Grizzly G1017 Planer User Manual
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1. Inspect your lumber for twist or cup and sur face one face on a jointer if necessary Scrape all glue off when planing laminated stock Plane boards of equal thicknesses when planing multiples Remove only 1 2 to Ye 8mm to 1 6mm of material on each pass Remove less materi al in each pass when planing wide or dense stock Support lumber on both ends Get assistance if planing long lumber or use roller stands Measure workpiece with calipers to get exact results Check surface of workpiece for any irregular ities Plane equal amounts on each side of the board to reduce the chance of warpage Use entire width of planer to wear knives evenly Surface wood with the grain Never feed any end cut or end grained wood through the machine Y G1017 12 Portable Planer Wood Types 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 more difficult it will be to plane Commonly used hardwoods and their associated shear strengths are illustrated in Figure 12 High shear means difficult planing 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 12 Common hardwood shear strengths Similarly common softwood sh2. Brizz Industrial Inc 12 PORTABLE PLANER MODEL G1017 INSTRUCTION MANUAL COPYRIGHT 1991 BY GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL INC WARNING NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL INC REVISED APRIL 1999 PRINTED IN U S A Table Of Contents PAGE SAFETY SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR POWER TOOL 3 4 ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR PORTABLE PLANERS 5 CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS TIOV OPERATION sosa aia 6 GROUNDING hingian is 6 GENERAL INFORMATION COMMENTARY ve ieden miran cathe neces wc AAA ai er 7 UNPACKING tit ted lt a al wa we cle p a 8 PIEGE INVENTORY rai auctions 8 ER e TEE 9 SITE GONSIDERATIONS escri rar is 9 ASSEMBLY CHIP DERRETIR AO Rares 10 HANDLE ASSEMBLY Zara a acta 10 ULT 10 CONTROLS ON OEE SW Hansel idad 11 RESET BUTTON susana ias dd 11 DEPTH OF CUT mascaras 11 ADJUSTMENTS EXTENSION WINGS i tcc vd EEN 12 FEED ROLLER Sestao 12 PARACE SM tas aa ana co AN EA 13 14 KNIFE NR KEE 14 15 OPERATIONS Eh eeneg 16 AE Me e ue EE 16 WOOD TYPES EE 17 WOOD CHARACTERISTICS ui 17 18 MAINTENANCE EIST E 19 LUBRICATION WEE 19 KNIFE SHARPENING cdas aii ici 19 NEE eebe 20 V BELT since etc culo cde eset A Vi oa eee ec 20 FEED ROE LB Seta acts ct ag di tte 21 CLOSURE ramana tacit os asa 22 G1017 12 Portable Planer SECTION 1 SAFETY AWARNING For Your Own Safety Read Instruction Manual Before Operating This Equipme
3. sary Loose mounting bolts extension wings or handles or excessive play in the depth of cut adjustment Worn switch Worn or damaged cords or plugs Dull or damaged cutterhead knives Any condition that could hamper the safe operation of the machine Serious personal injury may occur Y Lubrication Since all bearings are shielded and permanently lubricated simply leave them alone until they need to be replaced Do not lubricate them As for other items on this machine such as the depth adjusting screw threads an occasional shot of light oil is all that is necessary Y G1017 12 Portable Planer Knife Sharpening Knife sharpness is one of the most important fac tors in getting good results with the planer Knives can be made to last a long time if care is taken in checking the condition of the wood which is put into the machine The biggest problem will come from wood with nails or other metal embedded This will nick or chip the knives and can require a complete regrinding Another wear factor is sand grit or other dirt on the surface of the wood which the knives have to cut through At the speed the cutterhead is rotating these types of surface con tamination can have a very abrasive effect This planer has knives with a grind angle of 50 which is a configuration which should suit most general planing needs The optimal grind or bevel angle is a compromise between effective cutting the smaller t
4. 12 Portable Planer Clean up The unpainted surfaces are coated with a waxy oil to protect it from corrosion during shipment Remove this protective coating with a solvent cleaner or citrus based degreaser Avoid chlo rine based solvents as they may damage painted surfaces should they come in contact Always fol low the usage instructions on the product you choose for clean up A CAUTION Many of the solvents commonly 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 children and animals safely away when cleaning and assembling this machine AWARNING Do not use gasoline or other petroleum based solvents to remove this protective coating These products generally have low flash points which makes them extremely flammable A risk of explosion and burning exists if these products are used Serious personal injury may occur A CAUTION The cutterhead knives on the G1017 planer are extremely sharp Merely brushing your finger along the edge can result in a severe cut Take extreme caution when doing any of the adjustments involving the cutterhead knives Wear thick gloves anytime it is nec essary to manually rotate the cutterhead assembly Y G1017 12 Portable
