Grizzly Model G0550 Maintenance Safety, Before each use, look for the following condi- tions

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SECTION 7: MAINTENANCE

Maintenance Safety

General

Your safety is important! Please follow the warnings below during this entire section:

Always disconnect power to the machine before performing main- tenance. Failure to do this may result in serious personal injury.

Loose hair and clothing could get caught in machinery and cause serious personal injury. Keep loose clothing rolled up and long hair tied up and away from machinery.

Projectiles from the machine could cause serious eye injury. Wear safety glasses at all times.

Regular periodic maintenance on the Model G0550/G0551 will ensure optimum performance. Make a habit of inspecting the machine each time you use it.

Before each use, look for the following condi- tions:

1.Loose mounting bolts.

2.Worn switch.

3.Worn or damaged cords and plugs.

4.Damaged V-belt.

5.Any other condition that could hamper the safe operation of this machine.

Table

The table and other non-painted surfaces on your machine should be protected against rust and pit- ting. Wiping the table clean after every use ensures that moisture from wood dust does not remain on bare metal surfaces.

Tables can be kept rust-free with regular applica- tions of products like SLIPIT® or Boeshield® T-9. For long term storage you may want to consider products like Kleen Bore's Rust Guardit™.

G0550/G0551 15" Planer

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Contents Model G0550/G0551 PlanerPage Table Of Contents Safety Instructions For Power Tools SafetyLength Read this Entire Manual Before Turning the Planer on Additional Safety Instructions For PlanersCommentary IntroductionAmperage Draw Circuit RequirementsPlug-Type Circuit BreakerGrounding Circuit Capacity Extension Cords220V Operation Machine features G0550/G0551 15 Planer Machine FeaturesCommon Terms & Definitions About This Section Parts Inventory SET UPUnpacking G0550 Loose Parts Bolt Measure Hardware Recognition ChartFloor Load Site Considerations Clean UpWorking Clearances Tools Needed Beginning Assembly G0550 Open StandTo assemble the open stand Components and Hardware Needed Qty Mounting Planer G0550Dust Port Handwheel Dust port installedBed roller Extension RollersTo assemble the knife setting jig Knife Setting JigFactory adjustments that should be verified Start Up Recommended AdjustmentsGeneral Cutterhead Locks OperationsDepth Limiter Power Feed HandwheelType Shear PSI Anti-Kickback Wood SpeciesType Maintenance Safety MaintenanceBefore each use, look for the following condi- tions Belts To inspect the gearbox GearboxLubricationGearbox fill point Planing Difficulties About Service Service AdjustmentsGauge Blocks To adjust for gap differences Table AdjustmentThickness Scale To adjust the scaleKnife Inspection Knife Sharpening Knife SettingTightening gib bolts in cutterhead G0550/G0551 15 Planer Chip BreakerGauge block under chip breaker Feed Roller HeightTo adjust the bed rollers To adjust roller heightBed Rollers Roller pressure setscrews G0550/G0551 15 Planer Feed Roller PressureChip Deflector To adjust the chip deflectorGeneral Reference InfoPlaner Pals-See The Current Grizzly Catalog For Model #s Aftermarket AccessoriesMachine Data Sheet Grizzly Model G0551 15 Planer G0550/G0551 15 Planer G0550/G0551 15 Planer G0550/G0551 15 Planer Description Gear and Shaft Troubleshooting Guide Single Phase Power Source G0550/G0551 Wiring DiagramGauge Block Measurements Warranty & Returns Warranty Card BOX BELLINGHAM, WA Grizzly INDUSTRIAL, INCPage Call Today For a Free Full Color Catalog