Grizzly G9003 Planer User Manual
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1. Industrial Inc 3 6 PORTABLE PLANER MODEL G9003 INSTRUCTION MANUAL COPYRIGHT 2000 BY GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL INC 1821 VALENCIA ST BELLINGHAM WA 98227 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 U S A 4 amp WARNING Some dust created by power sanding sawing grinding drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Some examples of these chemical are e Lead from lead based paints Crystalline silica from bricks cement and other masonry products Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber Your risk from these exposures varies depending on how often you do this type of work To reduce your exposure to these chemicals Work in a well ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles G9003 Portable Planer SAFETY AWARNING For Your Own Safety Read Instruction Manual Before Operating This Equipment The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible hazardous conditions This manual uses a series of symbols and signal words which are intended to convey the level of importance of the safety messages The progres sion of symbols is described below Remem2. Depth 1142 Weight 5 75 Ibs Accessories Included Fence Blade Removal Wrench Sharpening Jig Blade Setting Jig Replacement Belt and Replacement Motor Brushes Trigger Lock Power Cord Rear Foot Belt Cover Fig 1 Location of controls G9003 Portable Planer BLADE ADJUSTMENT amp REMOVAL ANCAUTION Turn the switch off and unplug the Planer from power before attempting blade removal or any adjustments Serious injury may occur if the unit should be accidentally started while checking or removing the blades The Planer comes with the blades already installed Check the blades before the first use to make sure they are set properly To Check Blade Height Setting 1 Lay a straightedge across the Rear Foot and the Cutterhead Do not position the straightedge so it contacts the Front Foot See Figure 2 Figure 2 Checking Blade height 2 Rotate the Cutterhead manually with the exposed portion of the belt right next to the Cutterhead The tip of the blade at its highest point should just barely touch the straightedge Move the straight edge back and forth across the width of the blade to make sure G9003 Portable Planer the amount of contact is the same all the way across 3 If there is too much contact or none at all at any point across the blade then the blade needs to be reset Refer to Blade Installation Section 4 Repeat procedure for the other Blade To Remove the Blade Assembl
3. Radial Arm Saw Dust Collector ___ Shaper ___ Spindle Sander ___Jointer Table Saw Lathe ___Mortiser ___Wide Belt Sander Xx Horiz Boring Machine Vacuum Veneer Press Other How many of your woodworking machines are Grizzly Which benchtop tools do you own Check all that apply ___1 x42 Belt Sander 6 8 Grinder ___5 8 Drill Press Mini Lathe 8 Table Saw ___ 8 10 Bandsaw Scroll Saw Disc Belt Sander ___Spindle Belt Sander X Mini Jointer 10 12 Thickness Planer Other 9 How many of the machines checked above are Grizzly 10 Which portable hand held power tools do you own Check all that apply Belt Sander Orbital Sander Biscuit Joiner ___ Palm Sander Circular Saw ___ Portable Planer Detail Sander Saber Saw Drill Driver Reciprocating Saw Miter Saw Router Other 11 What machines supplies would you like Grizzly Industrial to carry 12 Table Saw Radial Arm Saw 12 Jointer Panel Saw Brass Hardware Lumber Paint amp Finishing Supplies Contractor s Supplies _ Combination Planer Jointer Other 12 What new accessories would you like Grizzly Industrial to carry Builders Hardware ___ Fasteners Wood Components Other Hand Tools 13 What other companies do you purchase your tools and supplies from 14 Do you think your purchase represents good value Yes No 15 Would you recomm
4. Frame P9003034 Front Base P9003007 Rivet P9003035 Pan Hd Screw M5 x 18 P9003008 Name Plate P9003036 Base P9003009 Cord Guard P9003037 Rubber Pin P9003010 Cord P9003038 Bearing 608ZZ P9003011 Strain Relief P9003039 Drum P9003012 Pan Hd Screw M4 x 18 P9003040 Rubber Pin P9003013 Noise Suppressor P9003041 Hex Hd Bolt M4 x 20 P9003014 Switch P9003042 Bracket P9003015 Handle Cover P9003043 Pan Hd Screw M4 x 20 P9003016 Pan Hd Screw M4 x 25 P9003044 V Pulley 4 20L P9003017 Bearing 6000LL8 P9003045 Belt Cover P9003018 Stop Ring E 9 P9003046 Rubber Pin P9003019 Fan P9003047 Pan Hd Screw M4 x 25 P9003020 Armature Assy w 17 amp 22 P9003048 Poly V Belt 4 24L P9003021 Insulation Washer P9003049 V Pulley 4 37 P9003022 Bearing 627LB P9003050 Bearing 6000ZZ P9003023 Field Assembly P9003051 Ruber Pin P9003024 Pan Hd Screw M4 x 16 P9003052 Adjustment Plate P9003025 Auxiliary Baffle Plate P9003053 Pan Hd Screw M4 x 5 P9003026 Pan Hd Screw M4 x 10 P9003054 Drum Plate P9003027 Bearing Cover P9003028 Carbon Brush G9004 Portable Planer P9003055 Hex Hd Flange Bolt M6 x 17 15 TROUBLESHOOTING Motor will not start Motor will not start fuses or circuit bre
