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3 ⁄2" PORTABLE PLANER
MODEL G9004
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
COPYRIGHT ©2000 BY GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC.
1821 VALENCIA ST., BELLINGHAM, WA 98227
WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE
OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC.
MARCH, 2000 PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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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 progres- sion of symbols is described below. Remember that safety messages by them- selves do not eliminate danger and are not a substitute for proper accident pre- vention measures. Indica
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Safety Instructions For Power Tools 9. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD 13. DON’T OVERREACH. Keep prop- for the tool. Make sure your exten- er footing and balance at all times. sion cord is in good condition. 14. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Conductor size should be in accor- Keep tools sharp and clean for dance with the chart below. The best and safest performance. amperage rating should be listed on Follow instructions for lubricating the motor or tool nameplate. An and changing accessories. undersized
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Safety Instructions For Portable Planers 5. DO NOT REMOVE EXCESSIVE 1. USE ONLY FOR WOOD. This AMOUNTS OF WOOD IN A SINGLE machine is not designed to process PASS. Better results can be any material other than wood. achieved by taking multiple passes with a small amount of material 2. ALWAYS KEEP FINGERS AND removal in each pass. HANDS AWAY FROM ROTATING CUTTERHEAD. Never attempt to 6. INSPECT STOCK THOROUGHLY clear chips away from the base of BEFORE PLANING. Look stock the chip chute when the m
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CONTROL LOCATION Control Location Specifications Speed: 13000 RPM Refer to Figure 1 for the location of the key components and controls of this Planer. Motor Type: Universal Brush Motor Become familiar with the controls and the 1 Motor Power: ⁄2 HP, 110V, 5.0 Amp adjustments before operating the Planer. Cutterhead: 2 Blades, Reversible 1 Maximum Cutting Width: 3 ⁄2" 1 Maximum Stock Removal/Pass: ⁄16" 3 Maximum Rabbet Depth: ⁄8" Weight: 6 lbs Accessories Included: Blade Removal Wrench, Sharpening
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BLADE ADJUSTMENT & REMOVAL the amount of contact is the same all the way across. 3. If there is too much contact, or Turn the switch off and unplug the none at all, at any point across the Planer from power before attempting blade, then the blade needs to be blade removal or any adjustments. reset. Refer to Blade Installation Serious injury may occur if the unit Section. should be accidentally started while checking or removing the blades. 4. Repeat procedure for the other Blade. The Planer come
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BLADE INSTALLATION 4. Set the Blade/Back Plate Assembly onto the Cutterhead. Make sure the bottom edge of the Turn the switch off and unplug the Back Plate is positioned into the Planer from power before attempting slot on the Cutterhead. See blade installation or any adjustments. Figure 5. Serious injury may occur if the unit should be accidentally started while installing the blade. Make certain edge of back plate engages in slot in cutterhead The Blade must be mounted to the Back Plate using
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BLADE SHARPENING The Blade must be completely removed from the Planer and from the Back Plate in order for it to be safely sharpened. Follow the preceding instructions for Blade Removal. The blade set in the G9004 Planer is reversible, so that once one side becomes dull, the blade can be simply reversed to provide a new cutting edge. Once both edges become dulled, it will be necessary to sharpen them. Fig 6. Blades in Sharpening Jig. For the best results, have planer blades 3. The bevel edge of
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OPERATIONS 3. Turn the Planer on by pulling the Setting Cutting Depth ON/OFF trigger. Allow the cutter- head to achieve full speed before Lay a straightedge across the Rear Foot engaging the workpiece. and extend it across the Front Foot. Rotate 4. Once the cutting begins,. push the the cutterhead so neither of the blades are Planer firmly across the workpiece touching the straightedge. Turn the Depth at the same rate of speed. Do not Adjustment Knob until the Front and Rear stop the Planer’s pr
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OPERATIONS successive passes to achieve the full Chamfering depth of the rabbet as the maximum depth 3 of cut is ⁄16" per pass. The maximum rab- The Front Foot has a V-groove machined 3 bet depth is ⁄8". See Figure 8. into it to allow for edge chamfering. Position the Planer on the corner of the To Perform Rabbeting Operations: workpiece, with the V-groove seated on 1. Secure the workpiece firmly with the corner. See Figure 7. Be sure the clamps to eliminate movement workpiece is firmly secured
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MAINTENANCE Maintenance Brush Replacement The universal motor has two brushes Your 110 V Portable Planer will give you which may periodically need replacement. hundreds of hours of operation time before When checking or replacing the brushes, ever needing service. This product is dou- make sure the slots the brushes fit into are ble insulated which provides protection clear of grit or debris so the brushes are from electrical shock should a problem free to move easily in and out. ever develop wi
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OPERATING TIPS Operating Guides and Tips Avoid overloading the planer. Do not Operating this equipment has the apply downward pressure to the tool potential to propel debris into the air while using. Do not feed into the which can cause eye injury. Always work so rapidly that it causes the wear safety glasses or goggles when motor to bog down. operating equipment. Be certain the safety glasses you wear meet the appropriate standards of the Ensure the safety of the workplace. American National S
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NOTES G9004 Portable Planer -12-
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TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Motor will not start. 1. Low voltage. 1. Check power line for proper voltage. 2. Brushes worn or sticking. 2. Replace both brushes. 3. Open circuit in motor or loose 3. Inspect by qualified connections. electrical technician. Motor will not start; 1. Short circuit in line cord or 1. Inspect cord or plug for fuses or circuit breakers plug. damaged insulation blow. and shorted wires. 2. Short circuit in motor or loose 2. Inspect by qualified
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Ref. # Part # Description Ref. # Part # Description 001 P9004001 Housing Assembly 040 P9004040 Trigger/Switch 002 P9004002 Set Screw 041 P9004041 Noise Suppressor 003 P9004003 Brush Holder 042 P9004042 Terminal 004 P9004004 Rear Cover 043 P9004043 Cord Assembly 005 P9004005 Brush Terminal 044 P9004044 Cord Strain Relief 006 P9004006 Grounding Washer 045 P9004045 Cord Clip 007 P9004007 Lock Washer 046 P9004046 Internal Wire Assembly 008 P9004008 Machine Screw 047 P9004047 Conn
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WARRANTY AND RETURNS 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 main- tenance. This is Grizzly’s sole written warranty and any and all warranties that may be implied by law, including any merchantability or fitness, for any particular purpose, are here- by limited to
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