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MODEL G0841 18" Double-Sided Planer W/Spiral Cutterheads: Owner'S Manual

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MODEL G0841

18" DOUBLE-SIDED PLANER


w/SPIRAL CUTTERHEADS
OWNER'S MANUAL
(For models manufactured since 06/18)

COPYRIGHT © JULY, 2018 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.
#ESTK19509 PRINTED IN TAIWAN V1.07.18

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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.

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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION................................................ 2 SECTION 5: ACCESSORIES.......................... 45
Contact Info.................................................... 2
SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE.......................... 48
Manual Accuracy............................................ 2
Schedule....................................................... 48
Identification (Front)........................................ 3
Cleaning & Protecting................................... 49
Identification (Rear)........................................ 4
Lubrication.................................................... 49
Identification (Right)........................................ 5
Controls & Components.................................. 6 SECTION 7: SERVICE.................................... 56
Internal Components.................................... 10 Troubleshooting............................................ 56
Machine Data Sheet..................................... 11 Tensioning/Replacing V-Belts....................... 59
Checking/Adjusting Pulley Alignment........... 62
SECTION 1: SAFETY...................................... 14
Aligning Lower Cutterhead Height................ 64
Safety Instructions for Machinery................. 14
Calibrating Lower Cutterhead Depth of Cut. 66
Additional Safety for Double-Sided Planers. 16
Setting Upper Cutterhead at BDC................ 67
SECTION 2: POWER SUPPLY....................... 17 Squaring Headstock..................................... 68
Setting Headstock Height............................. 70
SECTION 3: SETUP........................................ 19
Adjusting Upper Cutterhead Components.... 70
Needed for Setup.......................................... 19
Tensioning Elevation Chain.......................... 77
Unpacking..................................................... 19
Tensioning Feed Track................................. 78
Inventory....................................................... 20
Cleanup......................................................... 21 WARRANTY & RETURNS.............................. 81
Site Considerations....................................... 22
Lifting & Placing............................................ 23
Leveling......................................................... 24
Assembly...................................................... 25
Lubricating Machine...................................... 26
Dust Collection.............................................. 26
Power Connection........................................ 27
Test Run....................................................... 28
Tightening Belts............................................ 31
SECTION 4: OPERATIONS............................ 32
Operation Overview...................................... 32
Planing Tips.................................................. 33
Workpiece Inspection................................... 34
Wood Types.................................................. 35
Cutting Problems.......................................... 35
Setting Depth of Cut (Lower Cutterhead)..... 36
Setting Depth of Cut (Upper Cutterhead)..... 37
Adjusting Infeed Safety Guard...................... 38
Using Digital Controls................................... 39
Setting Feed Rate......................................... 41
Adjusting Feed Track Pressure.................... 41
Rotating/Replacing Cutterhead Inserts......... 42

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INTRODUCTION
Contact Info Manual Accuracy
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Manufacture Date

Serial Number

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Identification (Front)
Become familiar with the names and locations of the controls and features shown below to better understand
the instructions in this manual.

Feed Rate Feed Track Tension Lever


Dial w/Scale & Lock Lever Power
Lamp

Control Panel

Infeed Safety Guard


w/Emergency Stop
Plate

Feed Track
Tensioner (1 of 2)

Infeed
Table

One-Shot Oiler
w/Reservoir

Lower Infeed Table


Cutterhead Handwheel

Lower Cutterhead Headstock Height


Carriage Switch (1 of 2)

Headstock Elevation Upper Cutterhead Depth- Lower Cutterhead Headstock Height


Chain Tensioner of-Cut Scale (1 of 2) Depth-of-Cut Scale Handwheel

Like all machinery there is potential danger No list of safety guidelines can be com-
when operating this machine. Accidents plete. Every shop environment is different.
are frequently caused by lack of familiarity Always consider safety first, as it applies
or failure to pay attention. Use this machine to your individual working conditions. Use
with respect and caution to decrease the this and other machinery with caution and
risk of operator injury. If normal safety pre- respect. Failure to do so could result in
cautions are overlooked or ignored, seri- serious personal injury, damage to equip-
ous personal injury may occur. ment, or poor work results.

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Identification (Rear)
Become familiar with the names and locations of the controls and features shown below to better understand
the instructions in this manual.

Adjustment Rods for Chip Breaker Upper Cutterhead Automatic


Serrated & Pressure Rollers Access Cover Belt Cover Oiler

Dust Hood w/
5" Dust Port

Pressure Bar
Adjustment Bolts

Emergency
Stop Button
(1 of 2)

Planer
Table
Machine
Amp Meter

Headstock Height Table Main Power Electrical Panel w/


Switch (1 of 2) Guard Switch Lock-Out Handle

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Identification (Right)
Become familiar with the names and locations of the controls and features shown below to better understand
the instructions in this manual.

Automatic Oiler Chain Serrated


Switch Drive Roller

Upper
Cutterhead

Upper
Pressure
Roller

Chain Drive
Access Door

Lower
Pressure
Rollers

Lower Cutterhead Belt


Tension Lever w/Lock Lever

6" Dust Lower Cutterhead


Port Belt Cover

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Controls & F. Upper Cutterhead Off Button: Push to stop
upper cutterhead motor. (Upper cutterhead
Components requires 30–40 seconds to come to complete
stop.)

G. Upper Cutterhead On Button: Push to start


upper cutterhead motor. (Upper cutterhead
requires 5–15 seconds to reach full speed.)
To reduce your risk of
serious injury, read this H. Lower Cutterhead Off Button: Push to stop
entire manual BEFORE lower cutterhead motor. (Upper cutterhead
using machine. requires 30–40 seconds to come to complete
stop.)
Refer to Figures  1–7 and the following descrip-
I. Lower Cutterhead On Button: Push to start
tions to become familiar with the basic controls
lower cutterhead motor. (Lower cutterhead
and components of this machine. Understanding
requires 5–15 seconds to reach full speed.)
these items and how they work will help you
understand the rest of the manual and how to
J. Feed System Off Button: Push to stop feed
properly operate this machine.
system.

Control Panel K. Feed System On Button: Push to start feed


system, including: feed track, serrated roller,
B C D E pressure rollers, and chain drive. Button only
A functions when cutterheads reach full speed.

L. Emergency Stop Button (1 of 2): Push to


stop all machine functions and disable power
button. Remains in depressed position until
manually reset. Reset by twisting button
clockwise until it springs outward.

L K Digital Control Pad


J I H G F
O
Figure 1. Control panel. N

A. Power Button: Push to enable power to all M P


motors and electrical systems (if Emergency Q
Stop buttons are not in depressed position).

B. Power Lamp: Illuminates when machine is U R


connected to power.
T S
C. Lower Cutterhead Motor Amp Meter:
Displays lower cutterhead motor amp draw. Figure 2. Digital control pad.

D. Upper Cutterhead Motor Amp Meter: Note: You use the digital control pad to enter a
Displays upper cutterhead motor amp draw. value for your final workpiece thickness (i.e., dis-
tance from bottom dead center (BDC) of upper
E. Automatic Oiler On/Off Switch: Use to turn cutterhead to planer table).
automatic oiler system on and off. Always
turn ON before starting feed system.

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M. Digital Display: Displays current final Headstock (Front)
workpiece thickness (i.e., distance from BDC
of upper cutterhead to planer table). V W X

N. Unit/Mode Display: Identifies active unit Y


of measurement (INCH or MM) and mode
(INPUT or RUN) of digital contol pad.
Z
O. SET Key: Press key to enter Input mode.
SET

INPUT is highlighted in the unit/mode display


(see Figure 2). Input mode must be active to
enter a final workpiece thickness value.
AA
P. UNIT Key: Press key to switch between
UNIT

inches or millimeters as unit of measure- Figure 3. Headstock (front) controls &


ment for digital control pad. The selected components.
unit (INCH or MM) is highlighted in unit/mode
display (see Figure 2). V. Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) Control
Module: Set at factory. DO NOT adjust!
Q. Plus & Minus Keys: Press + or − keys
to quickly raise or lower the headstock, W. Feed Rate Dial: Turn to set machine feed
which increases or decreases final workpiece rate between 0–100% (26–72 FPM). Feed
thickness (i.e., distance from BDC of upper rate is the speed in Feet Per Minute (FPM)
cutterhead to planer table). Push and hold that the feed system moves workpieces
buttons to raise or lower headstock steadily, through the machine.
or push and release buttons to raise or lower
headstock in 0.01" or 0.1mm increments. X. Feed Track Pressure Adjustment w/Scale
& Lock Lever: Adjust to increase or decrease
R. Start Key: Press key to enter Run feed track pressure on workpiece. Set pres-
mode. The headstock will move up or down, sure to "0" for normal planing operations; if
depending on the entered final workpiece belt slips on workpiece, increase downward
thickness (i.e., distance from BDC of upper pressure by no more than 0.5mm at a time.
cutterhead to planer table).
Y. Feed Track Tensioner (1 of 2): Tighten or
S. Stop Key: Press i key while in Run mode loosen spring-loaded hex bolt to increase or
to immediately stop headstock while it is decrease tension on the feed track.
moving.
Z. Infeed Safety Guard w/Emergency Stop
T. Clear Key: Press C key to clear current Plate: Provides additional safety for operator
final workpiece thickness value while in Input when feeding workpieces into machine. Guard
mode. is adjustable for varying pre-cut workpiece
thicknesses. If contact is made with emer-
U. Numerical Key Pad: Enter specific values gency stop plate, cutterhead motors and feed
for final workpiece thickness. Press 0–9 and system immediately stop.
decimal keys as needed to enter desired final
workpiece thickness. The displayed value AA. Feed Track: Feeds workpieces into lower
flashes until you press key. cutterhead and toward serrated roller (refer
to Feed Track on Page 10 for more informa-
Example: To enter a final workpiece thick- tion).
ness of 21⁄2", press key, then press follow-
SET

ing keys: 2 • 5 0 , and then press key.

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Base (Front) Headstock Height Handwheel: Rotate
AH.
handwheel clockwise or counterclockwise
AB to precisely raise or lower the headstock in
AC AD 0.1mm (0.004 in.) increments. Handwheel is
located at back of elevation motor.

AI. Lower Cutterhead Carriage w/Handle:


AF AE Provides access to lower cutterhead for
service/maintenance.
AG
AJ. Elevation Chain Tensioner: Adjust to
increase or decrease tension on the eleva-
AH tion chain.
AJ AI
Figure 4. Base (front) controls & components. Headstock (Rear)
AB.
Upper Cutterhead Depth-of-Cut Scale AP AQ
(1 of 2): Indicates final workpiece thickness AM
(i.e., distance from BDC of upper cutterhead
AN AO
to planer table) in inches and millimeters.

Lower Cutterhead Depth-of-Cut Scale:


AC.
Indicates amount of material to be removed
from bottom of workpiece (i.e., table offset) in
millimeters.

AD. One-Shot Oiler w/Reservoir: Pull lever


down to dispense oil onto infeed table sur-
AL AK
face. Oiling table surface reduces friction
between workpieces and table surface. Use Figure 5. Headstock (rear) controls &
oiler sparingly to avoid saturating workpieces. components.

AE. Infeed Table: Provides a smooth and AK. Emergency Stop Button (1 of 2): Push to
level surface to feed workpieces into lower stop all machine functions and disable power
cutterhead (refer to Infeed Table on Page 10 button. Remains in depressed position until
for more information). manually reset. Reset by twisting button
clockwise until it springs outward.
AF. Infeed Table Handwheel: Rotate to raise or
lower infeed table (refer to Infeed Table on AL. Pressure Bar Adjustment Bolts: Adjust
Page 10 for more information). bolts to set pressure bar height. Jam nuts
lock adjustment bolts in position.
AG. Headstock Height Switch (1 of 2): Push UP
or DOWN buttons to quickly raise or lower AM. Dust Hood w/5" Dust Port: Covers upper
the headstock. Sets final workpiece thickness cutterhead to extract wood particles.
(i.e., distance from BDC of upper cutterhead 5" dust port provides connection to dust-
to planer table). collection system. Remove hood to access
upper cutterhead, pressure bar, and pressure
rollers for service/maintenance.

Serrated & Upper Pressure Roller


AN.
Adjustment Rods (2 of 4): Adjust rods to
set serrated and upper pressure roller height.
Jam nuts lock adjustment rods in position.

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AO. Chipbreaker Access Cover: Remove cover AV. Machine Amp Meter: Displays total machine
to access chipbreaker segments for service/ amperage draw.
maintenance.
Machine (Right)
AP. Upper Cutterhead Belt Guard: Protects
operator from spinning upper cutterhead AW AX
belts and pulleys during operation. Remove
cover to access belts and pulleys for service/
maintenance.

AQ. Automatic Oiler w/Reservoir: Slowly oils


feed track gear and chain.

Base (Rear)

BB BA AZ AY

Figure 7. Machine (right) controls &


components.

AW. Planer Table: Provides a smooth and


level surface to feed workpieces into upper
cutterhead (refer to Planer Table on Page 10
AR
for more information).
AS AT AU AV
AX. Chain Drive: Transfers power to feed track,
Figure 6. Base (rear) controls & components. serrated roller, and pressure rollers.
AR. Headstock Height Switch (1 of 2): Push UP
or DOWN buttons to quickly raise or lower AY.
Chain Drive Access Door: Protects
the headstock. Sets final workpiece thickness operator from moving gears and chain dur-
(i.e., distance from BDC of upper cutterhead ing operation. Open door to access upper
to planer table). cutterhead, serrated roller, pressure rollers,
and drive chain for service/maintenance.
AS.
Upper Cutterhead Depth-of-Cut Scale
(1 of 2): Indicates final workpiece thick- AZ. Lower Cutterhead Belt Tensioner w/Lock
ness (i.e., distance from BDC of upper Knob: Adjust to increase or decrease belt
cutterhead to planer table) in inches and tension on lower cutterhead.
millimeters.
BA. Lower Cutterhead Belt Cover: Protects
AT. Main Power Switch w/Integrated Lock- operator from spinning belts and pulleys dur-
out: Trips when amperage draw exceeds ing operation. Open cover to access lower
set threshold. Turn switch to reset tripped cutterhead for service/maintenance; remove
breaker. Switch has lock-out feature to dis- cover to access belts and pulleys for service/
able machine start up. maintenance.

AU.
Electrical Panel w/Lock-out Handle: BB. 6" Dust Port: Provides connection to dust-
Provides access to machine wiring for initial collection system.
setup. Lock-out handle is easily removable to
prevent unauthorized access.

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Internal Components
A
H
K
G J
F

B C D D D D
E Workpiece I M
Figure 8. Major planing components (side cutaway view).

A. Feed Track: Chain-driven conveyor track that G. Serrated Roller: Chain-driven roller that
securely grabs, holds, and feeds workpieces grabs and pulls workpieces into the upper
into the lower cutterhead and toward the cutterhead.
upper cutterhead. Feed track has spring-
loaded fingers to grip workpieces. H. Chip Breaker: Breaks off chips created by
the upper cutterhead to reduce tearout and
B. Infeed Table: Provides a smooth and level assists in deflecting wood particles toward
path for workpieces as they are fed into the the dust hood.
lower cutterhead. Table height is adjustable.
Infeed table can be set 0–15mm (0.0"–0.60") I. Lower Pressure Roller: Chain-driven
lower than planer table (D), depending on roller that pulls workpieces into the upper
how much material needs to be removed cutterhead.
from bottom of the workpieces.
J. Upper Cutterhead: Belt-driven cutterhead
C. Lower Cutterhead: Belt-driven cutterhead that holds 114 indexable carbide inserts
that holds 114 indexable carbide inserts in a longitudinal spiral pattern. Spins at
in a longitudinal spiral pattern. Spins at 4000 RPM to remove material from top of the
4000 RPM to remove material from bottom of workpiece.
the workpieces.
K. Pressure Bar: Stabilizes workpieces as they
D. Planer Table: Provides a smooth and level leave the upper cutterhead and assists in
path for workpieces as they are fed into and deflecting wood particles toward the dust
through the upper cutterhead. Table height is hood.
not adjustable.
L. Upper Pressure Roller: Chain-driven roll-
E. Table Roller: Provides a rolling surface er that pulls workpieces through the upper
to help feed workpieces toward the upper cutterhead.
cutterhead.
M. Lower Pressure Roller: Chain-driven roll-
F. Idler Roller: Spring-loaded idler roller that er that pulls workpieces through the upper
holds workpieces down as they are fed cutterhead.
toward serrated roller.

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Machine Data Sheet

Customer Service #: (570) 546-9663 · To Order Call: (800) 523-4777 · Fax #: (800) 438-5901

MODEL G0841
18" DOUBLE-SIDED PLANER w/SPIRAL CUTTERHEADS
Product Dimensions:
Weight ......................................................................................................................................................................... 5512 lbs.
Width (side-to-side) x Depth (front-to-back) x Height .....................................................................................39 x 106 x 67 in.
Footprint (Length/Width) ......................................................................................................................................74-1/2 x 27 in.

Shipping Dimensions:
Type ........................................................................................................................................................................ Wood Crate
Content.......................................................................................................................................................................... Machine
Weight .......................................................................................................................................................................... 6614 lbs.
Length x Width x Height...................................................................................................................................110 x 47 x 70 in.
Must Ship Upright .................................................................................................................................................................Yes

Electrical:
Power Requirement ................................................................................................................................ 240V, 3-Phase, 60 Hz
Full-Load Current Rating................................................................................................................................................... 69.2A
Minimum Circuit Size ......................................................................................................................................................... 100A
Connection Type ....................................................................................................... Permanent (Hardwired to Shutoff Switch)
Switch Type .............................................................................................................................Magnetic w/Overload Protection

Motor:
Upper Cutterhead
Horsepower .............................................................................................................................................................15 HP
Phase .................................................................................................................................................................. 3-Phase
Amps ....................................................................................................................................................................... 38.5A
Speed ...............................................................................................................................................................1760 RPM
Type..........................................................................................................................................................TEFC Induction
Power Transfer .................................................................................................................................................. Belt Drive
Bearings ......................................................................................................................Sealed & Permanently Lubricated

Lower Cutterhead
Horsepower .............................................................................................................................................................10 HP
Phase .................................................................................................................................................................. 3-Phase
Amps .......................................................................................................................................................................... 23A
Speed ...............................................................................................................................................................1760 RPM
Type..........................................................................................................................................................TEFC Induction
Power Transfer .................................................................................................................................................. Belt Drive
Bearings ......................................................................................................................Sealed & Permanently Lubricated

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Feed System
Horsepower ...............................................................................................................................................................2 HP
Phase .................................................................................................................................................................. 3-Phase
Amps ......................................................................................................................................................................... 6.1A
Speed ...............................................................................................................................................................1720 RPM
Type..........................................................................................................................................................TEFC Induction
Power Transfer .................................................................................................................................................... Gearbox
Bearings ......................................................................................................................Sealed & Permanently Lubricated

Feed System Power Inverter (VFD)


Type.................................................................................................................... Fuji Electric Frenic-Ace FRN2.2E2S-2J
Power Requirement .......................................................................................................... 200–240V, 3-Phase, 50/60 Hz

Headstock Elevation
Horsepower ............................................................................................................................................................1/2 HP
Phase .................................................................................................................................................................. 3-Phase
Amps ......................................................................................................................................................................... 1.6A
Speed ...............................................................................................................................................................1700 RPM
Type..........................................................................................................................................................TEFC Induction
Power Transfer .................................................................................................................................................... Gearbox
Bearings ......................................................................................................................Sealed & Permanently Lubricated

Main Specifications:
Operation Information
Planer Table Size .....................................................................................................................................................18 in.
Max. Cut Width .........................................................................................................................................................18 in.
Max. Stock Thickness ................................................................................................................................................8 in.
Max. Cut Height....................................................................................................................................................7-3/4 in.
Min. Stock Length.....................................................................................................................................................12 in.
Min. Stock Width ..................................................................................................................................................2-1/2 in.
Min. Stock Thickness ..............................................................................................................................................1/2 in.
Number of Cuts Per Inch........................................................................................................................... 77–28 Cuts/in.
Number of Cuts Per Minute...................................................................................................................24,000 (effective)
Cutterhead Speed ............................................................................................................................................4000 RPM
Planing Feed Rate.......................................................................................................................................... 26–72 FPM
Max. Cut Depth Upper Cutterhead Full Width ......................................................................................................3/16 in.
Max. Cut Depth Upper Cutterhead 6-Inch Wide Board ........................................................................................5/16 in.
Max. Cut Depth Lower Cutterhead Full Width ......................................................................................................3/16 in.
Max. Cut Depth Lower Cutterhead 6-Inch Wide Board ........................................................................................5/16 in.