5. Planer Site Considerations The Model G1017 is designed to be portable There are handles on both sides of the planer to aid in lifting and moving Before moving the plan er fold the depth control handle down the exten sion wings Up and ensure that the power cord is disconnected 1 Working Clearances Consider existing and anticipated needs size of material to be processed through each machine and space for auxiliary stands work tables or other machinery when establishing a loca tion for your planer 2 Lighting and Outlets Lighting should be bright enough to eliminate shadow and pre vent eye strain Electrical circuits should be dedicated or large enough to handle amperage requirements Outlets should be located near each machine so power or extension cords are clear of high traffic areas Observe local electrical codes for proper installation of new lighting outlets or circuits yY SECTION 4 ASSEMBLY Chip Deflector For your safety and proper machine operation ensure that the chip deflector is secured before use The chip deflector directs wood chips away from the cutterhead during operation and covers the cutterhead and feed rollers for operator safe ty To secure the chip deflector 1 Remove the two socket head cap screws at the rear of the planer 2 Set chip deflector in place and replace the two socket head cap screws See Figure 2 2 5 3 ES e Figure 2 Chip deflector mount
6. blocks and brackets To depress the rollers so that chips and sawdust can be easily removed The feed rollers rotate in bushing blocks that are spring loaded The feed rollers ride up on the 1 Place a 5 block of wood between one of board so roller pressure is maintained If chips or the feed rollers and the planer bed Ensure sawdust build up between the bracket and bush that the block of wood is not under the cut ing block the amount of roller vertical travel will terhead be reduced See Figure 15 Bushing gt 4 Raise the cutterhead assembly and remove Block the block of wood 2 Lower the cutterhead assembly down just enough so that the roller pressure is off of the two brackets 3 Remove any trapped material from between the roller assembly and bracket Repeat Steps 1 through 4 above to clean chips and sawdust from the second feed roller SE Remove trapped sawdust from between y the bushing block and the bracket Figure 15 Location of potential trapped sawdust G1017 12 Portable Planer 21 SECTION 9 CLOSURE The following pages contain parts diagrams lists general machine data and Warranty Return infor mation for your Model G1017 12 Planer If you need parts or help in assembling your machine or if you need operational information we encourage you to call our Service Department Our trained service technicians will be glad to help you If you have comments
7. dealing specifically with this manual please write to our Bellingham Washington location using the address in the General Information section The specifications drawings and photographs illustrated in this man ual represent the Model G1017 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 oblig ation 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 reference 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 22 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 General Information Additional 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 AWARNING As with all power tools th
8. of the wing moves back into the same plane as the planer bed Figure 6 Aligning extension wings 12 3 Move the straightedge to the other side of the bed and repeat step two Re check to ensure consistency from side to side Without turning the set bolts tighten the lock nuts 4 To adjust the second wing repeat steps one through three above Y E Feed Rollers The infeed and outfeed rollers are made of high quality rubber and provide effective gripping pres sure during operation The delivery speed is 26 FPM 8 MPM The infeed and outfeed roller pres sure was pre set at the factory and requires no adjustment Y AACAUTION The cutterhead knives on the G1017 planer are extremely sharp Merely brushing your finger along the edge can result in a severe cut Take extreme caution when doing any of the adjustments involving the cutterhead knives Wear thick gloves anytime it is nec essary to manually rotate the cutterhead assembly AWARNING Make sure the G1017 is unplugged or dis connected from the power source and mov ing parts have come to a complete stop before investigating any problems or per forming any maintenance or adjustments Serious personal injury may occur G1017 12 Portable Planer Parallelism Before leaving the factory the planer cutterhead was set parallel to the planer bed for even cutting However periodic inspections should be done to ensure accuracy especially i
