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MODEL G0453Z/G0454Z 15" & 20" MOBILE PLANER w/SPIRAL CUTTERHEAD OWNER'S MANUAL WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC.
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This manual provides critical safety instructions on the proper setup, operation, maintenance, and service of this machine/tool. Save this document, refer to it often, and use it to instruct other operators. Failure to read, understand and follow the instructions in this manual may result in fire or serious personal injury—including amputation, electrocution, or death.
INTRODUCTION Manual Accuracy Contact Info your machine may not exactly match the manual Machine Description www.grizzly.com...
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If you have never used this type of machine or equipment before, WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND that you read books, review industry trade magazines, or get formal training before beginning any projects. Regardless of the content in this section, Grizzly Industrial will not be held liable for accidents caused by lack of training.
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Internal Components Figure 2. A. Anti-Kickback Fingers: Pressure Bar: B. Serrated Infeed Roller: G. Outfeed Roller: C. Chip Breaker: H. Table Rollers: D. Chip Deflector: Planer Table: E. Cutterhead:...
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G0453Z Machine Data Sheet Customer Service #: (570) 546-9663 · To Order Call: (800) 523-4777 · Fax #: (800) 438-5901 Weight................................655 lbs. Width (side-to-side) x Depth (front-to-back) x Height............... 32-1/2 x 42 x 45-7/8 in. Footprint (Length x Width)........................22-1/2 x 22 in. Type................................
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Cutterhead Type............................Spiral Cutterhead Dia............................. 3 in. No. of Cutter Spirals............................4 No. of Indexable Cutters..........................74 Cutter Insert Type........................Indexable Carbide Cutter Insert Size Length......................... 14 mm Cutter Insert Size Width........................... 14 mm Cutter Insert Size Thickness........................2 mm Table Movement............................
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G0454Z Machine Data Sheet Customer Service #: (570) 546-9663 · To Order Call: (800) 523-4777 · Fax #: (800) 438-5901 Weight................................783 lbs. Width (side-to-side) x Depth (front-to-back) x Height............... 39 x 55-5/8 x 45-7/8 in. Footprint (Length x Width)....................... 23-1/2 x 19-1/2 in. Type..................................
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Cutterhead Type............................Spiral Cutterhead Dia............................3-1/8 in. No. of Cutter Spirals............................4 No. of Indexable Cutters..........................98 Cutter Insert Type........................Indexable Carbide Cutter Insert Size Length......................... 14 mm Cutter Insert Size Width........................... 14 mm Cutter Insert Size Thickness........................2 mm Table Movement............................
SECTION 1: SAFETY For Your Own Safety, Read Instruction Manual Before Operating this Machine The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible hazardous conditions. This manual uses a series of symbols and signal words intended to convey the level of importance of the safety messages.
Additional Safety Instructions for Planers OWNER'S MANUAL. LOOKING INSIDE PLANER. KICKBACK. CUTTING LIMITATIONS. Until you have a clear understand- ing of kickback and how it occurs, DO NOT Data Sheet operate this planer! Page 5 REACHING INSIDE PLANER. 10. CLEAN STOCK. DULL/DAMAGED INSERTS.
SECTION 2: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS Power Connection Device 220V Single-Phase Operation Figure 3 GROUNDED Serious personal injury could occur if you 6-20 RECEPTACLE connect the machine to power before com- pleting the setup process. DO NOT connect the machine to the power until instructed 6-20 PLUG later in this manual.
SECTION 3: SETUP Needed for Setup This machine presents serious injury hazards to untrained users. Read through this entire manu- al to become familiar with Description the controls and opera- tions before starting the machine! Wear safety glasses dur- ing the entire setup pro- cess! Unpacking Model...
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G0454Z Hardware and Tools (not shown) Inventory Note: If you can't find an item on this list, check the mounting location on the machine or examine the packaging materials carefully. Occasionally we pre-install certain components for shipping purposes. Box Inventory: (Figure 4) G0453Z Hardware and Tools (not shown) Figure 4.
Clean Up Site Considerations Floor Load Machine Data Sheets Figure 5 Placement Location You MUST clean the cutterhead (remove the top cover), table, feed rollers, and the exten- sion wings before assembly to ensure proper operation of your planer. Figure 6 Gasoline and petroleum G0453Z products have low flash...
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Lifting & Moving Assembly Planer To assemble your planer: Figure 8 Model G0453Z/ G0454Z is a heavy machine. Serious per- sonal injury may occur if safe moving methods are not used. To be safe, get assistance and use power equipment to move the shipping crate and remove the machine from the crate.
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Model G0454Z: Figure 11 Figure 9 Figure 11. Figure 9. Model G0453Z: Note: Tighten the hex bolt just enough for it Figure 10 to be snug without hampering the pivot action of the bracket Note: You will need to reach into the dust hood to hold the hex nuts while tightening the hex bolts.
To check the gearbox oil reservoir: Dust Collection Figure DO NOT operate the Model G0453Z/G0454Z without an adequate dust collection system. This planer creates substantial amounts of wood dust while operating. Failure to use a dust collection system can result in short and long-term respiratory illness.
Test Run Figure 13 Figure 13. Troubleshooting Page 31 Feed Rate Page 24 Before starting the planer, make sure you have performed the preceding assembly and adjustment instructions, and you have read through the rest of the manual and are familiar with the various functions and safety features on this machine.
