Spring Tension

Tools Needed:

Qty

Hex Wrench 6mm.

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Roller spring tension must be adjusted so that feed roller pressure is uniform. Roller spring ten- sion will vary, depending on the type of wood you plane. This is usually determined from trial-and- error.

Generally speaking, less spring tension is more forgiving on workpieces. Therefore, if you primar- ily plane milled lumber with relatively consistent surfaces, you can get away with having less spring tension. Likewise, if you primarily plane rough lumber with inconsistent surface heights, more spring tension is a must to keep the workpiece feeding through the planer without stopping.

If workpieces regularly stop feeding during opera- tion, it may be a sign of weak spring tension.

To adjust feed roller spring tension:

1.Locate the four adjustment screws located on the top of the planer, as shown in Figure 37.

2.Adjust tension screws #1–#3 so that they protrude 18" above the head casting.

3.Adjust tension screw #4 so that it protrudes 516" above the head casting.

Tension Screws #1 - #3 Adjust to 18"

Tension screw #4 Adjust to 516"

Figure 37. Tension screw locations and

adjustments.

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Chip Deflector

 

Positioning

 

Chip Deflector Gap Setting

 

If Planer Used w/Dust Collector

14''

If Planer Used w/o Dust Collector

116''

Tools Needed:

Qty

Wrench or Socket 10mm

1

Hex Wrench 5mm

1

The chip deflector keeps chips from falling onto the outfeed roller.

To adjust the deflector position:

1.Disconnect the planer from the power source!

2.Remove the dust port and top cover.

3.Loosen the chip deflector mounting bolts (see Figure 38).

Chip Deflector

Chip Deflector

Mounting Bolts

Figure 38. Chip deflector and mounting bolts.

4.Make sure the deflector is beveled toward the cutterhead. Move the deflector until the edge is the correct distance (given above) from the closest carbide insert. Use the cutterhead pulley to rotate the cutterhead to ensure clearance.

5.Re-tighten the mounting bolts and return the top cover to the planer.

Model G1033X (Mfg. since 4/10)

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Grizzly G1033X owner manual Spring Tension, Chip Deflector Positioning, To adjust feed roller spring tension