Cutterhead Information (Upper)


Cutterhead Type .......................................................................................................................................................Spiral
Cutterhead Diameter ............................................................................................................................................5-1/8 in.
Number of Cutter Rows ...................................................................................................................................................6
Number of Indexable Cutters ......................................................................................................................................114
Cutter Insert Type................................................................................................................................ Indexable Carbide
Cutter Insert Size Length .......................................................................................................................................15 mm
Cutter Insert Size Width .........................................................................................................................................15 mm
Cutter Insert Size Thickness .................................................................................................................................2.5 mm

Cutterhead Information (Lower)


Cutterhead Type .......................................................................................................................................................Spiral
Cutterhead Diameter ............................................................................................................................................5-1/8 in.
Number of Cutter Rows ...................................................................................................................................................6
Number of Indexable Cutters ......................................................................................................................................114
Cutter Insert Type................................................................................................................................ Indexable Carbide
Cutter Insert Size Length .......................................................................................................................................15 mm
Cutter Insert Size Width .........................................................................................................................................15 mm
Cutter Insert Size Thickness .................................................................................................................................2.5 mm

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Table Information
Table Bed Size Length ...........................................................................................................................................102 in.
Table Bed Size Width ...............................................................................................................................................18 in.
Table Bed Size Thickness ....................................................................................................................................2-1/2 in.
Floor-to-Table Height ............................................................................................................................ 31-1/2–39-1/2 in.

Construction
Table.......................................................................................................................................... Ground & Polished Steel
Body ................................................................................................................................................................... Cast Iron
Cutterhead Assembly ................................................................................................................................................Steel
Infeed Roller ..............................................................................................................................................................Steel
Outfeed Roller ...........................................................................................................................................................Steel
Paint Type/Finish ................................................................................................................................................ Urethane

Other
Measurement Scale .....................................................................................................................................Inch & Metric
Number of Dust Ports ......................................................................................................................................................2
Dust Port Size ..................................................................................................................................................... 5 & 6 in.

Other Specifications:
Country of Origin ............................................................................................................................................................. Taiwan
Warranty........................................................................................................................................................................... 1 Year
Approximate Assembly & Setup Time .............................................................................................................................1 Hour
Serial Number Location ................................................................................................................................................ ID Label
ISO 9001 Factory ................................................................................................................................................................... No
Certified by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) ......................................................................................... No

Features:

Dual Spiral Cutterheads with 114 Indexable Cutters/each


Variable Feed Speed from 26–72 FPM
Feed Belt with Spring-Loaded Fingers
Automatic Oiler for Easy Feed System Lubrication
One-Shot Table Oiler
Programmable Height Adjustment with DRO
5" & 6" Dust Ports
Maximum 8" Workpiece Thickness Capacity
3/8" Maximum Cutting Depth (Full Width)
Emergency Stop Button on Outfeed End of Table

Included Accessories:

Toolbox
Adjustable Wrench 10"
1/4" Ratchet Drive w/T-20 Torx Bits (5)
Pneumatic Screwdriver w/Hose Adapter and Phillips Bits (2)
Open-Ended Wrenches: 19/21mm, 12/14mm
Hex Wrench Set: 1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4. 5, 5.5, 6, 8, 10mm
T-Handle Hex Wrench 4mm
Replacement Carbide Inserts 15 x15 x 2.5mm (10)
Torx Head Screws M6-1 x 12 (20)
Block Gauge

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SECTION 1: SAFETY
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 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 an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
WILL result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,


COULD result in death or serious injury.

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.

NOTICE This symbol is used to alert the user to useful information about
proper operation of the machine.

Safety Instructions for Machinery

OWNER’S MANUAL. Read and understand this ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT INJURY RISKS. You
owner’s manual BEFORE using machine. can be shocked, burned, or killed by touching live
electrical components or improperly grounded
TRAINED OPERATORS ONLY. Untrained oper- machinery. To reduce this risk, only allow qualified
ators have a higher risk of being hurt or killed. service personnel to do electrical installation or
Only allow trained/supervised people to use this repair work, and always disconnect power before
machine. When machine is not being used, dis- accessing or exposing electrical equipment.
connect power, remove switch keys, or lock-out
machine to prevent unauthorized use—especially DISCONNECT POWER FIRST. Always discon-
around children. Make your workshop kid proof! nect machine from power supply BEFORE making
adjustments, changing tooling, or servicing machine.
DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. Do not use This prevents an injury risk from unintended startup
machinery in areas that are wet, cluttered, or have or contact with live electrical components.
poor lighting. Operating machinery in these areas
greatly increases the risk of accidents and injury. EYE PROTECTION. Always wear ANSI-approved
safety glasses or a face shield when operating or
MENTAL ALERTNESS REQUIRED. Full mental observing machinery to reduce the risk of eye
alertness is required for safe operation of machin- injury or blindness from flying particles. Everyday
ery. Never operate under the influence of drugs or eyeglasses are NOT approved safety glasses.
alcohol, when tired, or when distracted.

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WEARING PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear FORCING MACHINERY. Do not force machine.
clothing, apparel or jewelry that can become It will do the job safer and better at the rate for
entangled in moving parts. Always tie back or which it was designed.
cover long hair. Wear non-slip footwear to reduce
risk of slipping and losing control or accidentally NEVER STAND ON MACHINE. Serious injury
contacting cutting tool or moving parts. may occur if machine is tipped or if the cutting
tool is unintentionally contacted.
HAZARDOUS DUST. Dust created by machinery
operations may cause cancer, birth defects, or STABLE MACHINE. Unexpected movement dur-
long-term respiratory damage. Be aware of dust ing operation greatly increases risk of injury or
hazards associated with each workpiece mate- loss of control. Before starting, verify machine is
rial. Always wear a NIOSH-approved respirator to stable and mobile base (if used) is locked.
reduce your risk.
USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult
HEARING PROTECTION. Always wear hear- this owner’s manual or the manufacturer for rec-
ing protection when operating or observing loud ommended accessories. Using improper acces-
machinery. Extended exposure to this noise sories will increase the risk of serious injury.
without hearing protection can cause permanent
hearing loss. UNATTENDED OPERATION. To reduce the
risk of accidental injury, turn machine OFF and
REMOVE ADJUSTING TOOLS. Tools left on ensure all moving parts completely stop before
machinery can become dangerous projectiles walking away. Never leave machine running
upon startup. Never leave chuck keys, wrenches, while unattended.
or any other tools on machine. Always verify
removal before starting! MAINTAIN WITH CARE. Follow all maintenance
instructions and lubrication schedules to keep
USE CORRECT TOOL FOR THE JOB. Only use machine in good working condition. A machine
this tool for its intended purpose—do not force that is improperly maintained could malfunction,
it or an attachment to do a job for which it was leading to serious personal injury or death.
not designed. Never make unapproved modifica-
tions—modifying tool or using it differently than DAMAGED PARTS. Regularly inspect machine
intended may result in malfunction or mechanical for damaged, loose, or mis-adjusted parts—or
failure that can lead to personal injury or death! any condition that could affect safe operation.
Immediately repair/replace BEFORE operating
AWKWARD POSITIONS. Keep proper footing machine. For your own safety, DO NOT operate
and balance at all times when operating machine. machine with damaged parts!
Do not overreach! Avoid awkward hand positions
that make workpiece control difficult or increase MAINTAIN POWER CORDS. When disconnect-
the risk of accidental injury. ing cord-connected machines from power, grab
and pull the plug—NOT the cord. Pulling the cord
CHILDREN & BYSTANDERS. Keep children and may damage the wires inside. Do not handle
bystanders at a safe distance from the work area. cord/plug with wet hands. Avoid cord damage by
Stop using machine if they become a distraction. keeping it away from heated surfaces, high traffic
areas, harsh chemicals, and wet/damp locations.
GUARDS & COVERS. Guards and covers reduce
accidental contact with moving parts or flying EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES. If at any time
debris. Make sure they are properly installed, you experience difficulties performing the intend-
undamaged, and working correctly BEFORE ed operation, stop using the machine! Contact our
operating machine. Technical Support at (570) 546-9663.

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Additional Safety for Double-Sided Planers

Amputation, serious cuts, entanglement, or death can occur from contact with rotating
cutterheads, feed track, or other moving parts! Flying chips can cause blindness or eye injuries.
Inserts or workpieces thrown by cutterheads 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.

AVOID CONTACT WITH FEED TRACK. The feed INSPECTING STOCK. To reduce risk of kick-
track grabs, holds, and pulls material with great back, jams, and machine damage, thoroughly
force into spinning cutterheads. To reduce risk inspect and prepare stock before cutting. Verify
of being pulled into machine and spinning cutter- workpieces are free of nails, staples, loose knots,
heads, keep hands, loose clothing, jewelry, and debris, and foreign objects.
long hair away from feed track during operation.
PLANING CORRECT MATERIAL. Only plane
FEED WORKPIECES PROPERLY. To reduce natural wood stock with this machine. DO NOT
risk of contacting feed track and being pulled into plane MDF, OSB, plywood, laminates or other
machine, stand at arms-length away from infeed synthetic materials that can break up inside
table when feeding workpieces into machine. To machine and be ejected towards operator or
reduce risk of kickback and jams, only feed work- bystanders.
pieces into machine when feed system is ON, and
DO NOT change feed rate speed during cutting AVOID CONTACT WITH MOVING PARTS.
operation. NEVER reach inside planer or open chain drive
access door or belt covers during operation or
CLEARING JAMMED WORKPIECES. Feeding while machine is connected to power. Serious
too much material into machine at one time injury or death can occur if you contact cutterhead
or improper feed techniques will likely cause or get entangled in moving chain drive or belts.
workpieces to become jammed. If workpieces
get jammed in machine, turn machine OFF and LOOKING INSIDE MACHINE. Wood chips fly
disconnect power before clearing jam. NEVER around inside machine at a high rate of speed
reach inside machine or use a piece of wood to during operation. To avoid injury from flying
clear a jam during operation or while machine is wood chips, DO NOT look inside planer during
connected to power. Otherwise, you could be seri- operation.
ously injured if you accidentally touch the spinning
cutterheads or get entangled in moving parts. SECURE INSERTS. Improperly secured inserts
can break apart or come loose and become
KICKBACK. Kickback occurs when workpieces dangerous projectiles. Always verify inserts are
are ejected from the machine at a high rate of secure and properly adjusted before operation.
speed. To reduce risk of kickback and serious
impact injuries, only use proper workpieces and DULL/DAMAGED INSERTS. Dull or damaged
feed techniques, and NEVER start cutterhead inserts increase risk of kickback and jams and
motors with workpieces touching cutterheads. cause poor workpiece finish. Only use sharp,
undamaged inserts.
CUTTING LIMITATIONS. To reduce risk of kick-
back and jams, DO NOT exceed maximum depth WORKPIECE SUPPORT. To reduce risk of kick-
of cut or minimum board size dimensions found back and jams, always make sure workpieces can
in Machine Data Sheet. DO NOT cut multiple move completely across tables without rocking
boards of thicknesses varying more than 3 ⁄ 16" side- or tipping. For long stock, use auxiliary support
by-side at same time. stands on infeed and outfeed ends of machine.

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SECTION 2: POWER SUPPLY
power supply

Availability Circuit Information


Before installing the machine, consider the avail- A power supply circuit includes all electrical
ability and proximity of the required power supply equipment between the breaker box or fuse panel
circuit. If an existing circuit does not meet the in the building and the machine. The power sup-
requirements for this machine, a new circuit must ply circuit used for this machine must be sized to
be installed. To minimize the risk of electrocution, safely handle the full-load current drawn from the
fire, or equipment damage, installation work and machine for an extended period of time. (If this
electrical wiring must be done by an electrician or machine is connected to a circuit protected by
qualified service personnel in accordance with all fuses, use a time delay fuse marked D.)
applicable codes and standards.

For your own safety and protection of


Electrocution, fire, shock, property, consult an electrician if you are
or equipment damage unsure about wiring practices or electrical
may occur if machine is codes in your area.
not properly grounded
and connected to power Note: Circuit requirements in this manual apply to
supply. a dedicated circuit—where only one machine will
be running on the circuit at a time. If machine will
be connected to a shared circuit where multiple
Full-Load Current Rating
machines may be running at the same time, con-
The full-load current rating is the amperage a sult an electrician or qualified service personnel to
machine draws at 100% of the rated output power. ensure circuit is properly sized for safe operation.
On machines with multiple motors, this is the
amperage drawn by the largest motor or sum of all
motors and electrical devices that might operate Circuit Requirements for 240V
at one time during normal operations. This machine is prewired to operate on a power
supply circuit that has a verified ground and meets
Full-Load Current Rating at 220V... 67.6 Amps the following requirements:
The full-load current is not the maximum amount
Nominal Voltage.................... 220V, 230V, 240V
of amps that the machine will draw. If the machine
Cycle...........................................................60 Hz
is overloaded, it will draw additional amps beyond
Phase..................................................... 3-Phase
the full-load rating.
Power Supply Circuit........................ 100 Amps
If the machine is overloaded for a sufficient length
of time, damage, overheating, or fire may result—
especially if connected to an undersized circuit.
To reduce the risk of these hazards, avoid over-
loading the machine during operation and make
sure it is connected to a power supply circuit that
meets the specified circuit requirements.

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Connection Type Grounding Instructions
A permanently connected (hardwired) power sup- In the event of a malfunction or breakdown,
ply is typically installed with wires running through grounding provides a path of least resistance
mounted and secured conduit. A disconnecting for electrical current to reduce the risk of electric
means, such as a locking switch (see following shock. A permanently connected machine must
figure), must be provided to allow the machine be connected to a grounded metal permanent wir-
to be disconnected (isolated) from the power ing system; or to a system having an equipment-
supply when required. This installation must be grounding conductor. All grounds must be verified
performed by an electrician in accordance with all and rated for the electrical requirements of the
applicable electrical codes and ordinances. machine. Improper grounding can increase the
risk of electric shock!

Locking
Disconnect Switch
Power
Source Machine Serious injury could occur if you connect
machine to power before completing setup
process. DO NOT connect to power until
instructed later in this manual.

Conduit Conduit
Extension Cords
Ground Ground
Since this machine must be permanently con-
Figure 9. Typical setup of a permanently nected to the power supply, an extension cord
connected machine. cannot be used.

DO NOT use a phase converter to sup-


ply 3-Phase power, as it could damage
or decrease life of electrical components.
Damage caused by running this machine
with a phase converter will not be covered
under warranty.

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SECTION 3: SETUP
Needed for Setup
This machine presents
serious injury hazards The following are needed to complete the setup
to untrained users. Read process:
through this entire manu-
al to become familiar with • For Lifting and Moving:
the controls and opera- — Two additional people
tions before starting the — A forklift or other power lifting equipment
machine! rated for at least 7000 lbs.
— Four lifting straps rated for at least
7000 lbs. each
— A lifting safety hook rated for at least
Wear safety glasses during 7000 lbs.
the entire setup process!
• For Power Connection:
— A power source that meets minimum
circuit requirements for machine (review
Power Supply on Page 17 for details)
— An electrician or qualified service person-
nel to ensure a safe and code-compliant
connection to power source

• For Assembly:
— Safety glasses for each person
— Leather gloves for each person
— Disposable Shop Rags
— Cleaner/degreaser (see Page 21)
— Quality metal protectant lubricant
This is an extremely heavy machine! Serious
— Precision level at least 12" long
personal injury or death may occur if safe
— Phillips Screwdriver #2
lifting and moving methods are not fol-
lowed. To be safe, you will need assistance
and power equipment when moving the
shipping crate and removing the machine
from the crate. Seek assistance from a
Unpacking
professional rigger if you are unsure about
your abilities or maximum load ratings of This machine was carefully packaged for safe
your lifting equipment. transport. When unpacking, separate all enclosed
items from packaging materials and inspect them
for shipping damage. If items are damaged,
please call us immediately at (570) 546-9663.
SUFFOCATION HAZARD!
Keep children and pets away IMPORTANT: Save all packaging materials until
from plastic bags or packing you are completely satisfied with the machine and
materials shipped with this have resolved any issues between Grizzly or the
machine. Discard immediately. shipping agent. You MUST have the original pack-
aging to file a freight claim. It is also extremely
helpful if you need to return your machine later.

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Inventory A

The following is a list of items shipped with your


machine. Before beginning setup, lay these items
out and inventory them.

If any non-proprietary parts are missing (e.g. a


nut or a washer), we will gladly replace them; or
for the sake of expediency, replacements can be
obtained at your local hardware store.

Inventory (Figures 10–11) Qty


A. Double-Sided Planer................................... 1
B. Toolbox........................................................ 1
C. Adjustable Wrench 10"................................ 1
D. Ratcheting Drive 1⁄4" Figure 10. Inventory—machine.
w/T-20 Torx Bits (5)..................................... 1
E. Pneumatic Screwdriver
w/Hose Adapter & Phillips Bits (2)............... 1 B C D
F. Open-End Wrench 19/21mm....................... 1
G. Open-End Wrench 12/14mm....................... 1
H. Hex Wrench Set (1.5, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 5.5,
6, 8, 10mm)................................................. 1
I. T-Handle Hex Wrench 4mm........................ 1 F G H I
E
J. Replacement Carbide Inserts (10-Pk)
w/Torx Head Screws M6-1 x 12 (20)........... 1
K. T-Handle Drive 1⁄4" w/T-20 Torx Bits (10)..... 1
L. Electrical Panel Lock-out Handle................ 1
M. Block Gauge................................................ 1 J K L
N. Hex Bolts M16-1.5 x 75
w/Hex Nuts M16-1.5.................................... 4
O. Leveling Pads.............................................. 4 M N O

NOTICE Figure 11. Inventory—tools.


