COPYRIGHT © MARCH, 2017 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.
#JH14254 PRINTED IN TAIWAN
The following changes were recently made to this machine since the owner's manual was printed:
• Updated electrical component information and parts list.
• Updated wiring diagram.
• Updated belt size.
Aside from this information, all other content in the owner's manual applies and MUST be read and under-
stood for your own safety. IMPORTANT: Keep this update with the owner's manual for future reference.
For questions or help, contact our Tech Support at (570) 546-9663 or [email protected].
READ THIS FIRST
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Models G0544/G5850Z/
G5851Z/G7213Z
***IMPORTANT UPDATE***
For Machines Mfd. Since 12/16
and Owner's Manual Revised 03/06
G5851Z 24''
Variable Speed Planer
300V2-1
300V2-2
301
300V2-3
300V2-4
300V2
(Upper)
(Lower)
301-1
302
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REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION
128 P5851Z128 BELT A64 300V2-4 P5850Z300V2-4 OL RELAY RIKEN BTH-352H3624-36A
300V2 P5850Z300V2 MAG SWITCH ASSY V2.12.16 301 P5850Z301 FUSE HOLDER
300V2-1 P5850Z300V2-1 CONTACTOR RIKEN RAB-A18 220V 301-1 P5850Z301-1 FUSE 2A
300V2-2 P5850Z300V2-2 OL RELAY RIKEN BTH-18T-2H18 12-18A 302 P5850Z180 INDICATOR LIGHT (220V)
300V2-3 P5850Z300V2-3 CONTACTOR RIEKN RAB-A35 220V
Revised G0544, G5850Z & G5851Z Breakdown & Parts List
V1.07.17
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G0544–G7213Z Update (Mfd. Since 12/16)
Revised G7213Z Breakdown & Parts List
G5851Z 24''
Variable Speed Planer
300V2-1
300V2-2
301
300V2-3
300V2-4
300V2
(Upper)
(Lower)
301-1
302-1
302-2
302-3
302-4
302
(Upper)
(Lower)
440V Conversion Kit
302-5
302-6
302-7
303
128
REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION
128 P7213Z128 BELT A64 302-1 P7213Z302-1 CONTACTOR RIKEN RAB-A12 440V
300V2 P7213Z300V2 MAGNETIC SWITCH ASSY 3-PH V2.12.16 302-2 P7213Z302-2 OL RELAY RIKEN BTH-18T2H4.3 2.9-4.3A
300V2-1 P7213Z300V2-1 CONTACTOR RIKEN RAB-A12 220V V2.12.16 302-3 P7213Z302-3 CONTACTOR RIKEN RAB-A18 440V
300V2-2 P7213Z300V2-2 OL RELAY RIKEN BTH-18T 2H8 5.4-8A V2.12.16 302-4 P7213Z302-4 OL RELAY RIKEN BTH-18T2H18 12-18A
300V2-3 P7213Z300V2-3 CONTACTOR RIKEN RAB-A30 220V V2.12.16 302-5 P7213Z302-5 POWER FEED BULB (440V)
300V2-4 P7213Z300V2-4 OL RELAY RIKEN BTH-35 2H26 18-26A V2.12.16 302-6 P7213Z302-6 MAIN MOTOR BULB (440V)
301 P7213Z301 FUSE 2A 302-7 P7213Z302-7 FEED MOTOR BULB (440V)
301-1 P7213Z301-1 FUSE HOLDER 303 P7213Z303 INDICATOR BULB (220V)
302 P7213Z302 440V CONVERSION KIT
G0544–G7213Z Update (Mfd. Since 12/16)
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Revised G0544, G5850Z & G5851Z Wiring
Diagram
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RAB-
A35
220V
1L1
2T1
3L2
4T2
5L3
6T3
13NO
21NC
22NC
14NO
13NO
T/5/L3S/3/L2R/1/L1
U/2/T1 V/4/T2 W/6/T3 14NO
Riken
Ground
RAB-
A18
220V
1L1
2T1
3L2
4T2
5L3
6T3
13NO
21NC
22NC
14NO
13NO
T/5/L3S/3/L2R/1/L1
U/2/T1 V/4/T2 W/6/T3 14NO
Riken
FUSE 2A
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Power Indicator
Main
Motor
Feed
Motor
BTH-18T-2H18
BTH-35-2H36P
Single-Phase
220V Power Source
GND
0
0 0
0
3
3
3
3
R
T
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4
4
4
0
0
3
3
2
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0
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1
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Start
Capacitor
