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- Page 1 '' PORTABLE PLANER MODEL G8794 INSTRUCTION MANUAL COPYRIGHT ©2000 BY GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC. WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC. APRIL, 2000 PRINTED IN TAIWAN...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
STORING POWER CORD ...15 MAINTENANCE GENERAL...16 KNIFE SHARPENING ...16 MOTOR...17 V-BELT ...17 FEED ROLLERS ...18 LUBRICATION ...18 CLOSURE ...19 MACHINE DATA ...20 PARTS BREAKDOWN AND PARTS LISTS...21-24 TROUBLESHOOTING ...25 WARRANTY AND RETURNS...26 G8794 12 ⁄ " Portable Planer Table Of Contents PAGE... -
Page 4: Section 1: Safety
G8794 12 ⁄ " Portable Planer VISITORS... - Page 5 12. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical. It’s safer than using your hand and frees both hands to operate tool. G8794 12 ⁄ " Portable Planer 13. DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper foot- ing and balance at all times.
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Page 6: Additional Safety Instructions For The Portable Planer
Like all power tools, there is danger associ- ated with the Model G8794 Portable Planer. Accidents are frequently caused by lack of familiarity or failure to pay attention. Use this tool with respect and caution to lessen the possibility of operator injury. -
Page 7: Section 2: Circuit Requirements
Extension Cords If you find it necessary to use an extension cord with the Model G8794, make sure the cord is rated Hard Service (grade S) or better. Refer to the chart in the standard safety instructions to determine the minimum gauge for the extension cord. -
Page 8: Section 3: General Information
Grizzly’s commitment to customer satisfaction. The Model G8794 is a wood planer designed for portable or small shop use. This planer features a 2 HP motor, four precision ground support... -
Page 9: Unpacking
Save the containers and all packing materials for possible inspection by the carrier or its agent. Otherwise filing a freight claim can be difficult. The G8794 is a relatively heavy machine (85 lbs. shipping weight). DO NOT over-exert yourself while unpacking or moving your machine –... -
Page 10: Clean Up
A risk of explosion and burning exists if these products are used. Serious personal injury may occur. The cutterhead knives on the G8794 planer are extremely sharp. Merely brushing your finger along the edge can result in a severe cut. Take extreme caution when doing any of the adjust- ments involving the cutterhead knives. -
Page 11: Assembly Chip Deflector
Handle Assembly Attach the handle assembly to the shaft protrud- ing out of the top of the planer. Align the flat inside the handle bore with the flat on the shaft. Insert the M5-.8 x 20mm cap screw. Do not over tighten. -
Page 12: Controls On/Off Switch
Figure 5. Location of switch and reset button. Reset Button The G8794 Planer comes equipped with a ther- mal overload protection switch which will trip if the motor builds up too high a level of heat. To reset... -
Page 13: Adjustments Extension Wings
⁄ " Portable Planer Knife Setting The G8794 Planer is equipped with a 2 blade cut- terhead. The blades are locked in position by a knife locking bar with seven bolts angled to put pressure on the assembly when they are tight- ened. - Page 14 6. Repeat Steps 1 through 5 above to set the second knife. 7. Remove all tools and install chip deflector. Make sure the G8794 is unplugged or discon- nected from the power source and moving parts have come to a complete stop before investigating any problems or performing any maintenance or adjustments.