If you cannot find an item on this list, care-
fully check around/inside the machine and
packaging materials. Often, these items get
lost in packaging materials while unpack-
ing or they are pre-installed at the factory.

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Cleanup
Gasoline and petroleum
The unpainted surfaces of your machine are products have low flash
coated with a heavy-duty rust preventative that points and can explode
prevents corrosion during shipment and storage. or cause fire if used to
This rust preventative works extremely well, but it clean machinery. Avo i d
will take a little time to clean. u sing t h e s e p r o d u c t s
to c l e a n m a c hin e r y.
Be patient and do a thorough job cleaning your
machine. The time you spend doing this now will
give you a better appreciation for the proper care
of your machine's unpainted surfaces. Many cleaning solvents
are toxic if inhaled. Only
There are many ways to remove this rust preven- work in a well-ventilated
tative, but the following steps work well in a wide area.
variety of situations. Always follow the manufac-
turer’s instructions with any cleaning product you
use and make sure you work in a well-ventilated
area to minimize exposure to toxic fumes.
NOTICE
Avoid chlorine-based solvents, such as
brake parts cleaner, that may damage
Before cleaning, gather the following: painted surfaces.
• Disposable rags
• Cleaner/degreaser (WD•40 works well)
• Safety glasses & disposable gloves T23692—Orange Power Degreaser
• Plastic paint scraper (optional) A great product for removing the waxy shipping
grease from your machine during clean up.
Basic steps for removing rust preventative:

1. Put on safety glasses.

2. Coat the rust preventative with a liberal


amount of cleaner/degreaser, then let it soak
for 5–10 minutes.

3. Wipe off the surfaces. If your cleaner/


degreaser is effective, the rust preventative
will wipe off easily. If you have a plastic paint
scraper, scrape off as much as you can first,
then wipe off the rest with the rag. Figure 12. T23692 Orange Power Degreaser.

4. Repeat Steps 2–3 as necessary until clean,


then coat all unpainted surfaces with a quality
metal protectant to prevent rust. Aluminum

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Site Considerations
Weight Load Physical Environment
Refer to the Machine Data Sheet for the weight The physical environment where the machine is
of your machine. Make sure that the surface upon operated is important for safe operation and lon-
which the machine is placed will bear the weight gevity of machine components. For best results,
of the machine, additional equipment that may be operate this machine in a dry environment that is
installed on the machine, and the heaviest work- free from excessive moisture, hazardous chemi-
piece that will be used. Additionally, consider the cals, airborne abrasives, or extreme conditions.
weight of the operator and any dynamic loading Extreme conditions for this type of machinery are
that may occur when operating the machine. generally those where the ambient temperature
range exceeds 41°–104°F; the relative humidity
range exceeds 20%–95% (non-condensing); or
Space Allocation
the environment is subject to vibration, shocks,
Consider the largest size of workpiece that will or bumps.
be processed through this machine and provide
enough space around the machine for adequate
operator material handling or the installation of Electrical Installation
auxiliary equipment. With permanent installations, Place this machine near an existing power source.
leave enough space around the machine to open Make sure all power cords are protected from
or remove doors/covers as required by the main- traffic, material handling, moisture, chemicals, or
tenance and service described in this manual. other hazards. Make sure to leave enough space
See below for required space allocation. around machine to disconnect power supply or
apply a lockout/tagout device, if required.

Lighting
Children or untrained people
Lighting around the machine must be adequate
may be seriously injured by
enough that operations can be performed safely.
this machine. Only install in an
Shadows, glare, or strobe effects that may distract
access restricted location.
or impede the operator must be eliminated.

108"
= Electrical Connection

Feed
Direction
79"

Keep Outfeed Keep Infeed


Area Unobstructed Area Unobstructed 39"

Min. 48" for Maintenance

Wall
Figure 13. Minimum working clearances.
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Lifting & Placing 3. Remove (4) lag screws and flat wash-
ers that secure machine to shipping pallet
(see Figure 14).

IMPORTANT: Take care not to damage


threaded holes in machine footings when
removing lag screws.

Lag Screw and Flat


Washer (1 of 4)

This is an extremely heavy machine! Serious


personal injury or death may occur if safe Machine Footing
lifting and moving methods are not fol- (1 of 4)
lowed. To be safe, you will need assistance
Figure 14. Machine secured to shipping pallet.
and power equipment when moving the
shipping crate and removing the machine
4. Carefully lift machine off shipping crate.
from the crate. Seek assistance from a
Below are two methods for performing
professional rigger if you are unsure about
this operation. Use best method for your
your abilities or maximum load ratings of
situation.
your lifting equipment.
— Secure lifting straps around (4) cleats
DO NOT attempt to lift or move machine without on machine (see Figure  15) and attach
using proper lifting equipment (such as forklift or straps to lifting equipment with heavy-
crane) and assistance from other people. Each duty shackles or other rigging equipment.
piece of lifting equipment must be rated for at Cleats are positioned on machine to bal-
least 7000 lbs. to support dynamic loads that ance weight of machine when using four
may be applied while lifting. lifting straps of equal length.

Review the Power Supply section beginning on IMPORTANT: Eye bolts on top of motors
Page  17, then prepare a permanent location for are for lifting the motors only. DO NOT lift
the machine. machine by eye bolts.

IMPORTANT: Make sure prepared location is


clean and level. Front Rear

To lift and place machine:

1. Move machine near its prepared location


while still inside shipping crate.

2. Remove top and sides of shipping crate, then


place small items aside in safe location.
Cleats
Figure 15. Location of lifting cleats.

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— Insert forklift forks through slots on bottom
of machine (see Figure 16). Slots are 36" Leveling
on center and accept forks up to 6" wide.
Leveling

For accurate planing results and to prevent


warping or twisting of cast iron base,
machine MUST be leveled from side to side
and from front to back on both ends.

Re-check the machine 24 hours after


installation, two weeks after that, and then
annually to make sure it remains level.

Leveling machinery helps precision components


Figure 16. Example of lifting machine with remain straight and flat during the lifespan of the
forklift. machine. Components on an improperly leveled
machine may slowly twist due to the dynamic
5. Raise machine a couple of inches and check loads placed on the machine during operation.
balance of load. If using straps, have two
other people carefully steady machine to help To level machine:
prevent it from swinging.
1. Slide (4) leveling pads under (4) footings at
6. Raise machine enough to clear shipping pal- corners of machine, as shown in Figure 17.
let and carefully remove pallet. Make sure center of threaded hole in footing
aligns with center of leveling pad.
7. Slowly lower machine into position.
2. Insert (4) M16-1.5 x 75 hex bolts with (4) M16-
1.5 jam nuts into (4) threaded holes in foot-
ings, as shown in Figure 17.

Hex Bolt

Jam Nut Threaded


Hole

Footing
Leveling Pad

Figure 17. Leveling hardware orientation


(1 of 4).

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3. Thread (4) M16-1.5 x 75 hex bolts until they
just touch center of leveling pad. Assembly
4. Place level on planer table, and make neces-
sary adjustments to hex bolts on each footing The machine must be fully assembled before it
so table is level from side-to-side and front- can be operated. Before beginning the assembly
to-back; then tighten jam nuts to secure these process, refer to Needed for Setup and gather
adjustments. all listed items. To ensure the assembly process
goes smoothly, first clean any parts that are cov-
This process will help machine components ered or coated in heavy-duty rust preventative (if
remain straight and flat. applicable).

Note: For best results, use a precision level To assemble machine:


that is at least 12" long and sensitive enough
to measure movement to 0.003". 1. Remove rust-preventing plastic film from
upper and lower cutterheads (refer to
H2683—Master Machinist's Level 12" Rotating/Replacing Cutterhead Inserts on
This incredibly accurate level is used for setting Page 42 for information about accessing cut-
up fine machinery. It measures to 0.0005" (half a terheads). Remove related shipping tag from
thousandths of an inch) within a 10" span. control panel when done.

2. Attach pressure-bar limit switch to rear of


machine with (2) M6-1 x 10 Phillips head
screws, as shown in Figure  19. Adjust limit
switch so trigger just touches pressure bar
when fully extended (see Figure 19).

Limit
Switch

Figure 18. Model H2683 Master Machinist's


Level.

Trigger

Pressure
Bar

Figure 19. Attaching pressure bar limit switch.

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Lubricating Machine Dust Collection

GEARBOXES MUST
BE FILLED WITH OIL! DO NOT operate your machine without
an adequate dust-collection system. This
machine creates substantial amounts of
wood dust while operating. Failure to use a
dust-collection system can result in short
MACHINE MAY NOT BE and long-term respiratory illness.
SHIPPED WITH OIL!
Requires Oil
Before Operation
or Warranty Will Minimum CFM at 5" Dust Port: 625 CFM
Be Void. Minimum CFM at 6" Dust Port: 900 CFM
Do not confuse this CFM recommendation with
the rating of the dust collector. To determine the
The elevation system and feed system gearboxes CFM at the dust port, you must consider these
and the automatic oiler and one-shot oiler reser- variables: (1) CFM rating of the dust collector,
voirs must have the proper amount of oil in them (2) hose type and length between the dust col-
before the machine can be operated. lector and the machine, (3) number of branches
or wyes, and (4) amount of other open lines
IMPORTANT: Damage caused to the bearings, throughout the system. Explaining how to cal-
gears, and chains from running the machine with- culate these variables is beyond the scope of
out oil in the gearboxes and reservoirs will not be this manual. Consult an expert or purchase a
covered under warranty. Refer to the Lubrication good dust collection "how-to" book.
section, beginning on Page 49, for checking and
adding oil.
To connect dust-collection hoses:
In addition to the gearboxes and reservoirs, we
also recommend that you lubricate all other points 1. Fit 5" and 6" dust hoses over dust ports
on the machine at this time. To do this, follow and secure in place with hose clamps (see
the steps provided in the lubrication schedule on Figure 20).
Page 50.

Hose Clamp

6" Hose
5" Hose

Hose Clamp
Figure 20. Dust hoses attached to dust ports.

2. Tug hoses to make sure they do not come


off. A tight fit is necessary for proper
performance.

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Power Connection
power connection Electrocution, fire, shock,
Before the machine can be connected to the or equipment damage
power source, an electrical circuit and connec- may occur if machine is
tion device must be prepared per the POWER not properly grounded
SUPPLY section in this manual; and all previous and connected to power
setup instructions in this manual must be com- supply.
plete to ensure that the machine has been assem-
bled and installed properly. The disconnect switch
installed by the electrician (as recommended) is
the primary means for disconnecting or connect- DO NOT use a phase converter to sup-
ing the machine to the power source. ply 3-Phase power, as it could damage
or decrease life of electrical components.
Move the disconnect switch handle to the ON Damage caused by running this machine
position, as illustrated below. The machine is now with a phase converter will not be covered
connected to the power source. under warranty.

IMPORTANT: Due to the complexity required


for planning, bending, and installing the conduit
necessary for a code-compliant hardwire setup,
an electrician or other qualified person MUST per-
form this type of installation. Hardwire setups typi-
cally require power supply wires to be enclosed
inside of a solid or flexible conduit, which is
securely mounted at both ends with the appropri-
ate conduit fittings. All work must adhere to the
required electrical codes.
Figure 21. Connecting power to machine. To connect machine to power:
Move the disconnect switch handle to the OFF 1. Open electrical panel (see Figure 23).
position, as illustrated below. The machine is now
disconnected from the power source.
Electrical Panel Electrical
Note: Lock the switch in the OFF position to Panel Door
restrict others from starting the machine.

Figure 23. Electrical panel opened.

Figure 22. Disconnecting power from machine.

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4. Connect conduit to electrical panel through
access hole (see Figure 24). Test Run
Terminal Once assembly is complete, test run the machine
Block to ensure it is properly connected to power and
safety components are functioning correctly.
Access
Hole If you find an unusual problem during the test run,
immediately stop the machine, disconnect it from
power, and fix the problem BEFORE operating the
machine again. The Troubleshooting table in the
SERVICE section of this manual can help.

The Test Run verifies the following: 1) 3-phase


power supply polarity is correct, 2) the Emergency
Figure 24. Location of electrical panel access Stop button safety features work correctly, and 3)
hole and terminal block. the motors power up and run correctly.

5. Feed wires through conduit to electrical


panel. Make sure wires have enough slack
inside eletrical panel so they are not pulled
tight or stretched. Serious injury or death can result from
using this machine BEFORE understanding
6. Connect ground wire to ground terminal (see its controls and related safety information.
Figure  25), then connect incoming power DO NOT operate, or allow others to operate,
wires to power terminals (see Figure  25). machine until the information is understood.
(Refer to G0841 Wiring Manual for detailed
wiring diagrams.)

DO NOT start machine until all preceding


setup instructions have been performed.
Operating an improperly set up machine
may result in malfunction or unexpect-
Ground ed results that can lead to serious injury,
Terminal death, or machine/property damage.

To test run machine:

Power 1. Read and follow safety instructions at begin-


Terminals ning of manual, take all required safety pre-
cautions, and make sure all previous setup/
Figure 25. Terminal locations to connect ground assembly steps in this manual have been
wire and incoming power wires. followed and completed.

7. Close and secure electrical panel door, then 2. Clear all setup tools and loose items away
perform Test Run in following section to from machine.
verify correct power phase polarity.
3. Make sure machine is disconnected from
power source (refer to Power Connection
on Page 27).

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4. Push Emergency Stop button on control 8. Verify correct 3-phase power supply
panel (see Figure 26). polarity by using headstock height switches
(see Figure 29) to raise and lower headstock.

Power
Lamp Front Switch Rear Switch

Emergency
Stop Button
Figure 26. Location of Emergency Stop button
and power lamp. Figure 29. Location of headstock height
switches.
5. Connect machine to power source (refer to
Power Connection on Page  27). Power — If headstock raises when UP button is
lamp (see Figure 26) on control panel should pushed and lowers when DOWN button
illuminate to indicate power is connected. is pushed, then phase polarity is correct.
Remove related shipping tag from control
6. Twist Emergency Stop button on control panel panel and continue to Step 9.
clockwise until it pops out (see Figure  27).
This resets button so machine will start. — If headstock lowers when UP button is
pushed and raises when DOWN but-
ton is pushed, then power phase polar-
ity is not correct. Push Emergency Stop
button, disconnect machine from power
source, switch any two of three incoming
power supply wires inside electrical panel
(refer to Figure  25 on Page  28), then
restart Test Run.

Figure 27. Resetting the Emergency Stop


button.

7. Push power button (see Figure 28) to enable


power to all motors and electrical systems.

Power
Button

Figure 28. Location of power button.

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9. Push lower cutterhead ON button (see 12. Push feed system ON button (see Figure 32)
Figure  30) to turn lower cutterhead ON. to start feed track and chain drive.
Wait 5–15 seconds for cutterhead to reach
full speed. A correctly operating cutterhead
motor will run smoothly with little or no vibra- Feed System
tion or rubbing noises. ON Button

Lower Cutterhead Upper Cutterhead


ON Button ON Button

Figure 32. Location of feed system ON button.

13. Slowly turn feed rate dial up to 80% and then


back down to 20%. A correctly operating feed
Figure 30. Location of lower and upper system will run smoothly and change speeds
cutterhead ON buttons. with moderate to little vibration and no grind-
ing noises.
10. Push upper cutterhead ON button (see
Figure  30) to turn upper cutterhead ON. 14. Push Emergency Stop button on control
Wait 5–15 seconds for cutterhead to reach panel (see Figure 26 on Page 29) and wait
full speed. A correctly operating cutterhead 30–40 seconds for cutterheads to come to
motor will run smoothly with little or no vibra- complete stop.
tion or rubbing noises.
15. WITHOUT resetting Emergency Stop button
11. Turn feed rate dial to 20% (see Figure 31). on control panel, press lower cutterhead ON
button, upper cutterhead ON button, and feed
system ON button.
Feed Rate
Set to 20% — If all motors and feed system DO NOT
START, the Emergency Stop button safe-
ty feature is working correctly. Proceed to
Step 16.

— If any motors or feed system DO START


(with Emergency Stop button pushed in),
immediately disconnect power to machine.
Feed Rate The Emergency Stop button safety feature
Dial is not working correctly. This safety fea-
ture must work properly before proceeding
Figure 31. Location of feed rate dial. with regular operations. Call Tech Support
for help.

16. Twist Emergency Stop button on control panel


clockwise until it pops out (see Figure 27 on
Page 29). This resets button so machine will
start.

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17. Push power button (see Figure  28 on 23. Repeat Steps 9–12.
Page 29) to enable power to all motors and
electrical systems 24. Use a pushstick or workpiece to push emer-
gency stop plate on front of machine (see
18. Repeat Steps 9–12. Figure  34). DO NOT push emergency stop
plate by hand!
19. Push Emergency Stop button on rear of
machine (see Figure  33) and wait 30–40
seconds for cutterheads to come to complete Infeed Safety
stop. Guard

Emergency
Stop Button

Emergency
Stop Plate
Figure 34. Location of emergency stop plate.

— If all motors and feed system DO stop, the


emergency pressure plate safety feature
is working correctly. Congratulations! The
Figure 33. Location of rear Emergency Stop Test Run is complete.
button.
— If any motors or feed system DO NOT stop,
20. WITHOUT resetting Emergency Stop button immediately disconnect power to machine.
on rear of machine, press lower cutterhead The emergency pressure plate safety fea-
ON button, upper cutterhead ON button, and ture is not working correctly. This safety
feed system ON button. feature must work properly before
proceeding with regular operations. Call
— If all motors and feed system DO NOT Tech Support for help.
START, the Emergency Stop button safe-
ty feature is working correctly. Proceed to
Step 21. Tightening Belts
— If any motors or feed system DO START
(with Emergency Stop button pushed in), The final step in the setup process must be done
immediately disconnect power to machine. after approximately 16 hours of operation. During
The OFF button safety feature is not work- this first 16 hours, belts will stretch and seat into
ing correctly. This safety feature must work the pulley grooves. After this time, you must re-
properly before proceeding with regular tension the belts to avoid slippage and burn out.
operations. Call Tech Support for help. Refer to Page 59 when you are ready to perform
this important adjustment.
21. Twist Emergency Stop button on rear of
machine clockwise until it pops out (see Note: Pulleys and belts can get hot. This is a
Figure 27 on Page 29). This resets button so normal condition. Allow them to cool before
machine will start. making adjustments.