400MFD
250VAC
Start
Capacitor
400MFD
250VAC
3
2 1
GND
Start
Capacitor
300MFD
250VAC
2
3
1
2
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4
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3
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5
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G0544–G7213Z Update (Mfd. Since 12/16)
Revised G7213Z 220V Wiring Diagram
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A30
220V
1L1
2T1
3L2
4T2
5L3
6T3
13NO
14NO
Riken
Ground
RAB-
A12-10
220V
1L1
2T1
3L2
4T2
5L3
6T3
13NO
T/5/L3S/3/L2R/1/L1
14NO
Riken
FUSE 2A
F
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Power Indicator
Main
Motor
Feed
Motor
Single-Phase
220V Power Source
21NC
22NC
21NC
22NC
T/5/L3S/3/L2R/1/L1
U/2/T1 V/4/T2 W/6/T3
U/2/T1 V/4/T2 W/6/T3
BTH-18T2H8
BTH-35T2H26
GND
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3
3
3
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4
4
4
0
0
3
3
2
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0
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1
3
GND
1
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2
2
4
4
3
3
5
5
R
4
2
6
1
5 4
2
6
G0544–G7213Z Update (Mfd. Since 12/16)
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Revised G7213Z 440V Wiring Diagram
2.9 3.6 4.3
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RAB-
A18
440V
1L1
2T1
3L2
4T2
5L3
6T3
13NO
14NO
Riken
Ground
RAB-
A12-10
440V
1L1
2T1
3L2
4T2
5L3
6T3
13NO
T/5/L3S/3/L2R/1/L1
V/4/T2 W/6/T3
14NO
Riken
FUSE 2A
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Power Indicator
Main
Motor
Feed
Motor
Single-Phase
440V Power Source
Indicates changes
from 220V to 440V
21NC
22NC
22NC
21NC
GND
0
0 0
0
3
3
3
3
R
T
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4
4
4
0
0
3
3
2
2
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
3
GND
1
3
5
2
2
4
4
3
3
5
5
R
4
2
6
1
5
4
2
6
T/5/L3S/3/L2R/1/L1
U/2/T1 V/4/T2 W/6/T3
U/2/T1
BTH-18T2H4.3
BTH-18T2H18
PROFESSIONAL SERIES
PLANERS
MODELS G5850Z/G5851Z/G7213Z/G0544
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
COPYRIGHT © MAY, 2002 BY GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC. REVISED SEPTEMBER, 2005
WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE
OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC.
#TR4135 PRINTED IN TAIWAN REVISED MARCH, 2006 (JK)
V1.01.16
This manual provides critical safety instructions on the proper setup,
operation, maintenance, and service of this machine/tool. Save this
document, refer to it often, and use it to instruct other operators.
Failure to read, understand and follow the instructions in this manual
may result in fire or serious personal injury—including amputation,
electrocution, or death.
The owner of this machine/tool is solely responsible for its safe use.
This responsibility includes but is not limited to proper installation in
a safe environment, personnel training and usage authorization,
proper inspection and maintenance, manual availability and compre-
hension, application of safety devices, cutting/sanding/grinding tool
integrity, and the usage of personal protective equipment.
The manufacturer will not be held liable for injury or property damage
from negligence, improper training, machine modifications or misuse.
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 chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints.
• Crystalline silica from bricks, cement and other masonry products.
