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15" PLANER
MODEL G1021
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
COPYRIGHT © 1986 BY GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC. REG.# TX 3 170 572
WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE
OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC.
REVISED FEBRUARY, 1999. PRINTED IN U.S.A
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Table Of Contents PAGE 1. SAFETY ..........................................................................................................................3 SAFETY SYMBOLS ..................................................................................................3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR POWER TOOLS ................................................3-4 ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR PLANERS........................................5 2. CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS ................................
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Table Of Contents PAGE 6. OPERATIONS ..............................................................................................................27 OVERVIEW..............................................................................................................27 TABLE LOCKS ........................................................................................................27 POWER FEED ...................................................................................................
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SECTION 1: SAFETY WARNING For Your Own Safety Read Instruction Manual Before Operating This Equipment The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. This manual uses a series of symbols which are intended to convey the level of criticality of the safety message. 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. This symbol is used to
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WARNING Safety Instructions For Power Tools 9. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make 14. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep sure your extension cord is in good condi- tools sharp and clean for best and safest tion. When using an extension cord, be performance. Follow instructions for lubri- sure it is rated Hard Service (grade S) or cating and changing accessories. better. Conductor size must be 16 A.W.G. for cords up to 100 feet in length. An under- 15. DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing sized cord will c
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WARNING Additional Safety Instructions For Planers 1. Ensure that the machine sits firmly on the 7. Do not remove excessive amounts of floor before use. Any “wobbles” must be wood in a single pass. corrected by shimming or blocking before operation. 8. Inspect your stock before planing. Reject stock with defects and foreign material. 2. This machine is not designed to process any other material except wood. 9. Do not attempt to remove jams until power is disconnected and all moving parts have 3
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SECTION 2: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS 220V Operation Grounding The G1021 Planer motor is wired to operate at In the event of an electrical short, grounding 220V only. A cordset without a 220V plug is reduces the risk of electric shock by providing a included with the Model G1021. Plugs and recep- path of least resistance to disperse electric cur- tacles can be purchased at your local hardware rent. This tool is equipped with a power cord hav- store or home center. When connecting to 220V, ing an equip
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SECTION 3: INTRODUCTION To operate this, or any power tool, safely and effi- Commentary ciently, it is essential to become as familiar with its characteristics as possible. Take as much time as necessary to become acquainted with the Model G1021. The time you invest before you Grizzly Industrial, Inc. is proud to offer the Model begin to use your machine will be time well spent. G1021 15" Planer. The G1021 is part of Grizzly’s Also, read all of the safety procedures. If you do growing family of
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Now is a good time to inventory the fasteners Unpacking required for assembly: Hardware Qty Cap Screw 6mm - 1.0 x 12 3 The bandsaw is shipped from the factory in a Lock Washer 6mm 3 carefully packed carton. If you find the machine to Hex Bolts 6mm - 1.0 x 12 3 be damaged after you’ve signed for delivery and Hex Nuts 6mm - 1.0 3 the truck and driver are already gone, you will Washers 6mm 6 need to file a freight claim with the carrier. Save Knife Setting Jig Rod 1 the containers and all packing m
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Clean Up Site Considerations The unpainted surfaces are coated with a waxy FLOOR LOAD oil to protect it from corrosion during shipment. Your G1021 Planer represents a relatively large Remove the protective coating with common weight load in a small footprint. Most commercial paint thinner (mineral spirits) and paper towels. floors are suitable for the Model G1021. Some Do not use gasoline or other petroleum based residential floors may require additional support solvents because of their extreme
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SECTION 4: ASSEMBLY Overview Most of your G1021 Planer has been assembled at the factory, but some parts must be assembled or installed after delivery. We have organized the assembly process into steps. Please follow along in the order presented here. TOOLS REQUIRED: Most of the tools required for assembly are included with the planer. ® However, you will also need a Phillips and regu- lar screwdriver as well as feeler gauge for adjust- ments later on. Figure 2. Stand crossbracing in place. Opt
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Starter Switch Planer Unit TO MOUNT THE PLANER: The thermally protected, magnetic switch pro- tects the motor from overload and the operator in 1. Using the lifting handles shown in Figure 4, case power is interrupted. If power is interrupted, place the planer on the stand and align the the planer will not turn on when power resumes four holes in the base over the four mounting without first pressing the ON button. holes in the stand. The switch must be secured to the planer unit. 2. Secure the
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Handwheel Knife Setting Jig The knife setting jig has been provided to make The handwheel is used to raise and lower the knife setting quick and easy. See Figure 7. planer table. Each complete revolution raises the 5 table ⁄32" (4mm). TO ASSEMBLE THE KNIFE SETTING JIG: TO MOUNT THE HANDWHEEL: 1. Snap one of the E-clips over the notch on one end of the knife setting rod. 1. Place the handwheel over the keyed shaft on the planer body. Make sure the key on the 2. Slide the cast aluminum knife setti
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Extension Rollers Dust Port The extension rollers can be attached now, but it The G1021 Planer features a 4" dust port for use may be easier to make all the necessary adjust- with a dust collection system. ments to the planer before attaching them. As with the extension rollers, you may find it TO ATTACH THE EXTENSION ROLLERS: more convenient to attach the dust port after making adjustments to the planer. 1. Use the hex bolts and washers to mount the extension rollers. See Figure 8. Ensure that
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SECTION 5: ADJUSTMENTS A. The switch is thermally protected and mag- Overview netically controlled and features push but- tons to turn the planer on and off. B. The handwheel raises and lowers the table Once assembly has been completed, your G1021 and controls the depth of cut. Turning the 15" Planer requires just a few adjustments to handwheel clockwise raises the table and ready it for use in your shop. counter-clockwise lowers the table. Many adjustments have already been made at C. The bed
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Gauge Block Table Adjustment Before attempting any table adjustments, you will To plane stock perfectly square, it is important need to construct a gauge block. See Figure 11. that the table is parallel to the cutterhead. A larger gauge block diagram is also included at the end of the manual for your convenience. TO CHECK TABLE PARALLELISM: Precision adjustments later on require accuracy when milling the gauge block. Do not use com- 1. Place the gauge block on the table under one mon 2x4 materia
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If the gap difference from one side to the other is Knife Inspection greater than 0.004", but less than 0.016", go to step 5. If the gap difference from one side to the other is The Model G1021 Planer has a three-knife cut- greater than 0.016", the table raising chain under terhead. The cutterhead is located in the head the planer base will need to be adjusted. Please casting and rotates on two sealed bearings. No call our Customer Service number for chain lubrication is needed for the life of t
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Knife Setting The process of setting the knives in the cutter- head will come into play whenever you sharpen or replace, or after determining that setting is necessary during the initial setup. The knives are locked into the cutterhead with wedge type gibs. Springs under each knife pro- vide an upward pressure to help ease the setting process. TO SET THE KNIVES: Figure 14. Adjusting knife height. 1. Remove the upper cover to expose the cut- 4. If the knife bottoms out on the gauge block, terhead
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4. While holding the position of the knife setting 3. Place the gauge block on the table directly jig, tighten the gib bolts down again in the under the cutterhead. Using a one millimeter cutterhead. Tighten the bolts evenly from the (0.05") feeler gauge between the gauge outside, working toward the middle. See block and the cutterhead, raise the table Figure 16. until one of the knives just touches the feel- er gauge. Rotate the cutterhead manually to 5. Repeat these steps for the other two kni