22. Push power button (see Figure  28 on A buildup of black belt dust at the bottom of the
Page 29) to enable power to all motors and belt cover is normal during the life of the machine
electrical systems. and does not indicate a problem with the machine
or belts.

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SECTION 4: OPERATIONS
Operation Overview To complete a typical operation, the operator
does the following:

1. Makes sure machine is disconnected from


The purpose of this overview is to provide the nov- power.
ice machine operator with a basic understanding
of how the machine is used during operation, so 2. Examines workpiece to make sure it is
the machine controls/components discussed later suitable for planing (refer to Workpiece
in this manual are easier to understand. Inspection on Page  34 for more
information).
Due to the generic nature of this overview, it is
not intended to be an instructional guide. To learn 3. Calculates amount of material to remove
more about specific operations, read this entire by lower cutterhead to make a flat surface
manual, seek additional training from experienced on bottom of workpiece. (Refer to Setting
machine operators, and do additional research Lower Cutterhead Depth of Cut on Page 36
outside of this manual by reading "how-to" books, for more information.)
trade magazines, or websites.
4. Calculates amount of material to remove by
upper cutterhead to produce final workpiece
thickness. (Refer to Setting Upper
To reduce your risk of Cutterhead Depth of Cut on Page  37 for
serious injury, read this more information).
entire manual BEFORE
using machine. 5. If workpiece is longer than can be supported
by planer tables, arranges for assistance or
uses roller accessories to support workpiece.

6. Adjusts infeed safety guard according to pre-


To reduce risk of eye injury from flying
cut workpiece thickness.
chips or lung damage from breathing dust,
always wear safety glasses and a respirator
7. Connects machine to power and turns it ON.
when operating this machine.
8. Sets lower cutterhead depth of cut (refer to
Setting Lower Cutterhead Depth of Cut on
Page 36 for detailed instructions).

9. Sets upper cutterhead depth of cut (refer to


Setting Upper Cutterhead Depth of Cut on
Page 37 for detailed instructions).
If you are not experienced with this type
of machine, WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND 10. Makes sure feed rate dial is set to 0% (26
that you seek additional training outside of FPM).
this manual. Read books/magazines or get
formal training before beginning any proj- 11. Puts on safety glasses, respiratory, and any
ects. Regardless of the content in this sec- other required protective equipment.
tion, Grizzly Industrial will not be held liable
for accidents caused by lack of training. 12. When all safety precautions have been taken,
turns lower cutterhead, upper cutterhead,
automatic oiler, and feed system ON.

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13. Sets feed rate for planing operation (refer to
Feed Rate on Page 41 for more information). Planing Tips
14. Stands an arms-length away from infeed Planing Tips
table to reduce risk of contacting feed track, • Keep your work area clear to help ensure
then feeds workpiece into front of machine safe working conditions.
until feed track grabs it.
• Plane ONLY natural wood fiber. Do not
Note: Feed system controls feed rate of plane wood composites or other materials
workpiece as it passes through machine. that could break up in the planer and cause
Operator does not push or pull on workpiece. operator injury or damage to planer.

— If the depth of cut is too much and the • Inspect all stock to make sure it is free of
machine bogs down, immediately turn it excessive cupping, bowing, or twisting. Stock
OFF . Allow cutterheads to come to com- with these characteristics is dangerous to
plete stop, then raise headstock remove plane.
the workpiece. Reduce the depth of cut
and repeat Step 14. • Inspect all stock to make sure it is free
of large knots or foreign objects that may
15. Once workpiece is clear of machine and damage your inserts, cause kickback, or be
stops moving, operator removes workpiece ejected from the machine.
from planer table and measures workpiece
thickness. If further planing is required, oper- • Scrape off excess glue when planing glued-
ator "zeroes" lower cutterhead depth of cut, up panels. Dried glue can dull inserts.
adjusts upper cutterhead to slightly increase
depth of cut , then feeds workpiece into front • Get assistance from another person if you
of machine again. are planing long lumber, or use roller stands
to support the workpiece.
16. Continues process until desired workpiece
thickness is achieved, then turns machine • Measure the workpiece thickness before and
OFF. after cutting with calipers to get exact results.

• Never remove more than the recommended


amount of material on each pass. Remove
less material on each pass when planing
To avoid kickback, only feed workpieces wide or dense stock.
into machine when feed system is ON. To
reduce likelihood of jams, DO NOT change • When possible, plane equal amounts on
feed rate speed during cutting operation, each side of the board to reduce the chance
and allow 1" gaps between workpieces and of twisting or cupping.
table rails when feeding multiple workpieces
into machine. DO NOT cut multiple boards • Use the entire width of the machine to wear
of thicknesses varying more than 3 ⁄ 16" side- inserts evenly. With narrow workpieces, alter-
by-side at same time. nate between far left, far right, and the middle
of the table. Your inserts will remain sharp
much longer. Alternatively, plane multiple
workpieces of similar thicknesses side-by-
The Model G0841 is not designed to flat- side.
ten excessively cupped, bowed, or twisted
stock. For best results, use a standard joint- • To avoid "chip marks," always plane WITH
er to flatten stock with these characteristics the grain direction of the wood. Never plane
before running it through this machine. cross-grain or end-grain.

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Workpiece • Grain Direction: Cutting against the grain
increases the likelihood of kickback, as well
Inspection as tear-out on the workpiece. Cutting with the
grain is described as feeding the stock into
the lower cutterhead so the grain points down
Workpiece Inspection
and toward you as viewed on the edge of the
Some workpieces are not safe to use or may
stock (see Figure 35).
require modification before they are. Before cut-
ting, inspect all workpieces for the following:
Note: If the grain changes direction along the
edge of the board, decrease the cutting depth
• Material Type: This machine is only intend-
and make additional passes.
ed for workpieces of natural wood fiber.
Attempting to use workpieces of any other
material that may break apart during opera- CORRECT FEED DIRECTION
tion could lead to serious personal injury and ROTATION
property damage. PLANER TABLE INFEED TABLE

With Grain
• Foreign Objects: Inspect lumber for defects
and foreign objects (nails, staples, tramp
metal, embedded gravel, etc,). If you have INCORRECT FEED DIRECTION
any questions about the quality of your ROTATION
lumber, DO NOT use it. Remember, wood PLANER TABLE INFEED TABLE
stacked on a concrete floor can have small Against Grain
pieces of stone or concrete pressed into the
surface.
Figure 35. Proper grain alignment with lower
• Large/Loose Knots: Loose knots can cutterhead.
become dislodged during operation. Large
knots can cause kickback and machine dam- • Dimension Requirements: Make sure your
age. Always use workpieces that do not have workpiece exceeds the minimum dimension
large/loose knots. requirements shown below, before process-
ing it through the machine, or the workpiece
• Wet or "Green" Stock: Avoid using wood may break or kickback during the operation.
with a high water content. Wood with more
than 20% moisture content or wood exposed
to excessive moisture (such as rain or snow),
will plane poorly and cause excessive wear to
the machine. Excess moisture can also has- 12"
ten rust and corrosion of the machine and/or
individual components.

• Excessive Warping: Workpieces with 1


/2 "
excessive cupping, bowing, or twisting are
dangerous to plane because they are unsta-
ble and often unpredictable when being 21/2"
planed. DO NOT use workpieces with these
characteristics!
Figure 36. Minimum stock dimensions.

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Wood Types Cutting Problems
Wood Types Cutting Problems
The species of wood, as well as its condition, Below is a list of wood characteristics you may
greatly affects the depth of cut the machine can encounter when planing. The following descrip-
effectively take with each pass. tions of defects will give you some possible
answers to problems you may encounter while
The chart in the figure below shows the Janka planing different materials. Possible solutions fol-
Hardness Rating for a number of commonly low the descriptions.
used species. The higher the number, the harder
the workpiece, and the less material should be Chipped Grain
removed in any one pass for good results.
Problem: Usually a result of cutting against the
grain, planing lumber with knots or excessive
Note: The Janka Hardness Rating is expressed in
amount of cross grain, or using dull inserts.
pounds of force required to embed a 0.444" steel
ball into the surface of the wood to a depth equal
Solution: Decrease the depth of cut. Inspect
to half the ball's diameter.
your lumber and determine if its grain pattern is
causing the problem. If the lumber does not show
Janka substantial crossgrain, inspect your inserts.
Species Hardness
Ebony 3220 Fuzzy Grain
Red Mahogany 2697 Problem: Usually caused by planing lumber
Rosewood 1780 containing too much moisture. Sometimes fuzzy
grain is an unavoidable characteristic of some
Red Pine 1630
woods, such as basswood. Fuzzy grain can also
Sugar Maple 1450 be caused by dull inserts.
White Oak 1360
White Ash 1320 Solution: Check the lumber with a moisture
meter. If moisture is greater than 20%, sticker the
American Beech 1300 lumber and allow it to dry. Otherwise, inspect the
Red Oak 1290 insert condition.
Black Walnut 1010
Teak 1000 Snipe
Black Cherry 950 Problem: Occurs when board ends have more
material removed than the rest of the board.
Cedar 900
Usually caused when the workpiece is not prop-
Sycamore 770 erly supported as it goes through the machine. In
Douglas Fir 660 many cases, however, a small amount of snipe is
Chestnut 540 inevitable.
Hemlock 500
Solution: The best way to deal with snipe is by
White Pine 420 planing lumber longer than your intended work
Basswood 410 length and then cutting off the excess after plan-
Eastern White Pine 380 ing is completed.
Balsa 100
Figure 37. Janka Hardness Rating for some
common wood species.

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Pitch & Glue Build-Up
Problem: Glue and resin buildup on the roll-
Setting Depth of Cut
ers and cutterheads will cause overheating by
decreasing cutting sharpness while increasing
(Lower Cutterhead)
drag in the feed mechanism. The result can Setting Lower Cutterhead
include scorched lumber, uneven insert marks, The lower cutterhead performs the surface plan-
and chatter. ing of the workpiece (see Figure 38). This makes
a flat face on the workpiece, preparing it for thick-
Solution: Clean the rollers and cutterhead. ness planing by the upper cutterhead. Depth of
cut means the amount of material that is removed
Chip Marks or Indentations from the bottom of the workpiece as it passes
Problem: Chip indentation or chip bruising is the over the lower cutterhead.
result of wood chips not being thrown away from
the cutterhead and out of the machine. Instead
they are carried around the cutterheads, de-
posited on the planed surface and crushed by the
outfeed roller. Some of the causes of chip inden-
tation are:

• Wood chips/sawdust not being properly


expelled from the cutterheads.

• The type of lumber being planed. Certain


species have a tendency to chip bruise. Removed
Surface
• A high moisture content (over 20%) or Figure 38. Example of surface planing.
surface moisture.
Lower cutterhead depth of cut is determined by
• Dull inserts.
the height of the infeed table. During operations,
the position of the lower cutterhead is fixed. Infeed
• Excessive depth of cut.
table height is adjusted with the handwheel (see
Figure  39) and measured with the depth-of-cut
Solution:
scale on the front left side of the machine (see
• Use a proper dust collection system; adjust
Figure 39).
chip deflector in or out as necessary.

• Lumber must be completely dry, preferably


Depth-of-Cut
kiln-dried (KD). Air-dried (AD) lumber must
Scale
be seasoned properly and have no surface
moisture. DO NOT surface partially-air-dried
(PAD) lumber.

• Make sure planer inserts are sharp.

• Reduce depth of cut.


Scale
Rippled Cut Pointer Handwheel
Problem: Regularly spaced indentations across
face of workpiece are caused by excessive roller Figure 39. Location of infeed table handwheel
pressure or excessive feed rate. and depth-of-cut scale.

Solution: Reduce roller pressure; reduce feed rate.

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To set lower cutterhead depth of cut:
Setting Depth of Cut
1. Calculate amount of material to remove from
bottom of workpiece to make a flat surface. (Upper Cutterhead)
Maximum depth of cut for lower cutterhead is
15mm (0.600 in.). Setting Upper Cutterhead
The upper cutterhead performs the thickness
planing of the workpiece (see Figure  41). Depth
Tip: When determining lower cutterhead
of cut means the amount of material that is
depth of cut, take into consideration final
removed from the top of the workpiece as it
workpiece thickness. Make sure enough
passes underneath the upper cutterhead.
material will remain on workpiece after sur-
face planing for thickness planing operation.

2. While viewing lower cutterhead depth-of-cut Removed


scale, use infeed table handwheel to lower Surface
or raise infeed table to desired height. Turn
handwheel clockwise to lower and counter-
clockwise to raise infeed table.

G2857—Thickness Gauge
Measure thicknesses and diameters quickly with
this handy gauge. Wonderful for thickness plan-
ers, wood lathes, and other shop measurements.
Measures from 1⁄16" to 2" in 1⁄32" increments. Made
in the U.S.A. Figure 41. Example of thickness planing.

The upper cutterhead is housed in the headstock


of the machine, and depth of cut is controlled by
adjusting the distance from the upper cutterhead
inserts to the planer table. This distance is the
thickness of the workpiece minus the depth of cut.

There are two methods for setting the upper


cutterhead depth of cut:

• Use the digital control pad on the con-


trol panel (see Figure  42) to enter a final
Figure 40. G2857 Thickness Gauge. workpiece thickness.

Digital
Controls

Figure 42. Location of digital controls.

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• Use the headstock height switches (see To set upper cutterhead depth of cut:
Figures 43–44) and the depth-of-cut scales
(see Figures 43–44) to set a final workpiece 1. Calculate amount of material to remove
thickness. from top of workpiece (i.e., final workpiece
thickness).
Note: Alternatively, use the headstock height
handwheel (see Figure  43) to precisely set Tip: When determining upper cutterhead
depth of cut in 0.1mm/0.004 in. increments. depth of cut, take into consideration amount
of material to be removed by lower cutterhead
Depth-of-Cut 2. Adjust headstock height:
Scale
— Enter final workpiece thickness using digi-
tal control pad (refer to Digital Controls
Headstock on Page 39 for instructions).
Height
Switch — While viewing upper cutterhead depth-of-
cut scale, push UP or DOWN buttons on
Headstock headstock height switch to raise or lower
Scale Height headstock to desired final workpiece thick-
Pointer Handwheel ness. Use headstock height handwheel for
fine adjustment.
Figure 43. Front headstock height switch and
depth-of-cut scale.

Adjusting Infeed
Depth-of-Cut
Scale Safety Guard
The infeed safety guard (see Figure 45) provides
additional safety when feeding workpieces into
Scale the machine. The guard helps shield the operator
Pointer from the feed track. It is equipped with an emer-
Headstock gency stop plate (see Figure  45) that immedi-
Height ately stops all machine functions if contacted. The
Switch height of the guard is adjustable. To adjust the
guard, loosen the two hex bolts (see Figure  45)
Figure 44. Rear headstock height switch and that hold it in place and raise or lower the guard
depth-of-cut scale. according to pre-cut workpiece thickness.

Although the correct depth of cut varies according


Hex Nuts
to wood hardness and workpiece width, we rec-
ommend the maximum depth of cut (per pass) be
no more than 5 ⁄ 16" for boards less than 6" wide. A
series of light cuts will give better end results and
put less stress on the machine than trying to take
off too much material in a single pass.

Emergency Infeed Safety


Stop Plate Guard
Figure 45. Infeed safety guard and components.
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Using Digital Entering Final Workpiece Thickness
The simplest method to set final workpiece thick-
Controls ness is to use the digital control pad to enter a
value and allow the machine to automatically set
Digital Controls the headstock height.
The digital control pad is located on the control
panel at the front of the machine, where the The digital control pad remains in Input mode
operator can easily and safely access it. The unless the headstock is moving, then it changes
digital control pad (see Figure 46) is the primary to Run mode. The active mode (INPUT or RUN) is
control for setting final workpiece thickness (i.e., highlighted in the digital controls (see Figure 46).
distance from bottom dead center (BDC) of upper
cutterhead to planer table). Refer to Digital To enter a final workpiece thickness:
Control Pad on Page 6 for functional descriptions
of each button on the pad. 1. Connect machine to power and turn it ON.
Digital readout displays last entered final
workpiece thickness value.
Inch MM Input Run Digital Readout
2. Press (SET) key. Digital readout displays
SET

a flashing zero (0).

Set 3. Use number (0–9) and decimal (.) keys to


Unit enter final workpiece thickness value.
Decrease Increase
For example, to enter a final workpiece thick-
Start ness of 21⁄2", press 2 • 5 0 . Value flashes
Clear on digital readout as it is entered.
Stop
4. Press key. Headstock automatically
adjusts to entered final workpiece thickness
Figure 46. Digital control pad layout. and digital readout displays current value in
real time.
The digital control pad adds these convenient
features: — If you need to cancel for any reason,
Press i key and headstock will stop
• Accurately enter a final workpiece thickness. immediately. Digital readout displays cur-
rent final workpiece thickness value.
• Raise or lower (i.e., jog) headstock to quickly
increase or decrease current final workpiece To raise or lower headstock to change final
thickness. workpiece thickness:

• Enter a value to quickly increase or decrease 1. Connect machine to power and turn it ON.
current final workpiece thickness. Digital readout displays last entered final
workpiece thickness value.
• Save and quickly access up to ten preset final
workpiece thicknesses in digital memory. 2. Press + or − keys to raise or lower the head-
stock in 0.01" or 0.1mm increments
Changing Unit of Measure
The digital control pad functions in standard and
metric units of measure. Press the (UNIT) key
UNIT

to toggle between inches and millimeters. The


active unit of measure (INCH or MM) is highlight-
ed in the digital controls (see Figure 46).

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To enter a value to change final workpiece 5. Press and hold SET(SET) key for 3 seconds to
thickness: save entered final workpiece thickness value.
Digital readout displays preset value.
1. Connect machine to power and turn it ON.
Digital readout displays last entered final- To set final workpiece thickness with presets:
workpiece thickness value.
1. Connect machine to power and turn it
2. Press (SET) key. Digital readout displays
SET
ON. Digital readout displays last entered
a flashing zero (0). workpiece thickness value.

3. Use number (0–9) and decimal (.) keys to 2. Press preset number key.
enter value.
For example, press 2 key for preset #2.
— To increase current final workpiece thick- Digital readout displays preset value.
ness by entered value, press + key.
Headstock automatically adjusts new final — To set final workpiece thickness to preset
workpiece thickness and digital readout value, Press key. Headstock auto-
displays current value in real time. matically adjusts to preset final workpiece
thickness and digital readout displays cur-
— To decrease final workpiece thickness by rent value in real time.
entered value, press − key. Headstock
automatically adjusts new final workpiece — To increase final workpiece thickness by
thickness and digital readout displays cur- preset value, press + key. Headstock
rent value in real time. automatically adjusts new final workpiece
thickness and digital readout displays cur-
Creating and Using Presets rent value in real time.
The digital control pad can save up to ten final
workpiece thickness values. The saved values, — To decrease final workpiece thickness
or "presets", allow you to quickly adjust the head- by preset value, press − key. Headstock
stock height. Using presets is convenient way automatically adjusts new final workpiece
to process batches of material to common final thickness and digital readout displays cur-
workpiece thicknesses. rent value in real time.

