Box 2069 Bellingham, Wa 98227-2069 Email: manuals@grizzly.com functional Overview the Model g0689 planer allows the user to plane material from the surface of boards in precise increments. the depth-of-cut is adjusted with the cutterhead elevation crank and is measured by the cutterhead elevation scale or the depth-of-cut gauge.
13" planer Identification figure 1. identification. A. Carrying handle B. return rollers C. Cutterhead Elevation Crank D. reset Button E. depth-of-cut gauge thickness Stop G. on/oFF Switch H. infeed Extension Wing outfeed Extension Wing platen K. Cutterhead Elevation Scale...
MODEL G0689 13" PLANER WITH BUILT-IN DUST COLLECTION Product Dimensions: Shipping Dimensions: Electrical: Motors: Main Main Specifications: Operation Information Model G0689 MACHINE DATA SHEET Page 1 of 2 g0689 13" planer...
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Cutterhead Info Table Info Construction Other Other Specifications: Features: Model G0689 g0689 13" planer Page 2 of 2...
Use this and other machinery with caution and respect. failure to do so could result in serious per- sonal injury, damage to equipment, or poor work results. ⁄ " ⁄ " ⁄ " g0689 13" planer...
Circuit Size ... 20 amps g0689 13" planer Power Connection Device the Model g0689 comes with a 5-15 plug, similar to figure 2, to connect the machine to power. figure 2. typical 5-15 plug and receptacle. This machine MUST have a ground prong in the plug to help ensure that it is grounded.
SUffOCATION HAzARD! Immediately discard all plastic bags and packing materials to eliminate choking/suffocation hazards for children and animals. g0689 13" planer...
G2544—Solvent Cleaner & Degreaser H9692—Orange Power Degreaser great products for removing shipping grease. figure 4. Cleaner/degreasers available from grizzly. g0689 13" planer Site Considerations Workbench Load refer to the Machine Data Sheet for the weight and footprint specifications of your machine.
— investigate and correct strange or unusual noises or vibrations before operating the machine further. always disconnect the machine from power when investigating or correcting potential problems. g0689 13" planer...
Call tech Support for help. g0689 13" planer Mounting once you have confirmed that your machine is running properly, you may choose to mount it to a workbench through the holes in the base.
OMMEND that you read books, trade maga- zines, or get formal training before begin- ning any projects. Regardless of the con- tent in this section, Grizzly Industrial will not be held liable for accidents caused by lack of training. -14-...
Switch figure 13. location of switch and reset button. Reset Button the Model g0689 planer comes equipped with a thermal overload protection switch which will trip if the motor gets too hot. to reset the button, turn the switch to the oFF position, wait a few minutes for the motor to cool, and then depress the reset button.
Elevation Lock to ensure that the cutterhead assembly does not move during planing, the Model g0689 is equipped with an elevation lock. to use the elevation lock, set the cutterhead assembly to the desired elevation, then lower the elevation lock lever.
• 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. g0689 13" planer...
13" planer Pitch & Glue Build-up Problem: glue and resin buildup on the roll- ers and cutterhead will cause overheating by decreasing cutting sharpness while increasing drag in the feed mechanism.
20. Common softwood shear strengths. 2,000 1,950 1,700 1,510 1,370 1,080 Type Shear (PSI) Western larch 1,410 tamarack 1,280 douglas Fir 1,160 alaska Cedar 1,130 Sitka Spruce 1,150 Sugar pine 1,050 Cypress 1,000 redwood (og) red Cedar White pine Balsam Fir g0689 13" planer...
13" planer Lubrication there are four primary points that require peri- odic lubrication—the head elevation screws, the elevation lock cams, the columns, and the feed roller chain drive.
Instead, replace both knives when they get dull. the condition of the knives on the Model g0689 planer will affect the precision of the cut. during operation, watch for the following signs of dulled knives.
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Make sure the knives are free of cracks. if any cracks exist, replace both knives. the knives on the Model g0689 planer are revers- ible and should always be reversed or replaced as a matched set. to avoid downtime, we recom- mend having an extra set of knives for your planer (Model t20803 in the grizzly catalog or website).
Steps 2 and 3 for the second knife, then replace the knife guard. g0689 13" planer Motor Keep the motor as clean as possible. prevent any water, oil, or wood chips from penetrating inside the motor.
Impeller Belt the dust collection system on the Model g0689 is powered by a belt-driven impeller. the belt is very durable, but with extended use it may begin to slip, resulting in a reduction in dust collection performance. Tools Needed hex Wrench 4mm ...
Steps 2–3 from Drive Belt, starting on Page 28. locate the four elevation lock adjustment bolts (two at each end of the cutterhead assembly; See figure 41). adjustment Bolts W/ lock nuts lock lever figure 41. Elevation lock adjustment. g0689 13" planer...
Steps 2–3 from Drive Belt, starting on Page 28. replace the elevation crank and raise the cutterhead approximately 1". g0689 13" planer locate the thickness stop bolt and lock nut. Manually rotate the thickness stop to the position shown in figure 42.
CAP SCREW M5-.8 X 20 FLAT WASHER 5MM TENSION SPRING TENSION WHEEL ASSY SPACER CAP SCREW M5-.8 X 30 CAP SCREW M5-.8 X 35 OUTSIDE COVER BALL BEARING 6002ZZ SHAFT KEY 4 X 4 X 20 GEAR (INTERMEDIATE) 58T X 12T g0689 13" planer...
MUST maintain the original location and readability of the labels on the machine. If any label is removed or becomes unreadable, REPLACE that label before using the machine again. Contact Grizzly at (800) 523-4777 or www.grizzly.com to order new labels. -38-...