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MODEL G0505 ⁄ " LEAN & MEAN PORTABLE PLANER 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.
WE STRONGLY REC- 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.
Machine Data Sheet MACHINE DATA SHEET Customer Service #: (570) 546-9663 · To Order Call: (800) 523-4777 · Fax #: (800) 438-5901 MODEL G0505 12-1/2" PLANER Weight................................71 lbs. Length/Width/Height......................21-3/4 x 27-3/8 x 18-3/4 in. Foot Print (Length/Width)......................... 20-7/8 x 10-1/2 in. Type................................
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Cutterhead Type............................2 Knife Cutterhead Dia............................1-7/8 in. No. Of Knives..............................2 Knife Type..........................Double Edged HSS Knife Size Length..........................12-1/2 in. Knife Size Width............................ 23/32 in. Knife Size Thickness..........................1/8 in. Knife Adjustment........................Gibs and Springs Table Bed Size Length.........................11-1/2 in. Table Bed Size Width...........................12-1/2 in.
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! REACHING INSIDE PLANER. 10. CLEAN STOCK. INFEED ROLLER CLEARANCE. 11.
SECTION 2: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS Power Connection Device 110V Operation Figure 3 Serious personal injury could occur if you connect the machine to power before com- pleting the setup process. DO NOT connect the machine to the power until instructed later in this manual. Electrocution or fire could Figure 3.
SECTION 3: SETUP Inventory This machine presents serious injury hazards to untrained users. Read through this entire manu- al to become familiar with the controls and opera- Note: If you can't find an item on this list, check tions before starting the the mounting location on the machine or examine machine! the packaging materials carefully.
Site Considerations Mounting Options Workbench Load Machine Data Sheet Figure 6 Placement Location Figure 5 Figure 6. Figure 5. Using Rubber Feet Figure 6 Children and visitors may be seriously injured if unsuper- vised around this machine. Lock entrances to the shop or disable start switch or power connection to prevent unsupervised use.
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Using Machine Mounts Mounting to the Workbench Figure 7 Figure 6 Figure 6 Figure 8 Figure 7 Figure 8. Figure 9 Figure 9.
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Assembly Accidental contact with the cutterhead dur- ing operation could cause serious personal To assemble your planer: injury. The chip deflector MUST be securely in place when the planer is connected to power! Figure 10 Figure 11 Note: The chip deflector directs wood chips away from the cutterhead during operation, and it covers the cutterhead and outfeed roller for operator safety.
SECTION 4: OPERATIONS ON/OFF Switch To reduce the risk of serious injury when using this machine, read and Figure 13 understand this entire manual before beginning any operations. Damage to your eyes, lungs, and ears could result from using this machine without proper protective gear.
Depth of Cut Workpiece Inspection Before cutting, inspect all workpieces for the following: Figure 14 Material Type: Foreign Objects: Figure 14. Excessive Warping: 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.
Planing Tips Wood Hardness Figure 15 Note: The Janka Hardness Rating is expressed in the pounds of force required to embed a 0.444" steel ball into the surface of the wood to a depth equal to half the ball's diameter. Janka Species Hardness...
Basic Operation To use the planer: Note: The infeed and outfeed rollers will con- trol the feed rate of the workpiece through the Figure 16 planer. Do not push or pull on the workpiece during operation. Step 10 Figure 16. Step 10 Figure 16 Note: Anytime you switch directions with the...
SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE Knife Sharpening Always disconnect power to the machine before performing maintenance. Failure to do this may result in serious person- al injury. Schedule Daily Maintenance: Page 21 Page 27 Page 27 Each 40 Hours of Operation: Page 23 Page 23 Page 23 Page 28...
Lubrication Motor Brushes Tools Needed Tools Needed To check/replace the motor brushes: To lubricate the planer: Figure 26 Note: As you remove the brush assembly, Figure 25 make note of the orientation of the carbon tip so that, if found acceptable, you can re-install it the same way.
Adjusting Knives Note: Make sure the gibs and springs do not fall out of the cutterhead by re-tightening the gib bolts. Steps 3–4 Tools Needed Note: The knives have two cutting edges and can be reversed to double their usage. Installing &...
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Figure 32 Figure 33 Note: Make sure the ribs of the belt are seated in the pulley indents in this process. Steps 6–8 Figure 33. Adjusting Extension Wing Figure 33 Note: Loosening an adjustment bolt will raise that side of the wing, and tightening it will lower that side.
Base Breakdown REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION P0505200 BASE ASSEMBLY P0505221 MAIN TABLE P0505201 LEFT LEADSCREW M8-1.25 X 60 PS05M PHLP HD SCR M5-.8 x 8 PK29M KEY 4 X 4 X 8 P0505223 GUIDE PLATE P0505203 BEVEL GEAR P0505224 COLUMN...
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