To create a preset:

1. Connect machine to power and turn it


ON. Digital readout displays last entered
workpiece thickness value.

2. Press a number key (0–9) to identify pre-


set. For example, press 2 key to create
preset #2. Last entered value begins to flash.

3. Press C key to clear last entered value.


Digital readout displays a flashing zero (0).

4. Use number (0–9) and decimal (.) keys to enter


value. For example, to enter final workpiece
thickness of 21⁄2", press the following keys:
2 • 5 0 . Value flashes on digital readout

as it is entered.

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Setting Feed Rate Adjusting Feed Track
setting feed rate Pressure
The Model G0841 feed system includes a feed
track, serrated roller, three pressure rollers, and a adjusting feed belt pressure
chain drive. The feed system moves workpieces If you notice the feed track slipping on workpieces
through the machine while keeping them flat during planing operations, adjust the downward
and providing a consistent rate of movement. pressure of the feed track. For normal operations,
The speed at which the feed system moves the set the feed track at "0". Only adjust the downward
workpieces through the machine is the feed rate. pressure of the feedbelt 0.5mm at a time.

The feed rate dial (see Figure 47) is a potentiom-


eter that allows you to adjust the feed rate from
26–72 feet per minute (FPM). The correct speed
NOTICE
Heavy use of downward feed belt pres-
to use depends on the type of stock you are using sure will accelerate wear of feed belt
(hardwood vs. softwood) and the stage of finish components.
with that workpiece. Generally, low feed rates are
used for dimensioning passes, while higher feed
rates are used for finishing passes. To adjust feed track pressure:

1. DISCONNECT AND LOCK-OUT MACHINE


Feed AT POWER SOURCE!
Rate Dial
2. Loosen pressure lock lever (see
Figure  48) and pull down on pressure lever
(see Figure  48) until scale pointer indicates
"0.5mm" While holding pressure lever in posi-
tion, tighten pressure lock lever.

Scale
Pointer
Figure 47. Location of feed rate dial.

NOTICE
ALWAYS start feed system with feed dial
set to 0% (26 FPM), and DO NOT attempt to
Pressure Pressure Lock
change feed rate during cutting operations
Lever Lever
or damage to the machine may result.

Figure 48. Location of feed track pressure


adjustment compontents.

3. Connect machine to power and test feed


track pressure, if feed track continues to slip
on workpieces, repeat Step 2 until proper
feed track pressure is achieved.

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Rotating/Replacing Lower Cutterhead Inserts
1. DISCONNECT AND LOCK-OUT MACHINE
Cutterhead Inserts AT POWER SOURCE!

rotating replacing cutterhead inserts 2. Open chain drive access door and lower
The spiral cutterhead(s) is equipped with 4-sided cutterhead belt cover (see Figure 49).
indexable carbide inserts. Each insert can be
rotated and re-installed to use any one of its four 3. Loosen tension lock lever and pull up on ten-
cutting edges. Therefore, if one cutting edge sion lever until there is slack between V-belts
becomes dull or damaged, simply rotate it 90˚ (as and lower cutterhead pulley (see Figure 49).
shown below) to use a sharp cutting edge. While pulling tension lever up, tighten tension
lock lever.
The inserts have a reference dot on one corner.
The position of the reference dot on installed Tip: To help ensure each V-belt remains with
inserts can be used to track which edges are its matching pulley, use a paint pen to num-
sharp/unused and which edges are dull or dam- ber V-belts.
aged. Replace inserts once the reference dot has
been rotated back to its original position.
Pulley Tension
Lever

Reference Dot

V-Belts

Tension
Belt Cover Lock Lever
Figure 49. Lower cutterhead belt cover opened.

Items Needed Qty 4. Remove V-belts from lower cutterhead pul-


Indexable Carbide Inserts.................. As Needed ley. Leave V-belts on motor pulley.
Torx Screws M6-1 x 12....................... As Needed
T-20 Torx Bit....................................................... 1 5. Loosen hex bolt and hex nut (see Figure 50)
Torque Wrench................................................... 1 that secure lower cutterhead to carriage.
Adjustable Wrench............................................. 1
Air Compressor or Shop Vacuum....................... 1
Stiff Brush........................................................... 1 Rightside Leftside
Heavy Leather Gloves.................................1 Pair
T26685 or ISO 32 Equivalent Oil....... As Needed
Paint Pen (Optional)........................................... 1

Hex Bolt Hex Nut


Figure 50. Location of lower cutterhead hex bolt
and hex nut.

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6. Use handle to pull lower cutterhead out of 9. Taking care not to strip Torx screw, carefully
cutterhead carriage (see Figure 51). remove Torx screw and insert, then thor-
oughly clean away all dust and debris from
insert and insert pocket in cutterhead.
Cutterhead
IMPORTANT: This step is critical for achiev-
ing a smooth finish with cutting operations.
Lock Dirt or dust trapped under insert during instal-
Knob lation will slightly raise insert in cutterhead,
which will leave marks on final workpiece.

Tip: Use low-pressure compressed air or


vacuum nozzle to clean cutterhead pocket.
Cutterhead
Handle Carriage 10. Re-install insert with a sharp cutting edge
facing outward. Make sure insert is properly
Figure 51. Lower cutterhead pulled out of seated in cutterhead pocket before securing.
cutterhead carriage.
— If all four insert cutting edges have been
used, replace insert with a new one.
Always position reference dot in same
Indexable carbide inserts are sharp! Wear position when installing a new insert to aid
heavy leather gloves to protect fingers in rotational sequencing.
and hands from lacerations when rotating/
replacing inserts. Tip: To help avoid leaving inserts loose or
unrotated, use a paint pen to mark completed
inserts.
7. Rotate pulley as needed to make inserts
accessible, and then tighten cutterhead lock 11. Install Torx head screws and torque screws
knob (see Figure  51) to secure cutterhead to 48–50 inch/pounds.
while cleaning, rotating, and replacing inserts.
12. Lubricate cutterhead carriage with a small
8. Thoroughly clean away all sawdust or debris amount of machine oil, and then use handle
from top of insert, Torx screw, threaded hole, to push lower cutterhead back into cutterhead
and surrounding area (see Figure 52). carriage.

13. Re-install V-belts belts. Make sure ribs of


Torx belts are seated in pulley grooves.
Screw
14. Tighten hex bolt and hex nut that secure
secure lower cutterhead to carriage.

15. Tension V-belts (refer to Steps 3–4 of


Cutterhead Tensioning Lower Cutterhead V-Belts on
Insert Page 59 for instructions).

16. Close lower cutterhead belt cover and chain


drive access door.
Figure 52. Location of lower cutterhead inserts
and Torx screws.

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Upper Cutterhead Inserts
1. DISCONNECT AND LOCK-OUT MACHINE Torx
AT POWER SOURCE! Screw

2. Open chain drive access door and remove


upper cutterhead belt cover (see Figure 53).

Cutterhead
Insert
V-Belts

Figure 55. Location of upper cutterhead inserts


and Torx screws.

6. Taking care not to strip Torx screw, care-


fully remove Torx screw and insert, then thor-
oughly clean away all dust and debris from
insert and insert pocket in cutterhead.
Figure 53. Upper cutterhead belt cover removed.
IMPORTANT: This step is critical for achiev-
ing a smooth finish with cutting operations.
3. Remove upper cutterhead dust hood (see
Dirt or dust trapped under insert during instal-
Figure 54).
lation will slightly raise insert in cutterhead,
which will leave marks on final workpiece.
Lock Knob
Tip: Use low-pressure compressed air or
vacuum nozzle to clean cutterhead pocket.
Cutterhead
7. Re-install insert with a sharp cutting edge
facing outward. Make sure insert is properly
seated in cutterhead pocket before securing.

— If all four insert cutting edges have been


used, replace insert with a new one.
Always position reference dot in same
Figure 54. Upper cutterhead dust hood position when installing a new insert to aid
removed. in rotational sequencing.

8. Install Torx screws and torque screws to


48–50 inch/pounds.
Indexable carbide inserts are sharp! Wear
heavy leather gloves to protect fingers Tip: To help avoid leaving inserts loose or
and hands from lacerations when rotating/ unrotated, use a paint pen to mark completed
replacing inserts. inserts.

9. Close chain drive access door and and


4. Rotate pulley as needed to make inserts replace upper cutterhead dust hood and belt
accessible for removal. Tighten cutterhead cover.
lock knob (see Figure 54) to secure cutterhead
while cleaning, rotating, and replacing inserts.

5. Thoroughly clean away all sawdust or debris


from top of insert, Torx screw, and surround-
ing area (see Figure 55).
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SECTION 5: ACCESSORIES
accessories
T28770—Indexable Carbide Inserts, 10 Pk.
Each insert in this 10-pack of Grizzly replace-
Installing unapproved accessories may ment indexable carbide inserts measures
cause machine to malfunction, resulting in 15 x 15 x 2.5mm.
serious personal injury or machine damage.
To reduce this risk, only install accessories
recommended for this machine by Grizzly.

NOTICE
Refer to our website or latest catalog for
additional recommended accessories.

G1738—Rotacator™ Precision Planer Tool


The Rotacator is a dial indicator on a magnetic
Figure 57. Replacement indexable carbide
base and is designed for quickly and accurate-
inserts.
ly setting the critical tolerances needed when
adjusting any planer, so that nasty surprises such
T25231—Magnetic Micro Square
as non-parallel and chattered cuts can be elimi-
The Magnetic Micro Square makes squaring up
nated. Helps adjust infeed/outfeed rollers, pres-
your machine, effortless! The square sticks firmly
sure bars, chip breakers, and bed rollers. Also a
to cast iron tables and allows hands-free adjust-
great setup tool for other machines! Accurate to
ment of machine components.
0.001". Indicator rotates 360°

Figure 58. FastCap™ Magnetic Micro Square.


Figure 56. Rotacator™ Precision Planer Tool.

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T28369—14" x 78" Heavy-Duty Roller Table G0638HEP—10 HP Cyclone Dust Collector
Increase material handling and processing effi- Equipped with a dual-filtration HEPA filter sys-
ciency with this Heavy-Duty Roller Table. Simply tem! Features a primary filter efficiency of 99.9%
place a roller table on one or both sides of your at 0.2-2 microns, and a secondary HEPA filter
machine and production time is automatically efficiency of 99.97% at 0.3 microns in size. Our
improved!. Adjustable legs for 28" to 48" work- largest cyclone dust collector features a whop-
ing height, 17" wide material capacity, 440 lb. ping 4029 CFM capacity and can handle any
Capacity! large duct system with a static pressure loss less
than 16.8". Dual collection drums minimize the
downtime when emptying dust and chips, and the
noise-reducing exhaust mufflers keep the noise
level below 90 dB. The ramped air intake is so
efficient, there is very little fine dust that makes it
to the plastic filter bags—and with a 99.9% filter
efficiency rating, essentially no dust escapes. The
perfect choice for large shops with multiple wood-
working machines operating at the same time, all
day long.

Figure 59. Model T28369 Heavy-Duty Roller


Table.

D2273—Single Roller Stand


D2274—5 Roller Stand
These large diameter ball bearing roller stands
features smooth operation for a variety of pro-
cessing and work support applications. Each
stand is equipped with a heavy pedestal base for
added stability.

D2273 D2274

Figure 60. Models D2273 and D2274 Roller


Stands.

Figure 61. Model G0683HEP 10 HP Cyclone


Dust Collector.

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H2499—Small Half-Mask Respirator Basic Eye Protection
H3631—Medium Half-Mask Respirator
T20501—Face Shield Crown Protector 4"
H3632—Large Half-Mask Respirator
T20502—Face Shield Crown Protector 7"
H3635—Cartridge Filter Pair P100
T20503—Face Shield Window
Wood dust has been linked to nasal cancer and
T20451—“Kirova” Clear Safety Glasses
severe respiratory illnesses. If you work around
T20452—“Kirova” Anti-Reflective S. Glasses
dust everyday, a half-mask respirator can be a
lifesaver. Also compatible with safety glasses!
T20502

H3635 T20452

H3631 T20503 T20451

Figure 64. Assortment of basic eye protection.


Figure 62. Half-mask respirator with disposable
T21272—Golden Pigskin Gloves
cartridge filters.
These durable gloves will help keep your hands
safe while working with all types of parts and
Basic Hearing Protection machinery. Features include suede pigskin palm,
H4978—Deluxe Earmuffs - 27dB safety cuff, and wing thumb.
H4979—Twin Cup Hearing Protector - 29dB
T20446—Ear Plugs 200 Pair - 31dB
It is imperative that workers in environments with
the loudest noises have the correct level of ear
protection since even minimal exposure can result
in serious hearing damage.

H4978

T20446

H4979
Figure 65. T21272 Golden Pigskin Gloves.

Figure 63. Hearing protection assortment.

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SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE
Schedule Monthly Check
• Clean/vacuum dust buildup from all compo-
nents and motors.
• Lubricate infeed table slideways (see
Page 53).
• Lubricate cutterhead bearings (see Page 53).
To reduce risk of shock or • Check motor belts for tension, damage, or
accidental startup, always wear.
disconnect and lock- • Check feed chain for tension, damage, or
out machine from power wear.
source before adjustments, • Inspect entire machine for loose parts or
maintenance, or service. signs of abnormal wear.

Bi-Monthly Check
For optimum performance from this machine, this • Lubricate elevation screw bearings (see
maintenance schedule must be strictly followed. Page 54).
• Lubricate elevation leadscrews (see
Ongoing Page 54).
To maintain a low risk of injury and proper • Lubricate table roller bearings (see Page 54).
machine operation, if you ever observe any of the
items below, shut down the machine immediately Yearly Check
and fix the problem before continuing operations: • Change oil in feed system gearbox (see
Page 55).
• Check for dull or damaged cutterhead inserts • Change oil in elevation system gearbox (see
(see Page 42). Page 55).
• Check automatic oiler reservoir level (see
Page  50) and one-shot oiler reservoir level
(see Page 50).
• Clean and lubricate chain drive (see Page 51).
• Clean off any excessive resin or wood chip
build-up.
• Check for worn or damaged wires.
• Any other unsafe condition.

Weekly Maintenance
• Lubricate feed track bearings and slideways
(see Page 51).
• Lubricate elevation slideways (see Page 52).
• Lubricate chipbreaker segments (see
Page 52).
• Lubricate chipbreaker/pressure bar hinges
(see Page 52).
• Blow dust out of motor fans with compressed
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Cleaning & Lubrication
Protecting lubrication
Use the information in the charts below as a
cleaning protecting guide for lubrication tasks. We recommend using
Cleaning the Model G0841 is relatively easy. Grizzly Model T23962, T23963, and T23964 lubri-
Vacuum excess wood chips and sawdust, and cants for most of the lubrication tasks.
wipe off the remaining dust with a dry cloth. If any
resin has built up, use a resin-dissolving cleaner
to remove it.
NOTICE
The recommended lubrication is based
Protect the unpainted cast-iron surfaces on the
on light-to-medium usage. Keeping in
table by wiping the table clean after every use—
mind that lubrication helps to protect the
this ensures moisture from wood dust does not
value and operation of the machine, these
remain on bare metal surfaces.
lubrication tasks may need to be performed
more frequently than recommended here,
Keep tables rust-free with regular applications of
depending on usage.
products like G96® Gun Treatment, SLIPIT®, or
Boeshield ® T-9.
Failure to follow reasonable lubrication
practices as instructed in this manual
Recommended Metal Protectants could lead to premature failure of machine
G5562—SLIPIT® 1 Qt. Gel components and will void the warranty.
G5563—SLIPIT® 12 Oz. Spray
G2871—Boeshield® T-9 12 Oz. Spray
T23962—ISO 68 Moly-D Way Oil, 5 gal.
G2870—Boeshield® T-9 4 Oz. Spray
T23963—ISO 32 Moly-D Machine Oil, 5 gal.
H3788—G96 ® Gun Treatment 12 Oz. Spray
T26685—ISO 32 Moly-D Machine Oil, 1 gal.
H3789—G96 ® Gun Treatment 4.5 Oz. Spray
T23964—NLGI#2 Moly-D Grease, 14.5 oz.
Moly-D oils are some of the best we've found for
maintaining the critical components of machinery
because they tend to resist run-off and maintain
their lubricity under a variety of conditions—as
well as reduce chatter or slip. Buy in bulk and
save with 5-gallon quantities.

T23964

Figure 66. Recommended products for protect-


ing unpainted cast iron/steel parts on machinery.
T23962 T23963 T26685

Figure 67. ISO 68 and ISO 32 machine oil and


multi-purpose grease.

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Lubrication Frequency Automatic Oiler automatic oiler

Page Lube Type..............T26685 or ISO 32 Equivalent


Lubrication Task Frequency Lube Amount...................................... As Needed
Ref.
Lube Frequency................................ Check Daily
Automatic Oiler Reservoir Daily 53
One-Shot Oiler Reservoir Daily 53 Item(s) Needed: Qty
Chain Drive Daily 51 Funnel................................................................. 1
Feed Track Bearings & Shop Rags.......................................... As Needed
200 hrs. 51
Slideways
The automatic oiler (see Figure 68) lubricates the
Elevation Slideways 200 hrs. 52 feed track chain and gear during operation. Check
Chipbreaker (9 Holes) 200 hrs. 52 the automatic oiler reservoir level daily and fill as
Chipbreaker/ Pressure Bar necessary to keep oil level at proper level indi-
200 hrs. 52 cated on reservoir. When filling reservoir, clean
Hinges
the vented fill plug, and if clogged, clear vent with
Infeed Table Slideways 700 hrs. 53
low-pressure compressed air.
Cutterhead Bearings 700 hrs. 53
Elevation Screw Bearings 1200 hrs. 54
Automatic
Table Roller Bearings 1500 hrs. 54 Vented
Oiler
Feed System Gearbox Yearly 55 Fill Plug
Elevation System Gearbox Yearly 55
lubrication schedule

Lubrication Amount & Type


Lubrication Task Oil Type Amount
Automatic Oiler ISO 32
52 oz.
Reservoir (T23963)
Reservoir
One-Shot Oiler ISO 32
22 oz.
Reservoir (T23963) Figure 68. Location of automatic oiler.
Light
Chain Drive NLGI #2
Coat One-Shot Oiler one-shot oiler

Feed Track Bearings & Lube Type...............T26685 or ISO 32 Equivalent


NLGI #2 1 Pump
Slideways Lube Amount...................................... As Needed
ISO 68 Lube Frequency................................ Check Daily
Elevation Slideways Full Cup
(T23963)
ISO 32 Item(s) Needed: Qty
Chipbreaker (9 Holes) 1-3 Drops Funnel................................................................. 1
(T23963)
Shop Rags.......................................... As Needed
Chipbreaker/Pressure ISO 68
Full Cup
Bar Hinges (T23963)
The one-shot oiler (see Figure  69 on Page 51)
ISO 68 dispenses a small amount of oil onto the infeed
Infeed Table Slideways Full Cup
(T23963) table when the lever is pulled down. Check the
Cutterhead Bearings NLGI #2 2 Pumps one-shot oiler reservoir level daily and and fill as
Elevation Screw necessary to keep oil level at proper level indi-
NLGI #2 1 Pump cated on reservoir.
Bearings
Table Roller Bearings NLGI #2 1 Pump
ISO 320
Feed System Gear box 74 oz.
(T28042)
ISO 320
Elevation Gearbox 17 oz.
(T28042)

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Feed Track Bearings & Slideways
Fill Cap w/ Lube Type.............. T26419 or NLGI#2 Equivalent
Vent Slot Lube Amount............................................1 Pump
Lube Frequency...................................200 Hours

Item(s) Needed: Qty


Grease Gun........................................................ 1
Shop Rags.......................................... As Needed
feed belt bearings slideways
The feed track bearings and associated slideways
Reservoir One-Shot
require a small amount of grease every 200 hours
Oiler
of operation to ensure smooth feed track move-
Figure 69. Location of one-shot oiler. ment and tensioning. The feed track bearings
and slideways are lubricated by grease fittings
(see Figures  71–73). Wipe grease fittings clean
Chain Drive chain drive
and use a grease gun to pump a small amount of
Lube Type............. T26419 or NLGI#2 Equivalent grease into fittings, then wipe away any excess
Lube Amount........................................Light Coat grease with a rag.
Lube Frequency........................................... Daily

Item(s) Needed: Qty


Grease Brush..................................................... 1
Stiff Brush........................................................... 1
Mineral Spirits..................................... As Needed
Shop Rags.......................................... As Needed

The chain drive (see Figure  70) supplies power Grease


to the feed track, serrated roller, and pressure Fittings
rollers. To ensure smooth power delivery, clean
chain drive daily with mineral spirits, stiff brush,
and shop rags, and allow chain to dry, then lightly
grease the chain drive at several points. Figure 71. Location of feed track roller bearings
grease fittings—rightside.

