Grizzly G0505 User Manual
121⁄2" LEAN & MEAN
PORTABLE PLANER
MODEL G0505
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
COPYRIGHT © DECEMBER, 2002 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.
PRINTED IN CHINA
ONLINE MANUAL DISCLAIMER
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 OF THE MACHINE, THIS
MANUAL MAY NOT EXACTLY DEPICT YOUR MACHINE . CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT DIFFERENCES. PREVI-
OUS VERSIONS ARE NOT AVAILABLE ONLINE.
WARNING
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 equipment, such
as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
Table Of Contents
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1. SAFETY ....................................................................................................................................2
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR POWER TOOLS ........................................................2-3
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PORTABLE PLANER......................4
2. INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................5
3. CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................................................6
110V OPERATION ............................................................................................................6
GROUNDING ....................................................................................................................6
EXTENSION CORDS ........................................................................................................6
4. IDENTIFICATION ......................................................................................................................7
CONTROLS & FEATURES................................................................................................7
5. SET UP ......................................................................................................................................8
UNPACKING ......................................................................................................................8
PIECE INVENTORY ..........................................................................................................8
HARDWARE RECOGNITION CHART ..............................................................................9
CLEAN UP ......................................................................................................................10
SITE CONSIDERATIONS................................................................................................10
MOUNTING TO BENCH ..................................................................................................11
HANDLE ASSEMBLY ......................................................................................................11
CHIP DEFLECTOR..........................................................................................................12
TEST RUN ......................................................................................................................12
6. OPERATIONS..........................................................................................................................13
ON/OFF SWITCH ............................................................................................................13
RESET BUTTON ............................................................................................................13
DEPTH OF CUT ..............................................................................................................14
PLANING TIPS ................................................................................................................14
WOOD TYPES ................................................................................................................15
WOOD CHARACTERISTICS ....................................................................................15-16
7. MAINTENANCE ......................................................................................................................17
GENERAL ........................................................................................................................17
KNIFE SHARPENING......................................................................................................17
MOTOR ............................................................................................................................18
V-BELT ............................................................................................................................18
FEED ROLLERS..............................................................................................................19
LUBRICATION ................................................................................................................19
8. SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS ......................................................................................................20
EXTENSION WINGS ......................................................................................................20
KNIFE SETTING ........................................................................................................20-21
9. REFERENCE INFO ..................................................................................................................22
MACHINE DATA ..............................................................................................................23
PARTS BREAKDOWN AND PARTS LISTS ..............................................................24-29
WARRANTY AND RETURNS..........................................................................................30
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5. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS
AWAY. All children and visitors should be
kept at a safe distance from work area.
6. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF with
padlocks, master switches, or by removing
starter keys.
7. NEVER FORCE TOOL. It will do the job
better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
8. USE RIGHT TOOL. Do not force tool or
attachment to do a job for which it was not
designed.
1. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working
order.
2. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND
WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to
see that keys and adjusting wrenches are
removed from tool before turning on.
3. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered
areas and benches invite accidents.
4. NEVER USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Do not use power tools in
damp or wet locations, or where any flammable or noxious fumes may exist. Keep
work area well lighted.
Safety Instructions For Power Tools
SECTION 1: SAFETY
For Your Own Safety Read Instruction
Manual Before Operating This Equipment
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.
This symbol is used to alert the user to useful information about
proper operation of the 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 proper accident prevention measures.
NOTICE
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9. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make
sure your extension cord is in good condition. Conductor size should be in accordance with the chart below. The amperage
rating should be listed on the motor or tool
nameplate. An undersized cord will cause
a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of
power and overheating. Your extension
cord must also contain a ground wire and
plug pin. Always repair or replace extension cords if they become damaged.
Minimum Gauge for Extension Cords
10. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear
loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings,
bracelets, or other jewelry which may get
caught in moving parts. Non-slip footwear
is recommended. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
11. ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also
use face or dust mask if cutting operation
is dusty. Everyday eyeglasses only have
impact resistant lenses, they are NOT
safety glasses.
12. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to
hold work when practical. It’s safer than
using your hand and frees both hands to
operate tool.
13. NEVER OVERREACH. Keep proper foot-
ing and balance at all times.
LENGTH
AMP RATING 25ft 50ft 100ft
0-6 18 16 16
7-10 18 16 14
11-12 16 16 14
13-16 14 12 12
17-20 12 12 10
21-30 10 10 No
Safety Instructions For Power Tools
14. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep
tools sharp and clean for best and safest
performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
15. DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing
and changing accessories, such as blades,
bits, cutters, and the like.
16. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Make sure switch is in off
position before plugging in. Also, the magnetic switch on this machine may start if the
switch gets bumped hard enough.
17. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
Consult the owner’s manual for recommended accessories. The use of improper
accessories may cause risk of injury.
18. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before fur-
ther use of the tool, a guard or other part
that is damaged should be carefully
checked to determine that it will operate
properly and perform its intended function.
Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,
mounting, and any other conditions that
may affect its operation. A guard or other
part that is damaged should be properly
repaired or replaced.
19. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN POWER OFF. Do not
leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.
20. NEVER USE UNDER THE INFLUENCE of
alcohol or drugs, or when tired.
21. NEVER ALLOW UNSUPERVISED OR
UNTRAINED PERSONNEL TO OPERATE THE MACHINE. Make sure any
instructions you give in regards to the operation of the machine are approved, correct,
safe, and clearly understood.
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Like all power tools, there is danger associated with the Model G0505 Planer.
Accidents are frequently caused by lack of
familiarity or failure to pay attention. Use
this tool with respect and caution to lessen
the possibility of operator injury. If normal
safety precautions are overlooked or
ignored, serious personal injury may occur.
No list of safety guidelines can be complete.
Every shop environment is different. Always
consider safety first, as it applies to your
individual working conditions. Use this and
other machinery with caution and respect.
Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury, damage to equipment or poor
work results.
Additional Safety Instructions For The
Portable Planer
6. Position yourself so you do not get caught
(pinned) between the lumber and another
obstruction during the planing operation.
Also, ensure that there is sufficient clearance for the material on the outfeed side of
the planer.
7. Keep hands and fingers away from moving
parts and away from the infeed and outfeed
section of the planer. DO NOT reach into
the machine at any time for any reason
without first turning the power switch off,
pulling the electrical plug and after the
machine has come to a full stop.
8. Any glued-up stock must be completely set
up and dry before planing.
9. Never leave the planer running unattended.
10. Habits – good and bad – are hard to break.
Develop good habits in your shop and safety will become second-nature to you.
1. Ensure that the machine is firmly secured
to a bench or table before use.
2. Always be aware of the condition of the
wood you are planing. Pay particular attention to knots, splits, and other potential
areas where the grain may be getting
ready to separate.
3. Perform machine inspection and mainte-
nance services regularly as described in
Section 7: Maintenance.
4. Make sure the planer knives are sharp,
balanced, and set correctly and securely.
Operate planer only with both knives in the
cutterhead.
5. DO NOT plane any man-made composites
such as plywood, hardboard, particle
board, fiber board, flake board, fiberglass
and/or any other material other than solid,
natural wood fiber.
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SECTION 2: INTRODUCTION
Grizzly Industrial, Inc. is proud to offer the Model
G0505 12
1
⁄2" Portable Planer. This planer is a part
of Grizzly’s growing family of fine machinery.
When used according to the guidelines described
in this manual, you can expect years of troublefree, enjoyable operation and proof of Grizzly’s
commitment to customer satisfaction.
The Model G0505 is a wood planer designed for
portable or small shop use. This planer features a
2 HP motor, an easy top-mounted depth adjustment, fold-down extension wings, a direct reading
thickness gauge, and convenient carry handles.
We are also pleased to provide this manual with
the Model G0505. It was written to guide you
through assembly, review safety considerations,
and cover general operating procedures. It represents our effort to produce the best documentation possible. If you have any comments regarding this manual, please write to us at the address
below:
Grizzly Industrial, Inc.
C
/O Technical Documentation
P.O. Box 2069
Bellingham, WA 98227-2069
Most important, we stand behind our machines. 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
Muncy, PA 17756
Phone: (570) 546-9663
Fax: (800) 438-5901
E-Mail: techsupport@grizzly.com
Web Site: http://www.grizzly.com
The specifications, drawings, and photographs
illustrated in this manual represent the Model
G0505 as supplied when the manual was prepared. However, owing to Grizzly’s policy of continuous improvement, changes may be made at
any time with no obligation on the part of Grizzly.
For your convenience, we always keep current
Grizzly manuals available on our website at
www.grizzly.com
. Any updates to your machine
will be reflected in these manuals as soon as they
are complete. Visit our site often to check for the
latest updates to this manual!
Read the manual before
assembly and operation.
Become familiar with
the machine and its
operation before beginning any work. Serious
personal injury may
result if safety or operational information is not
understood or followed.
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Grounding
This tool is equipped with an electric cord having
an equipment grounding conductor. Improper
connections of the electrical-grounding conductor
can result in the risk of electric shock. The conductor with green or green and yellow striped
insulation is the electrical grounding conductor. If
repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug
is necessary, do not connect the equipment
grounding conductor to a live terminal.
