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15" PLANER
MODEL G0550/G0551
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
COPYRIGHT © NOVEMBER 2003 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.
#5697 PRINTED IN CHINA
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THE INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL REPRESENTS THE CONFIGURATION OF THE MACHINE AS IT IS CURRENTLY BEING SHIPPED. THE MACHINE
CONFIGURATION CAN CHANGE AS PRODUCT IMPROVEMENTS ARE INCORPORATED. IF YOU OWN AN EARLIER VERSION
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WARNING Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grind- ing, 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
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Table Of Contents SECTION 1: SAFETY........................................................................................................................2 Safety Instructions For Power Tools ..........................................................................................2 Additional Safety Instructions For Planers..................................................................................4 SECTION 2: INTRODUCTION .................................................................
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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 15. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. sure your extension cord is in good condi- Consult the owner’s manual for recom- tion. Conductor size should be in accor- mended accessories. The use of improper dance with the chart below. The amperage accessories may cause risk of injury. rating should be listed on the motor or tool nameplate. An undersized cord will cause 16. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTION- a drop in line voltage resulting
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Additional Safety Instructions For Planers 1 1. READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE 10. DO NOT REMOVE MORE THAN ⁄8" TURNING THE PLANER ON. FROM THE SURFACE OF THE WOOD STOCK IN A SINGLE PASS. 2. ENSURE THAT THE MACHINE IS ON FLAT, STABLE GROUND BEFORE USE. 11. INSPECT YOUR STOCK BEFORE PLAN- Any “wobbles” must be corrected by shim- ING. Never plane stock with nails, staples ming or blocking before operation. or other foreign objects which may be embedded in the surface. Always properly 3. NEVER PLANE
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SECTION 2: INTRODUCTION Most importantly, we stand behind our machines. Commentary If you have any service questions or parts requests, please call or write us at the location listed below. Grizzly Industrial, Inc. 1203 Lycoming Mall Circle Lack of familiarity with Muncy, PA 17756 this manual could Phone: (570) 546-9663 cause serious person- Fax: (800) 438-5901 al injury. Become E-Mail: techsupport@grizzly.com familiar with the con- Web Site: http://www.grizzly.com tents of this manual, includi
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SECTION 3: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS Amperage Draw Plug-Type We recommend using a NEMA-style 6-15 plug The Model G0550/G0551 motor is wired to oper- and outlet with the G0550 as shown in Figure 1a ate at 220V only. The planer motors draw the fol- and an L6-20 plug and outlet for the G0551 as lowing amperage: shown in Figure 1b. You may also “hard-wire” the planer directly to your panel, provided you Amperage Draw place a disconnect near the machine. Check the G0550 2 HP...............................
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Circuit Capacity Extension Cords Always check to see if the wires in your circuit are 220V Operation capable of handling the amperage draw from We do not recommend the use of extension cords your machine, as well as any other machines that on 220V equipment. Instead, arrange the place- could be operating on the same circuit. If you are ment of your equipment and the installed wiring to unsure, consult a qualified electrician. eliminate the need for extension cords. If the circuit breaker trips o
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SECTION 4: MACHINE FEATURES Motor V-Belt Cover Height Handwheel Depth Limiter Height Lock Knob Thickness Scale Power Switch Feed Rate Knob Bed Rollers Extension Rollers Figure 2. Machine features. -8- G0550/G0551 15" Planer
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Common Terms & Definitions Work Table: The wood moves through the plan- Pressure Bar: Rides on the planed surface er on the work table. behind the cutterhead. Prevents vibration, chattering and snipe. Infeed and Outfeed Rollers: Powered rollers that move the wood through the planer. Bed Rollers: Located in the work table, the bed rollers help wood move through the planer. Cutterhead: The cutterhead holds the knives and spins at 5000 rpm. When wood passes Dust Hood: Funnels wood dust and chips in
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SECTION 5: SET UP About This Section Parts Inventory The Model G0550 comes with an open stand that The purpose of this section is to guide you requires assembly, and the Model G0551 comes through the required steps to get your machine assembled on a closed cabinet stand. out of its packaging and into operating condition. The following is an inventory of the parts for your new Model G0550/G0551 Planer. This machine presents serious injury hazards to untrained users. Read through this entire man
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A H G A E B C F B D E D C Figure 4. G0550 loose parts. Figure 5. G0551 loose parts. G0550 Loose Parts G0551 Loose Parts DESCRIPTION QTY DESCRIPTION QTY A. Extension Rollers ......................................2 A. Dust Port ....................................................1 B. Dust Port ....................................................1 B. Extension Roller Hardware Bag ................1 C. Stand Hardware Bag..................................1 — Hex Bolts M8-1.25 x 20 ....................
