Grizzly G0550/G0551 instruction manual Power Feed Handwheel, Depth Limiter

Power Feed Handwheel

The power feed can be set for two feed rates—16 FPM and 20 FPM. While the planer is running the feed rate can be changed by pulling the feed con- trol knob (Figure 16). Press the knob in towards the machine for 20 FPM and pull the knob out for 16 FPM. When the control knob is in the center position, the power feed is in neutral.

Turn the handwheel to raise or lower the cutter- head, according to the workpiece thickness.

Each complete revolution of the handwheel moves the table by 5⁄32" (4mm).

Make sure the height scale is properly adjusted before making a cut. It is always a good idea to run a test piece through the planer and compare the thickness of the workpiece to the scale read- ing.

Figure 16. Power feed knob.

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.

Depth Limiter

The depth limiter, shown in Figure 17, controls the maximum depth of cut to 1⁄8". To avoid mechanical damage to the planer and workpiece do not remove the depth limiter.

Figure 17. Depth limiter.

NOTICE

To avoid mechanical damage to the planer, do not remove the depth limiter.

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