Grizzly G0663 owner manual Planing Tips

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 1⁄16". 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 1⁄64". This will set the depth of cut to 1⁄32". 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 (1⁄32"), 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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