If you find it necessary to use an extension
cord with this machine:
• Only use a Grade S or heavier-duty cord.
• Only use a cord with a grounding prong.
• Use at least a 18 gauge cord if the cord is 25
feet long or less.
• Use at least a 16 gauge cord if the cord is
between 26-50 feet.
• Use at least a 14 gauge cord if the cord is
between 51-100 feet.
Extension Cords
This machine must have a ground prong in
the plug to help ensure that it is grounded.
DO NOT remove the ground prong from plug
to fit into a two-pronged outlet! If the plug
will not fit the outlet, have the proper outlet
installed by a qualified electrician.
Electrocution or fire may
result if this machine is
not grounded correctly.
Verify that any existing
electrical outlet and circuit
you intend to plug into is
actually grounded. DO
NOT use the machine if it
is not grounded.
SECTION 3: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS
110V Operation
The Model G0505 motor is designed to operate at
110V and includes a 110V plug.
Under normal 110V use, the motor draws approximately 10 amps. We recommend that you use a
15 amp circuit breaker or a 15 amp slow-blow
fuse with your machine.
We also recommend that you use a dedicated circuit, (i.e., the Model G0505 should provide the
only draw from that circuit). If frequent circuit failures occur when using the planer, contact our
Service Department or your local electrical contractor.
NOTICE
The Model G0505 cannot be rewired for
220V operation! Attempting to do this will
void the warranty and will ruin the machine.
In the event of a malfunction or breakdown,
grounding provides electric current a path of least
resistance to reduce the risk of electric shock.
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SECTION 4: IDENTIFICATION
Controls & Features
To help you understand the set up and operation
instructions, become familiar with the basic features of your new planer.
Please match up the list below with the letters in
Figures 1 and 2 to identify the planer controls
and features.
A. Return Rollers
B. ON/OFF Switch
C. Reset Button
D. Depth Indicator
E. Cutterhead Elevation Handle
F. Chip Deflector
Figure 1. Model G0505 front view controls and
features.
Figure 2. Model G0505 rear view controls and
features.
A
B
C
D
E
F
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SECTION 5: SET UP
Unpacking
The Model G0505 is shipped from the manufacturer in a carefully packed carton. If you discover
the machine is damaged after you have signed for
delivery, and the truck and driver are gone, you
will need to file a freight claim with the carrier.
Save the container and all packing materials for
possible inspection by the carrier or its agent.
Without the packing materials, filing a freight
claim can be difficult. If you need assistance
determining whether you need to file a freight
claim, or with the procedure to file one, please
contact our Customer Service.
When you are completely satisfied with the condition of your shipment, you should inventory its
parts.
NOTICE
A full parts list and breakdown can be found
towards the end of this manual. For easier
assembly, or to identify missing parts,
please refer to the detailed illustrations at
the end of the manual.
The Model G0505 weighs
approximately 71 lbs. DO
NOT over-exert yourself
while unpacking or moving your machine—get
assistance or use a fork
lift.
Piece Inventory
After all the parts have been removed from the
carton, you should have:
• Planer
• Chip Deflector
• Handle
• 8-10 mm Wrench
• Knife Gauge
• Hardware QTY
—Cap Screw M5-.8 x 20mm ..................(1)
—Wing Nuts M5......................................(2)
—Washers M5 ........................................(2)
In the event that any non-proprietary parts are
missing (e.g. a nut or a washer), we would be glad
to replace them, or for the sake of expediency,
replacements can be obtained at your local hardware store.
Some metal parts may
have sharp edges on
them after they are
formed. Please examine
the edges of all metal
parts before handling
them. Failure to do so
could result in injury.
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Hardware Recognition Chart
Use this chart to match up hardware
pieces during the assembly process!
Lock
Nut
#
10
1
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Thumb
Screw
Phillips
Head
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3
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7
Cap
Screw
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Screw
Carriage
Bolt
Hex
1
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Setscrew
5
⁄8''
Head
Bolt
Lock
Washer
MEASURE BOLT DIAMETER BY PLACING INSIDE CIRCLE
4mm
6mm
5mm
10mm
8mm
15mm
20mm
Washer
1
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3
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1
⁄2''
5
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25mm
10mm
30mm
35mm
40mm
45mm
12mm
LINES ARE 1MM APART
50mm
55mm
60mm
⁄16'' INCH APART
1
65mm
16mm
70mm
75mm
LINES ARE
Countersunk
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Phillips
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Hex
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Hex
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5
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7
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