Grizzly Model G0550 - Manual (Page 3)

Table Of Contents
SECTION 1: SAFETY........................................................................................................................2
Safety Instructions For Power Tools ..........................................................................................2
Additional Safety Instructions For Planers ..................................................................................4
SECTION 2: INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................................................5
SECTION 3: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................6
Amperage Draw ..........................................................................................................................6
Circuit Breaker ............................................................................................................................6
Plug-Type ....................................................................................................................................6
Circuit Capacity ..........................................................................................................................7
Grounding ..................................................................................................................................7
Extension Cords..........................................................................................................................7
SECTION 4: MACHINE FEATURES ................................................................................................8
Common Terms & Definitions ....................................................................................................9
SECTION 5: SET UP ......................................................................................................................10
Parts Inventory ..........................................................................................................................10
Hardware Recognition Chart ....................................................................................................12
Site Considerations ..................................................................................................................13
Clean Up ..................................................................................................................................13
Beginning Assembly..................................................................................................................14
G0550 Open Stand ..................................................................................................................14
Mounting Planer (G0550)..........................................................................................................15
Dust Port ..................................................................................................................................16
Handwheel ................................................................................................................................16
Extension Rollers ......................................................................................................................17
Knife Setting Jig ........................................................................................................................18
Start Up ....................................................................................................................................19
Recommended Adjustments ....................................................................................................19
SECTION 6: OPERATIONS ............................................................................................................20
Cutterhead Locks ......................................................................................................................20
Power Feed ..............................................................................................................................21
Handwheel ................................................................................................................................21
Depth Limiter ............................................................................................................................21
Anti-Kickback ............................................................................................................................22
Wood Species ..........................................................................................................................22
SECTION 7: MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................23
Maintenance Safety ..................................................................................................................23
Table ........................................................................................................................................23
V-Belts ......................................................................................................................................24
Gearbox ....................................................................................................................................25
Lubrication ................................................................................................................................25
Planing Difficulties ....................................................................................................................27
SECTION 8: SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS ........................................................................................28
Gauge Blocks............................................................................................................................28
Table Adjustment ......................................................................................................................29
Thickness Scale ........................................................................................................................30
Knife Inspection ........................................................................................................................31
Knife Sharpening ......................................................................................................................32
Knife Setting..............................................................................................................................32
Chip Breaker ............................................................................................................................33
Feed Roller Height ....................................................................................................................34
Bed Rollers................................................................................................................................35
Feed Roller Pressure ................................................................................................................36
Chip Deflector ..........................................................................................................................37
SECTION 9: REFERENCE INFO ....................................................................................................38
Aftermarket Accessories ..........................................................................................................39
G0550/G0551 Parts Breakdown ..............................................................................................42
Troubleshooting Guide..............................................................................................................47
G0550/G0551 Wiring Diagram..................................................................................................48
Gauge Block Measurements ....................................................................................................49
Warranty & Returns ..................................................................................................................50