Grizzly G0663 owner manual Functional Overview, Depth Of Cut, Basic Operations, To use the planer

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Functional Overview

The Model G0663 Planer allows the user to plane material from the surface of boards in precise increments which are determined by the depth of cut. The depth of cut is adjusted with the cutterhead elevation handle. One turn of the handle is equal to 116".

Once the depth of cut is adjusted, the board is fed into the infeed roller which pulls the board into the cutterhead, where material is removed. The outfeed roller then pulls the board away from the cutterhead. After the board is completely free from the outfeed roller, it can be returned to the infeed side of the machine. Larger workpieces can be passed across the return roller located on top of the machine.

The depth of cut is again adjusted, and the pro- cess is continued until the desired board thick- ness is reached.

Depth Of Cut

The planing depth is controlled by the cutterhead elevation handle on top of the planer. Turning the handle clockwise raises the cutterhead and turn- ing it counterclockwise lowers the cutterhead (see Figure 11).

Depth Of Cut Indicator

Depth Of Cut Scale

Figure 11. Depth of cut scale and indicator.

G0663 12½" Planer

Depth-of-cut is read directly from the inch/mil- limeter scale located on the left-hand side of the planer. One complete turn of the handle raises or lowers the cutterhead approximately 116''.

The maximum depth-of-cut varies according to the hardness of the wood and how wide of a board is passed under the cutterhead. Generally, we recommend a maximum depth of no more than 132" on boards over 5" wide and no more than 332" on boards under 5" wide. A series of light cuts will give a better end result than trying to take off too much material in a single pass, plus there will be less strain on the motor.

Basic Operations

To use the planer:

1.Put on safety glasses.

2.Unless your workpiece is very flat, surface plane the workpiece on a jointer until one side is flat—having the face flat will ensure that it sits flat on the planer table during operation.

3.Place your workpiece on the infeed table and lower the cutterhead case until the depth bar just touches the workpiece, as shown in Figure 10.

Depth Bar

Workpiece

Figure 10. Setting depth of cut.

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Contents Model G0663 121⁄2 Planer Page Table of Contents Contact Info IntroductionForeword G0663 12½ Planer G0663 12½ Planer Identification Safety Instructions for Machinery G0663 12½ Planer Additional Safety for Planers 110V Operation Circuit RequirementsSetup Safety SetupInventory UnpackingG7895-Grizzly Citrus Degreaser Clean UpSite Considerations To attach the elevation handle assembly AssemblyTest Run To test run the machineMounting Dust Collection Example of a direct mount setup G0663 12½ PlanerOperations Operation Safety ON/OFF SwitchReset Button Depth Of Cut Functional OverviewBasic Operations To use the planerPlaning Tips Chipped Grain Wood CharacteristicsType Wood TypesAccessories Cleaning MaintenanceIf adjustment is necessary, proceed as fol- lows ScheduleTo remove the knives Knife ReplacementTo inspect the cutterhead, gib, and knives To install the knivesTo replace the belt MotorBeltLubrication To clean the feed rollersFeed Rollers Troubleshooting ServiceSwitch wiring G0663 12½ Planer Wiring DiagramCutterhead Case Breakdown Description Cutterhead Case Parts ListPlaner Base Breakdown & List 202 Page Page Warranty and Returns