• 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 equip-
ment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter
out microscopic particles.
Table Of Contents
PAGE
1. SAFETY
SAFETY RULES FOR ALL TOOLS ...................................................................................2-3
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR PLANERS ...................................................4
2. CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS .........................................................................................................5
220V SINGLE-PHASE ...........................................................................................................5
220V 3-PHASE ......................................................................................................................5
GROUNDING ........................................................................................................................6
EXTENSION CORDS ............................................................................................................6
3. GENERAL INFORMATION .........................................................................................................7
COMMENTARY .....................................................................................................................7
UNPACKING .........................................................................................................................8
PIECE INVENTORY ..............................................................................................................8
HARDWARE RECOGNITION CHART ..................................................................................9
CLEAN UP ...........................................................................................................................10
SITE CONSIDERATIONS ...................................................................................................10
4. ASSEMBLY ...............................................................................................................................11
BEGINNING ASSEMBLY ....................................................................................................11
DUST HOOD .......................................................................................................................11
ADJUSTMENT HANDLE .....................................................................................................11
5. ADJUSTMENTS ........................................................................................................................12
ADJUSTMENT CONTROLS ...............................................................................................12
CUTTERHEAD KNIVES .................................................................................................13-14
TABLE ............................................................................................................................15-17
FEED ROLLERS, PRESSURE BAR & CHIP BREAKER ..............................................18-19
TABLE ROLLERS ...............................................................................................................20
FEED ROLLER TENSION...................................................................................................21
TEST RUN ...........................................................................................................................21
6. OPERATION ..............................................................................................................................22
OPERATION CONTROLS ..................................................................................................22
FEED RATE ........................................................................................................................23
OPERATIONAL TIPS ..........................................................................................................23
WOOD CHARACTERISTICS ..............................................................................................24
7. MAINTENANCE .........................................................................................................................25
GENERAL............................................................................................................................25
CLEANING ..........................................................................................................................25
TABLE .................................................................................................................................25
LUBRICATION................................................................................................................25-26
V-BELT ................................................................................................................................26
INDEXABLE INSERTS (G0544)..........................................................................................27
G5850Z/G5851Z/G0544 WIRING DIAGRAM......................................................................28
G7213Z WIRING DIAGRAM ...............................................................................................29
8. CLOSURE ..................................................................................................................................30
G5850Z/G0544 MACHINE DATA........................................................................................31
G5850Z/G0544 PARTS BREAKDOWN AND PARTS LIST ...........................................32-37
G5851Z MACHINE DATA ...................................................................................................38
G7213Z MACHINE DATA ...................................................................................................39
G5851Z/G7213Z PARTS BREAKDOWN AND PARTS LIST ........................................40-45
WARRANTY AND RETURNS .............................................................................................46
SECTION 1: SAFETY
DISCONNECT POWER FIRST.
Always disconnect
tool from power supply BEFORE making adjust-
ments, changing tooling, or servicing machine. This
prevents an injury risk from unintended startup or
contact with live electrical components.
EYE PROTECTION. Always wear ANSI-approved
safety glasses or a face shield when operating or
observing machinery to reduce the risk of eye
injury or blindness from flying particles. Everyday
eyeglasses are not approved safety glasses.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY. Tool plug must match
outlet. Double-insulated tools have a polarized
plug (one blade is wider than the other), which
must be plugged into a polarized outlet. Never
modify plug. Do not use adapter for grounded
tools. Use a ground fault circuit interrupter if
operation is unavoidable in damp locations. Avoid
touching grounded surfaces when operating tool.
OWNER’S MANUAL. Read and understand this
owner’s manual BEFORE using machine.
TRAINED OPERATORS ONLY. Untrained oper-
ators have a higher risk of being hurt or killed.
Only allow trained/supervised people to use this
power tool. When tool is not being used, discon-
nect power, and store in out-of-reach location
to prevent unauthorized use—especially around
children. Make workshop kid proof!
DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. Do not use
tools in areas that are wet, cluttered, or have poor
lighting. Operating tools in these areas greatly
increases risk of accidents and injury.
MENTAL ALERTNESS REQUIRED. Full mental
alertness is required for safe operation of power
tools. Never operate under the influence of drugs
or alcohol, when tired, or when distracted.
For Your Own Safety, Read Instruction
Manual Before Operating this Power Tool
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible hazardous conditions.
This manual uses a series of symbols and signal words intended to convey the level of impor-
tance 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 proper
accident prevention measures. Always use common sense and good judgment.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
MAY result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert
against unsafe practices.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
COULD result in death or serious injury.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
WILL result in death or serious injury.
This symbol is used to alert the user to useful information about
proper operation of the machine.
NOTICE
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WEARING PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear
clothing, apparel or jewelry that can become
entangled in moving parts. Always tie back or
cover long hair. Wear non-slip footwear to avoid
accidental slips, which could cause loss of work-
piece control. Wear hard hat as needed.
HAZARDOUS DUST. Dust created while using
tools may cause cancer, birth defects, or long-
term respiratory damage. Be aware of dust haz-
ards associated with each workpiece material,
always wear a NIOSH-approved respirator, and
connect tool to an appropriate dust collection
device to reduce your risk.
HEARING PROTECTION. Always wear hear-
ing protection when operating or observing loud
machinery. Extended exposure to this noise
without hearing protection can cause permanent
hearing loss.
REMOVE ADJUSTING TOOLS. Never leave
adjustment tools, chuck keys, wrenches, etc. in
or on tool—especially near moving parts. Verify
removal before starting!
INTENDED USAGE. Only use tool for its intended
purpose. Never modify or alter tool for a purpose
not intended by the manufacturer or serious injury
or death may result!
AWKWARD POSITIONS. Keep proper footing
and balance at all times when operating tool. Do
not overreach! Avoid awkward hand positions that
make tool control difficult or increase the risk of
accidental injury.
SAFE HANDLING. Firmly grip tool. To avoid
accidental firing, do not keep finger on switch or
trigger while carrying.
SECURING WORKPIECE. When required, use
clamps or vises to secure workpiece. A secured
workpiece protects hands and frees both of them
to operate the tool.
GUARDS & COVERS. Guards and covers reduce
accidental contact with moving parts or flying
debris. Make sure they are properly installed,
undamaged, and working correctly.
CHILDREN & BYSTANDERS. Keep children and
bystanders at a safe distance from the work area.
Stop using machine if they become a distraction.
FORCING TOOLS. Use the right tool for the job,
and do not force it. It will do the job safer and bet-
ter at the rate for which it was designed.
USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult
this owner’s manual or the manufacturer for rec-
ommended accessories. Using improper acces-
sories will increase the risk of serious injury.
MAINTAIN WITH CARE. Keep cutting tool edges
sharp and clean. Follow all maintenance instruc-
tions and lubrication schedules to keep tool in
good working condition. A tool that is improperly
maintained could malfunction, leading to serious
personal injury or death. Only have tool serviced
by qualified service-personnel using matching
replacement parts.
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Regularly inspect
tool for any condition that may affect safe opera-
tion. Immediately repair or replace damaged or
mis-adjusted parts before operating tool.
MAINTAIN POWER CORDS. When disconnect-
ing cord-connected tools from power, grab and
pull the plug—NOT the cord. Carrying or pulling
the cord may damage wires inside. Do not handle
cord/plug with wet hands. Avoid cord damage by
keeping it away from heated surfaces, high traf-
fic areas, harsh chemicals, sharp edges, moving
parts, and wet/damp locations. Damaged cords
increase risk of electrocution.
UNATTENDED OPERATION. Never leave tool
running while unattended. Turn tool off and ensure
all moving parts completely stop before walking
away.
EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES. If at any time
you experience difficulties performing the intend-
ed operation, stop using the machine! Contact our
Technical Support at (570) 546-9663.
