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12'' PORTABLE PLANER
MODEL G1017
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
COPYRIGHT © 1991 BY GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC.
WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE
OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC.
REVISED APRIL, 1999 PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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Table Of Contents PAGE 1. SAFETY SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR POWER TOOLS..................................................3-4 ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR PORTABLE PLANERS....................5 2. CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS 110V OPERATION ....................................................................................................6 GROUNDING ............................................................................................................6 3. GENERAL INFORMATION COMMENTARY ..........
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SECTION 1: SAFETY For Your Own Safety Read Instruction Manual Before Operating This Equipment The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible hazardous conditions.This manual uses a series of symbols and signal words which are intended to convey the level of importance of the safety messages. The progression of symbols is described below. Remember that safety messages by themselves do not eliminate danger and are not a substitute for prop- er accident prevention measures.
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Safety Instructions For Power Tools 9. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make 13. DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing sure your extension cord is in good condi- and balance at all times. tion. Conductor size should be in accor- dance with the chart below. The amperage 14. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep rating should be listed on the motor or tool tools sharp and clean for best and safest nameplate. An undersized cord will cause a performance. Follow instructions for lubri- drop in line voltage resulti
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Additional Safety Instructions For The Portable Planer 1. Ensure that the machine is firmly secured 6. Position yourself so as not to get caught to a bench or the floor before use. (pinned) between the lumber and another obstruction during the planing operation. 2. Always be aware of the condition of the Also, ensure that there is sufficient clear- wood you are planing. Pay particular atten- ance for the material being fed. tion to knots, splits, and other potential areas where the grain may be
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SECTION 2: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS is necessary, do not connect the equipment 110V Operation grounding conductor to a live terminal. Under no circumstances should the grounding pin from any three-pronged plug be removed. If it will The G1017 planer operates on 110 volts. Under not fit the outlet, have the proper outlet installed normal use, the motor draws approximately 16 by a qualified electrician. amps at 110V. We recommend a 20 amp circuit breaker for 110V. This should be satisfactory for Check
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SECTION 3: GENERAL INFORMATION The specifications, drawings, and photographs Commentary illustrated in this manual represent the Model G1017 as supplied when the manual was pre- pared. However, owing to Grizzly’s policy of con- tinuous improvement, changes may be made at Grizzly Industrial, Inc. is proud to offer the Model any time with no obligation on the part of Grizzly. G1017 12" Portable Planer. This planer is a part Whenever possible, though, we send manual of Grizzly’s growing family of f
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Unpacking Piece Inventory The Model G1017 12'' Planer is shipped from the After all the parts have been removed from the manufacturer in a carefully packed carton. If you carton, you should have: discover the machine is damaged after you’ve signed for delivery, please call Customer Service • Manual immediately for advice. • Planer • Chip Deflector Save the containers and all packing materials for • Handle possible inspection by the carrier or its agent. • 8-10 mm Wrench Otherwise filing a freig
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Clean up Site Considerations The unpainted surfaces are coated with a waxy The Model G1017 is designed to be portable. oil to protect it from corrosion during shipment. There are handles on both sides of the planer to Remove this protective coating with a solvent aid in lifting and moving. Before moving the plan- cleaner or citrus-based degreaser. Avoid chlo- er, fold the depth control handle down, the exten- rine-based solvents as they may damage painted sion wings up and ensure that the power
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SECTION 4: ASSEMBLY Wooden Base Chip Deflector For your safety and proper machine operation, The wooden base yields greater stability and ensure that the chip deflector is secured before enables the planer to be fastened to a sturdy use. The chip deflector directs wood chips away bench or floor when planing long stock. To con- from the cutterhead during operation and covers struct the wooden base pieces: the cutterhead and feed rollers for operator safe- ty. To secure the chip deflector: 1. Mill