5. HT TOOL Don t force tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed 4 10 1 12 3 16 7 20 1 30 0 6 1 12 3 16 AWARNING Safety Instructions For Power Tools USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD for the tool Make sure your exten sion cord is in good condition Conductor size should be in accor dance with the chart below The amperage rating should be listed on the motor or tool nameplate An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating Your extension cord must also contain a ground wire and plug pin Always repair or replace extension cords if they become damaged Minimum Gauge for Extension Cords AMP LENGTH 25ft 16 16 16 12 12 10 18 18 36 014 EEH WEAR PROPER APPAREL Do not wear loose clothing gloves neck ties rings bracelets or other jewel ry which may get caught in moving parts Non slip footwear is recom mended Wear protective hair cover ing to contain long hair ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty Everyday eye glasses only have impact resistant lenses they are NOT safety glass es 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 13 14 DON T OVERREACH Keep prop er footing and balance at all times MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE Keep tools sharp and cle
6. akers blow Motor overheats Motor arcing visibly through vents or runs erratically Machine slows when operating Machine is loud when cutting Overheats or bogs down in the cut Planer starts but cutter head does not move Planer starts cutter head turns no cut Rough or fuzzy cut Cut not smooth or straight 16 Low voltage Brushes worn or sticking Open circuit in motor or loose connections Short circuit in line cord or plug Short circuit in motor or loose connections Motor overloaded Air circulation through the motor restricted Brushes sticking Brushes worn Feed rate too high Depth of cut too great Brushes worn Excessive depth of cut Blades are dull Blade holder or blade assem bly mounting is loose Belt is worn or loose Short circuit in motor Blade not extending below 1 foot Belt worn or slipping 2 Blades are dull Excessive depth of cut Cutting against natural wood grain High wood moisture content Check power line for proper voltage Replace both brushes Inspect by qualified electrical technician Inspect cord or plug for damaged _ insulation and shorted wires Inspect by qualified electrical technician Reduce load on motor Clean out motor vents Check that brush hold er is free of dirt and that brush moves freely Replace both brushes Feed planer slower Reduce depth of cut Replace both brush
7. an for best and safest performance Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories DISCONNECT TOOLS before ser vicing and changing accessories such as blades bits cutters and the like REDUCE THE RISK OF UNIN TENTIONAL STARTING Make sure switch is in off position before plugging in USE RECOMMENDED ACCES SORIES Consult the owner s manual for recommended acces sories The use of improper acces sories may cause risk of injury CHECK DAMAGED PARTS Before further use of the tool a guard or other part that is dam aged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function Check for alignment of moving parts binding of moving parts breakage of parts mount ing and any other conditions that may affect its operation A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED TURN POWER OFF Don t leave tool until it comes to a complete stop G9003 Portable Planer AWARNING Safety Instructions For Portable Planers USE ONLY FOR WOOD This machine is not designed to process any material other than wood ALWAYS KEEP FINGERS AND HANDS AWAY FROM ROTATING CUTTERHEAD Never attempt to clear chips away from the base of the chip chute when the machine is running Stop the machine unplug it then clear away the debris NEVER OPERATE WITH DULL OR DAMAGED BLADES Check blades frequently for
8. ber that safety messages by them selves do not eliminate danger and are not a substitute for proper accident pre vention measures Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if ADAN G E R not avoided WILL result in death or serious injury ih Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if WAR N l NG not avoided COULD result in death or serious injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if CAUTION not avoided MAY result in minor or moderate injury It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices This symbol is used to alert the user to useful information about proper operation of the equipment ANWARNING Safety Instructions For Power Tools KEEP ALL SAFETY DEVICES IN 5 KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS PLACE and in working order REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES Form habit of check ing to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning on KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents DON T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT Don t use power tools in damp or wet locations or where any flammable or noxious fumes may exist Keep work area well lighted G9003 Portable Planer AWAY All children and visitors should be kept a safe distance from Work area MAKE WORK SHOP CHILD PROOF with padlocks master switches or by removing starter keys DON T FORCE TOOL It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed USE RIG