9. other potential areas where the grain may be getting ready to separate Perform machine inspection and mainte nance services promptly when called for Make sure the planer knives are sharp balanced and set correctly and securely Operate planer only with both knives in the cutterhead Do not plane any man made composites such as plywood hardboard particle board fiber board flake board fiberglass and or any other material other than solid natural wood fiber AWARNING Like all power tools there is danger associ ated with the Model G1017 Portable Planer Accidents are frequently caused by lack of familiarity or failure to pay attention Use this tool with respect and caution to lessen the possibility of operator injury If normal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored serious personal injury may occur G1017 12 Portable Planer Position yourself so as not to get caught pinned between the lumber and another obstruction during the planing operation Also ensure that there is sufficient clear ance for the material being fed Keep hands and fingers away from moving parts and away from the infeed and outfeed section of the planer Do not reach into the machine at any time for any reason without first turning the switch off pulling the elec trical plug and after the machine has come to a full stop Any glued up stock must be completely set up and dry before planing Never leave the planer running unatte
10. 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 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 low However small amount of snipe is inevitable The best way to deal with snipe is by planing lumber longer than your intended work length and then cutting off the excess after planing is completed Wavy Surface Caused by poor knife height adjustment wavy surface appears when one knife is taking deeper cuts than the rest of the knives Recheck or reset knife height to 001 17 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 or Indentations Chip indentation or chip bruising is the result of wood chips not being thrown away from the cutterhead and out of the dust chute Instead they are carried around the cutterhead deposited on the planed surface and crushed by the outfeed roller Chip indentatio
11. LDREN AND VISITORS AWAY All children and visitors should be kept a safe distance from work area MAKE WORK SHOP CHILD PROOF with padlocks master switches or by removing starter keys DON T FORCE TOOL It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed USE RIGHT TOOL Don t force tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed AWARNING Safety Instructions For Power Tools 9 USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD Make sure your extension cord is in good condi tion Conductor size should be in accor dance with the chart below The amperage rating should be listed on the motor or tool nameplate An undersized 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 Gauge for Extension Cords ETA AMP RATING WEAR PROPER APPAREL Do not wear loose clothing gloves neckties rings bracelets or other jewelry which may get caught in 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 Its safer than using your hand and frees both han
12. Slide knife out of cutterhead and remove gib Use care when handling knives they are sharp 5 Repeat steps three and four above to remove second knife AACAUTION The cutterhead knives on the G1017 planer are extremely sharp Merely brushing your finger along the edge can result in a severe cut Take extreme caution when doing any of the adjustments involving the cutterhead knives Wear thick gloves anytime it is nec essary to manually rotate the cutterhead assembly G1017 12 Portable Planer A CAUTION The cutterhead knives on the G1017 planer are extremely sharp Merely brushing your finger along the edge can result in a severe cut Take extreme caution when doing any of the adjustments involving the cutterhead knives Wear thick gloves anytime it is nec essary to manually rotate the cutterhead assembly To install and adjust the knives 1 Turn leveling screws clockwise so the knife will be set low in the cutterhead using the socket head wrench provided 2 Insert knife and loosened gib into the cut terhead Ensure that the knife bevel side is against cutterhead 3 Position knife setting gauge on the cutter head See Figures 10 and 11 Peres G Se e gauge on cutterhead Figure 10 Knif G1017 12 Portable Planer Figure 11 Side view of cutterhead and gauge 4 While holding the knife setting gauge with one hand turn the leveling screw s coun terclockwise thus raising the k
