MODEL G1021X
15" EXTREME SERIES PLANER
OWNER'S MANUAL
COPYRIGHT © MARCH, 2006 BY GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC., REVISED OCTOBER, 2007 (TS)
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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................... 3
Foreword .................................................................................................................................... 3
Contact Info ................................................................................................................................
3
Machine Data Sheet ...................................................................................................................
4
Identification ............................................................................................................................... 6
SECTION 1: SAFETY .......................................................................................................................
7
Safety Instructions for
Machinery ............................................................................................... 7
Additional Safety Instructions for
Planers .................................................................................. 9
SECTION 2: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................................
10
220V Single-Phase ..................................................................................................................
10
SECTION 3: SET UP ......................................................................................................................
11
Set Up Safety ...........................................................................................................................
11
Items Needed for Set Up ......................................................................................................... 11
Unpacking ................................................................................................................................ 11
Inventory ................................................................................................................................... 12
Clean Up ..................................................................................................................................
12
Site Considerations ..................................................................................................................
13
Moving & Placing Base Unit .....................................................................................................
13
Extension Tables ...................................................................................................................... 14
Handwheel ............................................................................................................................... 14
Dust Port .................................................................................................................................. 15
Gearbox Oil Level ....................................................................................................................
15
Test Run ...................................................................................................................................
16
Tighten V-Belts .........................................................................................................................
16
Recommended Adjustments ....................................................................................................
16
SECTION 4: OPERATIONS ...........................................................................................................
17
Operation Safety ......................................................................................................................
17
Basic Operation ........................................................................................................................
17
Operation Tips .......................................................................................................................... 18
Feed Speed ..............................................................................................................................
18
Bed Rollers ...............................................................................................................................
19
SECTION 5: ACCESSORIES ......................................................................................................... 20
SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................
22
Schedule .................................................................................................................................. 22
Cleaning ................................................................................................................................... 22
V-Belts ...................................................................................................................................... 22
Lubrication ................................................................................................................................ 23
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SECTION 7: SERVICE ................................................................................................................... 24
About Service ...........................................................................................................................
24
Rotating/Changing Carbide
Cutters ......................................................................................... 24
Chain Tension .......................................................................................................................... 25
Table Parallelism ...................................................................................................................... 25
Rollers & Chip Breaker Heights ...............................................................................................
27
Spring Tension .........................................................................................................................
29
Chip Deflector Positioning ........................................................................................................
30
Scale Calibration ......................................................................................................................
30
Anti-Kickback Fingers ..............................................................................................................
31
Pulley Alignment ...................................................................................................................... 31
Troubleshooting Guide .............................................................................................................
32
Electrical Components .............................................................................................................
34
Wiring Diagram ........................................................................................................................
35
Planer Body Breakdown ...........................................................................................................
36
Table and Base Breakdown .....................................................................................................
37
Internal Gearbox Breakdown ...................................................................................................
38
External Gearbox Breakdown ..................................................................................................
39
Stand and Motor Breakdown ................................................................................................... 40
Label Placement ......................................................................................................................
41
Parts List ..................................................................................................................................
42
Notes ........................................................................................................................................ 45
WARRANTY AND RETURNS ........................................................................................................
46
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If you have any comments regarding this manual,
please write to us at the address below:
Grizzly Industrial, Inc.
C
/O Technical Documentation Manager
P.O. Box 2069
Bellingham, WA 98227-2069
We stand behind our machines. If you have any
service questions or parts requests, please call or
write 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
Foreword
INTRODUCTION
Contact Info
We are proud to offer the Model G1021X 15"
Extreme Series Planer. This machine is part of
a growing Grizzly family of fine woodworking
machinery. When used according to the guide
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lines set forth in this manual, you can expect
years of trouble-free, enjoyable operation and
proof of Grizzly’s commitment to customer satis
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faction.
