Grizzly G8794 User Manual

121⁄2'' PORTABLE PLANER

MODEL G8794

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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

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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 ................................................................................................5

GROUNDING ............................................................................................................5

3. GENERAL INFORMATION

COMMENTARY........................................................................................................ 6

UNPACKING..............................................................................................................7

PIECE INVENTORY ..................................................................................................7

CLEAN UP ................................................................................................................8

SITE CONSIDERATIONS ........................................................................................8

4. ASSEMBLY

CHIP DEFLECTOR ..................................................................................................9

HANDLE ASSEMBLY................................................................................................9

MOUNTING TO BENCH............................................................................................9

5. CONTROLS

ON/OFF SWITCH ....................................................................................................10

RESET BUTTON ....................................................................................................10

DEPTH OF CUT ......................................................................................................10

6. ADJUSTMENTS

EXTENSION WINGS ..............................................................................................11

KNIFE SETTING ................................................................................................11-12

7. OPERATIONS

TEST RUN ..............................................................................................................13

PLANING TIPS ........................................................................................................13

WOOD TYPES ........................................................................................................14

WOOD CHARACTERISTICS ............................................................................14-15

STORING POWER CORD ......................................................................................15

8. MAINTENANCE

GENERAL................................................................................................................16

KNIFE SHARPENING ............................................................................................16

MOTOR....................................................................................................................17

V-BELT ....................................................................................................................17

FEED ROLLERS ....................................................................................................18

LUBRICATION ........................................................................................................18

9. CLOSURE ....................................................................................................................19

MACHINE DATA ......................................................................................................................20

PARTS BREAKDOWN AND PARTS LISTS ......................................................................21-24

TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................................25

WARRANTY AND RETURNS..................................................................................................26

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G8794 121⁄2" Portable Planer

Safety Instructions For Power Tools

SECTION 1: SAFETY

5. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. 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, 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.

LENGTH

AMP RATING 25ft 50ft 100ft

0-6 1118 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 OVERREACH. Keep proper foot-

ing 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 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. Don’t

leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.

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G8794 121⁄2" Portable Planer

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 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.

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 G8794 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.

If you find it necessary to use an extension cord with the Model G8794, make sure the cord is rated Hard Service (grade S) or better. Refer to the chart in the standard safety instructions to determine the minimum gauge for the extension cord. The extension cord must also contain a ground wire and plug pin. Always repair or replace extension cords when they become worn or damaged.

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110V Operation

SECTION 2: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS

A 20-amp fuse or circuit breaker should be used when fusing this combination sander. Circuits rated any higher are not adequate to protect the motor from power surges.

Equipment returned to us for service that shows evidence of being over-fused will be repaired or replaced totally at the customer’s expense, regardless of the present warranty status.

Fusing

Extension Cords

Grounding

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 injury may occur.

In the event of an electrical short, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance to disperse electric current. This tool is equipped with a power cord hav-

ing an equipment-grounding conductor. See Figure 1. The outlet must be properly installed

and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

The Model G8794 is wired for 110/120V, single phase operation only. The 2 HP motor will draw 15 amps at 110V. If you operate this planer on any circuit that is already close to its capacity, it might blow a fuse or trip a circuit breaker. However, if an unusual load does not exist and a power failure still occurs, contact a qualified electrician or our service department.

Figure 1. Grounded plug configuration.

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G8794 121⁄2" Portable Planer

Commentary

Grizzly Industrial, Inc. is proud to offer the Model G8794 12

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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 G8794 is a wood planer designed for portable or small shop use. This planer features a 2 HP motor, four precision ground support columns, easy top-mounted depth adjustment, fold-down extension wings, a direct reading thickness gauge and a convenient carry handle.

We are also pleased to provide this manual with the G8794. 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 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: 1-570-546-9663

FAX: 1-800-438-5901

E-Mail: techsupport@grizzly.com

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

SECTION 3: GENERAL INFORMATION

The specifications, drawings, and photographs illustrated in this manual represent the Model G8794 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 G8794 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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Unpacking

The Model G8794 121⁄

2'' Planer is shipped from

the manufacturer in a carefully packed carton. If you discover the machine is damaged after

you’ve signed for delivery, please call Customer

Service immediately for advice.

Save the containers and all packing materials for possible inspection by the carrier or its agent.

Otherwise filing a freight claim can be difficult.

Piece Inventory

After all the parts have been removed from the carton, you should have:

• Manual

• Planer

• Chip Deflector

• Handle

• 8-10 mm Wrench

• Knife Gauge

• Hardware 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.

The G8794 is a relatively heavy machine (85 lbs. shipping weight). DO NOT over-exert yourself while unpacking or moving your machine – get assistance. In the event that your planer must be moved up or down a flight of stairs, be sure that the stairs are capable of supporting the combined weight of people and the machine. Serious personal injury may occur.

When you are completely satisfied with the condition of your shipment, you should inventory its parts.

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