13. ction switch inside the motor To reset the switch turn off the on off switch wait a few seconds and then depress the reset button See Figure 4 If the reset button does not stay depressed wait longer before resetting Y G1017 12 Portable Planer Figure 4 Location of switch and reset button Y Depth Of Cut The planing depth is controlled by the crank han dle on top of the planer To extend the handle up for operation pull out on the handle while folding it up Turning the handle clockwise raises the cut terhead and counter clockwise lowers the cutter head See Figure 5 Depth of cut is read directly from the inch millimeter scale located on the top right side of the planer The minimum reading is Ye 1 mm One complete turn of the handle rais es or lowers the cutterhead approximately 6 1mm The range of material thickness that can be planed is 1 4 5 5mm 127mm Figure 5 Depth of cut adjustment handle Y 11 SECTION 6 ADJUSTMENTS Extension Wings Your planer is equipped with front and rear exten sion wings Each wing folds up for machine mobil ity and down for machine operation To check alignment lay a straightedge across the bed and wings See Figure 6 If adjustment is necessary proceed as follows 1 Use the 10mm wrench and loosen the lock ing nuts and set bolts underneath each extension wing 2 Hold a straightedge across the bed and wing and turn the setscrews so the end
14. ds to operate tool 13 14 DON T OVERREACH Keep proper footing and balance at all times 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 UNINTENTION AL STARTING Make sure switch is in off position before plugging in USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES Consult the owners manual for recom mended accessories The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury CHECK DAMAGED PARTS Before fur ther 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 bind ing of moving parts breakage of parts mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNAT TENDED TURN POWER OFF Don t leave tool until it comes to a complete stop G1017 12 Portable Planer AWARNING Additional Safety Instructions For The Portable Planer Ensure that the machine is firmly secured to a bench or the floor before use Always be aware of the condition of the wood you are planing Pay particular atten tion to knots splits and
15. ear strengths are displayed in Figure 13 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 O ES y 3 SE coa Figure 13 Common softwood shear strengths Y G1017 12 Portable Planer Wood Characteristics The species of wood as well as condition will affect planing ability The harder the wood the more difficult it will be to plane We ve included below a list of wood characteristics you may encounter when planing The following descrip tions of defects will give you some possible answers to problems you may encounter while planing different materials Possible solutions fol low 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 Often chipped grain can be avoided by taking shallow 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 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
16. ere is danger associated with the Model G1017 12 Portable Planer Use the tool with respect and caution to lessen the possibility of mechanical damage or operator injury If normal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored serious personal injury may occur AWARNING The Model G1017 was specifically designed for planing operations DO NOT MODIFY AND OR USE THIS PLANER FOR ANY OTHER PUR POSE Modifications or improper 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 G1017 12 Portable Planer
17. erhead 13 If there is any variation between one side and the other make adjustments as follows 1 Remove the depth adjustment handle 2 Loosen the six screws beneath the edge of the head piece and remove the top cover 3 Release the tension on the idler bracket by loosening the Hex Bolt 4 While maintaining the position of one of the two end sprockets A lift the drive chain and rotate the other sprocket to raise or lower the cutterhead assembly in the desired direction See Figure 9 It is impor tant that the designated fixed sprocket does not move for consistent results Idler Bracket Figure 9 Shain and sprocket adjustment 5 Check parallelism between the knives and bed If both sides are parallel secure the chain and idler bracket into position Set the idler bracket so there is sufficient tension to keep the chain in position on all sprockets 6 Replace the top cover and depth adjust ment handle Y E 14 Knife Setting The G1017 Planer is equipped with a 2 blade cut terhead The blades are set by adjustable screws and are locked in position by wedge type gibs Disconnect the power cord from the power source before adjusting or removing the knives To remove the knives 1 Lower cutterhead down to provide access to knives from the top 2 Remove chip deflector 3 Use open ended wrench to loosen the bolts locking the gib and knife in place Turn clockwise to loosen knife 4
18. f the planer is jostled during transport To check parallelism between the cutterhead and bed switch planer off wait for moving parts to stop and proceed as follows 1 Construct a hardwood gauge as shown in Figure 7 Le le E 2 Figure 7 Hardwood gauge dimensions A CAUTION The cutterhead knives on the G1017 planer are extremely sharp Merely brushing your finger along the edge can result in a severe cut Take extreme caution when doing any of the adjustments involving the cutterhead knives Wear thick gloves anytime it is nec essary to manually rotate the cutterhead assembly G1017 12 Portable Planer 2 Raise the cutterhead so that the wood gauge fits between the edge of the knife in the cutterhead and the planer bed Place the gauge to one end of the cutterhead Adjust the crank handle so the knife edge just makes contact with the gauge at its lowest point See Figure 8 3 Shift the hardwood gauge to the other end of the cutterhead without changing the position of the cutterhead If the block begins to bind against the cutterhead as you move to the opposite end lower the table and go back to step 2 starting at this end instead 4 Check to see if there is any gap between the knife edge and the block at the other end The knife edge should just touch the block all the way along the length of the knife NO LOAD SPEED 8500RPM MADE IN TAIWAN GE Ee Figure 8 Using gauge to check cutt