We are pleased to provide this manual with
the Model
G1021X. It was written to guide you
through assembly, review safety considerations,
and cover general operating procedures. It repre
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sents our effort to produce the best documenta
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tion possible.
The specifications, drawings, and photographs
illustrated in this manual represent the Model
G1021X as supplied when the manual was pre-
pared. However, owing to Grizzly’s policy of con
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tinuous improvement, changes may be made at
any time with no obligation on the part of Grizzly.
For your convenience, we always keep current
Grizzly manuals available on our website at
www.
grizzly.com. Any updates to your machine will be
reflected in these manuals as soon as they are
complete. Visit our site often to check for the lat
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est updates to this manual!
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G1021X 15" Extreme Series Planer
Machine Data Sheet
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G1021X 15" Extreme Series Planer
Figure 1. G1021X Identification.
A. Table Lock Knob
B. Bed Rollers
C. Return Rollers
D. Table Adjustment Handwheel
E. Feed Rate Control Lever
F. Table Height Scale
G. Magnetic Switch
H. Lifting Bars
Identification
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
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4. ALWAYS USE HEARING PROTECTION
WHEN
OPERATING MACHINERY.
Machinery noise can cause permanent
hearing damage.
5. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. DO NOT
wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings,
or jewelry which may get caught in moving
parts. Wear protective hair covering to con
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tain long hair and wear non-slip footwear.
6. NEVER OPERATE MACHINERY WHEN
TIRED, OR UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF
DRUGS OR ALCOHOL. Be mentally alert
at all times when running machinery.
1. READ THROUGH THE ENTIRE MANUAL
BEFORE STARTING MACHINERY.
Machinery presents serious injury hazards
to untrained users.
2. ALWAYS USE ANSI APPROVED
SAFETY GLASSES WHEN OPERATING
MACHINERY. Everyday eyeglasses only
have impact resistant lenses—they are
NOT safety glasses.
3. ALWAYS WEAR A NIOSH APPROVED
RESPIRATOR WHEN OPERATING
MACHINERY THAT PRODUCES DUST.
Wood dust is
a carcinogen and can cause
cancer and severe respiratory illnesses.
For Your Own Safety, Read Instruction
Manual Before Operating this Machine
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 proper
accident prevention measures.
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
Safety Instructions for Machinery
SECTION 1: SAFETY
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7. ONLY ALLOW TRAINED AND PROP-
ERLY SUPERVISED PERSONNEL TO
OPERATE MACHINERY. Make sure
operation instructions are safe and clearly
understood.
8. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY.
Keep all children and visitors a safe dis-
tance from the work area.
9. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF. Use
padlocks, master switches, and remove
start switch keys.
10. NEVER LEAVE WHEN MACHINE IS
RUNNING. Turn power OFF and allow all
moving parts to come to a complete stop
before leaving machine unattended.
11. DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS
ENVIRONMENTS. DO NOT use machin-
ery in damp, wet locations, or where any
flammable or noxious fumes may exist.
12. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN AND WELL
LIT. Clutter and dark shadows may cause
accidents.
13. USE A GROUNDED EXTENSION CORD
RATED FOR THE MACHINE AMPERAGE.
Undersized cords overheat and lose power.
Replace extension cords if they become
damaged. DO NOT use extension cords
for 220V machinery.
14.
ALWAYS DISCONNECT FROM POWER
SOURCE BEFORE SERVICING
MACHINERY. Make sure switch is in
OFF
position before reconnecting.
15. MAINTAIN MACHINERY WITH CARE.
Keep blades sharp and clean for best and
safest performance. Follow instructions for
lubricating and changing accessories.
16. MAKE SURE GUARDS ARE IN PLACE
AND WORK CORRECTLY BEFORE
USING MACHINERY.
Safety Instructions for Machinery
17. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND
WRENCHES. Make a habit of checking for
keys and adjusting wrenches before turn
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ing machinery
ON.
18. CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS
BEFORE USING MACHINERY. Check
for binding and alignment of parts, broken
parts, part mounting, loose bolts, and any
other conditions that may affect machine
operation. Repair or replace damaged
parts.
19. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
Refer to the instruction manual for recom
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mended accessories. The use of improper
accessories may cause risk of injury.
20. DO NOT FORCE MACHINERY. Work at
the speed for which the machine or acces
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sory was designed.
21. SECURE WORKPIECE. Use clamps or
a vise to hold the workpiece when practi-
cal. A secured workpiece protects your
hands and frees both hands to operate the
machine.
22. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper foot
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ing and balance at all times.
23. MANY MACHINES WILL EJECT THE
WORKPIECE TOWARD THE OPERATOR.
Know and avoid conditions that cause the
workpiece to "kickback."
24. ALWAYS LOCK MOBILE BASES
(IF USED) BEFORE OPERATING
MACHINERY.
25. BE AWARE THAT CERTAIN DUST MAY
BE HAZARDOUS to the respiratory sys
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tems of people and animals, especially
fine dust. Make sure you know the hazards
associated with the type of dust you will be
exposed to and always wear a respirator
approved for that type of dust.
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8. CUTTING LIMITATIONS. The planer may
kick out a workpiece at the operator or be
damaged if pushed beyond these limits:
• Maximum Depth of Cut ..................
1
⁄8"
• Minimum Board Length .................
6
1
⁄2"
• Minimum Board Thickness .............
1
⁄4"
• Maximum # of Boards at One Time ..
1
9. CLEAN STOCK. Planing stock with nails,
staples, or loose knots MAY cause debris
to kick out at the operator and WILL dam
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age your cutters when they contact the
cutterhead. Always thoroughly inspect and
prepare stock to avoid these hazards.
10. REMOVING JAMMED WORKPIECES. To
avoid serious injury, always stop the planer
and disconnect power before removing
jammed workpieces.
11. DULL/DAMAGED CUTTERS. The planer
may kick out a workpiece at the operator or
give poor finish results if it is operated with
dull or damaged cutters.
12. UNPLUGGING DURING ADJUSTMENTS.
When connected to power, the planer can
be accidentally turned ON. Always discon-
nect power when servicing or adjusting the
components of the planer.
12. WORKPIECE CLEARANCE. Always verify
workpiece has enough room to exit the
planer before starting.
1. INSTRUCTION MANUAL. This machine
presents significant safety hazards to
untrained users. Read/understand this
entire manual before starting the planer.
2. REACHING INSIDE PLANER. Never
reach inside the planer or remove covers
when the planer is connected to power.
3. INFEED CLEARANCE SAFETY. The
infeed roller is designed to pull material
into the cutterhead. Always keep hands,
clothing, and long hair away from the
infeed roller during operation to prevent
serious injury.
4. BODY POSITION WHILE OPERATING.
The workpiece may kick out during opera
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tion. To avoid getting hit, stand to the side
of the planer during the entire operation
.
5. PLANING CORRECT MATERIAL. Only
plane natural wood stock with this planer.
DO NOT plane MDF, plywood, laminates,
or other synthetic products.
6. GRAIN DIRECTION. Planing across the
grain is hard on the planer and may cause
the workpiece to kick out. Always plane in
the same direction or at a slight angle with
the wood grain.
7. LOOKING INSIDE PLANER. Wood chips
fly around inside the planer at a high rate
of speed. DO NOT look inside the planer or
remove guards/covers during operation.
Additional Safety Instructions for Planers
No list of safety guidelines can be complete.
Every shop environment is different. Always
consider safety first, as it applies to your
individual working conditions. Use this and
other machinery with caution and respect.
Failure to do so could result in serious per-
sonal injury, damage to equipment, or poor
work results.
Like all machinery there is potential danger
when operating this machine. Accidents are
frequently caused by lack of familiarity or
failure to pay attention. Use this machine
with respect and caution to lessen the pos
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sibility of operator injury. If normal safety
precautions are overlooked or ignored, seri
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ous personal injury may occur.