9. end Grizzly to a friend Yes No 16 Would you allow us to use your name as a refer ence for Grizzly customers in your area Note We never use names more than three times Yes No 17 Comments Send a Grizzly Catalog to a friend Name Street City FOLD ALONG DOTTED LINE GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL INC P O BOX 2069 BELLINGHAM WA 98227 2069 TAPE ALONG EDGES PLEASE DO NOT STAPLE G9003 Portable Planer NOTES 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 main tenance This is Grizzly s sole written warranty and any and all warranties that may be implied by law including any merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose are here by limited to the duration of this written warranty We do not warrant or represent that the merchandise complies with the provisions of any law or acts unless the manufacturer so warrants In no event shall Grizzly s liability under this warranty exceed the purchase price paid for the product and any legal actions brought against Grizzly shall be tried in the State of Washington County of Whatcom We shall in no event be liable for death injuries to persons or property or for incidental con ting
10. ent special or consequential damages arising from the use of our products To take advantage of this warranty contact us by mail or phone and give us all the details We will then issue you a Return Number which must be clearly posted on the outside as well as the inside of the carton We will not accept any item back without this number Proof of purchase must accompany the merchandise The manufacturers reserve the right to change specifications at any time because they con stantly strive to achieve better quality equipment We make every effort to ensure that our products meet high quality and durability standards and we hope you never need to use this warranty Please feel free to write or call us if you have any questions about the machine or the man ual Grizzly Industrial Inc 1203 Lycoming Mall Circle Muncy PA 17756 Phone 570 546 9663 Fax 800 438 5901 E Mail techsupport grizzly com Web Site http www grizzly com Thank you again for your business and continued support We hope to serve you again soon 20 G9003 Portable Planer
11. es Decrease depth of cut Sharpen blades Recheck complete blade installation and tighten all screws Replace belt Inspect by qualified electrical technician Increase depth of cut Replace belt Sharpen blades Decrease depth of cut Reverse cutting direc tion Dry wood Blade not flush with rear foot Reset blades in jig G9003 Portable Planer WARRANTY CARD Name Street City State Zip Phone Number E Mail FAX MODEL G9003 Portable Planer Order The following information is given on a voluntary basis It will be used for marketing purposes to help us develop better products and services Of course all information is strictly confidential 1 How did you learn about us _ Advertisement Friend Catalog Card Deck World Wide Web Other What is your annual household income 20 000 29 999 60 000 69 999 30 000 39 999 70 000 79 999 40 000 49 999 _ 80 000 89 999 50 000 59 999 _ 90 000 What is your age group 20 29 50 59 30 39 60 69 40 49 70 How long have you been a woodworker 0 2 Years 8 20 Years 2 8 Years _ 20 Years How would you rank your woodworking skills Simple _ Advanced Intermediate Master Craftsman What stationary woodworking tools do you own Check all that apply _ Air Compressor Panel Saw Band Saw Planer Drill Press Power Feeder ___Drum Sander
12. es com pletely from the Planer To Sharpen Blades 1 Separate the Blade from the Back Plate by removing two Phillips head screws 2 Mount the two Blades onto the Sharpening Jig as shown in Figure 6 ANCAUTION Planer blades are dangerously sharp Use extreme caution when inspecting removing sharpening or replacing blades into the cutterhead Substantial risk of laceration injury exists G9003 Portable Planer Fig 6 Blades in Sharpening Jig 3 The bevel edge of the blades will extend beyond the sloped edge of the Jig The blades can be sharp ened by sweeping a fine metal file along the two edges using the existing bevel angle as a guide Or the entire Jig can be turned face down on a sharpening stone and swept across the surface of the stone 4 Remove the Blades from the Jig and reinstall into the Planer Blade sharpness is one of the most impor tant factors in getting good results with the planer Take care to ensure that the work piece being planed is free from grit dirt or nails or other embedded metals such as staples These can nick or chip the knives and can require a complete regrinding OPERATIONS Setting Cutting Depth Lay a straightedge across the Rear Foot and extend it across the Front Foot Rotate the cutterhead so neither of the blades are touching the straightedge Turn the Depth Adjustment Knob until the Front and Rear plates are at the same height the straight edge will con