19. he angle the better the cutting action and edge life where the larger the angle the more the edge is supported thus the longer it will last For the best results it is best to have planer knives sharpened by a professional sharpening service which has the grinding and measurement equip ment to assure that the knife cutting geometry is maintained at optimum levels It is a procedure which requires some care and precision other wise a Set of blades can be easily ruined Knives should always be ground as a set so they can be properly matched Unequal material removal can result in an unbalanced cutterhead which can affect not only planing surface quality but ulti mately the life of the cutterhead bearings Please refer to Section 6 Adjustments Knife Setting for complete detail on the removal and reinstallation of planer knives Y E 19 Motor Keep the motor as clean as possible Prevent any water oil or wood chips from penetrating inside the motor Be sure to clean the machine after every use Do not use compressed air to remove saw dust Dust may be forced into normally pro tected parts which may cause damage to the machine The bearings inside the motor are also shielded and lubricated for the life of the bearing and require no routine maintenance Figure 14 Brush holder location This motor is equipped with long life carbon brushes However brush life expectancy is affect ed by motor loading Planing very
20. ing DO NOT operate the machine Unpacking The Model G1017 12 Planer is shipped from the manufacturer in a carefully packed carton If you discover the machine is damaged after you ve signed for delivery please call Customer Service immediately for advice Save the containers and all packing materials for possible inspection by the carrier or its agent Otherwise filing a freight claim can be difficult AWARNING The G1017 is a heavy machine 85 Ibs ship ping weight DO NOT over exert yourself while unpacking or moving your machine get assistance In the event that your planer must be moved up or down a flight of stairs be sure that the stairs are capable of sup porting the combined weight of people and the machine Serious personal injury may occur When you are completely satisfied with the con dition of your shipment you should inventory its parts Y Piece Inventory After all the parts have been removed from the carton you should have e Manual e Planer e Chip Deflector e Handle e 8 10 mm Wrench e 12 14 mm Wrench e Allen Wrenches 3 4 5 amp 6mm e Combination Screw Driver e Knife Gauge e Hardware Lag Bolts 46 x 1 4 Washers 3 4 4 In the event that any non proprietary parts are missing e g a nut or a washer we would be glad to replace them or for the sake of expediency replacements can be obtained at your local hard ware store Y G1017
21. ing screws Y E Handle Assembly Attach the handle assembly to the shaft protrud ing out of the top of the planer Align the handle with the notch and tighten the M6 1 x 10mm cap screw Do not over tighten Y 10 Wooden Base The wooden base yields greater stability and enables the planer to be fastened to a sturdy bench or floor when planing long stock To con struct the wooden base pieces 1 Mill two pieces of wood 17 L x 2 W x 2 H Do not use planer for constructing base pieces until it is checked out and adjust ments have been made as required 2 Layout the two planer mounting hole loca tions on each piece 3 Predrill mounting holes and mount the plan er using four ne lag bolts and washers pro vided See Figure 3 Alternatively the planer can be directly mounted to a bench or table top or to a Shop Fox Deluxe Tool Table utilizing these same mounting holes using the appropriate fasteners ILL Figure 3 Mounting planer to wooden base 2 G1017 12 Portable Planer SECTION 5 CONTROLS On Off Switch The on off switch is located on the front of the planer See Figure 4 The switch has a key which when removed allows the switch to be locked in the off position To access the locking feature push the switch to the off position and pull the switch key out Reset Button The G1017 Planer comes equipped with a ther mal overload prote
