Grizzly G0453, G0454 owner manual Adjust the height of the chip breaker or pressure bar

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Machine Operation (continued)

	Symptom	Possible Cause		Possible Solution
	Fuzzy grain.	1.	Workpiece has high moisture content or	1.	Sticker and allow workpiece to dry if moisture
			surface wetness.		content is over 20% or has surface wetness.
		2.	Dull knives/inserts.	2.	Sharpen/replace knives (Page 36).

	Long lines or ridges	1.	Nicked or chipped knife.	1.	Sharpen/replace knives (Page 36).
	that run the length
	of the workpiece.

	Uneven cutting	1.	Feed rate too fast.	1.	Reduce feed rate (Page 25).
	marks, wavy	2.	Chip breaker or pressure bar set unevenly.	2.	Adjust the height of the chip breaker or pressure bar
	surface, or chatter				(Page 40).
	marks across				(Page 40).
	marks across	3.	One or both of the bed rollers are set too	3.	Lower/raise the bed rollers (Page 26).
	the face of the	3.	One or both of the bed rollers are set too	3.	Lower/raise the bed rollers (Page 26).
	the face of the		low or too high.
	workpiece.		low or too high.
	workpiece.	4.	Knife heights not correct.	4.	Adjust knives to the proper height (Page 36).
		4.	Knife heights not correct.	4.	Adjust knives to the proper height (Page 36).
		5.	Worn cutterhead bearings.	5.	Replace cutterhead bearings.

	Glossy surface.	1.	Knives are dull.	1.	Sharpen/replace knives (Page 36).
		2.	Feed rate too slow.	2.	Increase feed rate (Page 25).
		3.	Depth of cut too shallow.	3.	Increase depth of cut (Page 26).

	Inconsistent chip	1.	Chips are not being properly expelled from	1.	Use an adequate dust collection system; adjust the
	marks.		around the cutterhead.		chip deflector in or out, depending upon your setup
					(Page 43).

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Contents Model G0453/G0454 15 & 20 Mobile Planers Page Table of Contents Manual Accuracy Contact Info IntroductionMachine Description ON/OFF IdentificationInternal Components Machine Data Sheet Other G0454 Machine Data Sheet Knife Adjustment Jack Screws and Springs Safety Instructions for Machinery SafetyUnattended OPERATION. Never leave Additional Safety Instructions for Planers Availability Power SupplyFull-Load Current Rating G0453 220V Circuit RequirementsExtension Cords Grounding InstructionsG0453 G0454Needed for Setup SetupUnpacking Description QtyBox Inventory Figure Qty InventoryG0454 Hardware and Tools not shown Before cleaning, gather the following CleanupBasic steps for removing rust preventative Site Considerations Lifting & Moving Base Unit AssemblyTo assemble your planer Attaching magnetic switch Foot pedal and caster installed G0453/G0454 Mfg. Since 3/08 Check Gearbox Oil Dust Collection Test RunFactory adjustments that should be verified Recommended AdjustmentsRe-Tension V-Belts Operation Overview OperationsWorkpiece Inspection Planing TipsSpecies Hardness Wood Hardness Feed RateBed Roller Height Depth of CutDisconnect Planer from Power To adjust the bed rollersG2790 Universal Knife Grinder AccessoriesG8982-Roller Table T20502 T20452 T20503 T20448 T20456 H0736Cleaning Protecting MaintenanceSchedule Feed Roller Bushings LubricationColumns and Leadscrews Table Height Worm GearDrive Chain & Sprockets Table Height Chain & SprocketsGearbox Oil Troubleshooting ServiceMotor & Electrical Amount of snipe Machine OperationAdjust the height of the chip breaker or pressure bar To adjust the height of the knives Setting/Replacing KnivesTools Needed Qty To tension/replace the V-belts Belt Tensioning ReplacementPage Table Height Chain Tension To adjust the table height chain tensionFeed Rollers, Chip Breaker & Pressure Bar Heights Using a RotacatorDist. Below Knife Edge at BDC Figure Adjustment Jam Nut Set Screw Using Wood Blocks Roller Spring Tension To adjust the chip deflector gapPositioning Chip Deflector Anti-Kickback Fingers Scale CalibrationTo re-position the scale To check/re-align pulleys Pulley AlignmentWiring Safety Instructions WiringMagnetic ON/OFF Switch G0453 Wiring DiagramNHD BTH-21 G0454 Wiring DiagramParts Description G0453 Headstock Parts ListG0453 Table Breakdown G0453 Columns Breakdown G0453 Cabinet Stand Breakdown G0453 Cabinet Stand Parts List G0453 Gearbox Breakdown G0453 Label Placement G0454 Headstock Breakdown G0454 Headstock Parts List PN01M HEX NUT M6-1 PSS25M SET Screw M6-1 X PB09M G0454 Table Breakdown 310 G0454 Columns BreakdownG0454 Cabinet Stand Breakdown G0454 Cabinet Stand Parts List 538 G0454 Gearbox BreakdownG0454 Label Placement G0453/G0454 Mfg. Since 3/08 Comments Warranty CardBOX BELLINGHAM, WA Grizzly INDUSTRIAL, INCWarranty and Returns Warranty and ReturnsOrder Hours a DAY