13. guide for typ ical symptoms of a worn belt To Replace the Belt 1 Remove the belt cover 2 Remove broken or worn belt 3 Work the new belt onto the pul leys It will be necessary to push down on the edge of the belt while manually turning the pulleys See Figure 9 4 Replace the belt cover Fig 9 Replacing belt 12 Brush Replacement The universal motor has two brushes which may periodically need replacement When checking or replacing the brushes make sure the slots the brushes fit into are clear of grit or debris so the brushes are free to move in and out To Replace The Brushes 1 Remove the motor cover by remov ing the two screws on the housing 2 Remove the brush caps with a large flat bladed screwdriver See Figure 10 3 Pull the brush out The end has a metal disc which is attached to a spring like piece If the slot has for eign material in it the brush may be hard to remove 4 Clear the brush slot with a screw driver and make sure it is free of grit Insert the new brush check to make sure it goes into the slot and comes out against the commutator 5 Replace the brush cover 6 Repeatfor the other brush 7T Replace the motor cover Fig 10 Replacing motor brushes G9003 Portable Planer OPERATING TIPS Operating Guides and Tips Avoid overloading the planer Do not apply downward pressure to the tool while using Do not feed into the work so rapidly that it causes the
14. ies 1 Using the belt pulley rotate the Cutterhead so that one of the two Blade Holders is positioned in the opening in the base 2 Use the supplied T handle wrench to remove the three hex head bolts holding the Blade Assemblies to the Cutterhead Hold the Cutterhead in position with the Belt Pulley See Figure 3 Figure 3 Removing Blade Holder bolts 3 Lift the Blade Holder and Blade Assembly off being careful to not come in contact with the sharp edge of the blade 4 Repeat procedure for the other Blade BLADE INSTALLATION ANCAUTION Turn the switch off and unplug the Planer from power before attempting blade installation or any adjustments Serious injury may occur if the unit should be accidentally started while installing the blade The Blade must be mounted to the Back Plate using the Blade Setting Jig Using this jig controls how far the blade extends from the Cutterhead once it is installed 1 Place the Blade onto the Setting dig 2 Laythe Back Plate onto the top of the Blade pushing it up firmly against the edge of the Jig See Figure 4 Blade flush to this edge Back Plate flush to this edge Fig 4 Blade in position on Setting Jig 8 Install two Phillips head screws with washer and lockwasher through the slots on the Back Plate into the Blade Tighten securely 4 Set the Blade Back Plate Assembly onto the Cutterhead Make sure the bottom edge of the Back Plate is positio
15. motor to bog down Ensure the safety of the workplace Clear the work area of all parts and debris that may cause injury by flying objects Securely fix the object to be worked on in a vise or otherwise clamp to avoid injury Do not attempt to hold workpiece by hand Inspect the tool before use Run the tool free of the workpiece before using to ensure all parts are running smooth ly and there are no abnormal sounds or sparks If any defect is found have unit serviced AWARNING Disassembly and improper reassem bly of this device can result in electri cal shock danger Always have this device serviced by a qualified electri cal repair technician Serious injury will result G9003 Portable Planer AWARNING Operating this equipment has the potential to propel debris into the air which can cause eye injury Always wear safety glasses or goggles when operating equipment Be certain the safety glasses you wear meet the appropriate standards of the American National Standards Institute ANSI 13 G9003 Portable Planer 14 Ref Part Description P9003001 Pan Hd Screw M4 x 16 Ref Part P9003029 Description Brush Holder Cap P9003002 Chip Cover P9003030 Indication Plate P9003003 Knob P9003031 Screw M5 x 10 P9003004 Scale Plate for Knob P9003032 Compression Spring P9003005 Flat Washer 10mm P9003033 Rubber Packing P9003006 Main
16. ned into the slot on the Cutterhead See Figure 5 Make certain edge of back plate engages in slot in cutterhead Fig 5 Inserting blade assembly on Cutterhead Rear Foot removed for clarity 5 Set the Blade Holder over the Blade Assembly so the notches in the side of the Holder engage the rear edge of the blade Install three hex head bolts and washers and tighten with the supplied T handle wrench 6 Repeat the procedure for the other blade A CAUTION Never operate the Planer with only one blade installed This will cause an imbalance of the rotating cutter head and may allow the Planer to go out of control possibly causing injury G9003 Portable Planer BLADE SHARPENING The Blade must be completely removed from the Planer and from the Back Plate in order for it to be safely sharpened Follow the preceding instructions for Blade Removal For the best results have planer blades sharpened by a professional sharpening service which has the grinding and mea surement equipment to assure that the blade cutting geometry is maintained at optimum levels It is a procedure which requires special equipment and precision otherwise a set of blades can be easily ruined Knives should always be ground as a set so that an equal amount of material is removed which will maintain the balance of the cutterhead The blades can be tuned up between major sharpenings using the Sharpening Jig supplied Remove both Blad
