Grizzly G1017 User Manual

12'' PORTABLE PLANER

MODEL G1017

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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

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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........................................................................................................ 7

UNPACKING..............................................................................................................8

PIECE INVENTORY ..................................................................................................8

CLEAN UP ................................................................................................................9

SITE CONSIDERATIONS..........................................................................................9

4. ASSEMBLY

CHIP DEFLECTOR..................................................................................................10

HANDLE ASSEMBLY ..............................................................................................10

WOOD BASE ..........................................................................................................10

5. CONTROLS

ON/OFF SWITCH....................................................................................................11

RESET BUTTON ....................................................................................................11

DEPTH OF CUT......................................................................................................11

6. ADJUSTMENTS

EXTENSION WINGS ..............................................................................................12

FEED ROLLERS......................................................................................................12

PARALLELISM....................................................................................................13-14

KNIFE SETTING ................................................................................................14-15

7. OPERATIONS

TEST RUN ..............................................................................................................16

PLANING TIPS........................................................................................................16

WOOD TYPES ........................................................................................................17

WOOD CHARACTERISTICS ............................................................................17-18

8. MAINTENANCE

GENERAL ................................................................................................................19

LUBRICATION ........................................................................................................19

KNIFE SHARPENING ............................................................................................19

MOTOR ....................................................................................................................20

V-BELT ....................................................................................................................20

FEED ROLLERS......................................................................................................21

9. CLOSURE ....................................................................................................................22

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Safety Instructions For Power Tools

SECTION 1: SAFETY

5. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AW AY.

All children and visitors should be kept a safe distance from work area.

6. MAKE WORK SHOP CHILD PROOF with padlocks, master switches, or by removing starter keys.

7. DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

8. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t 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. DON’T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don’t use power tools in damp or

wet locations, or where any flammable or noxious fumes may exist. Keep work area well lighted.

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, MA

Y 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 hazar dous 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 ov erheating.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.

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

13. DON’T O VERREACH. Keep proper footing

and balance at all times.

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.

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 further 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. Don’t leave

tool until it comes to a complete stop.

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Additional Safety Instructions For The

Portable Planer

6. Position yourself so as not to get caught

(pinned) between the lumber and another obstruction during the planing operation. Also, ensure that there is sufficient clearance for the material being fed.

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 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 the floor before use.

2. Always be aware of the condition of the wood you are planing.Pa y particular attention to knots, splits, and other potential areas where the grain may be getting ready to separate.

3. Perform machine inspection and maintenance services promptly when called for.

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.

Operating this equipment has the potential to propel debris into the air which can cause eye injury. Always wear safety glasses or goggles when operating equipment. Everyday glasses or reading glasses only have impact resistant lenses, they are not safety glasses. Be certain the safety glasses you wear meet the appropriate standards of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

Like all power tools, there is danger associated with the Model G1017 Portable 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.

G1017 12'' Portable Planer

Figure 1. Typical 3-prong plug and outlet.

is necessary, do not connect the equipment grounding conductor to a live terminal.

Under no circumstances should the grounding pin from any three-pronged plug be removed.If it will not fit the outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

Check with a qualified electrician or one of our service personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded.Use only 3wire extension cords that hav e 3-prong g rounding type plugs and 3-hole receptacles that accept the tool’s plug.See FIgure 1.

Repair or replace damaged or worn cord immediately.

110V Operation

The G1017 planer operates on 110 volts. Under normal use, the motor draws approximately 16 amps at 110V. We recommend a 20 amp circuit breaker for 110V. This should be satisfactory for normal use, while providing enough protection against motor damage caused by power surges. Grizzly recommends that the circuit you use should be dedicated, (i.e., the G1017 should provide the only draw from that circuit). If frequent circuit failures occur when using the planer, contact our service depar tment or your local electrical contractor.

Grounding

In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock.This tool is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug.The plug must be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

Improper connections of the electrical-grounding conductor can result in 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

SECTION 2: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS

Be sure that your particular electrical configuration complies with local and state codes. The best way to ensure compliance is to check with your local municipality or licensed electrician. Serious personal injury may occur.

This equipment must be grounded. Verify that any existing electrical outlet and circuit you intend to plug into is actually grounded. If it is not, it will be necessary to run a separate 12 A.W.G. copper grounding wire from the outlet to a known ground. Under no circumstances should the grounding pin from any three-pronged plug be removed. Serious personal injury may occur.

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Commentary

Grizzly Industrial, Inc. is proud to offer the Model G1017 12" Portable Planer. This planer is a par t 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 G1017 is a wood planer designed for portable or small shop use.This planer features a 2 HP motor, four steel column supports for increased strength, chain-driven feed rollers, extension wings, and a direct reading thickness gauge.

We are also pleased to provide this manual with the G1017. It was written to guide you through assembly, review safety considerations, and cover general operating procedures.It represents our latest effort to produce the best documentation possible. If you have any criticisms that you feel we should pay attention to in our next printing, please write to us at the address below:

Grizzly Industrial, Inc.

/O Technical Documentation

P.O. Box 2069

Bellingham, WA 98227-2069

Most importantly, we stand behind our machines. We have excellent regional service departments at your disposal, should the need arise. If, after reviewing this manual carefully, you hav e an y service questions or parts requests, please call or write us at the location listed below.

Grizzly Industrial, Inc.

2406 Reach Road

Williamsport, PA 17701

Phone: 1-570-326-3806

FAX: 1-800-438-5901

E-Mail: techsupport@grizzlyindustr ial.com

Web Site:http://www.grizzlyindustrial.com

SECTION 3: GENERAL INFORMATION

The specifications, drawings, and photographs illustrated in this manual represent the Model G1017 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. Whenever possible, though, we send manual updates to all owners of a particular tool or machine.Should you receive one, we urge you to insert the new information with the old and keep it for reference.

To operate this, or any power tool, safely and efficiently, it is essential to become as familiar with its characteristics as possible. The time you invest before you begin to use your Model G1017 will be time well spent.DO NOT operate this machine until you are completely familiar with the contents of this manual.Make sure you read and understand all of the safety procedures.If you do not understand something, DO NOT operate the machine.

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