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12 ⁄2'' PORTABLE PLANER
MODEL G8794
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
COPYRIGHT ©2000 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.
APRIL, 2000 PRINTED IN TAIWAN
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Table Of Contents PAGE 1. SAFETY SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR POWER TOOLS ................................................2-3 ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR PORTABLE PLANERS ..................4 2. CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS 110V OPERATION ....................................................................................................5 FUSING ....................................................................................................................5 EXTENSION CORDS .........................
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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 substi- tute for proper accident prevention measures.
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Safety Instructions For Power Tools 9. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make 13. DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper foot- sure your extension cord is in good condi- ing 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 resul
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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 table 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 gett
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SECTION 2: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS 110V Operation Grounding The Model G8794 is wired for 110/120V, single In the event of an electrical short, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing a phase operation only. The 2 HP motor will draw path of least resistance to disperse electric cur- 15 amps at 110V. If you operate this planer on rent. This tool is equipped with a power cord hav- any circuit that is already close to its capacity, it ing an equipment-grounding conductor. See might bl
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SECTION 3: GENERAL INFORMATION The specifications, drawings, and photographs Commentary illustrated in this manual represent the Model G8794 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. 1 G8794 12 ⁄2" Portable Planer. This planer is a Whenever possible, though, we send manual part of Grizzly’s growing family
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Unpacking Piece Inventory 1 After all the parts have been removed from the The Model G8794 12 ⁄2'' Planer is shipped from carton, you should have: the manufacturer in a carefully packed carton. If you discover the machine is damaged after • Manual you’ve signed for delivery, please call Customer • Planer Service immediately for advice. • Chip Deflector • Handle Save the containers and all packing materials for • 8-10 mm Wrench possible inspection by the carrier or its agent. • Knife Gauge Othe
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Clean up Site Considerations The table surface has a protective film on it which The Model G8794 is designed to be portable. must be peeled away. The cutterhead surfaces There is a carry handle located on the top of the are coated with a waxy oil to protect them from planer, as well as handles on both sides of the corrosion during shipment. Remove this protec- planer to aid in lifting and moving. Before moving tive coating with a solvent cleaner or citrus-based the planer, fold the extension win
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SECTION 4: ASSEMBLY Chip Deflector For your safety and proper machine operation, ensure that the chip deflector is secured before use. The chip deflector directs wood chips away from the cutterhead during operation and covers the cutterhead and feed rollers for operator safe- ty. To secure the chip deflector: 1. Align the chip deflector with the two bolts mounted at the exit side of the planer. 2. Set chip deflector in place and use two wing nuts and washers to secure in place. See Figure 3. Mou
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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 5. The switch has a key dle on top of the planer. Turning the handle clock- which, when removed, allows the switch to be wise raises the cutterhead and counter-clockwise locked in the “off” position. To access the locking lowers the cutterhead. See Figure 6. Depth-of- feature, push the switch to the OFF position and cut is read direc
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SECTION 6: ADJUSTMENTS Knife Setting Extension Wings The G8794 Planer is equipped with a 2 blade cut- Your planer is equipped with front and rear exten- terhead. The blades are locked in position by a sion wings. Each wing folds up for machine knife locking bar with seven bolts angled to put mobility and down for machine operation. To pressure on the assembly when they are tight- check alignment, lay a straightedge across the ened. A set of two springs under each blade bed and wings. See Figure
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remove second knife. turn the tightening bolts counterclockwise To install and adjust the knives: with the other hand. Tighten the seven bolts until they begin to contact the side of the 1. Make sure the two springs in the knife groove. Then tighten further, starting with groove are in position. If the knife locking the bolts at the center and working toward bar was removed, make certain it is rein- the outer ones. Once they are tight enough serted with the bolts oriented as shown in to hold the
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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 face one face on a jointer if necessary. the machine. Make certain you have removed any tools or gauges used in the adjustment or • Scrape all glue off when planing laminated assembly process from the bed of the planer. stock. Plug the planer in and make sure the power sup- • Plane boards of equal thicknesses w
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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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Wavy Surface - Caused by poor knife height Storing Power Cord adjustment, wavy surface appears when one knife is taking deeper cuts than the rest of the knives. Recheck or reset knife height with the gauge. The underside of the outfeed extension wing con- Pitch & Glue Build-up - Glue and resin build-up tains a convenient cord storage area. Just fold on the rollers and cutterhead will cause over- the wing up, and wrap the cord around the stor- heating by decreasing cutting sharpness while age wir
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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- G8794 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 flat rubber V-belt water, oil or wood chips from penetrating inside located on the right side of the motor and cutter- the motor. Be sure to clean the machine after head assembly (when facing the front of the every use. machine). The belt is a durable long life belt, how- ever eventually it may require replacement: The bearings inside the motor are also shielded and lubricated for the life of the bearing
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5. Repeat Steps 1 through 4 for the other feed Feed Rollers roller. 6. Replace the sides, cover and depth-of-cut handle. The feed rollers rotate in bushing blocks that are spring-loaded. The feed rollers ride up on the board so roller pressure is maintained. If chips or sawdust build up between the bracket and bush- ing block, the amount of roller vertical travel will be reduced. See Figure 16. Lubrication There are two primary points requiring periodic lubrication; the head elevation screws and