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Amputation, serious cuts, entanglement, or death can occur from contact with rotating
cutterhead or other moving parts! Flying chips can cause blindness or eye injuries. Workpieces
or knives thrown by cutterhead can strike nearby operator or bystanders with deadly force. To
reduce the risk of these hazards, operator and bystanders MUST completely heed hazards and
warnings below.
PLANING CORRECT MATERIAL. Only plane
natural wood stock with this planer. DO NOT
plane MDF, OSB, plywood, laminates or other
synthetic materials that can break up inside the
planer and be ejected towards the operator.
LOOKING INSIDE PLANER.
Wood chips fly
around inside the planer at a high rate of speed
during operation. To avoid injury from flying mate-
rial, DO NOT look inside planer during operation.
CUTTING LIMITATIONS. To reduce the risk of
kickback hazards or damage to the machine, do
not exceed the maximum depth of cut or minimum
board length and thickness found in the Data
Sheet. Only feed one board at a time.
INFEED ROLLER CLEARANCE. The infeed
roller is designed to pull material into the spinning
cutterhead. To reduce the risk of entanglement,
keep hands, clothing, jewelry, and long hair away
from the infeed roller during operation.
FEED WORKPIECE PROPERLY. To reduce the
risk of kickback, never start planer with workpiece
touching cutterhead. Allow cutterhead to reach
full speed before feeding, and do not change feed
speed during cutting operation.
WORKPIECE SUPPORT. To reduce the risk of
kickback, always make sure workpiece can move
completely across table without rocking or tipping.
Use auxiliary support stands for long stock.
SECURE KNIVES/INSERTS. Loose knives or
improperly set inserts can become dangerous
projectiles or cause machine damage. Always
verify knives/inserts are secure and properly
adjusted before operation.
KICKBACK. Know how to reduce the risk of kick-
back and kickback-related injuries. “Kickback”
occurs during the operation when the workpiece is
ejected from the machine at a high rate of speed.
Kickback is commonly caused by poor workpiece
selection, unsafe feeding techniques, or improper
machine setup/maintenance. Kickback injuries
typically occur as follows: (1) operator/bystanders
are struck by the workpiece, resulting in impact
injuries (i.e., blindness, broken bones, bruises,
death); (2) operator’s hands are pulled into blade,
resulting in amputation or severe lacerations.
AVOID CONTACT WITH MOVING PARTS. Never
remove guards/covers or reach inside the planer
during operation or while connected to power.
You could be seriously injured if you accidentally
touch the spinning cutterhead or get entangled in
moving parts. If a workpiece becomes stuck or
sawdust removal is necessary, turn planer OFF
and disconnect power before clearing.
DULL/DAMAGED KNIVES/INSERTS. Only use
sharp, undamaged knives/inserts. Dull or dam-
aged knives/inserts increase the risk of kickback.
INSPECTING STOCK. To reduce the risk of
kickback injuries or machine damage, thoroughly
inspect and prepare the workpiece before cutting.
Verify workpiece is free of nails, staples, loose
knots or foreign material. Workpieces with minor
warping should be jointed first or planed with the
cupped side facing the table.
BODY PLACEMENT. Stand to one side of planer
during the entire operation to avoid getting hit if
kickback occurs.
GRAIN DIRECTION. Planing across the grain
is hard on the planer and may cause kickback.
Plane in the same direction or at a slight angle
with the wood grain.
Additional Safety Instructions for Planers
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SECTION 2: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS
220V Single-Phase
The Model G5850Z/G5851Z/G0544 is prewired
with a 5 HP single-phase motor. Under normal
use, this motor draws approximately 28 amps at
220V. We recommend using a 40 amp circuit.
This includes the appropriate wiring and circuit
breaker. If frequent circuit failure occurs when
using the planer, contact our service depart-
ment.
The planer must be connected to its own dedi-
cated 40A circuit. It should not share a circuit with
any other machine. A standard 2-pole breaker is
necessary for use with the planer.
