Grizzly G0544 Owner's manual

Brand: Grizzly

Model: G0544

Type: Owner's manual

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].

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For questions or help with this product contact Tech Support at (570) 546-9663 or techsupport@grizzly.com

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

128

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

12 15 18

24 30 36

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

Power Indicator

Main

Motor

Feed

Motor

BTH-18T-2H18

BTH-35-2H36P

Single-Phase

220V Power Source

GND

0 0

Start

Capacitor

400MFD

250VAC

Start

Capacitor

400MFD

250VAC

2 1

GND

Start

Capacitor

300MFD

250VAC

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G0544–G7213Z Update (Mfd. Since 12/16)

Revised G7213Z 220V Wiring Diagram

5.4 6.7 8.0

18 22 26

RAB-

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

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

BTH-18T2H8

BTH-35T2H26

GND

0 0

GND

3 5

5 4

G0544–G7213Z Update (Mfd. Since 12/16)

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Revised G7213Z 440V Wiring Diagram

2.9 3.6 4.3

12 15 18

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

Power Indicator

Main

Motor

Feed

Motor

Single-Phase

440V Power Source

Indicates changes

from 220V to 440V

21NC

22NC

21NC

GND

0 0

GND

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

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

⁄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.

⁄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

/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!

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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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