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R R R R R R E E E E E R R E T T T T T R E E R R R T R E E E E E E T T E E E E E T T T E E T T M M M M M E E M E E E M M M M M A A A M A M A A A A A I A I A I I A I I A I I I I I I D I D D D D D D D D D D D D Hardware Recognition Chart USE THIS CHART TO MATCH UP HARDWARE DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS! Lock Wing 5 ⁄8'' Nut Nut # 10 Countersunk Thumb 1 ⁄4'' Phillips Phillips Screw Slotted Head Head Screw Screw Screw 5 ⁄16'' 9 ⁄16'' 3 ⁄8'' Carriage Button Cap Flange Bolt Head Screw Bolt Screw 7 ⁄16'
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Site Considerations Clean Up Floor Load The unpainted surfaces are coated with a waxy The Model G0550 weighs 410 lbs and has a 25" oil to protect them from corrosion during ship- x 25" footprint. The Model G0551 weighs 450 lbs ment. Remove this protective coating with a sol- and has a 21" x 21" footprint. Most commercial vent cleaner or citrus-based degreaser such as floors are suitable for the machine. Some resi- Grizzly’s G7895 Degreaser. To clean thoroughly, dential floors may require addit
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Beginning Assembly G0550 Open Stand This section covers the basic assembly and Components and Hardware Needed: Qty adjustment instructions needed to begin opera- Legs ..............................................................4 tion. Complete the assembly in the order provid- Lower Braces ................................................4 ed in this manual and then read the remaining Predrilled Upper Braces ..............................4 5 1 portion of the manual before attempting any type C
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2. Connect the remaining legs and braces together. Finger tighten the carriage bolts that connect the legs to the upper braces. The finished stand assembly should look like Figure 8. The planer unit represents a heavy load at 400 pounds. Seek assistance before mounting the planer. 3. Have one person on each end of each 2x4 and carefully lift the planer unit onto the stand. 4. Line up the holes in the corners of the stand with the holes under the planer unit. 5. Attach the planer to the stand wit
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Dust Port Handwheel Components and Hardware Needed: ....Qty Components and Hardware Needed: ....Qty Dust Port ........................................................1 Handwheel ....................................................1 Phillips Head Screw M6-1 x 12......................6 Handwheel Handle ........................................1 Hex Nut M10-1.5............................................1 Tools Needed: Flat Washer 10mm ........................................1 Phillips Head Screwdri
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5. Loosen the bed roller setscrews and turn the Extension Rollers eccentric shaft so the table rollers are beneath the table surface. See Figure 12. Components and Hardware Needed: Qty Extension Rollers ..........................................2 Tools Needed: 12/14mm Combo Wrench ..............................1 Allen Wrench 4mm ........................................1 Setscrews To install the extension rollers: 1. Do not connect the planer to a power source! 2. Remove the three hex bolts and w
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Knife Setting Jig Jig Shaft Components and Hardware Needed: Qty E-Clip Knife Jig Shaft ................................................1 Knife Jig Feet..................................................2 E-Clips 9mm ..................................................4 To assemble the knife setting jig: Jig Feet 1. Snap one of the E-clips over the notch on one end of the knife setting shaft. 2. Slide the cast aluminum knife setting jig feet Figure 14. Knife setting jig. onto the rod. 3. Snap the ot