22. nded Habits good and bad are hard to break Develop good habits in your shop and safe ty will become second nature to you AWARNING Operating this equipment has the potential to propel debris into the air which can cause eye injury Always wear safety glass es or goggles when operating equipment Everyday glasses or reading glasses only have impact resistant lenses they are not safety glasses Be certain the safety glass es you wear meet the appropriate stan dards of the American National Standards Institute ANSI SECTION 2 CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS 110V Operation The G1017 planer operates on 110 volts Under normal use the motor draws approximately 16 amps at 110V We recommend a 20 amp circuit breaker for 110V This should be satisfactory for normal use while providing enough protection against motor damage caused by power surges Grizzly recommends that the circuit you use should be dedicated i e the G1017 should pro vide the only draw from that circuit If frequent circuit failures occur when using the planer con tact our service department or your local electri cal contractor AWARNING Be sure that your particular electrical con figuration complies with local and state codes The best way to ensure compliance is to check with your local municipality or licensed electrician Serious personal injury may occur Y Grounding In the event of a malfunction or breakdown groundi
23. ng provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock This tool is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances Improper connections of the electrical grounding conductor can result in risk of electric shock The conductor with green or green and yellow striped insulation is the electrical grounding conductor If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug G1017 12 Portable Planer is necessary do not connect the equipment grounding conductor to a live terminal Under no circumstances should the grounding pin from any three pronged plug be removed H it will not fit the outlet have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician Check with a qualified electrician or one of our service personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded Use only 3 wire extension cords that have 3 prong grounding type plugs and 3 hole receptacles that accept the tool s plug See Figure 1 Repair or replace damaged or worn cord immedi ately Grounded Outlet Box Current Carrying Prongs Grounding Blade Is Longest Of the Three Blades Figure 1 Typical 3 prong plug and outlet AWARNING This equipment must be gro
24. nife until the knife edge just contacts the knife setting gauge Do this on both sides of the cutter head Repeat if necessary 5 When the knife is correctly set in the cutter head tighten the gib bolts against the cut terhead using the open end wrench 6 Repeat Steps 1 through 5 above to set the second knife 7 Check all gib bolts for tightness Remember when tightening gibs turn bolts counter clockwise FB E 15 SECTION 7 OPERATIONS Test Run Once assembly is complete and adjustments are done to your satisfaction you are ready to test the machine Make certain you have removed any tools or gauges used in the adjustment or assem bly process from the bed of the planer Turn on the power supply at the main panel Press the ON button Make sure that your finger is poised on the OFF button just in case there s a problem The planer should run smoothly with little or no vibration or rubbing noises Strange or unnatural noises should be investigated and cor rected before operating the machine further If you cannot easily locate the source of an unusual noise or vibration feel free to contact our service department for help AWARNING Make sure the G1017 is unplugged or dis connected from the power source and mov ing parts have come to a complete stop before investigating any problems or per forming any maintenance or adjustments Serious personal injury may occur 16 Planing Tips
25. ns can be caused by a number of reasons some of which are 1 The type of lumber being planed Certain species have a tendency to chip bruise 2 A high moisture content over 15 and or surface moisture Typically found in air dried stock where the surface is dry but the inside needs a longer time to season 3 An inefficient dust collection system without enough suction capacity or an incorrectly engineered and assembled system 4 Dull knives 5 Too much material being removed in one pass 6 Improper knife cutting angle Possible Solutions 1 Lumber must be completely dry preferably kiln dried KD Air dried AD lumber must be seasoned properly and have no sur face moisture Do not surface partially air dried PAD lumber 2 Make sure planer knives are sharp 3 Use an adequate dust collection system one that uses relatively few turns and is as air tight as possible 4 Remove less material per pass 5 Use a smaller cutting angle or a double bevel grind consult a reputable knife grinder 18 Notes Y G1017 12 Portable Planer SECTION 8 MAINTENANCE General Regular periodic maintenance on your Model G1017 Planer will ensure its optimum perfor mance Make a habit of inspecting your planer each time you use it Check for the following con ditions and repair or replace when necessary AWARNING Routinely check the condition of the follow ing items and repair or replace as neces