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G1021X 15" Extreme Series Planer
Serious personal injury could occur if you
connect the machine to the power source
before you have completed the set up pro
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cess. DO NOT connect the machine to the
power source until instructed to do so.
220V Single-Phase
Grounding
In the event of an electrical short, grounding
reduces the risk of electric shock. The grounding
wire in the power cord must be properly connect
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ed to the grounding prong on the plug; likewise,
the outlet must be properly installed and ground
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ed. All electrical connections must be made in
accordance with local codes and ordinances.
Amperage Draw
The Model G1021X motor draws the following
amps under maximum load:
Motor Draw at 220V .............................. 18 Amps
Circuit Requirements
We recommend connecting this machine to a
dedicated circuit with a verified ground, using the
circuit breaker size given below. Never replace a
circuit breaker with one of higher amperage with
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out consulting a qualified electrician to ensure
compliance with wiring codes
. If you are unsure
about the wiring codes in your area or you
plan to connect your machine to a shared cir
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cuit, you may create a fire hazard—consult a
qualified electrician to reduce this risk.
220V Circuit Breaker .............................
20 Amps
Plug/Receptacle Type
Recommended Plug/Receptacle ......NEMA 6-20
SECTION 2: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS
Electrocution or fire could
result if this machine is
not grounded correctly
or if your electrical con
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figuration does not com
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ply with local and state
codes. Ensure compliance
by checking with a quali
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fied electrician!
Extension Cords
We do not recommend the use of extension
cords. Instead, arrange the placement of your
equipment and the installed wiring to eliminate
the need for extension cords.
If you find it absolutely necessary to use an
extension cord at 220V with your machine:
• Use at least a 12 gauge cord that does not
exceed 50 feet in length!
• The extension cord must also contain a
ground wire and plug pin.
• A qualified electrician MUST size cords over
50 feet long to prevent motor damage.
Figure 2. NEMA 6-20 plug and receptacle.
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Wear safety glasses dur-
ing the entire set up pro
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cess!
This machine presents
serious injury hazards
to untrained users. Read
through this entire manu
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al to become familiar with
the controls and opera
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tions before starting the
machine!
Set Up Safety
SECTION 3: SET UP
The Model G1021X is a
heavy machine. DO NOT
over-exert yourself while
unpacking or moving
your machine—get assis
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tance.
The following items are needed to complete the
set up process, but are not included with your
machine:
Description Qty
• Straightedge 4' (or longer) ......................... 1
• Safety Glasses (for each person) ..............
1
• Dust Collection System ..............................
1
• 4" Dust Hose (length as needed) ...............
1
• 4" Hose Clamp ...........................................
1
• Rotacator (see
Page 20) ............................ 1
• Phillips Screwdriver ....................................
1
• Flat Head Screwdriver ................................
1
• Forklift .........................................................
1
• Shop Rags ...................................As needed
• Degreaser ....................................As needed
Items Needed for
Set Up
The Model G1021X was carefully packed when it
left our warehouse. If you discover the machine
is damaged after you have signed for delivery,
please immediately call Customer Service at
(570) 546-9663
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.
When you are completely satisfied with the con
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dition of your shipment, you should inventory the
contents.
Unpacking
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Inventory
After all the parts have been removed from the
two boxes, you should have the following items:
Box 1: (Figure
3) Qty
A. Planer Unit (not shown) ..............................
1
B. Extension Tables ........................................ 2
C. Dust Port .................................................... 1
D. Handwheel ................................................. 1
Tools and Hardware:
Cap Screws M6-1 x 12 (Dust Port) ...................
3
Hex Bolts M6-1 x 12 (Dust Port) .......................
3
Hex Nuts M6-1 (Dust Port) ................................
3
Lock Washers 6mm (Dust Port) ........................
3
Flat Washers 6mm (Dust Port) ..........................
3
Hex Bolts M8-1.25 x 25 (Ext. Tables) ...............