Chain
Drive

Chain
Drive

Grease
Fittings
Chain
Drive Chain
Drive Figure 72. Location of feed track roller bearings
grease fittings—leftside.

Figure 70. Location of chain drive.

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Chipbreaker Segments Chipbreaker

Lube Type...............T26685 or ISO 32 Equivalent


Lube Amount.................................... 1 to 3 Drops
Lube Frequency...................................200 Hours
Grease Fittings
(2 of 4) Item(s) Needed: Qty
Pump-Type Oil Can............................................ 1
Shop Rags.......................................... As Needed

The chipbreaker (see Figure 75) requires lubrica-


tion monthly to ensure segments do not bind and
apply even pressure across the workpiece. Place
Figure 73. Location of feed track roller slideways one to three drops of oil in the oiling hole of each
grease fittings (2 of 4). chipbreaker segment (see Figure 75).

Elevation Slideways elevation slideways

Lube Type..............T23962 or ISO 68 Equivalent


Lube Amount...........................................Full Cup
Lube Frequency...................................200 Hours

Item(s) Needed: Qty


Pump-Type Oil Can............................................ 1
Shop Rags.......................................... As Needed

The elevation system slideways (see Figure 74) Chipbreaker Chipbreaker


require lubrication every 200 hours of operation Oiling Holes
to ensure smooth movement of the headstock. To
lubricate elevation slideways, wipe oil cups clean Figure 75. Location of chip breaker oiling holes.
and fill with oil (see Figure 74). After all eight cups
are filled, move headstock to its minimum and Chipbreaker/Pressure Bar Hinges
maximum heights to distribute oil along full length
Lube Type..............T23962 or ISO 68 Equivalent
of the slideways.
Lube Amount...........................................Full Cup
Lube Frequency...................................200 Hours
If an oil cup is full and not draining into machine, chipbreaker pressure bar hinges
the oil passage may be clogged. If this is the
Item(s) Needed: Qty
case, remove the oil cup and use low-pressure
Pump-Type Oil Can............................................ 1
compressed air to clear the oil passage. Reinstall
Shop Rags.......................................... As Needed
and refill oil cup after oil passage is cleared.
The chipbreaker/pressure bar hinges require
lubrication monthly to ensure the chipbreaker and
pressure bar move without binding. To lubricate
chipbreaker/pressure bar hinges, wipe oil cups
clean and fill with oil (see Figure 76 on Page 53).

If an oil cup is full and not draining into machine,


the oil passage may be clogged. If this is the case,
remove the oil cup and use low-pressure com-
Elevation Slideways pressed air to clear the oil passage. Reinstall and
Oiling Cups (2 of 8) refill oil cup after oil passage is cleared.

Figure 74. Location of elevation slideway oiling


cups (2 of 8).

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Chipbreaker/Pressure Bar
Cutterhead Bearings cutterhead bearings

Oiling Cups Lube Type.............. T26419 or NLGI#2 Equivalent


Lube Amount.......................................... 2 Pumps
Lube Frequency...................................700 Hours

Item(s) Needed: Qty


Grease Gun........................................................ 1
Shop Rags.......................................... As Needed

The upper and lower cutterheads require lubri-


cation every 700 hours of operation to ensure
smooth operation and prevent premature failure.
Figure 76. Location of chipbreaker/pressure bar The cutterhead bearings are lubricated by grease
oiling cups. fittings (see Figures 78–79). Wipe grease fittings
clean and use a grease gun to pump a small
amount of grease into fittings, then wipe away any
Infeed Table Slideways excess grease with a rag.
Lube Type..............T23962 or ISO 68 Equivalent
Lube Amount...........................................Full Cup
Lube Frequency...................................700 Hours Rightside Leftside

Item(s) Needed: Qty


Pump-Type Oil Can............................................ 1
Shop Rags.......................................... As Needed
infeed table slideways
The infeed table slideways require lubrication
every 700 hours of operation to ensure smooth
movement of the infeed table. To lubricate infeed Lower Cutterhead
table slideways, wipe oil cups clean and fill with oil Bearings Grease Fittings
(see Figure 77).
Figure 78. Location of lower cutterhead grease
If an oil cup is full and not draining into machine, fittings.
the oil passage may be clogged. If this is the
case, remove the oil cup and use low-pressure Rightside Leftside
compressed air to clear the oil passage. Reinstall
and refill oil cup after oil passage is cleared.

Rightside Leftside

Upper Cutterhead
Bearings Grease Fittings

Figure 79. Location of upper cutterhead grease


fittings.
Infeed Table Slideway
Oiling Cups

Figure 77. Location of infeed table slideway


oiling cups.

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Elevation Screw Bearings Leadscrew
Lube Type.............. T26419 or NLGI#2 Equivalent Boot (1of 4)
Lube Amount............................................1 Pump
Lube Frequency.................................1200 Hours

Item(s) Needed: Qty


Grease Gun........................................................ 1 Leadscrew
Shop Rags.......................................... As Needed (1of 4)
elevation screw bearings
The elevation system screw bearings require
lubrication every 1200 hours of operation to
ensure smooth movement of the headstock. The
elevation screw bearings are lubricated by grease Figure 81. Boot lifted to expose leadscrew.
fittings (see Figure 80). Wipe grease fittings clean
and use a grease gun to pump a small amount of
grease into fittings, then wipe away any excess
Table Roller Bearings table roller bearings

grease with a rag. Lube Type.............. T26419 or NLGI#2 Equivalent


Lube Amount............................................1 Pump
Lube Frequency.................................1500 Hours
Elevation Screw
Bearing Grease Item(s) Needed: Qty
Fitting (1 of 4) Grease Gun........................................................ 1
Shop Rags.......................................... As Needed

The table roller bearings require lubrication every


1500 hours of operation to ensure material rolls
smoothly across the planer table. The table roller
bearings are lubricated by grease fittings (see
Figure  82). Wipe grease fittings clean and use
a grease gun to pump a small amount of grease
Figure 80. Location of elevation screw bearing into fittings, then wipe away any excess grease
grease fitting. with a rag.

Elevation Leadscrews elevation leadscrews

Lube Type............. T26419 or NLGI#2 Equivalent


Lube Amount...................................Medium Coat
Lube Frequency.................................1200 Hours

Item(s) Needed: Qty


Grease Brush..................................................... 1
Stiff Brush........................................................... 1
Mineral Spirits..................................... As Needed
Shop Rags.......................................... As Needed Idler Roller
Bearing Grease
The leadscrews (see Figure 81) raise and lower Fitting (1 of 2)
the headstock. To ensure smooth movement and
proper alignment of the headstock, clean lead- Figure 82. Location of idler roller bearing grease
screws every 1200 hours of operation with mineral fitting (1 of 2).
spirits, stiff brush, and shop rags, and allow chain
to dry, then moderately grease the leadscrews.
To access the leadscrews, raise the headstock to
at least 7" and lift the leadscrew boots, as shown
in Figure 81. Re-attach boots when done.

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Feed System Gearbox feed system gearbox Elevation System Gearbox
Lube Type.............T28042 or ISO 320 Equivalent Lube Type.............T28042 or ISO 320 Equivalent
Lube Amount............................. 74 oz. (2.2 liters) Lube Amount................................. 17 oz. (1⁄2-liter)
Lube Frequency......................................... Yearly Lube Frequency......................................... Yearly
elevation system gearbox
Item(s) Needed: Qty Item(s) Needed: Qty
Adjustable Wrench............................................. 1 Adjustable Wrench............................................. 1
Funnel................................................................. 1 Funnel................................................................. 1
Drain Pan............................................................ 1 Oil Pump............................................................. 1
Shop Rags.......................................... As Needed Drain Pan............................................................ 1
Shop Rags.......................................... As Needed
The feed system gearbox (see Figure 83) requires
draining and refilling yearly to prevent premature The elevation system gearbox (see Figure  84)
failure. requires pumping-out and refilling yearly to pre-
vent premature failure.
Vented Gearbox
Fill Plug
Vented
Fill Plug

Sight
Glass

Drain
Plug Gearbox
Figure 83. Location of chain drive gearbox and
components. Figure 84. Location of elevation system gearbox
and components.
To drain and refill chain drive gearbox:
To drain and refill chain drive gearbox:
1. DISCONNECT AND LOCK-OUT MACHINE
AT POWER SOURCE! 1. DISCONNECT AND LOCK-OUT MACHINE
AT POWER SOURCE!
2. Place oil drain pan beneath gearbox, and
remove drain plug, located on bottom side of 2. Remove vented fill plug (see Figure 84) and
gearbox (see Figure 83). pump oil out of gearbox.

3. Allow oil to drain out, and then clean and 3. Insert funnel into fill hole. Add exactly 17 oz.
replace drain plug. (1⁄2-liter) of ISO 320 or equivalent oil.

4. Remove vented fill plug (see Figure 83) and 4. Wipe away any excess oil, then clean and
insert funnel into fill hole. Add approximately replace vented fill plug. Clear vented fill plug
74 oz. (2.2 liters) of ISO 320 or equivalent oil with low-pressure compressed air if clogged.
until oil level is halfway in sight glass. Wait
10 seconds to allow oil to settle in sight glass
before taking a reading.

5. Wipe away any excess oil, then clean and


replace vented fill plug. Clear vented fill plug
with low-pressure compressed air if clogged.

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SECTION 7: SERVICE
Review the troubleshooting procedures in this section if a problem develops with your machine. If you need
replacement parts or additional help with a procedure, call our Technical Support. Note: Please gather the
serial number and manufacture date of your machine before calling.

Troubleshooting
Motor & Electrical
Symptom Possible Cause Possible Solution
Control panel 1. E-Stop Button(s) engaged or at fault. 1. Rotate E-Stop Button(s) to reset. Replace if
will not startup. necessary.
2. Power supply turned OFF at source. 2. Turn power supply ON.
3. Power supply circuit breaker tripped or fuse 3. Reset circuit breaker on machine or at power supply
blown. source; replace fuse.
4. Incorrect power supply voltage or circuit size. 4. Contact certified electrician for repair.
Elevation 1. Elevation limit switch(es) triggered or at fault. 1. Adjust limit switch(es); test/repair/replace.
system will not 2. Height adjustment switch(es) at fault. 2. Test/repair/replace.
raise/lower 3. Magnetic contactor(s) at fault. 3. Test/repair/replace contactors inside electrical panel;
headstock.
contact certified electrician for repair.
4. Headstock not square to table. 4. Square headstock (Page 68).
5. Motor/gearbox at fault. 5. Test/repair/replace.
Elevation 1. Incoming power supply out-of-phase. 1. Switch any two of three incoming power supply wires
system at terminal block inside electrical panel (Page 28).
raises/lowers
headstock in
reverse.
Elevation 1. Wiring open/has high resistance. 1. Check/fix broken, disonnected, or corroded wires.
system will not 2. Component in motor(s) power circuit at fault. 2. Contact certified electrician for repair.
startup. 3. Magnetic contactor(s) at fault. 3. Test/repair/replace contactors inside electrical panel;
contact certified electrician for repair.
4. Motor(s) at fault. 4. Test/repair/replace.
Upper and/ 1. Safety interlock switch(es) triggered at fault. 1. Adjust limit switch(es); test/repair/replace.
or lower 2. Wiring open/has high resistance. 2. Check/fix broken, disonnected, or corroded wires.
cutterhead will 3. Cutterhead switch(es) at fault. 3. Test/repair/replace.
not startup.
4. Component in motor(s) power circuit at fault. 4. Contact certified electrician for repair.
5. Magnetic contactor(s) at fault. 5. Test/repair/replace contactors inside electrical panel;
contact certified electrician for repair.
6. Motor(s) at fault. 6. Test/repair/replace.
Feed system 1. Start delay sequence not completed. 1. Upper and lower cutterheads must be ON and reach
will not startup. full speed before feed system will startup.
2. Wiring open/has high resistance. 2. Check/fix broken, disonnected, or corroded wires.
3. Component in motor(s) power circuit at fault. 3. Contact certified electrician for repair.
4. Motor at fault. 4. Test/repair/replace.
Power-supply 1. Machine has short in power supply circuit. 1. Contact certified electrician for repair.
fuse/breaker 2. Power supply circuit undersized for machine 2. Ensure proper power supply; replace fuse/breaker;
immediately or fuse/breaker at fault. contact certified electrician for repair.
trips after
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Motor & Electrical (continued)
Symptom Possible Cause Possible Solution
Machine stalls or is 1. Workpiece material not suitable. 1. Only cut wood/ensure moisture is below 20%.
underpowered. 2. Feed rate too fast. 2. Reduce feed rate.
3. Excessive depth of cut. 3. Reduce depth of cut. (Hardwoods require a
shallower depth of cut than soft woods.)
4. Workpiece excessively bowed. 4. Only plane suitable workpieces (Page 34).
5. Dull inserts. 5. Rotate/replace inserts (Page 42).
6. V-Belts slipping or pulleys misaligned. 6. Tension/replace V-belts (Page 59); ensure pulleys
are aligned (Page 62).
7. Dust collection problem. 7. Clear blockages, seal leaks, use smooth wall duct,
eliminate bends, close other branches.
8. Dust collector undersized. 8. Move closer to machine /redesign ducting layout/
upgrade dust collector.
9. Motor(s) overheated. 9. Let motor(s) cool; reduce workload.
10. Pulley/sprocket slipping on shaft. 10. Tighten/replace loose pulley/sprocket/shaft
11. Start delay module at fault. 11. Test/repair/replace.
12. Motor(s) bearings at fault. 12. Test/repair/replace.
Machine has 1. Motor, motor mount, or components loose. 1. Re-tighten component; inspect/replace damaged
vibration or noisy bolts/nuts.
operation. 2. V-belts worn, loose, or pulleys misaligned. 2. Tension/replace V-belts (Page 59); ensure pulleys
are aligned (Page 62).
3. V-belts slapping guard(s). 3. Tension V-belts (Page 59); position and secure
guards so V-belts will not contact.
4. Pulley(s) loose. 4. Ensure pulleys are aligned (Page 62);replace shaft,
pulley, set screw, and key.
5. Chain drive access door not fully closed. 5. Ensure access door is closed and latched.
6. Chain drive off track. 6. Ensure chain is properly seated on sprockets.
7. Machine incorrectly resting on floor. 7. Level machine (Page 24).
8. Motor fan(s) rubbing on fan cover(s). 8. Fix/replace fan cover(s); replace damaged fan(s).
9. Dull inserts. 9. Rotate/replace inserts (Page 42).
10. Cutterhead(s) bearings at fault. 10. Replace bearings/align cutterhead(s) (Page 64).
11. Motor(s) bearings at fault. 11. Replace bearings/align pulley(s) (Page 62).
12. Feed system gearbox at fault. 12. Rebuild gearbox to replace bad gear(s)/bearing(s).