26. nt The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible hazardous conditions This manual uses a series of symbols and signal words which are intended to convey the level of importance of the safety messages The progression of symbols is described below Remember that safety messages by themselves do not eliminate danger and are not a substitute for prop er accident prevention measures AADANGERT Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not DANG ER avoided WILL result in death or serious injury AWARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoid ed COULD result in death or serious injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoid A CAUTION ed MAY result in minor or moderate injury It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices NOTICE This symbol is used to alert the user to useful information about proper operation of the equipment AWARNING Safety Instructions For Power Tools KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning on KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents DON T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRON MENT Don t use power tools in damp or wet locations or where any flammable or noxious fumes may exist Keep work area well lighted G1017 12 Portable Planer 5 KEEP CHI
27. ox 2069 Bellingham WA 98227 2069 Most importantly we stand behind our machines We have excellent regional service departments at your disposal should the need arise If after reviewing this manual carefully you have any ser vice questions or parts requests please call or write us at the location listed below Grizzly Industrial Inc 2406 Reach Road Williamsport PA 17701 Phone 1 570 326 3806 FAX 1 800 438 5901 E Mail techsupport grizzlyindustrial com Web Site http www grizzlyindustrial com G1017 12 Portable Planer The specifications drawings and photographs illustrated in this manual represent the Model G1017 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 A CAUTION To operate this or any power tool safely and efficiently it is essential to become as familiar with its characteristics as possible The time you invest before you begin to use your Model G1017 will be time well spent DO NOT operate this machine until you are completely familiar with the contents of this manual Make sure you read and understand all of the safety proce dures If you do not understand someth
28. unded 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 sep arate 12 A W G copper grounding wire from the outlet to a known ground Under no cir cumstances should the grounding pin from any three pronged plug be removed Serious personal injury may occur G1017 12 Portable Planer SECTION 3 GENERAL INFORMATION Commentary Grizzly Industrial Inc is proud to offer the Model G1017 12 Portable Planer This planer is a part of Grizzly s growing family of fine machinery When used according to the guidelines described in this manual you can expect years of trouble free enjoyable operation and proof of Grizzly s commitment to customer satisfaction The Model G1017 is a wood planer designed for portable or small shop use This planer features a 2 HP motor four steel column supports for increased strength chain driven feed rollers extension wings and a direct reading thickness gauge We are also pleased to provide this manual with the G1017 It was written to guide you through assembly review safety considerations and cover general operating procedures It represents our latest effort to produce the best documenta tion possible If you have any criticisms that you feel we should pay attention to in our next print ing please write to us at the address below Grizzly Industrial Inc S o Technical Documentation P O B
29. wide dense boards or cutting too deep will reduce brush life Check brushes after every ten to fifteen hours of operation See Figure 14 When the brushes are worn down to 1 4 6mm it is time for replace ment When checking brushes be sure to replace each brush in the same position and the same location that it came from When replacing old brushes be sure to replace both brushes at the same time Y 20 V Belt The cutterhead is driven by a rubber V belt locat ed on the left side of the motor and cutterhead assembly The feed rollers are driven by a chain on the right side of the motor and cutterhead assembly To inspect or remove the V belt 1 Lower the cutterhead assembly and leave a gap along the front edge of 11 2 to the table 2 Remove the Belt Guard Cover 3 Roll off the old belt toward the side of the elevation screw 4 Loop the new belt so that it completely sur rounds the motor pulley but with only half the vees engaged Start the lower portion on the underside of the cutterhead pulley and slowly rotate the motor pulley with your free hand 5 By pushing on the edge of the belt and slowly turning the pulleys by hand you can force the belt over until all the vees of the belt are in alignment with the vees on the pulley 6 Replace the belt guard E G1017 12 Portable Planer Feed Rollers Routinely check and clean chips and sawdust from between the bushing
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