6
Set Screws M8-1.25 x 20 (Ext. Tables) ............
6
Hex Nut M10-1.25 (Handwheel) ........................
1
Flat Washer 10mm (Handwheel) ......................
1
Scale (Hi-Lo) (Handwheel) ................................
1
Key 4 x 4 x 10 (Handwheel) ..............................
1
Handwheel Handle (Handwheel) .......................
1
Torx T-Handle Wrench
1
⁄2" ................................. 1
Flat Head Torx Screws M6-1 x 15 ..................
10
Torx Bits T-20 ....................................................
5
Indexable Carbide Inserts .................................
5
Hex Wrenches 3, 4, 5, 6mm ....................... 1 ea.
Wrenches 8/10, 12/14mm ........................... 1 ea.
In the event that any nonproprietary parts are
missing, we would be glad to replace them, or
for the sake of expediency, replacements can be
obtained at your local hardware store.
Figure 3. G1021X Component Inventory.
NOTICE
Some hardware/fasteners on the inventory
list may arrive pre-installed on the machine.
Check these locations before assuming that
any items from the inventory list are miss
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ing.
Clean Up
The unpainted surfaces are coated with a waxy
oil to protect them from corrosion during ship
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ment. Remove this protective coating with a sol
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vent cleaner or citrus-based degreaser such as
Grizzly’s G7895 Degreaser. To clean thoroughly,
some parts may need to be removed. For opti
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mum performance from your machine, make
sure you clean all moving parts or sliding
contact surfaces that are coated. Avoid chlo
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rine-based solvents, such as acetone or brake
parts cleaner, as they may damage painted sur
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faces should they come in contact. Always follow
the manufacturer’s instructions when using any
type of cleaning product.
Many of the solvents
commonly used to clean
machinery can be toxic
when inhaled or ingest
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ed. Lack of ventilation
while using these sol
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vents could cause seri
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ous personal health risks
or fire. Take precautions
from this hazard by only
using cleaning solvents
in a well ventilated area.
Gasoline and petroleum
products have low flash
points and could cause
an explosion or fire if
used to clean machinery.
DO NOT use gasoline or
petroleum products to
clean the machinery.
B
C
D
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Floor Load
Refer to the Machine Data Sheet for the weight
and footprint specifications of your machine.
Some floors may require additional reinforcement
to support both the machine and operator.
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 location for
your new machine. See Figure
4 for the minimum
working clearances.
Unsupervised children and
visitors inside your shop
could cause serious per
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sonal injury to themselves.
Lock all entrances to the
shop when you are away and
DO NOT allow unsupervised
children or visitors in your
shop at any time!
Site Considerations Moving & Placing
Base Unit
The cabinet stand on the Model G1021X is
equipped with lifting bars (see Page
6) to lift and
place the planer.
When lifting the planer with a forklift, place shop
rags or cardboard between the forks and cabinet
base so you do not scratch the paint.
Figure
5 shows an example of a planer being
lifted using a forklift.
Figure 5. Example of lifting planer with forklift.
This planer is a heavy
machine with a ship
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ping weight of 585 lbs.
Serious personal injury
may occur if safe mov
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ing methods are not fol
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lowed. To be safe, you
will need assistance and
power equipment when
moving the shipping
crate and removing the
machine from the crate.
25
1
⁄2"
Figure
4. Minimum working clearances.
48"
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Components and Hardware Needed: Qty
Extension Tables ...............................................
2
Hex Bolts M8-1.5 x 25 .......................................
6
Set Screws M8-1.25 x 20 ..................................
6
To attach the extension tables:
1. Attach the extension tables to the planer
table with the hex bolts, as shown in
Figure
6, but do not fully tighten the bolts at this
time.
2. Insert the set screws into the locations shown
in Figure 6.
Handwheel
Components and Hardware Needed: Qty
Handwheel ........................................................
1
Handwheel Handle ............................................