Operations
Symptom Possible Cause Possible Solution
Workpiece stops/ 1. Lower cutterhead removing too much 1. Raise infeed table height to reduce lower cutterhead
slows before material. depth of cut.
reaching upper 2. Resin build-up on planer components. 2. Clean planer components with a resin dissolving
cutterhead.
solvent (Page 49).
3. Idler roller and/or serrated roller too high. 3. Check/adjust idler roller (Page 71) and/or serrated
roller (Page 72) height.
Finished workpiece 1. Lower cutterhead removing too much 1. Raise infeed table height to reduce lower cutterhead
not matching material. depth of cut.
entered workpiece 2. Slack in elevation chain. 2. Increase elevation chain tension (Page 77).
thickness value.
3. Digital controls and headstock height not 3. Reset headstock height (Page 70).
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Operations (continued)
Symptom Possible Cause Possible Solution
Excessive snipe 1. Workpiece not properly supported as it 1. Ensure workpiece remains properly supported until
(gouge at the end of leaves planer. cutting operation is complete; use roller stand with
the workpiece that is extra long workpieces.
uneven with the rest
2. Chip breaker and/or pressure bar too low. 3. Check/adjust chip breaker (Page 73) and/or
of the cut).
pressure bar (Page 74) height.
3. Lower pressure roller(s) too high. 3. Check/adjust lower pressure roller(s) height
Note: A small
(Page 76).
amount of snipe is
inevitable with all 4. Some snipe is inevitable. 4. Plane stock longer than your intended workpiece
types of planers. length, then cut off excess after planing complete.
Uneven cut across 1. Lower cutterhead not parallel with table. 1. Check/align lower cutterhead height (Page 64).
entire bottom side of 2. Lower pressure roller(s) not parallel with 2. Check/adjust lower pressure roller(s) height
workpiece. table. (Page 76).
Uneven cut across 1. Upper cutterhead not parallel with table. 1. Square headstock (Page 68).
entire top side of 2. Idler roller and/or serrated roller not parallel 2. Check/adjust idler roller (Page 71) and/or serrated
workpiece. with table. roller (Page 72) height.
Workpiece 1. Workpiece not suitable for planing. 1. Ensure workpiece is suitable for planing (Page 34).
chipping, tear-out, 2. Operator not feeding workpiece to cut 2. Turn the workpiece 180° before feeding again.
indentations, or "with" the grain.
overall rough cuts.
3. Excessive feed rate. 3. Reduce feed rate.
4. Excessive depth of cut. 4. Reduce depth of cut.
5. Dull inserts. 5. Rotate/replace inserts (Page 42).
6. Dust collection problems. 6. Clear blockages, seal leaks, move machine closer
to dust collector, upgrade dust collector.
Chipping (consistent 1. Knots or conflicting grain direction in wood. 1. Inspect workpiece for knots and grain direction; only
pattern). use clean stock, and cut WITH the grain.
2. Excessive depth of cut. 2. Reduce depth of cut. (Hardwoods require a
shallower depth of cut than soft woods.)
3. Nicked or chipped inserts. 3. Rotate/replace inserts (Page 42).
Chipping (incon- 1. Chips not properly expelled from around 1. Ensure required CFM at dust ports; clean chips
sistent pattern). cutterhead(s). away from cutterhead(s).
Fuzzy grain in 1. Wood has high moisture content. 1. Ensure wood moisture content is less than 20%.
workpiece. Allow to dry if necessary.
2. Dull inserts. 2. Rotate/replace inserts (Page 42).
Long lines or ridges 1. Nicked or chipped inserts. 1. Rotate/replace inserts (Page 42).
that run along the 2. Loose or incorrectly installed insert(s). 2. Remove/replace insert(s) and install properly
length of the board. (Page 42).
3. Dirt or debris under inserts. 3. Remove inserts, properly clean mounting pocket
and re-install (Page 42).
Uneven cutter 1. Excessive feed rate. 1. Reduce feed rate.
marks, wavy 2. Inserts not consistently tightened/torqued. 2. Tighten/torque all inserts consistently when securing
surface, or chatter (Page 42).
marks across face 3. Dirt or debris under inserts. 3. Remove inserts, properly clean mounting pocket
of workpiece.
and re-install (Page 42).
4. Worn cutterhead bearings. 4. Replace cutterhead bearings.
Glossy surface; 1. Feed rate too slow. 1. Increase feed rate.
scorching or burn 2. Dull inserts. 2. Rotate/replace inserts (Page 42).
marks on workpiece.
Workpiece remains 1. Workpiece excessively bowed or warped, 1. Ensure workpiece is suitable for planing (Page 34).
concave or convex and is not suitable for planing.
along its length after
planing.

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Tensioning/ 3. Check belt tension: Each belt is correctly
tensioned when there is approximately 3⁄8"
Replacing V-Belts deflection when it is pushed with moderate
pressure, as shown in Figure 86.
tensioning replacing v-belts
V-belts transfer power from motor to cutterhead. Pulley
To ensure efficient transfer of power to cutterhead,
make sure V-belts are always properly tensioned
and in good condition.
3
/8"

To reduce risk of shock or


accidental startup, always
disconnect and lock-out Deflection
machine from power before Pulley
adjustments, maintenance,
or service.
Figure 86. Correct belt deflection when properly
tensioned.

V-belts and pulleys will be hot after opera- — If there is approximately 3⁄8" deflection
tion. Allow them to cool before handling. when V-belts are pushed with moderate
pressure, V-belts are properly tensioned
and no adjustment is necessary. Proceed
If the V-belts are worn, cracked, or damaged, to Step 5.
replace them. Always replace the V-belts with
a matched set, or belt tension may not be even — If there is not approximately 3⁄8" deflec-
among both belts, resulting in sub-optimal power tion when V-belts are pushed with
transfer and premature belt failure. moderate pressure, V-belts are not
tensioning lower cutterhead v-belts properly tensioned. Proceed to Step 4.
Tensioning Lower Cutterhead V-Belts
1. DISCONNECT AND LOCK-OUT MACHINE 4. Loosen tension lock lever (see
AT POWER SOURCE! Figure 85) and press down on tension lever
(see Figure 85) until there is proper tension
2. Open chain drive access door and lower on V-belts. While holding tension lever down,
cutterhead belt cover (see Figure 85). tighten tension lock lever.

5. Close lower cutterhead belt cover and chain


Tension drive access door.
Lever

After approximately 16 hours of opera-


tion, V-belts will stretch and seat into pul-
ley grooves. The V-belts need to be re-
V-Belts tensioned after this initial break-in peri-
Tension od to ensure optimum power transfer and
Belt Cover Lock Lever maximum overall life of the V-belts. It is nor-
mal to see a small build-up of rubber dust
during the break-in period.
Figure 85. Location of lower cutterhead V-belts.

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Tensioning Upper Cutterhead V-Belts Rear Front
Item(s) Needed: Qty Hex Nuts Hex Nuts
Wrench Open-Ends 14mm................................. 2
Wrench Open-Ends or Socket 17mm................. 2
Wrench Open-Ends or Socket 19mm................ 1
tensioning upper cutterhead v-belts
To tension upper cutterhead V-belts:

1. DISCONNECT AND LOCK-OUT MACHINE


AT POWER SOURCE!
Mounting
2. Remove upper cutterhead belt cover Plate
(see Figure 87). Figure 88. Location of upper cutterhead motor
mounting hardware.

5. Loosen jam nuts on motor stop hex bolts


(see Figure 89).

Rear Front

Jam Nuts Jam Nut

V-belts

Figure 87. Location of upper cutterhead V-belts.


Motor Stop
3. Check belt tension: Each belt is correctly Hex Bolts
tensioned when there is approximately 3⁄8"
deflection when it is pushed with moder- Figure 89. Location of upper cutterhead motor
ate pressure, as shown in Figure  86 on positioning hardware.
Page 59.
6. Loosen front motor stop hex bolt 1–2 turns,
— If there is approximately 3⁄8" deflection and then tighten rear motor stop hex bolts
when V-belts are pushed with moderate 1–2 turns.
pressure, V-belts are properly tensioned
and no adjustment is necessary. Proceed IMPORTANT: Turn all motor stop hex bolts
to Step 5. same number of times.

— If there is not approximately 3⁄8" deflec- 7. Re-check belt tension (refer to Step 3).
tion when V-belts are pushed with
moderate pressure, V-belts are not 8. Repeat Steps 6–7 as needed until proper
properly tensioned. Proceed to Step 4. belt tension is achieved.

4. Loosen hex nuts on hex bolts that secure 9. Once V-belts are properly tensioned, tighten
motor to mounting plate (see Figure 88). jam nuts and hex nuts to secure motor in
position.

10. Replace upper cutterhead belt cover.

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Replacing Lower Cutterhead V-Belts Replacing Upper Cutterhead V-Belts
Item(s) Needed: Qty Item(s) Needed: Qty
Hex Wrench 5mm............................................... 1 Additional Person............................................... 1
replacing lower cutterhead v-belts Wrench Open-Ends 14mm................................. 2
To replace lower cutterhead V-belts: Wrench Open-Ends or Socket 17mm................. 2
Wrench Open-Ends or Socket 19mm................ 1
1. DISCONNECT AND LOCK-OUT MACHINE replacing upper cutterhead v-belts

AT POWER SOURCE! To replace upper cutterhead V-belts:

2. Open chain drive access door and remove 1. DISCONNECT AND LOCK-OUT MACHINE
lower cutterhead belt cover (see Figure 90). AT POWER SOURCE!

2. Remove upper cutterhead belt cover


Tension (see Figure 91).
Lever

V-Belts

V-Belts
Tension
Lock Lever

Figure 90. Lower cutterhead belt cover removed.

3. Loosen tension lock lever and pull up on ten-


sion lever (see Figure 90) until there is slack Figure 91. Upper cutterhead belt cover removed.
between V-belts and pulleys. While pulling
tension lever up, tighten tension lock lever. 3. Loosen hex nuts on hex bolts that secure
motor to mounting plate (see Figure 92).
4. Remove V-belts belts and replace them with
a matched set. Make sure ribs of V-belts are
seated in pulley grooves. Rear Front

5. Tension V-belts (refer to Steps 3–4 of


Tensioning Lower Cutterhead V-Belts on Hex Nuts Hex Nuts
Page 59 for instructions).

6. Re-install lower cutterhead belt cover and


close chain drive access door.

Mounting
Plate
Figure 92. Location of upper cutterhead motor
mounting hardware.

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4. Loosen jam nuts on motor stop hex bolts
(see Figure 93). Checking/Adjusting
5. Loosen rear motor stop hex bolts (see Pulley Alignment
Figure 93) 3–5 turns.
checking adjusting pulley alignment

IMPORTANT: Turn motor stop hex bolts


same number of times.
To reduce risk of shock or
accidental startup, always
Rear Front disconnect and lock-out
machine from power before
adjustments, maintenance,
Jam Nuts Jam Nut or service.

Proper pulley alignment is important for optimum


power transfer and belt life. Pulley alignment is
adjusted by slightly repositioning the motor on the
motor mounting plate.
Motor Stop
Hex Bolts
Lower Cutterhead Pulley
Figure 93. Location of upper cutterhead motor Item(s) Needed: Qty
positioning hardware. Adjustable Wrench............................................. 1
Wrench Open-Ends or Socket 14mm................. 1
6. With help from another person, slide upper Hex Wrench 5mm............................................... 1
cutterhead motor towards rear of machine
until there is slack between V-belts and To check and align pulleys on lower cutterhead:
pulleys.
1. DISCONNECT AND LOCK-OUT MACHINE
7. Remove V-belts and replace them with a AT POWER SOURCE!
matched set. Make sure ribs of V-belts belt
are seated in pulley grooves. 2. Open chain drive access door and remove
lower cutterhead belt cover.
8. With help from another person, slide upper
cutterhead motor towards front of machine 3. Visually check alignment of both pulleys
until there is no slack between V-belts and to make sure they are aligned and V-belts
pulleys. are straight up and down, as shown in
Figure 94).
9. Tighten rear motor stop hex bolts same num-
ber of turns as loosened in Step 5.

10. Tension V-belts. (Refer to Steps 3–9 of Cutterhead


Tensioning Upper Cutterhead V-Belts on Pulley
Page 60).
Alignment
11. Once V-belts are properly tensioned, tighten
jam nuts to secure motor in position.

12. Re-install upper cutterhead belt cover. Motor


Pulley

Figure 94. Pulleys correctly aligned.

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— If pulleys are aligned, no adjustment is Upper Cutterhead Pulley
necessary. Item(s) Needed: Qty
Wrench or Socket 14mm.................................... 2
— If pulleys are not aligned, proceed to Wrench or Socket 17mm.................................... 2
Step 4. Wrench or Socket 19mm.................................... 1
4. Loosen hex bolt and hex nut (see To check and align pulleys on upper cutterhead:
Figure  95) that secure lower cutterhead to
carriage. 1. DISCONNECT AND LOCK-OUT MACHINE
AT POWER SOURCE!
Rightside Leftside
2. Remove upper cutterhead belt cover.

3. Visually check alignment of both pulleys


to make sure they are aligned and V-belts
are straight up and down, as shown in
Figure 94 on Page 62.

— If pulleys are aligned, no adjustment is


Hex Bolt Hex Nut necessary.

Figure 95. Location of lower cutterhead hex bolt — If pulleys are not aligned, proceed to
and hex nut. Step 4.

5. Loosen jam nut on lower cutterhead position 4. Loosen hex nuts on hex bolts that secure
set screw (see Figure 96). motor to mounting plate (see Figure 97).

Rear Front

Hex Nuts Hex Nuts

Jam Nut

Set Screw
Mounting
Plate
Figure 96. Location of lower cutterhead position
set screw. (V-belts removed for clarity.) Figure 97. Location of upper cutterhead motor
mounting hardware.
6. Adjust set screw and move lower cutterhead
to align cutterhead pulley with motor pulley.

7. Tighten jam nut to secure lower cutterhead in


position.

8. Replace lower cutterhead belt cover and


close chain drive access door.

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5. Loosen jam nuts on motor stop hex bolts (see
Figure 98). Aligning Lower
Cutterhead Height
Rear Front
aligning lower cutterhead

Jam Nuts Jam Nut


To reduce risk of shock or
accidental startup, always
disconnect and lock-out
machine from power before
adjustments, maintenance,
Motor Stop or service.
Hex Bolts

Figure 98. Location of upper cutterhead motor Proper lower cutterhead alignment ensures an
positioning hardware. even cut across the entire workpiece during sur-
face planing.
6. Loosen motor stop hex bolts 1 turn.
Item(s) Needed: Qty
7. With help from another person, move upper Adjustable Wrench............................................. 1
cutterhead motor as needed to align motor Wrench Open-Ends or Socket 14mm................. 1
pulley with cutterhead pulley. Hex Wrench 5mm............................................... 1
Block Guage (Supplied w/Machine)................... 1
8. Tighten motor stop hex bolts.
To check and align lower cutterhead height:
9. Tension V-belts. (Rrefer to Steps 3–9 of
Tensioning Upper Cutterhead V-Belts on 1. DISCONNECT AND LOCK-OUT MACHINE
Page 60). AT POWER SOURCE!

10. Once V-belts are properly tensioned, tighten 2. Open chain drive access door and remove
jam nuts to secure motor in position. lower cutterhead belt cover.

11. Re-install upper cutterhead belt cover. 3. Rotate cutterhead pulley until one cutterhead
insert is at top dead center (its highest point
during rotation), as shown in Figure 99.

Top Dead
Center

Figure 99. Cutterhead insert at top dead center.

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4. Place block gauge in each position shown in 5. Loosen jam nuts and hex bolts that secure
Figure 100 on planer table so it hangs over lower cutterhead carriage to machine base
lower cutterhead. (see Figure 102).

Note: Make sure side B of block gauge is


Hex Bolts Height Hex Bolts
face down.
w/Jam Nuts Adjustment w/Jam Nuts
Bolts
Black Lines Represent
Block Gauge Positions
from Overhead View

Rightside Leftside
Figure 102. Location of lower cutterhead
carriage hardware.
Figure 100. Block gauge positions for checking
lower cutterhead height. 6. Use carriage height adjustment bolts (see
Figure  102) to set lower cutterhead height
When correctly set, inserts will barely touch even with planer table height.
block gauge when cutterhead is rotated back
and forth with pulley, as shown in Figure 101. 7. Re-check cutterhead height (refer to Step 4).

8. Repeat Steps 5–6 as needed until proper


cutterhead height is achieved.
Block Gauge
Planer 9. Tighten hex bolts and jam nuts to secure car-
Infeed
Table riage in position.
Table
10. Close lower cutterhead belt cover and chain
drive access door.

Figure 101. Using block gauge to check lower


cutterhead height.

— If cutterhead height is correctly set, no


adjustments are necessary.

— If cutterhead inserts lift block gauge off


planer table or are below block gauge,
then cutterhead height must be reset.

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Calibrating Lower 4. Use infeed table handwheel to adjust infeed
table even with planer table, as shown in
Cutterhead Depth of Figure  103. Make sure there are no gaps
between infeed table and block gauge and
Cut planer table and block gauge.

lower cutterhead depth-of-cut

Block Gauge
To reduce risk of shock or
accidental startup, always Infeed Planer
disconnect and lock-out Table Table
machine from power before
adjustments, maintenance,
or service.

The lower cutterhead depth-of-cut scale can be Figure 103. Infeed table even with planer table.
calibrated or "zeroed" to make sure the cutting
depth shown on the scale matches the actual cut- 5. Loosen cap screws that secure scale
ting depth (per pass). pointer to base (see Figure  104), precisely
adjust scale pointer to "0", and then re-tighten
Item(s) Needed: Qty caps screws.
Hex Wrench 5mm............................................... 1
Block Guage (Supplied w/Machine)................... 1

To calibrate infeed table depth-of-cut:


Cap
1. DISCONNECT AND LOCK-OUT MACHINE Screws
AT POWER SOURCE!
Depth of Cut
Set to "0"
2. Align lower cutterhead. (Refer to Aligning
Lower Cutterhead on Page 64.) Scale
Pointer Depth-of-Cut
Scale
3. Place block gauge across infeed and planer
tables, as shown in Figure 103. Figure 104. Adjusting scale pointer to "0".
Note: Make sure side B of block gauge is
face down.

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Setting Upper 6. Place Rotacator or dial indicator on planer
table directly under edge insert and slowly
Cutterhead at BDC lower headstock until insert just touches
Rotacator or dial indicator plunger.

Note: Headstock height switch will


raise or lower headstock in 0.01" incre-
ments. Headstock height handwheel
To reduce risk of shock or will raise or lower headstock in 0.004"
accidental startup, always increments.
disconnect and lock-out
machine from power before
adjustments, maintenance,
or service.
Bottom of
Prior to squaring the headstock and adjusting Edge Insert
the upper cutterhead components, the upper
cutterhead must be set at Bottom Dead Center
Top Dead
(BDC), as shown in Figure 105. Planer
Center setting upper cutterhead bdc Table

Rotacator

Figure 106. Headstock lowered to just touch


Rotacator plunger.

7. Find BDC by slowly rocking cutterhead pulley


back and forth so edge of insert just makes
contact with plunger, and then set Rotacator
or dial indicator to zero.
Bottom Dead
Center
Figure 105. Upper cutterhead at BDC.

Item(s) Needed: Qty


Rotacator or Dial Indicator w/Base..................... 1

To set upper cutterhead at BDC:

1. Set headstock height to 4".

2. DISCONNECT AND LOCK-OUT MACHINE


AT POWER SOURCE!

3. Remove upper cutterhead belt cover and


open chain drive access door.

4. Use upper cutterhead pulley to rotate


cutterhead so insert on edge of cutterhead is
close to BDC.

5. Connect machine to power.

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Squaring Headstock 3. Check front and rear upper cutterhead depth-
of-cut scales.

squaring headstock — If scales indicate headstock height is


4", then proced to Checking/Squaring
Headstock Side-to-Side on This Page.
To reduce risk of shock or
accidental startup, always — If scales indicate headstock height is not 4",
disconnect and lock-out then determine which end is higher and pro-
machine from power before ceed to Step 4.
adjustments, maintenance,
or service. 4. On end of machine where headstock is
higher, loosen (4) cap screws securing left-
side and rightside elevation leadscrew collars
(see Figure 107).
ONLY perform the following procedures
if you are certain the headstock is out-of- 5. Turn leftside and rightside elevation leadscrew
square. Attempting these procedure on an collars (see Figure  107) counterclockwise
already square headstock will cause addi- until front and rear upper cutterhead depth-
tional misalignment. of-cut scales indicate headstock height is
even front to back. Make sure to adjust both
elevation leadscrews equally.
The headstock is properly squared to the planer
table at the factory and should only require IMPORTANT: Turn elevation leadscrew col-
adjustment if the elevation leadscrews become lars in measurable increments (i.e. quarter-
misaligned. Elevation leadscrews may become turns or half-turns).
misaligned if they are not lubricated regularly,
or there is a limit switch failure and leadscrews
are driven past headstock height capacity. If you
notice the headstock binds when raising or lower- Leadscrew
ing, then check to see if headstock is square to Collar (1 of 2)
planer table.

