Grizzly G0550/G0551 instruction manual Safety Instructions For Power Tools

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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 substi- tute for proper accident prevention measures.

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

WILL result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

COULD result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, MAY result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

This symbol is used to alert the user to useful information about NOTICE proper operation of the equipment.

Safety Instructions For Power Tools

1.KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.

2.REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form a habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning on.

3.KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.

4.NEVER USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRON- MENT. DO NOT use power tools in damp or wet locations, or where any flammable or noxious fumes may exist. Keep work area well lighted.

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5.KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All children and visitors should be kept at a safe distance from work area.

6.MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF with padlocks, master switches, or by removing starter keys.

7.NEVER FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

8.USE RIGHT TOOL. DO NOT force tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.

G0550/G0551 15" Planer

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Contents Planer Model G0550/G0551Page Table Of Contents Safety Safety Instructions For Power ToolsLength Additional Safety Instructions For Planers Read this Entire Manual Before Turning the Planer onIntroduction CommentaryCircuit Requirements Amperage DrawPlug-Type Circuit BreakerGrounding Circuit Capacity Extension Cords220V Operation Machine Features Machine features G0550/G0551 15 PlanerCommon Terms & Definitions About This Section Parts Inventory SET UPUnpacking G0550 Loose Parts Hardware Recognition Chart Bolt MeasureFloor Load Site Considerations Clean UpWorking Clearances Tools Needed Beginning Assembly G0550 Open StandTo assemble the open stand Mounting Planer G0550 Components and Hardware Needed QtyDust port installed Dust Port HandwheelExtension Rollers Bed rollerKnife Setting Jig To assemble the knife setting jigStart Up Recommended Adjustments Factory adjustments that should be verifiedOperations General Cutterhead LocksPower Feed Handwheel Depth LimiterType Shear PSI Anti-Kickback Wood SpeciesType Maintenance Safety MaintenanceBefore each use, look for the following condi- tions Belts GearboxLubrication To inspect the gearboxGearbox fill point Planing Difficulties About Service Service AdjustmentsGauge Blocks Table Adjustment To adjust for gap differencesTo adjust the scale Thickness ScaleKnife Inspection Knife Setting Knife SharpeningChip Breaker Tightening gib bolts in cutterhead G0550/G0551 15 PlanerFeed Roller Height Gauge block under chip breakerTo adjust the bed rollers To adjust roller heightBed Rollers Feed Roller Pressure Roller pressure setscrews G0550/G0551 15 PlanerTo adjust the chip deflector Chip DeflectorReference Info GeneralAftermarket Accessories Planer Pals-See The Current Grizzly Catalog For Model #sMachine 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 G0550/G0551 Wiring Diagram Single Phase Power SourceGauge Block Measurements Warranty & Returns Warranty Card Grizzly INDUSTRIAL, INC BOX BELLINGHAM, WAPage Call Today For a Free Full Color Catalog