We recommend using a NEMA-style L6-50 plug
and outlet similar to that in Figure 1. You
may also “hard-wire” the planer directly to your
panel, provided you place a disconnect near the
machine. Check the electrical codes in your area
for specifics on wiring requirements.
Figure 1. Typical plug configuration for 220V,
single-phase operation.
220V 3-Phase
The Model G7213Z Planer is prewired with a 7
1
⁄2
HP 3-phase motor. Under normal use, the motor
draws approximately 22 amps at 220V. We rec-
ommend using a 25 amp circuit. This includes the
appropriate wiring and circuit breaker. If frequent
circuit failure occurs when using the planer, con-
tact our service department.
The planer must be connected to its own dedi-
cated 25A circuit. It should not share a circuit with
any other machine. A standard 3-pole breaker is
necessary for use with 3-phase power.
We recommend using a NEMA-style L15-30
plug and outlet similar to that in Figure 2. You
may also “hard-wire” the planer directly to your
panel, provided you place a disconnect near the
machine. Check the electrical codes in your area
for specifics on wiring requirements.
Figure 2. Typical plug configuration for 220V, 3-
phase operation.
Professional Series Planers
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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
current. This tool is equipped with an electric
cord that has an equipment-grounding conductor
which must be properly connected to 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 the risk of electric shock.
The conductor with green or green and yellow
striped insulation is the electrical-grounding con-
ductor. If repair or replacement of the electric cord
or plug is necessary, do not connect the equip-
ment grounding conductor to a live terminal.
Extension Cords
We do not recommend the use of extension
cords on 220V equipment. It is much better to
arrange the placement of your equipment and
the installed wiring to eliminate the need for
extension cords. Should it be necessary to use
an extension make sure the cord is rated Hard
Service (grade S) or better. Refer to the chart
in Section 1: Safety to determine the minimum
gauge for the extension cord. The extension cord
must also contain a ground wire and plug pin.
Always repair or replace extension cords when
they become worn or damaged.
This equipment must be
grounded. Verify that any
existing electrical out-
let and circuit you intend
to plug into is actually
grounded. Under no cir-
cumstances should the
grounding pin from any
three-pronged plug be
removed. Serious injury
may occur.
Professional Series Planers
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SECTION 3: GENERAL INFORMATION
Grizzly Industrial, Inc. is proud to offer the
Professional Series Planers. These planers are
part of Grizzly’s growing family of fine woodwork-
ing and metalworking machinery. When used
according to the guidelines stated in this manual,
you can expect years of trouble-free, enjoyable
operation.
The Models G0544, G5850Z, G5851Z & G7213
Professional Series Planers are the same machine
with the exception of motor size, electrical phase
and cutterhead differences. Please refer to the
chart below to distinguish planer differences.
These planers are intended for heavy-duty pro-
fessional use and are capable of operating at
5200 RPM with a 17-26 FPM variable feed rate.
We are also pleased to provide this manual with
the Models G0444, G5850Z, G5851Z & G7213
Professional Series Planers. It was written to
guide you through assembly, review safety con-
siderations, and cover general operating proce-
dures. If you have any criticisms that you feel we
should address in our next printing, please write
to us at the address below:
Grizzly Industrial, Inc.
C
⁄O Technical Documentation
P.O. Box 2069
Bellingham, WA 98227
Commentary
Most important, 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 us 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: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.grizzly.com
The specifications, drawings, and photographs
illustrated in this manual represent the Professional
Series Planers as supplied when the manual was
prepared. However, owing 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, we urge
you to insert the new information with the old and
keep it for reference.
Read the manual before
assembly and operation.
Become familiar with the
machine and its opera-
tion before beginning
any work. Serious per-
sonal injury may result
if safety or operational
information is not under-
stood or followed.
