Grizzly G1021x - Manual (Page 33)

G1021X 15" Extreme Series Planer
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Anti-Kickback Fingers
The Model G1021X provides an anti-kickback
system as a safety feature. The anti-kickback
fingers hang from a rod suspended across the
cutterhead casting. The anti-kickback fingers
should be inspected regularly.
Check the fingers ( Figure 36) 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.
Figure 36. Anti-kickback 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.
Tools Needed: Qty
Straightedge .......................................................1
Wrench 17mm ....................................................2
Wrench 14mm ....................................................2
Phillips Screwdriver #2 .......................................1
Proper pulley alignment (see Figure 37) prevents
premature belt wear. The pulleys are properly
aligned when they are parallel and in the same
plane as each other. Use a straightedge on the
edge of the pulleys to judge alignment.
Figure 37. Checking belt alignment.
Pulley Alignment
Should you find that the pulleys are out of
alignment:
1. DISCONNECT THE PLANER FROM THE
POWER SOURCE!
2. Loosen the belt tension.
3. Loosen the four motor mount bolts just enough
to allow the motor to be repositioned.
4. Slide the motor as required to align the pul-
leys.
5. Re-tighten the motor mount bolts carefully to
assure that the tightening process does not
move the motor.
6. Re-tension the belt.
7. Replace the belt cover.
Anti-Kickback
Fingers