Bed Roller Height - Grizzly G0453W Owner's Manual

Bed Roller Height

Bed Roller Height Range ..............0.002"–0.020"
The correct height of the bed rollers will vary,
depending on the type of material you intend to
plane. However, as a general rule, keep the bed
roller height within 0.002"–0.020" above the table
surface, as illustrated in Figure 27.
Table
Roller
Figure 27. Recommended bed roller height
above the table surface.
When planing rough stock, set the rollers high
to keep the lumber from dragging along the bed.
When planing milled lumber, set the rollers low to
help minimize snipe.
To ensure accurate results and make the adjust-
ment process quicker and easier, we recommend
using a Rotacator (refer to Page 30) to gauge
the bed roller height from the table surface. If a
Rotacator is not available, a straightedge and feel-
er gauges can be used, but care must be taken to
achieve accurate results.
NOTICE
Bed rollers that are not adjusted to the cor-
rect height or out of alignment with each
other can cause poor finishes, inconsistent
planing thickness, and other undesirable
results.
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0.002"–0.020"
Tools Needed
Hex Wrench 4mm (G0453W/G0453ZW) ........... 1
Hex Wrench 3mm (G0454W/G0454ZW) ........... 1
Hex Wrench 6mm .............................................. 1
Rotacator ........................................................... 1
To adjust bed rollers:
1.
DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2.
Completely lower table to give yourself
enough room to work.
3. Loosen set screws (see Figure 28) above
each of four roller adjustment cams (there are
two on each side of planer).
Set Screws
Adjustment
Cams
Figure 28. Bed roller height controls.
4. Rotate eccentric adjustment cams to raise
or lower bed rollers to desired height above
table surface.
5. Verify both sides of each roller are at the
same height, then re-tighten set screws to
secure in place.
6. Re-check roller heights to make sure they did
not change while being secured.
— If roller heights are not correct, repeat this
procedure until they are.
G0453W/ZW–G0454W/ZW (Mfd. Since 05/16)
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