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Page 15: Operations Test Run
If you cannot easily locate the source of an unusual noise or vibration, feel free to contact our service department for help. Make sure the G8794 is unplugged or dis- connected from the power source and mov- ing parts have come to a complete stop before investigating any problems or per- forming any maintenance or adjustments. -
Page 16: Wood Types
However, a small amount of snipe is inevitable. 1,000 The best way to deal with snipe is by planing lum- ber longer than your intended work length and then cutting off the excess after planing is com- pleted. G8794 12 ⁄ " Portable Planer... -
Page 17: Storing Power Cord
2. Make sure planer knives are sharp. 3. Remove less material per pass. 4. Use a smaller cutting angle or a double bevel grind (consult a reputable knife grinder). G8794 12 ⁄ " Portable Planer Storing Power Cord The underside of the outfeed extension wing con- tains a convenient cord storage area. -
Page 18: Maintenance General
• Dull or damaged cutterhead knives. • Any condition that could hamper the safe operation of the machine. The cutterhead knives on the G8794 planer are extremely sharp. Merely brushing your finger along the edge can result in a severe cut. Take extreme caution when doing any of the adjust- ments involving the cutterhead knives. -
Page 19: Motor
When replacing old brushes, be sure to replace both brushes at the same time. G8794 12 ⁄ " Portable Planer V-Belt The cutterhead is driven by a flat rubber V-belt... -
Page 20: Feed Rollers
1. Place a 3-4'' high block of wood between one of the feed rollers and the planer bed. Ensure that the block of wood is not under the cutterhead. 2. Lower the cutterhead assembly down just... -
Page 21: Section 9: Closure
Washington location using the address in the General Information section. The specifications, drawings, and photographs illustrated in this manual represent the Model G8794 as supplied when the manual was prepared. However, due to Grizzly’s policy of continuous improvement, changes may be made at any time with no oblig- ation on the part of Grizzly. -
Page 22: Machine Data
Customer Service #: (570) 326-3806 • To Order Call: (800) 523-4777 • Fax #: (800) 438-5901 GRIZZLY MODEL G8794 12 Design Type ...Bench Model Overall Dimensions: Table Size ...9 Table Extensions (2) ...6 Height ...18 Length (with Extensions) ...23 Width ...22"... -
Page 23: Parts Breakdown And Parts Lists
G8794 12 ⁄ " Portable Planer -21-... - Page 24 -22- G8794 12 ⁄ " Portable Planer...
- Page 25 P8794047 PAN HD SCR M5-.8 X 12MM P8794048 PAN HD SCR M5-.8 X 8MM P8794049 EXT TOOTH WASHER M5 P8794050 FLANGE BOLT M5-.8 X 12MM G8794 12 ⁄ " Portable Planer Ref# Part# Description P8794052 POINTER P8794053 MOTOR PIVOT ROD...
- Page 26 P8794123 KNIFE GAGE PWR810 8 X 10 WRENCH P8794157 SCREW P8794158 RESET SWITCH P8794159 SWITCH MOUNTING PLATE P8794160 PLATE, RESET SWITCH P8794161 TOGGLE SWITCH P8794162 SWITCH LOCK P8794179 MOTOR BRUSH P8794180 BRUSH CAP -24- G8794 12 ⁄ " Portable Planer...
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Page 27: Troubleshooting
This section covers the most common machine problems encountered in planing and what to do about them. Refer also to Section 7: Operations, Wood Characteristics for additional guidelines on processing problems. Do not make any adjustments until planer is unplugged and moving parts have come to a com- plete stop. -
Page 28: Warranty And Returns
WARRANTY AND RETURNS Grizzly Industrial, Inc. warrants every product it sells for a period of 1 year to the original purchaser from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, negligence, accidents, repairs or alterations or lack of maintenance. -
Page 29: Warranty Card
Do you think your purchase represents good value? ___Yes Would you recommend Grizzly Industrial to a friend? ___Yes Would you allow us to use your name as a reference for Grizzly customers in your area? Note: We never use names more than three times. ___Yes Comments:_________________________________________________... - Page 30 FOLD ALONG DOTTED LINE FOLD ALONG DOTTED LINE Send a Grizzly Catalog to a friend: Name_______________________________ Street_______________________________ City______________State______Zip______ TAPE ALONG EDGES--PLEASE DO NOT STAPLE GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC. P.O. BOX 2069 BELLINGHAM, WA 98227-2069 Place Stamp Here...
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