1
Key 4 x 4 x 10 ....................................................
1
Hi-Lo Scale ........................................................
1
Hex Nut M10-1.25 ..............................................
1
Flat Washer 10mm ............................................
1
To install the handwheel:
1. Fit the handwheel key into the keyway on the
handwheel shaft.
2. Slide the handwheel onto the handwheel
shaft, ensuring the key fits into the keyway
inside the handwheel bore.
3. Slide the Hi-Lo scale onto the handwheel
shaft, and secure the handwheel using the
included 10mm flat washer and M10-1.25
hex nut.
4. Thread the handwheel handle into the hole in
the handwheel, and tighten the jam nut.
Extension Tables
3. Using the straightedge as a guide, turn the
set screws individually until the extension
tables are level with the table, and then fully
tighten the hex bolts.
Figure 7. Handwheel installed on shaft
(handwheel handle removed for clarity).
Figure 6. Extension table attached to bed.
Hex Bolts and
Set Screws
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DO NOT attach the dust port if you do not
intend to connect your planer to a dust col
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lection system. Accumulated wood chips
could cause a malfunction, resulting in per
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sonal injury or damage to the planer.
Dust Port
Components and Hardware Needed: Qty
Dust Port ...........................................................
1
Hex Bolts M6-1 x 12 ..........................................
3
Cap Screws M6-1 x 12 ......................................
3
Flat Washers 6mm ............................................
3
Lock Washers 6mm ...........................................
3
Hex Nuts M6-1 ..................................................
3
To install the dust hood:
1. Secure the dust port to the planer upper
cover with the hex bolts, hex nuts, and flat
washers, as shown in
Figure 8. It will be nec-
essary to reach inside the port opening with
a wrench to hold the nut while tightening the
hex bolts.
Figure 8. Dust port attached.
Gearbox Oil Level
Before starting your machine for the first time,
make sure the gearbox has oil.
To check the gearbox oil level:
1. Using a 14mm wrench, remove the gearbox
fill plug (
Figure 9).
2. Using the short end of the 6mm hex wrench,
dip it inside the fill hole and remove it.
—If the end of the hex wrench is coated
with oil, then the gearbox oil level is okay.
Replace the fill plug and skip to the next
section.
—If the end of the hex wrench is not coated
with oil, then you need to add more oil.
Refer to
Page 23 for instructions on how
to do this.
Figure 9. Gearbox fill plug location.
2. Use the cap screws and lock washers to
secure the dust port to the planer head cast
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ing.
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To perform a test run:
1. Read the entire instruction manual, and
make sure oil is in the gearbox.
2. Make sure all tools and foreign objects have
been removed from the machine.
3. Put on safety glasses, and secure loose
clothes or long hair.
4. Connect the planer to the power source.
5. Press the green button to turn the machine
ON. The planer should run smoothly with
little or no vibration.
—If you suspect any problems, immediately
stop the planer by pushing the red
OFF
button. Troubleshoot and fix any problems
before starting the planer again.
— If you need any help with your planer call
our Tech Support at (570) 546-9663.
Loose hair and cloth-
ing could get caught
in machinery and
cause serious person
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al injury. Keep loose
clothing rolled up and
long hair tied up and
away from machinery.
Test Run
For your convenience, the adjustments listed
below have been performed at the factory and
no further setup is required to operate your
machine.
However, because of the many variables involved
with shipping, some of these adjustments may
need to be repeated to ensure optimum cutting
results. Keep this in mind as you start to use your
new planer.
Step-by-step instructions for these adjust
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ments can be found in SECTION 7: SERVICE
ADJUSTMENTS.
1. Table Parallelism (Page 25).
2. Chain Drive Tension (Page 25).
3. Infeed/Outfeed Roller Height (Page 27).
4. Spring Tension (Page 29).
5. Chip Breaker Height (Page 27).
6. Chip Deflector Positioning (Page 30).
Recommended
Adjustments
Tighten V-Belts
The final step in the set up process must be done
after approximately 16 hours of operation. During
this first 16 hours, the V-belts will stretch and seat
into the pulley grooves. After this time, the V-belts
must be retensioned or belt failure will occur
quickly. Refer to Page 22 when you are ready to
perform this important adjustment.