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Re-Tension V-Belts Recommended Adjustments V-Belts Page 35 SERVICE Page 31 Factory adjustments that should be verified: Page 37 Page 38 Page 38 Page 38 Page 41 Page 41...
E. Table Locks: OMMEND that you read books, review industry trade magazines, or get formal training before beginning any projects. Regardless of the content in this section, Grizzly Industrial will not be held liable for accidents caused by lack of training.
Wood Hardness Feed Rate NOTICE Only change the feed rate when the planer is running, but DO NOT attempt to change Figure 15 the feed rate during any cutting operations or damage to the gearbox will result. Note: The Janka Hardness Rating is expressed in pounds of force required to embed a 0.444"...
Depth of Cut Bed Roller Height Figure 18 Figure 17 Figure 18. Figure 17. Accessories Page No list of safety guidelines can be complete. Every shop environment is different. Always consider safety first, as it applies to your individual working conditions. Use this and other machinery with caution and respect.
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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. Tools Needed To adjust the bed rollers: Figure 19 Figure 19.
SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE Every 160 Hours of Operation: Page Always disconnect power Page to the machine before performing maintenance. Failure to do this may Page 30 result in serious person- Page al injury. Schedule Yearly: Page 30 Cleaning & Protecting Note: This maintenance schedule is based on average daily usage.
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Columns and Leadscrews Lubrication NOTICE Figure 25 Failure to followed reasonable lubrication practices as instructed in this manual for your planer could lead to premature failure of your planer and will void the warranty. Parts Breakdowns Page 46 Page 28 Figure 25.
SECTION 7: SERVICE Troubleshooting Motor & Electrical Pages 44–45 Page 35 Page 36 Pages 44–45...
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Motor & Electrical (continued) Page 25 Page 41 Machine Operation Page 25 Page 16 Page 38 Note: A small amount of snipe is inevitable with all types of planers—the key is to minimize it. Page 25 Page 25 Page 38 Page Page 23 Page 34...
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Rotating/Replacing Cutterhead Inserts Note: Proper cleaning of the insert, Torx screw, and the cutterhead pocket is critical to achieving a smooth finish. Dirt or dust trapped between the insert and cutterhead will slightly raise the insert, and make noticeable marks on your workpiece the next time you cut.
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V-Belt Tensioning/ Replacement NOTICE After the first 16 hours of use, the V-belts will stretch and seat into the pulley grooves. The V-belts must be properly re-tensioned after this period to avoid severely reducing their useful life. Figure 32. Figure 32 Tools Needed Note: The V-belts are correctly tensioned when there is approximately...
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Table Height Chain NOTICE Tension During the next step, DO NOT let the chain fall off the sprockets. It can be very difficult to return the chain to its proper location on the sprockets without changing the table adjustments. Note: The goal in the next step is to remove looseness in the chain without putting tension on it or the sprockets.
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Using a Rotacator Feed Rollers, Chip Tools Needed Breaker & Pressure Bar Heights Page 27 Figure 37 Page 27 Dist. Below Cutterhead at BDC (Figure 36) Figure 37. Figure 36.
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Using Wood Blocks Tools Needed straight Note: Having the wood blocks at an even height is critical to the accuracy of your overall adjustments. For best results, make Steps 7–13 the 2x4 square with a jointer and table saw Using a Rotacator before cutting it in half.
Step 3 Anti-Kickback Fingers Scale Calibration Figure 45 Tools Needed To re-position the scale: Note: Turn the board over between each pass to make the surfaces parallel. Figure 45. Figure 44 Proper operation of the anti-kickback fin- gers is critical for the safe operation of this planer.
SHOCK HAZARD. MODIFICATIONS. MOTOR WIRING. QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN. CAPACITORS. WIRE CONNECTIONS. CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS. Page 12 WIRE/COMPONENT DAMAGE. EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES. The photos and diagrams included in this section are best viewed in color. You can view these pages in color at www.grizzly.com.
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G0453Z Wiring Diagram 220 VAC L6-20 PLUG (as recommended) CONTROL PANEL (from behind) MAGNETIC SWITCH ASSEMBLY MS1-09D 220V MOTOR READ ELECTRICAL SAFETY ON PAGE 43!
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G0454Z Wiring Diagram 220 VAC L6-30 PLUG (as recommended) CONTROL PANEL (from behind) MAGNETIC SWITCH ASSEMBLY MS1-35D 220V MOTOR READ ELECTRICAL SAFETY ON PAGE 43!
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G0453Z Stand Parts List PART # DESCRIPTION PART # DESCRIPTION P0453Z501 ENCLOSED STAND P0453Z534 SPECIAL HEX NUT M8-1.25 P0453Z502 BACK COVER PN02M HEX NUT M10-1.5 P0453Z503 FRONT COVER PW04M FLAT WASHER 10MM PS107M PHLP HD SCR M6-1 X 20 PB45M HEX BOLT M8-1.25 X 100 P0453Z505 MOTOR PLATE...
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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.
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G0454Z Stand Parts List REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION P0454Z501 ENCLOSED STAND P0453Z534 SPECIAL HEX NUT M8-1.25 P0454Z502 BACK COVER PN02M HEX NUT M10-1.5 PFH06M FLAT HD SCR M6-1 X 20 PW04M FLAT WASHER 10MM P0454Z504 MOTOR PLATE PB45M HEX BOLT M8-1.25 X 100 PSS04M...
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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.
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