Grizzly G0663 owner manual Planing Tips

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Note: Any time you switch directions with the cutterhead elevation handle, there will be a small amount of backlash—so the first crank of the handle after switching directions will be slightly less than 116". However, as long as you move the handle in the same direc- tion during operation, backlash will not be a factor.

4.Turn the elevation handle ¼ turn clockwise to raise the cutterhead approximately 164". This will set the depth of cut to 132". Remove the workpiece from the planer.

5.Turn the planer ON.

6.With the flat side of the board down on the table, feed the workpiece into the front of the planer, making sure not to stand directly in front or behind the workpiece to reduce the risk of a kickback injury.

—If the cut is too deep and bogs down the planer, turn the planer OFF immediately, allow it to come to a complete stop, raise the cutterhead, remove the workpiece, reduce the depth of cut, then repeat Step 6.

Note: The infeed and outfeed rollers will control the feed rate of the workpiece as it passes through the planer. Do not push or pull on the workpiece.

7.Once the workpiece is clear of the outfeed roller, measure the workpiece thickness. If fur- ther planing is needed, lower the cutterhead by turning the elevation handle ½ turn (132"), return the workpiece to the infeed table, then continue.

8. Continue this process until the desired thickness is reached. The depth of cut indi- cator scale shows the approximate thickness of the workpiece after it has been cut. Use this indicator to judge when the thickness is approximately correct. For more precise applications, use a caliper to measure the workpiece thickness.

Planing Tips

Inspect your lumber for twisting or cupping, and surface one face on a jointer if neces- sary.

Scrape off all glue when planing glued-up panels.

DO NOT plane more than one piece at a time.

Never remove more than the recommended amount of material on each pass. Remove less material on each pass when planing wide or dense stock.

Support the workpiece on both ends. Get assistance if you are planing long lumber, or use roller stands to support the workpiece.

Measure the workpiece thickness with cali- pers to get exact results.

Carefully inspect all stock to make sure it is free of large knots or foreign objects that may damage your knives, cause kickback or eject from the planer.

When possible, plane equal amounts on each side of the board to reduce the chance of twisting or cupping.

Use the entire width of the planer to wear knives evenly.

Always plane WITH the grain direction of the wood. Never plain cross-grain or end-grain.

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G0663 12½" Planer

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Contents Model G0663 121⁄2 Planer Page Table of Contents Introduction ForewordContact Info G0663 12½ Planer G0663 12½ Planer Identification Safety Instructions for Machinery G0663 12½ Planer Additional Safety for Planers Circuit Requirements 110V OperationInventory SetupSetup Safety UnpackingClean Up Site ConsiderationsG7895-Grizzly Citrus Degreaser Test Run AssemblyTo attach the elevation handle assembly To test run the machineExample of a direct mount setup G0663 12½ Planer Mounting Dust CollectionOperation Safety ON/OFF Switch Reset ButtonOperations Basic Operations Functional OverviewDepth Of Cut To use the planerPlaning Tips Wood Characteristics Chipped GrainWood Types TypeAccessories If adjustment is necessary, proceed as fol- lows MaintenanceCleaning ScheduleKnife Replacement To remove the knivesTo install the knives To inspect the cutterhead, gib, and knivesMotorBelt To replace the beltTo clean the feed rollers Feed RollersLubrication Service TroubleshootingWiring Diagram Switch wiring G0663 12½ PlanerCutterhead Case Breakdown Cutterhead Case Parts List DescriptionPlaner Base Breakdown & List 202 Page Page Warranty and Returns