Note: Pulleys and belts run very hot. This is a
normal condition. Allow them to cool before mak
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ing adjustments. A collection of black belt dust at
the bottom of the belt housing is a normal during
the life of the machine.
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Damage to your eyes, lungs, and ears could
result from using this machine without
proper protective gear. Always wear safety
glasses, a respirator, and hearing protection
when operating this machine.
Loose hair and cloth-
ing could get caught in
machinery and cause seri
-
ous personal injury. Keep
loose clothing and long
hair away from moving
machinery.
Operation Safety
SECTION 4: OPERATIONS
NOTICE
If you have never used this type of machine
or equipment before, WE STRONGLY REC
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OMMEND that you read books, trade maga
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zines, or get formal training before begin
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ning any projects. Regardless of the con
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tent in this section, Grizzly Industrial will
not be held liable for accidents caused by
lack of training.
Basic Operation
The basic steps of operating the planer are as
follows:
1. Put on safety glasses.
2. Unless your workpiece starts very flat, sur-
face plane the workpiece on a jointer until it
is flat.
3. Adjust table height to slightly lower than your
workpiece height to ensure the first cut is as
light as possible.
4. Start the planer.
5. Place the flat side of the board down on the
table, and feed the workpiece through the
planer, making sure not to stand directly in
front or behind the workpiece.
—If the cut is too heavy and bogs down the
planer, turn the planer
OFF immediately,
allow it to come to a complete stop, remove
the workpiece, and repeat Steps 3–5
.
6. Measure your workpiece thickness and
adjust the table height as necessary to take
a lighter or heavier pass, depending on your
needs.
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G1021X 15" Extreme Series Planer
Operation Tips
• Inspect lumber for defects, warping, cup-
ping, twisting, and for foreign objects (nails,
staples, imbedded gravel, etc,). If you have
any question about the quality of your lum
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ber, do not use it. Remember, wood stacked
on a concrete floor can have small pieces of
stone or concrete pressed into the surface.
• Use the full width of the planer. Alternate
between the left, the right, and the middle
when feeding lumber into the planer. Your
cutters will remain sharp much longer.
• Scrape all glue off joined boards before plan-
ing.
• Plane ONLY natural wood fiber. DO NOT
plane MDF, plywood, laminates, or other
synthetic products.
• Plane wood with the grain. Never feed
end-cut or end-grained lumber into your
planer.
• Do not use boards with loose or large knots,
splits, crossgrain or other obvious blemishes
or defects. They can damage the machine
and pose the possibility of operator injury.
• Keep your work area clear.
• When making multiple passes on long stock,
use the stock return rollers on the top of the
machine to move the material back to the
infeed side of the machine.
• Avoid planing wood with a high water con-
tent. Wood with more than 20% moisture
content or wood exposed to excessive mois
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ture (such as rain or snow), will plane poorly
and cause excessive wear to the cutters and
motor. Excess moisture can also hasten rust
and corrosion of the planer and/or individual
components.
Feed Speed
The infeed and outfeed rollers power the stock
through the planer while keeping boards flat and
providing a consistent rate of movement.
The power feed features 16 FPM and 20 FPM
feed rates. The speed should be changed ONLY
when the machine is running.
Figure 10 illustrates the three different positions
of the feed control knob. Moving the knob toward
the machine (Position A) produces the 20 FPM
feed speed; moving away from the machine
(Position C) produces 16 FPM; and moving the
knob to the center position (Position B) places the
gearbox in neutral.
Figure 10. Feed control knob positions.
NOTICE
Change the speeds when the planer is run-
ning, but DO NOT attempt to change speeds
during any cutting operations or damage to
the gearbox will result.
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