Grizzly G0477 - Manual (Page 26)

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Model G0477 15" Planer/Moulder
Always disconnect power
to the machine before
performing maintenance.
Failure to do this may
result in serious person-
al injury.
SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE
For optimum performance from your machine,
follow this maintenance schedule and refer to any
specific instructions given in this section.
Daily Check/Maintenance:
•
Tighten loose gib bolts.
• Damaged planing or moulding knives.
• Worn or damaged wires.
• Any other unsafe condition.
Weekly Maintenance:
•
Check/adjust chain tension.
• Clean the four headstock columns.
• Clean cutterhead.
Monthly Check/Maintenance:
•
Inspect for V-belt tension, damage, or wear.
• Clean/vacuum dust buildup from inside cabi-
net and off motor.
• Inspect all chains, sprockets, and gears and
lubricate as necessary.
Schedule
Cleaning the Model G0477 is relatively easy.
Vacuum excess wood chips and sawdust, and
wipe off the remaining dust with a dry cloth. If any
resin has built up, use a resin dissolving cleaner
to remove it. Treat all unpainted cast iron and
steel with a non-staining lubricant after cleaning.
Cleaning
Protect the unpainted metal surfaces on the table
by wiping the table clean after every use—this
ensures moisture from wood dust does not
remain on bare metal surfaces.
Keep tables rust-free with regular applications of
products like G96
® Gun Treatment, SLIPIT ® , or
Boeshield ® T-9.
Unpainted Metal
All motor and cutterhead bearings are sealed and
need no lubrication for the life of the machine.
Lubricate all chains and gears with a general pur-
pose grease when needed.
Lubrication
Anti-Kickback Fingers
The Model G0477 provides an anti-kickback
system as a safety feature. The anti-kickback
fingers hang from a rod suspended across the
headstock. The anti-kickback fingers should be
inspected regularly. Check the fingers to ensure
that they swing freely and easily.
If the fingers
do not swing freely and easily, clean them with a
wood resin solvent.
Do not apply oil or other lubricants to the anti-
kickback fingers. Oil or grease will attract dust,
restricting the free movement of the fingers.
Proper operation of the anti-kickback fin-
gers are essential for the safe operation of
this machine. Failure to ensure that they
are working properly could result in serious
operator injury.