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SECTION 5: CONTROLS On-Off Switch Depth Of Cut The on-off switch is located on the front of the The planing depth is controlled by the crank han- planer. See Figure 4. The switch has a key which, dle on top of the planer. To extend the handle up when removed, allows the switch to be locked in for operation, pull out on the handle while folding the “off” position. To access the locking feature, it up. Turning the handle clockwise raises the cut- push the switch to the “off” position and pull the
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SECTION 6: ADJUSTMENTS 3. Move the straightedge to the other side of Extension Wings the bed and repeat step two. Re-check to ensure consistency from side to side. Without turning the set bolts, tighten the lock nuts. Your planer is equipped with front and rear exten- sion wings. Each wing folds up for machine mobil- 4. To adjust the second wing, repeat steps ity and down for machine operation. To check one through three above. alignment, lay a straightedge across the bed and wings. See Figure 6
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2. Raise the cutterhead so that the wood Parallelism gauge fits between the edge of the knife in the cutterhead and the planer bed. Place the gauge to one end of the cutterhead. Adjust the crank handle so the knife edge Before leaving the factory, the planer cutterhead just makes contact with the gauge at its was set parallel to the planer bed for even cutting. lowest point. See Figure 8. However, periodic inspections should be done to ensure accuracy, especially if the planer is jostled 3. Shif
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If there is any variation between one side and the Knife Setting other, make adjustments as follows: 1. Remove the depth adjustment handle. The G1017 Planer is equipped with a 2 blade cut- 2. Loosen the six screws beneath the edge of terhead. The blades are set by adjustable screws the head piece and remove the top cover. and are locked in position by wedge type gibs. Disconnect the power cord from the power source 3. Release the tension on the idler bracket by before adjusting or removing the k
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The cutterhead knives on the G1017 planer are extremely sharp. Merely brushing your finger along the edge can result in a severe cut.Take extreme caution when doing any of the adjustments involving the cutterhead knives. Wear thick gloves anytime it is nec- essary to manually rotate the cutterhead assembly. To install and adjust the knives: 1. Turn leveling screws clockwise so the knife will be set low in the cutterhead using the Figure 11. Side view of cutterhead and gauge. socket head wrench p
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SECTION 7: OPERATIONS Test Run Planing Tips Once assembly is complete and adjustments are • Inspect your lumber for twist or cup and sur- done to your satisfaction, you are ready to test the face one face on a jointer if necessary. machine. Make certain you have removed any tools or gauges used in the adjustment or assem- • Scrape all glue off when planing laminated bly process from the bed of the planer. stock. Turn on the power supply at the main panel. • Plane boards of equal thicknesses when
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Wood Types Wood Characteristics The species of wood, as well as its condition, The species of wood, as well as condition, will have a dramatic effect on planing ability. The affect planing ability. The harder the wood, the harder the wood (as illustrated by its shear more difficult it will be to plane. We’ve included strength), the more difficult it will be to plane. below, a list of wood characteristics you may encounter when planing. The following descrip- Commonly used hardwoods and their ass
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Pitch & Glue Build-up - Glue and resin build-up Notes on the rollers and cutterhead will cause over- heating by decreasing cutting sharpness while increasing drag in the feed mechanism. The result can include scorched lumber as well as uneven knife marks and chatter. Chip Marks or Indentations- Chip indentation or chip bruising is the result of wood chips not being thrown away from the cutterhead and out of the dust chute. Instead they are carried around the cutterhead, deposited on the planed s
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SECTION 8: MAINTENANCE General Knife Sharpening Regular periodic maintenance on your Model Knife sharpness is one of the most important fac- G1017 Planer will ensure its optimum perfor- tors in getting good results with the planer. Knives mance. Make a habit of inspecting your planer can be made to last a long time if care is taken in each time you use it. Check for the following con- checking the condition of the wood which is put ditions and repair or replace when necessary. into the machine.
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Motor V-Belt Keep the motor as clean as possible. Prevent any The cutterhead is driven by a rubber V-belt locat- water, oil or wood chips from penetrating inside ed on the left side of the motor and cutterhead the motor. Be sure to clean the machine after assembly. The feed rollers are driven by a chain every use. Do not use compressed air to remove on the right side of the motor and cutterhead saw dust. Dust may be forced into normally pro- assembly. To inspect or remove the V-belt: tected part
