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15" PLANER
MODEL G1021Z
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
COPYRIGHT ©2000 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.
JANUARY, 2000 PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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Table Of Contents PAGE 1. SAFETY SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR POWER TOOLS..................................................4-5 ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR PLANERS........................................6 2. CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS 220V OPERATION ....................................................................................................7 FUSING ....................................................................................................................7 GROUNDING ..................
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Table Of Contents PAGE 6. OPERATIONS OVERVIEW..............................................................................................................29 TABLE LOCKS ........................................................................................................29 POWER FEED ........................................................................................................30 HANDWHEEL ...............................................................................................
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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 substitute for prop- er accident prevention measures.
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Safety Instructions For Power Tools 9. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make 13. DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing sure your extension cord is in good condi- and balance at all times. tion. Conductor size should be in accor- dance with the chart below. The amperage 14. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep rating should be listed on the motor or tool tools sharp and clean for best and safest nameplate. An undersized cord will cause a performance. Follow instructions for lubri- drop in line voltage resulti
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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. Never p
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SECTION 2: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS Grounding 220V Operation The G1021Z 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 G1021Z. Plugs and path of least resistance to disperse electric cur- receptacles can be purchased at your local hard- rent. This tool is equipped with a power cord hav- ware store or home center. Contact your local ing an equipment
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SECTION 3: GENERAL INFORMATION Grizzly Industrial, Inc. Commentary 2406 Reach Road Williamsport, PA 17701 Phone: (570) 326-3806 Fax: (800) 438-5901 We are proud to offer the Grizzly Model G1021Z E-Mail: techsupport@grizzlyindustrial.com 15" Planer. The Model G1021Z is part of a grow- Web Site: http://www.grizzly.com ing Grizzly family of fine woodworking machinery. When used according to the guidelines set forth in this manual, you can expect years of trouble- The specifications, drawings, and
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Unpacking Parts Inventory After all the parts have been removed from the The planer is shipped from the factory in a care- container, you should have: fully packed crate. If you find the machine to be damaged after you’ve signed for delivery and the Planer Unit on Stand truck and driver are already gone, you will need to Dust Port file a freight claim with the carrier. Save the con- Roller Extensions (2) tainers and all packing materials for inspection by Dust Port Mounting Hardware the carrier
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Clean Up Site Considerations The unpainted surfaces are coated with a waxy FLOOR LOAD oil to protect them from corrosion during ship- Your G1021Z Planer represents a large weight ment. Remove this protective coating with a sol- load in a small footprint. Most commercial floors vent cleaner or citrus-based degreaser. Avoid are suitable for the Model G1021Z. Some resi- chlorine-based solvents as they may damage dential floors may require additional support to painted surfaces should they come in c
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SECTION 4: ASSEMBLY Overview Handwheel The G1021Z Planer requires very little assembly The handwheel is used to raise and lower the when you receive it. There a just a few easy planer table. assembly steps to get the machine ready for your shop. The machine should be properly adjusted TO MOUNT THE HANDWHEEL: from the factory, however should you desire to check the various settings, the following section 1. The handwheel shaft is at the front right will detail the proper adjustment procedures. co
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Speed Change Knob Mounting Bolt Thread the black plastic knob onto the speed change shaft located on the right hand side of the machine. See Figure 4. Note that speed changes should only be done with the motor running. See the Operations section. Height Adjust Setscrew Figure 5. Extension roller attachment points. 4. Move the edge of the mounting bracket which is closest to the table bed up or down until the first roller is even with the straight- edge. Tighten the mounting bolts just enough to
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Dust Port Knife Setting Jig The G1021Z Planer features a 4" dust port for The knife setting jig has been provided to make use with a dust collection system. If you will not knife setting quick and easy. See Figure 8. be using a dust collection system with this plan- er, do not attach this dust port! TO ASSEMBLE THE KNIFE SETTING JIG: TO ATTACH THE DUST PORT: 1. Snap one of the E-clips over the notch on one end of the knife setting rod. 1. Fit the dust port over the planer upper 2. Slide the cas
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SECTION 5: ADJUSTMENTS B. The handwheel raises and lowers the table Overview and controls the depth of cut. Turning the handwheel clockwise raises the table and counter-clockwise lowers the table. Once assembly has been completed, your C. The bed rollers ease stock movement G1021Z 15" Planer requires just a few adjust- through the planer and are adjustable. ments to ready it for use in your shop. D. The three position feed rate change knob Many adjustments have already been made at shifts planer
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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 10. 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 mon 2x4 material. U
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If the gap difference from one side to the other is Notes greater than 0.004", but less than 0.016", go to step 5. If the gap difference from one side to the other is greater than 0.016", the table raising chain under the planer base will need to be adjusted. Please call our Customer Service number for chain adjustment instructions. To adjust for gap differences of less than 0.016": 5. Determine which side of the table must be raised to correct the gap. 6. Locate the two cap screws in the table
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Knife Inspection The knives are set at the factory using jack screws before shipping. Springs are also included with your machine, installed beneath the knives. These may be used instead of the jack screws depending on your preference. Refer to Figure 13 for placement of the jack screws or springs. Figure 14. Placing springs into knife slots. Jack Screw Spring The knives of your planer must be periodically adjusted and will ultimately need to be removed for sharpening. Adjustments should be as p
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3. Remove the belt guard. Carefully turn the Knife Sharpening cutterhead (using the pulley) until the first knife is top dead center. 4. Using the knife setting gauge, check the Knife sharpness is one of the most important fac- knife height. The jig should sit solidly with tors in getting good results with the planer. Knives both feet on the cutterhead. See Figure 16. can be made to last a long time if care is taken in If the knife is adjusted properly, the contact checking the condition of the
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Knife Setting ADJUSTMENTS USING JACK SCREWS The knives are locked into the cutterhead with wedge-type gibs and gib bolts. Jack screws under the knives allow fine tuning to help in the setting process. To set the knives: Figure 18. Tightening knives in cutterhead. 1. UNPLUG THE PLANER! 5. Adjust the screws below each end of the 2. Remove the upper cover to expose the cut- knife until both feet of the gauge rest even- terhead. ly on the cutterhead and the knife is just touching the bottom of the
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ADJUSTMENTS USING SPRINGS The knives are locked into the cutterhead with wedge-type gibs and gib bolts. Jack screws under the knives may be substituted with springs to help in the setting process. It is advised that the jack screws be removed when using the springs. To set the knives: 1. UNPLUG THE PLANER! 2. Remove the upper cover to expose the cut- terhead. 3. Loosen the gib bolts until the knife is loose Figure 20. Tightening knives in cutterhead. in the slot. The gib bolts turn clockwise to