17. sharpness or damage Damaged or dull blades put excessive strain on the machine and can cause loss of control of the unit ENSURE PLANER IS PROPERLY ADJUSTED BEFORE STARTING Always use a test piece to check the adjustment and operation before starting on the actual workpiece G9003 Portable Planer 5 DO NOT REMOVE EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF WOOD IN A SINGLE PASS Better results can be achieved by taking multiple passes with a small amount of material removal in each pass INSPECT STOCK THOROUGHLY BEFORE PLANING Look stock over for any grit sand nails staples or other foreign materials before per forming planing operations Foreign materials can damage the blade and can throw off debris which may cause injury MAKE SURE WORKPIECE IS SECURELY CLAMPED OR OTH ERWISE HELD IN PLACE Also make sure the clamps will not obstruct the movement of the Planer as it progresses through the cut Hitting an unexpected obstruction can cause potential loss of control of the machine CONTROL LOCATION Control Location Refer to Figure 1 for the location of the key components and controls of this Planer Become familiar with the controls and the adjustments before operating the Planer ON OFF Trigger Depth Adjustment Knob Specifications Speed 15000 RPM Motor Type Universal Brush Motor Motor Power HP 110V 5 0 Amp Cutterhead 2 Blades Maximum Cutting Width 336 Maximum Stock Removal Pass 142 Maximum Rabbet
18. ssure use the handle to apply force to push the Planer along 5 Check the edge for straightness and squareness or for the desired profile as successive passes are made AWARNING Operating this equipment has the potential to propel debris into the air which can cause eye injury Always wear safety glasses or goggles when operating equipment Be certain the safety glasses you wear meet the appropriate standards of the American National Standards Institute ANSI G9003 Portable Planer OPERATIONS Chamfering The Front Foot has a V groove machined into it to allow for edge chamfering Position the Planer on the corner of the workpiece with the V groove seated on the corner See Figure 7 Be sure the workpiece is firmly secured with clamps or other holding devices Start the Planer and let it get to full speed before moving the Cutterhead into the workpiece Apply steady even pressure and keep the Planer moving along the edge The Rear Foot will sit on the Chamfered edge as it comes out of the cut ter Support the Planer so it does not slip off of the edge Fig 7 Cutting a chamfer Rabbeting Rabbeting is the cutting of a notch along the edge of a board to allow mating pieces to fit together tightly The Planer can be used to cut rabbets by using the supplied fence and setting it so that only the neces sary amount of the cutterhead will actually cut into the workpiece It will take several G9003 Por
19. table Planer successive passes to achieve the full depth of the rabbet as the maximum depth of cut is 142 per pass The maximum rab bet depth is 11 2 See Figure 8 To Perform Rabbeting Operations 1 Secure the workpiece firmly with clamps to eliminate movement during the planing operation 2 Install the fence guide by inserting it into the hole in the left front of the planer body and tightening the holding knob at the front of the planer 3 Setthe fence distance so that the cutter cuts into the workpiece by the desired width Test on a sam ple piece and check dimension 4 Set the desired depth of cut with the Adjustment Knob Generally it is best to take shallow cuts per pass to avoid chipping 5 Start the Planer Let the cutter head get up to full speed before engaging the cutter into the work 6 Take successive passes until the full depth is achieved Fig 8 Cutting a rabbet 11 MAINTENANCE Maintenance Your 110 V Portable Planer will give you hundreds of hours of operation time before ever needing service This product is dou ble insulated which provides protection from electrical shock should a problem ever develop with grounding Great care must be taken whenever servicing double insulated equipment to make certain the repair does not destroy the insulated prop erties Service should be performed only by a qualified electrical technician Belt Replacement Refer to the Troubleshooting
20. tact both feet evenly This is a 0 depth of cut Note the position of the 0 point on the knob scale Three quarters of a full rotation of the knob is equivalent to a Vs depth of cut the maximum depth of cut recommended Generally the best results will be achieved with several Successive passes rather than trying to remove the maximum amount of material in one pass Planing The most common operation is to plane the edge of a board to get a straight square edge A Portable Planer is also useful when an uneven edge is required such as when fitting a countertop to a wall The Planer can be used to cut right down to a scribe line by taking selective cuts This Planer can also be used for face plan ing that is to clean up the rough surface of a board This is most easily accomplished on boards which are less than 3 wide where the planing can be done in a single pass Success in face planing will be best when very light passes are made To Perform Planing Operations 1 Secure the workpiece firmly with clamps so it will not move during the planing process 2 Setthe desired depth of cut 10 3 Turn the Planer on by pulling the ON OFF trigger Allow the cutter head to achieve full speed before engaging the workpiece 4 Once the cutting begins push the Planer firmly across the workpiece at the same rate of speed Do not stop the Planer s progress across the piece during the pass Do not apply downward pre
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