Item(s) Needed: Qty


Rotacator or Dial Indicator w/Base..................... 1
Carpenter's Square............................................ 1
Calipers.............................................................. 1
Cap Screw
Hex Wrench 8mm............................................... 1
(2 of 4)
Pin or Rod 5mm Dia........................................... 1
checking squaring headstock front
Figure 107. Location of elevation leadscrew
Checking/Squaring Headstock Front- collar and cap screws.
to-Rear
1. Set headstock height to 4". 6. Tighten (4) cap screws securing elevation
leadscrew collars.
2. DISCONNECT AND LOCK-OUT MACHINE
AT POWER SOURCE! 7. Set headstock height. (Refer to Setting
Headstock Height on Page 70.)

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Checking/Squaring Headstock Side- 6. Place carpenter's square on rightside and
to-Side checking squaring headstock side leftside of infeed table under front edge of
headstock (see Figure 109).
1. Set upper cutterhead at BDC. (Refer to
Setting Upper Cutterhead at BDC on
Page 67). Leftside Rightside
Edge of
2. DISCONNECT AND LOCK-OUT MACHINE Headstock
AT POWER SOURCE!
Carpenter's
3. Place Rotacator or dial indicator on plan-
Square
er table directly under inserts on leftside
and rightside edge of upper cutterhead (see
Figure 108).

Leftside Rightside Figure 109. Capenter's square placed under


front edge of headstock.

Inserts on — If leftside and rightside of headstock are


Edge of within 0.050" of one another, then no fur-
Cutterhead ther adjustments are necessary.

— If leftside and rightside of headstock


Rotacator are not within 0.050" of one another, then
determine which side is higher and pro-
ceed to Step 7.
Figure 108. Rotacator placed under inserts on
edge of upper cutterhead.
7. On side of machine where headstock is
higher, loosen (2) cap screws securing eleva-
— If inserts are at BDC, then proceed to
tion leadscrew collar (see Figure  107 on
Step 6.
Page 68).
— If edge inserts are not at BDC, then deter-
8. Turn elevation leadscrew collar (see
mine which side is higher and proceed to
Figure  107 on Page  68) counterclockwise
Step 4.
until leftside and rightside of headstock are
even, and then tighten (2) cap screws secur-
4. On side of machine where headstock is
ing elevation leadscrew collar.
higher, loosen (2) cap screws securing eleva-
tion leadscrew collar (see Figure  107 on
9. Set headstock height. (Refer to Setting
Page 68).
Headstock Height on Page 70.)
5. Turn elevation leadscrew collar (see
Figure  107 on Page  68) counterclockwise
until inserts on leftside and rightside edge
of upper cutterhead are at BDC, and then
tighten (2) cap screws securing elevation
leadscrew collar.

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Setting Headstock Adjusting Upper
Height Cutterhead
setting headstock height Components
To achieve accurate planing results, the head-
stock height (i.e., distance from bottom dead adjusting upper cutterhead components
center (BDC) of upper cutterhead to planer table)
must be synchronized with the digital controls.
Prior to setting headstock height in the digital con- To reduce risk of shock or
trols, the headstock must be square to the table. accidental startup, always
(Refer to Squaring Headstock on Page 68.) disconnect and lock-out
machine from power before
To set headstock height in digital controls: adjustments, maintenance,
or service.
1. Set lower cutterhead depth of cut to "0" and
use digital control pad to set a workpiece
thickness. It is essential that the idler roller, serrated roller,
chipbreaker, pressure bar, and pressure rollers
2. Run test workpiece through machine and are set at the correct distance below the upper
measure result with calipers. cutterhead inserts at Bottom Dead Center (BDC).
It is also essential that the lower pressure rollers
— If measured workpiece thickness is same are set at the correct distance above the planer
as value entered in Step 4, then proceed table. When these components are set correct-
to Step 3. ly, workpieces will move through the machine
evenly and at the correct distance from the upper
— If measured workpiece thickness is not cutterhead inserts.
same as value entered in Step 4, then
repeat Squaring Headstock procedures, To ensure accurate results use a Rotacator
starting on Page 68. for these adjustments (see Accessories on
Page 45).
3. Press (SET) key on digital control pad and
SET

enter same value entered in Step 4.

4. Press and hold (SET) key for three


SET

seconds. Entered value is now displayed as


current height.

5. Run another test workpiece through machine


to verify setting.

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Adjusting Idler Roller 4. Slide Rotacator or dial indicator back and
For best thickness planing results, set the idler forth across bottom of idler roller.
roller 0.080–0.120" above BDC, as shown in
Figure  110. Prior to adjusting idler roller, the — If idler roller height is 0.080–0.120" above
headstock must be square to the table. (Refer to BDC, then no height adjustment is neces-
Squaring Headstock on Page 68.) sary. Skip to Step 7.
adjusting idler roller
— If idler roller height is not 0.080–0.120"
Upper above BDC, then adjust height of idler
Cutterhead roller. Proceed to Step 5.
Idler
Roller 5. Loosen idler roller jam nut and height adjust-
ment bolt (see Figure 112).

Jam Nuts

0.080–0.120"
BDC
(Bottom Dead Center)
Figure 110. Correct idler roller height.
Height
Item(s) Needed: Qty Adjustment Bolts
Rotacator or Dial Indicator w/Base..................... 1 Rightside
Leftside
Wrench Open-Ends or Socket 13mm................. 2
Figure 112. Location of idler roller height
To adjust idler roller height: adjustment hardware.

1. Set upper cutterhead at BDC. (Refer to 6. Tighten or loosen height adjustment bolt as
Setting Upper Cutterhead at BDC on needed to set correct idler roller height, and
Page 67). then tighten jam nut to secure correct height
setting.
2. DISCONNECT AND LOCK-OUT MACHINE
AT POWER SOURCE! 7. Repeat Steps 3–6 on right-side of idler roller.

3. Place Rotacator or dial indicator on planer 8. If needed, repeat Steps 3–7 until entire idler
table underneath left-side of idler roller (see roller height is correct.
Figure 111).

Bottom of
Idler Roller

Planer
Rotacator Table

Figure 111. Rotacator placed underneath left-


side of idler roller.

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Adjusting Serrated Roller 4. Slide Rotacator or dial indicator back and
For best thickness planing results, set the ser- forth across bottom of serrated roller.
rated roller 0.000–0.005" below BDC, as shown
in Figure  113. Prior to adjusting idler roller, the — If serrated roller height is 0.000–0.005"
headstock must be square to the table. (Refer to below BDC, then no height adjustment is
Squaring Headstock on Page 68.) needed. Skip to Step 7.
adjusting serrated roller
— If serrated roller height is not 0.000–0.005"
Upper below BDC, then adjust height of serrated
Serrated Cutterhead roller. Proceed to Step 5.
Roller
5. Loosen serrated roller jam nut and hex nut
on spring-loaded height adjustment rod (see
Figure 115).

Leftside Rightside
Jam Nuts
0.000–0.005" BDC
(Bottom Dead Center)
Figure 113. Correct serrated roller height.

Item(s) Needed: Qty


Rotacator or Dial Indicator w/Base..................... 1
Height
Wrench Open-Ends or Socket 19mm................ 2
Adjustment Nuts
To adjust serrated roller height: Figure 115. Location of serrated roller height
adjustment hardware.
1. Set upper cutterhead at BDC. (Refer to
Setting Upper Cutterhead at BDC on 6. Tighten or loosen hex nut on height adjust-
Page 67). ment rod as needed to set correct serrated
roller height, and then tighten jam nut to
2. DISCONNECT AND LOCK-OUT MACHINE secure correct height setting.
AT POWER SOURCE!
7. Repeat Steps 3–6 on right-side of serrated
3. Place Rotacator or dial indicator on planer roller.
table underneath left-side of serrated roller
(see Figure 114). 8. If needed, repeat Steps 3–7 until entire ser-
rated roller height is correct.

Bottom of
Serrated Roller

Planer
Rotacator
Table

Figure 114. Rotacator placed underneath


leftside of serrated roller
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Adjusting Chipbreaker 4. Slide Rotacator or dial indicator back and
For best thickness planing results, set the chipbreak- forth across bottom of chipbreaker segment.
er segments 0.000–0.008" below BDC, as shown in
Figure  116. Prior to adjusting idler roller, the — If chipbreaker segment height is 0.000–
headstock must be square to the table. (Refer to 0.005" below BDC, then no height adjust-
Squaring Headstock on Page 68.) ment is necessary. Skip to Step 7.
adjusting chipbreaker
— If chipbreaker segment height is not
Chipbreaker Upper 0.000–0.005" below BDC, then adjust
Cutterhead height of chipbreaker segment. Proceed to
Step 5.

5. Loosen chipbreaker segment jam nut and


height adjustment bolt (see Figure 118).

Height Adjustment
0.000–0.008" Bolt (1 of 9)
BDC
(Bottom Dead Center)
Figure 116. Correct chipbreaker height.

Item(s) Needed: Qty


Rotacator or Dial Indicator w/Base..................... 1
Wrench Open-Ends or Socket 17mm................. 2 Jam Nut
Step Stool........................................................... 1 (1 of 9)
Figure 118. Location of chipbreaker height
To adjust chipbreaker height: adjustment hardware.

1. Set upper cutterhead at BDC. (Refer to 6. Tighten or loosen height adjustment bolt as
Setting Upper Cutterhead at BDC on needed to set correct chipbreaker segment
Page 67). height, and then tighten jam nut to secure
correct height setting.
2. DISCONNECT AND LOCK-OUT MACHINE
AT POWER SOURCE! 7. Repeat Steps 3–6 on remaining 8 chip-
breaker segments.
3. Place Rotacator or dial indicator on planer
table underneath first chipbreaker segment
(see Figure 117).

Bottom of First
Chipbreaker
Segment

Planer
Rotacator Table

Figure 117. Rotacator placed underneath first


chipbreaker segment.

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Adjusting Pressure Bar 4. Slide Rotacator or dial indicator back and
For best thickness planing results, set the pres- forth across bottom of pressure bar.
sure bar 0.004–0.005" below BDC, as shown in
Figure  119. Prior to adjusting idler roller, the — If pressure bar height is 0.004–0.005"
headstock must be square to the table. (Refer to below BDC, then no height adjustment is
Squaring Headstock on Page 68.) needed. Skip to Step 7.
adjusting pressure bar
— If pressure bar height is not 0.004–0.005"
Upper Pressure below BDC, then adjust height of pressure
Cutterhead Bar bar. Proceed to Step 5.

5. Loosen pressure bar jam nut and height


adjustment bolt (see Figure 121).

Height Adjustment
Bolts

BDC 0.004–0.005"
(Bottom Dead Center)
Figure 119. Correct pressure bar height.

Item(s) Needed: Qty


Rotacator or Dial Indicator w/Base..................... 1
Jam Nuts
Wrench Open-Ends or Socket 19mm................ 2
Figure 121. Location of pressure bar height
To adjust pressure bar height: adjustment hardware.

1. Set upper cutterhead at BDC. (Refer to 6. Tighten or loosen height adjustment bolt as
Setting Upper Cutterhead at BDC on needed to set correct pressure bar height,
Page 67). and then tighten jam nut to secure correct
height setting.
2. DISCONNECT AND LOCK-OUT MACHINE
AT POWER SOURCE! 7. Repeat Steps 3–6 on right-side of pressure
bar.
3. Place Rotacator or dial indicator on planer
table underneath left-side of pressure bar 8. If needed, repeat Steps 3–7 until entire pres-
(see Figure 120). sure bar height is correct.

Rotacator

Bottom of
Pressure Bar

Planer
Table
Figure 120. Rotacator placed underneath left-
side of pressure bar.
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Adjusting Upper Pressure Roller 4. Slide Rotacator or dial indicator back and
For best thickness planing results, set the upper forth across bottom of upper pressure roller.
pressure roller 0.020–0.028" below BDC, as
shown in Figure 122. Prior to adjusting idler roller, — If upper pressure roller height is 0.020–
the headstock must be square to the table. (Refer 0.028" below BDC, then no height adjust-
to Squaring Headstock on Page 68.) ment is needed. Skip to Step 7.
adjusting upper pressure roller
— If upper pressure roller height is not 0.020–
Upper Upper 0.028" below BDC, then adjust height of
Cutterhead Pressure upper pressure roller. Proceed to Step 5.
Roller
5. Loosen upper pressure roller jam nut and hex
nut on spring-loaded height adjustment rod
(see Figure 124).

Leftside Rightside
Jam Nuts
BDC 0.020–0.028"
(Bottom Dead Center)
Figure 122. Correct upper pressure roller height.

Item(s) Needed: Qty


Rotacator or Dial Indicator w/Base..................... 1
Height
Wrench Open-Ends or Socket 19mm................ 2
Adjustment Nuts
To adjust upper pressure roller height: Figure 124. Location of upper pressure roller
height adjustment hardware.
1. Set upper cutterhead at BDC. (Refer to
Setting Upper Cutterhead at BDC on 6. Tighten or loosen hex nut on height adjust-
Page 67). ment rod as needed to set correct upper
pressure roller height, and then tighten jam
2. DISCONNECT AND LOCK-OUT MACHINE nut to secure correct height setting.
AT POWER SOURCE!
7. Repeat Steps 3–6 on rightside of upper pres-
3. Place Rotacator or dial indicator on planer sure roller.
table underneath leftside of upper pressure
roller (see Figure 123). 8. If needed, repeat Steps 4–6 until upper pres-
sure roller height is correct.
Rotacator

Bottom of Upper
Pressure Roller

Planer
Table

Figure 123. Rotacator placed underneath left-


side of upper pressure roller.

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Adjusting Lower Pressure Rollers 4. Place block gauge on planer table across
For best thickness planing results, set the lower one side of front lower pressure roller (see
pressure rollers 0.004–0.008" above the planer Figure 126).
table surface, as shown in Figure 125.
adjusting lower pressure rollers Note: Make sure side A of block gauge is
face down and notch (see Figure  127) is
centered over top of lower pressure roller.

Top of Front Lower


Pressure Roller

Block Gauge
Planer Table Surface 0.004–
0.004–0.008"
0.008"
Lower
Pressure Planer
Rollers Table
Figure 125. Correct lower pressure rollers
height.
Figure 126. Block gauge placed over front lower
Item(s) Needed: Qty
pressure roller.
Block Guage (Supplied w/Machine)................... 1
Wrench Open-Ends or Socket 17mm................. 2

To adjust lower pressure rollers height: Block Gauge


Notch
1. Set headstock height to at least 4".

2. DISCONNECT AND LOCK-OUT MACHINE


AT POWER SOURCE!

3. Open chain drive access door.

Figure 127. Block gauge—side A.

5. Slowly rock lower pressure roller back and


forth.

— If block gauge does lay flat across planer


table and does move when pressure roller
is rocked back and forth height, then
no height adjustment is needed. Skip to
Step 8.

— If block gauge does not lay flat across


planer table or does not move when pres-
sure roller is rocked back and forth, then
adjust height of lower pressure roller.
Proceed to Step 6.

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6. Loosen corresponding lower pressure roller
jam nut and height adjustment bolt (see Tensioning Elevation
Figures 129–128).
Chain
Leftside Rightside tensioning elevation chain

To reduce risk of shock or


accidental startup, always
disconnect and lock-out
machine from power before
Height Height adjustments, maintenance,
Adjustment Adjustment or service.
Bolt Jam Nuts Bolt
Figure 128. Location of front lower pressure The elevation chain is properly tensioned at
roller height adjustment hardware. the factory and should only require adjustment
after several years of operation. If you notice the
headstock is not raising or lowering smoothly, the
Leftside Rightside
Height elevation chain may require tensioning.
Adjustment
Bolts Item(s) Needed: Qty
Wrench Open-Ends or Socket 23mm................ 1
Hex Wrench 5mm............................................... 1
Hex Wrench 8mm............................................... 1

To adjust elevation chain tension:


Jam Nuts
1. DISCONNECT AND LOCK-OUT MACHINE
Figure 129. Location of rear lower pressure FROM POWER!
roller height adjustment hardware.
2. Remove lower cutterhead belt cover, and
7. Tighten or loosen height adjustment bolt as then loosen hex bolt next to lower cutterhead
needed to set correct pressure roller height, motor pulley (see Figure 130).
and then tighten jam nut to secure correct
height setting. IMPORTANT: When tensioning elevation
chain, DO NOT allow chain to come off
8. Repeat Steps 4–7 on other side of lower sprockets. Returning chain to its proper loca-
pressure roller. tion on sprockets is a difficult task.

9. Repeat Steps 4–8 on rear lower pressure


roller.
Elevation Chain
10. If needed, repeat Steps 4–9 until front and Tension Bolt
rear lower pressure roller height is correct.

Figure 130. Location of elevation chain tension


bolt.

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4. Loosen cap screw (see Figure  131) that To tension feed track:
secures elevation chain bracket in place.
1. DISCONNECT AND LOCK-OUT MACHINE
5. Push elevation chain bracket (see Figure 131) FROM POWER!
downward with moderate pressure. While
maintaining pressure, tighten cap screw to 2. Measure length of both compression springs
secure setting. to establish baselines.

3. Turn lock nut (see Figure 132) on one side of


machine to increase or decrease tension.
Cap Screw
— Turn lock nut clockwise to compress spring
and increase feed track tension.

— Turn lock nut counterclockwise to release


spring and decrease feed track tension.

IMPORTANT: Turn lock nut in measurable


Elevation increments (i.e. quarter-turns or half-turns).
Chain
Bracket

Figure 131. Location of elevation chain


tensioning components.

6. Re-tighten elevation chain tension bolt

7. Reinstall lower cutterhead belt cover.

Spring Lock Nut


Tensioning Feed (1 of 2) (1 of 2)

Track Figure 132. Location of feed track tensioning


components.
tensioning feed belt
4. Repeat Step 3 on lock nut on other side of
machine.

To reduce risk of shock or IMPORTANT: Turn second lock nut same


accidental startup, always amount of turns as first lock nut.
disconnect and lock-out
machine from power before 5. Measure spring again to ensure both springs
adjustments, maintenance, are adjusted equally.
or service.
6. Connect machine to power and run feed track
The feed track is properly tensioned at the factory to check adjustment.
and should only require adjustment after several
years of operation. If you notice the feed track is 7. Repeat Steps 2-6 until correct feed track ten-
sagging and making a "slapping" sound during sion is achieved.
operation, the feed track may require tensioning.

Item(s) Needed: Qty


Wrench Open-Ends or Socket 27mm................. 1
Calipers.............................................................. 1
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Grizzly Industrial, Inc. warrants every product it sells for a period of 1 year to the original purchaser from
the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse,
negligence, accidents, repairs or alterations or lack of maintenance. This is Grizzly’s sole written warranty
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