Professional Series Planers
Description G0544 G5850Z G5851Z G7213Z
Motor 5 HP 5 HP 5 HP 7
1
/2 HP
Phase 1-Phase 1-Phase 1-Phase 3-Phase
Size 20" 20" 24" 24"
Cutterhead Spiral Cutterhead w/
Indexable Inserts
4-Knife 4-Knife 4-Knife
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Unpacking
The planer base unit and the hardware are
shipped from the manufacturer in a carefully
packed carton. If you discover the machine is
damaged after you have signed for delivery, and
the truck and driver are gone, you will need to file
a freight claim with the carrier. Save the contain-
ers and all packing materials for possible inspec-
tion by the carrier or its agent. Without the pack-
ing materials, filing a freight claim can be difficult.
If you need assistance determining whether you
need to file a freight claim, or with the procedure
to file one, please contact our Customer Service.
Piece Inventory
After all the parts have been removed from the
carton, you should have:
Part Qty
• Planer Unit 1
• Dust Hood 1
• Adjustment Handle 1
• Combo Wrench 10/12mm 1
• Combo Wrench 12/14mm 1
• Combo Wrench 17/19mm 1
• Hex Wrench 4mm 1
• Knife Setting Jig 1
In the event that any nonproprietary parts are
missing (e.g. a nut or a washer), we would be
glad to replace them, or for the sake of expedi-
ency, replacements can be obtained at your local
hardware store.
When you are completely satisfied with the con-
dition of your shipment, you should inventory its
parts.
These planers are heavy
machines—1030 lbs. ship-
ping weight. DO NOT
over-exert yourself while
unpacking or moving
your machine. Use power
equipment. Serious per-
sonal injury may occur if
safe moving methods are
not followed.
Professional Series Planers
Figure 3. Loose Parts.
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Hardware Recognition Chart
Use this chart to match up
hardware pieces during the
assembly process!
Professional Series Planers
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Site Considerations
FLOOR LOAD
Your Professional Series Planer represents a
very large weight load in a moderate sized foot-
print. Most commercial shop floors will be ade-
quate for the 1030 lb. weight of the planer. Some
floors may require additional support. Contact an
architect or structural engineer if you have any
question about the ability of your floor to handle
the weight.
WORKING CLEARANCES
Working clearances can be thought of as the
distances between machines and obstacles that
allow safe operation of every machine with-
out 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 rela-
tive 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.
Make your shop “child safe.”
Ensure that your workplace
is inaccessible to children
by closing and locking all
entrances when you are
away. Never allow visitors
in your shop when assem-
bling, adjusting or operat-
ing equipment.
Professional Series Planers
Clean Up
The unpainted surfaces are coated with a waxy
oil to protect them from corrosion during ship-
ment. Remove this protective coating with a sol-
vent cleaner or citrus-based degreaser such as
Grizzly’s G7895 Degreaser. To clean thoroughly,
some parts may need to be removed. For opti-
mum performance from your machine, make
sure you clean all moving parts or sliding
contact surfaces that are coated. Avoid chlo-
rine-based solvents as they may damage painted
surfaces should they come in contact. Always
follow the manufacturer’s instructions when using
any type of cleaning product.
Do not use gasoline or
other petroleum-based
solvents to clean with.
They have low flash
points which make them
extremely flammable.
A risk of explosion and
burning exists if these
products are used.
Many of the solvents
commonly used to clean
machinery can be toxic
when inhaled or ingest-
ed. Always work in well-
ventilated areas far from
potential ignition sources
when dealing with sol-
vents. Use care when dis-
posing of waste rags and
towels to be sure they do
not create fire or environ-
mental hazards.
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SECTION 4: ASSEMBLY
Beginning Assembly
Most of your Professional Series Planer has
been assembled at the factory, but some parts
must be assembled or installed after delivery. We
have organized the assembly process into steps.
Please follow along in the order presented in this
section.
Dust Hood
Adjustment Handle
Figure 4. Dust hood installed.
Keep loose clothing out
of the way of machin-
ery and keep hair pulled
back.
