosen the setscrews on both sides of each bed roller See Figure 24 4 Use a wrench to turn the eccentric shafts which adjust roller height Stop turning when the table rollers are at the proper height Once your roller heights are correct re tight en all the setscrews 6 Check the height of the table rollers Repeat steps 1 5 until the bed rollers are properly set Spin the bed rollers to ensure free move ment 23 Figure 24 Adjusting bed roller height Y Chip Deflector The chip deflector keeps chips from falling onto the outfeed roller It is the orange plastic plate located under the top cover The beveled edge of the chip deflector should be about Ys from the knife edge Carefully rotate the cutterhead to gauge the distance between the chip deflector and the knives Adjust if necessary However if the chip deflector is set too close to the knives the rotating cutterhead may pull it in and destroy it TO ADJUST THE CHIP DEF
49. ts exact thickness Move the table to 1 6 under the thickness of your lumber and feed your test board through the planer Turn the handwheel one half rotation and run the board through once more Turn the board over and repeat 4 Screw Re measure the board and compare your results with the scale If there is a discrepan cy loosen the scale adjustment screw and correct the position See Figure 33 Adjustment Figure 33 Y NOTES G1021 15 Planer SECTION 6 Operations AWARNING The Model G1021 15 Planer is a powerful woodworking machine designed and con structed for professional quality applica tions Because of its powerful motor and razor sharp knives the Model G1021 is inherently dangerous and should be operat ed with considerable caution and respect Failure to do so could result in damage to the machine or severe injury to the opera tor or others in the work area Overview In addition to the safety issues discussed earlier in this manual there are a number of safety issues that relate directly to the operation of the planer Keep in mind that these are not all inclu sive Work situations wood types and other vari ables that differ from shop to shop must be con sidered in order to operate this planer safely Always consider safety and common sense first when operating this or other machinery 1 Always inspect lumber for defects warping cupping twisting etc Do not
50. use lumber of questionable quality 2 Check lumber for nails staples imbedded gravel etc before planing 3 Use the full width of the planer Alternate between the left the right and the middle when feeding lumber into the planer Your knives will remain sharp much longer 4 Remove glues epoxies and other foreign materials before planing lumber 5 NEVER attempt to plane laminates particle boards plastics or other man made materi als 6 Plane wood with the grain NEVER plane end grain lumber G1021 15 Planer 7 Do not use boards with loose knots splits crossgrain or other defects They can dam age the machine and cause injury 8 Keep your work area clear 9 Wood with more than 20 water content or wood exposed to rain ice or snow will plane poorly and cause excess wear to the knives and motor Excessive moisture will also has ten rust and corrosion 10 Read as much as possible about planing procedures Alternative publications present more wood specific planing requirements They will often share tips on safety and more efficient ways to operate your planer Y Table Locks Before attempting to adjust table height loosen the two black knobs on the left side of the table After table height is adjusted and the table height is set tighten the two black knobs back down again See Figure 34 Figure 34 Table lock knob Y 29 Power Feed The power feed features two
51. wear the knives must be periodically sharpened replaced or adjusted Adjustment from the factory must also be checked prior to use due to possible move ment during shipment TO INSPECT THE KNIVES 1 Lower the table and place the gauge block under one end of the cutterhead 2 Carefully turn the cutterhead until the first knife is at bottom dead center Raise the table until the knife barely touches the top of the gauge block Rock the cutterhead over the gauge block as you raise or lower the table to determine bottom dead center 3 Slide the gauge block to the opposite side of the cutterhead and check the same knife rocking back and forth to determine bottom dead center If the knife does not contact the gauge block use a feeler gauge to determine the difference between one side and the other See Figure 14 Again rock the cutter head back and forth over the gauge block and feeler gauge AWARNING Planer knives are dangerously sharp Use extreme caution when inspecting remov ing sharpening or replacing knives into the cutterhead Substantial risk of injury G1021 15 Planer 4 the knife bottoms out the gauge block repeat steps 1 2 and 3 but start on the oppo site side of the cutterhead 5 The variation between one side and the other should not be greater than 0 004 Repeat steps 1 through 4 on the other two knives Again the variation between all three knives should not be greater than 0

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