Grizzly G0550/G0551 instruction manual Additional Safety Instructions For Planers

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Additional Safety Instructions For Planers

1.READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE TURNING THE PLANER ON.

2.ENSURE THAT THE MACHINE IS ON FLAT, STABLE GROUND BEFORE USE. Any “wobbles” must be corrected by shim- ming or blocking before operation.

3.NEVER PLANE MATERIAL OTHER THAN WOOD STOCK WITH THIS MACHINE.

4.NEVER POSITION FINGERS OR THUMBS NEAR THE INFEED ROLLER.

5.ENSURE THAT THE PLANER IS PROP- ERLY ADJUSTED AND THAT THERE ARE NO LOOSE PARTS BEFORE OPERATING.

6.PLANE IN THE SAME DIRECTION AS THE GRAIN OF THE WOOD STOCK.

7.ALWAYS STAND TO THE SIDE OF THE PLANER WHILE FEEDING THE WORK- PIECE.

8.DO NOT LOOK INSIDE THE PLANER DURING OPERATION!

9.ALWAYS PROVIDE ADEQUATE IN- FEED AND OUTFEED SPACE WHEN OPERATING THE PLANER. Always sup- port long pieces of stock on both sides of the planer.

10.DO NOT REMOVE MORE THAN 18" FROM THE SURFACE OF THE WOOD STOCK IN A SINGLE PASS.

11.INSPECT YOUR STOCK BEFORE PLAN- ING. Never plane stock with nails, staples or other foreign objects which may be embedded in the surface. Always properly prepare workpieces before running them through the planer. Do not plane lumber with loose knots or knots that may become loose during planing.

12.DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE JAMS UNTIL POWER IS DISCONNECTED and all moving parts have come to a complete stop.

13.DO NOT PLANE WORKPIECES LESS THAN 12" LONG AND 14" THICK.

14.DO NOT OPERATE PLANER WITH DULL OR DAMAGED KNIVES.

15.ALWAYS UNPLUG THE PLANER WHEN- EVER MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS or changing knives.

16.IF AT ANY TIME YOU ARE EXPERIENC- ING DIFFICULTIES PERFORMING THE INTENDED OPERATION, STOP USING THE PLANER! Then contact our service department or ask a qualified expert how the operation should be performed.

Like all machines there is danger associated with the Model G0550/G0551. Accidents are frequently caused by lack of familiarity or failure to pay attention. Use this machine with respect and caution to lessen the pos- sibility of operator injury. If normal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored, seri- ous personal injury may occur.

No list of safety guidelines can be complete. Every shop environment is different. Always consider safety first, as it applies to your individual working conditions. Use this and other machinery with caution and respect. Failure to do so could result in serious per- sonal injury, damage to equipment, or poor work results.

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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 CommentaryPlug-Type Circuit RequirementsAmperage Draw Circuit BreakerCircuit Capacity Extension Cords Grounding220V Operation Machine Features Machine features G0550/G0551 15 PlanerCommon Terms & Definitions SET UP About This Section Parts InventoryUnpacking G0550 Loose Parts Hardware Recognition Chart Bolt MeasureSite Considerations Clean Up Floor LoadWorking Clearances Beginning Assembly G0550 Open Stand Tools NeededTo 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 LimiterAnti-Kickback Wood Species Type Shear PSIType Maintenance Maintenance SafetyBefore each use, look for the following condi- tions Belts GearboxLubrication To inspect the gearboxGearbox fill point Planing Difficulties Service Adjustments About ServiceGauge 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 roller height To adjust the bed rollersBed 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