Wear safety glasses dur-
ing the entire assembly
process. Failure to com-
ply may result in serious
personal injury.
Disconnect power to the
machine when perform-
ing any maintenance or
assembly. Failure to do
this may result in serious
personal injury.
A dust hood with a 5" dust port comes with the
planer for dust collection purposes. Install the
dust hood as shown in Figure 4 with the hex
bolts already mounted to the top of the planer.
Do not use the dust hood if dust collection is
not available.
Planer knives are dan-
gerously sharp! Use
extreme caution when
working near cutting sur-
faces. Failure exercise
care while working near
knives could result in
severe injury.
An adjustment handle has been provided with the
planer for adequate leverage when adjusting the
bed rollers.
To install the adjustment handle:
1. Screw the adjustment handle into the hub
that controls bed roller adjustments.
2. Tighten down the handle lock nut to the hub
to keep the handle secure.
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Adjustment
Controls
SECTION 5: ADJUSTMENTS
Keep loose clothing out
of the way of machin-
ery and keep hair pulled
back.
Wear safety glasses dur-
ing the entire adjustment
process. Failure to com-
ply may result in serious
personal injury.
Disconnect power to the
machine when perform-
ing any adjustments or
maintenance. Failure to
do this may result in seri-
ous personal injury.
Planer knives are danger-
ously sharp! Use extreme
caution when working
near cutting surfaces.
Failure to exercise care
while working near knives
could result in severe
injury.
Figures 5 and 6 point out the primary controls
and components that will be used during the
adjustment process. Take a few minutes to famil-
iarize yourself with these.
Table Height
Lock
Figure 5. Planer controls.
Figure 6. Planer components.
Cutterhead
Chipbreaker
Table Rollers
Outfeed
Roller
Infeed
Roller
Table
Rear
Pressure
Bar
Control Panel
Table Height
Handwheel
Table Roller
Adjustment
Knob
Table Roller Lock
Feed Rate
Control
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Figure 8. Adjusting knife height.
Cutterhead Knives
The G5850Z, G5851Z & G7213 Professional
Series Planers feature 4-knife cutterheads. These
knives must be periodically replaced or adjusted.
To prolong the sharpness of the knife edges,
adjustments should be within .002" from one
side to the other. Improperly adjusted knives can
unbalance the cutterhead and shorten the bear-
ing life, as well as produce substandard planing
results.
To be safe, always test the planer with a scrap
piece of wood before using expensive stock.
To inspect the knife set:
1. Make sure the planer is unplugged!
2. Open the top cover to gain access to the
cutterhead. Remove the pulley cover from
the left side of the machine (this will allow
you to rotate the cutterhead without putting
your hands near the blades).
3. The knife setting jig has special grooves cut
into it that fit the knife edge profile. One end
of the jig should be fixed in place and the
other end should be loose enough to swivel
and match the fixed end.
4. Place the jig on the cutterhead so the
grooves catch on the knife edge, keeping
the jig in place. If the knife is adjusted right,
the feet should touch the cutterhead body on
both sides of the knife, and the knife should
fit in the special grooves in the jig. Repeat
this inspection for the other three knives.
To adjust the knife set:
1. Before beginning, make sure you have fol-
lowed steps 1-4 from the previous knife
inspection instructions! See Figure 7 to
familiarize yourself with the components of
the cutterhead.
2. Loosen all the gib bolts (work on only one
knife at a time). Wear heavy leather gloves
or place a rag over the exposed knife to
protect your hands if the wrench slips while
loosening the gib bolts.
3. Using the holes in the cutterhead body for
access, insert a hex wrench into the jack
screws as shown in Figure 8. These screws
will allow you to lower/raise the knife.
Planer knives are danger-
ously sharp! Use extreme
caution when working
near cutting surfaces.
Failure to exercise care
while working near knives
could result in severe
injury.
Figure 7. Parts of the cutterhead.
Gib
Gib Bolt
Jack Screw
Knife
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