When planing rough stock, set the rollers high
to keep the lumber from dragging along the
bed. When planing milled lumber, set the roll-
ers low to help minimize snipe.
To ensure accurate results and make the ad-
justment process quicker and easier, we rec-
ommend using straightedge and feeler gauge
to gauge the bed roller height from the table
surface.
NOTE: Bed rollers that are not adjusted to the
correct height or out of alignment with each
other can cause poor finishes, inconsistent
planing thickness, and other undesirable re-
sults.
To adjust the bed rollers:
1. DISCONNECT PLANER FROM POWER!
2. Lower the table all the way to give yourself
room to work.
3.
Loosen
the
set
screws above each of
the four roller adjust-
ment hex bolts (see
figure 11).
4. Rotate the eccentric adjustment hex bolts to
raise or lower the bed rollers until they are the
desired height above the table surface.
5. Verify that both sides of each roller are at
the same height, then re-tighten the four set
screws to secure the setting.
6. Re-check the roller heights to make sure
they did not change when you secured them.
— If the roller heights are not correct, repeat
this procedure until they are.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Always disconnect power to
the machine before performing maintenance.
Failure to do this may result in serious personal
injury.
SCHEDULE
For optimum performance from your machine,
follow this maintenance schedule and refer to
any specific instructions given in this section.
NOTE: This maintenance schedule is based on
average daily usage. Adjust the maintenance
schedule to match your usage to keep your
planer running smoothly and to protect your
investment.
Set Screws
Fig.11
E N G L I S H •
EVERY 8 HOURS OF OPERATION:
• Clean machine and protect unpainted cast
iron.
• Lubricate feed rollers bushings.
• Tighten loose mounting bolts.
• Check/sharpen/replace damaged or worn
knives.
• Check/repair/replace worn or damaged wires.
• Resolve any other unsafe condition.
EVERY 40 HOURS OF OPERATION:
• Clean cutterhead and check knife height.
• Lubricate table columns and lead screws.
EVERY 160 HOURS OF OPERATION:
• Check/tension/replace V-belts.
• Clean/vacuum dust buildup from inside cabi-
net and off motor.
• Lubricate table height worm gear.
• Lubricate table height chain and sprockets.
• Lubricate drive chain and sprockets (Page 32).
YEARLY
• Change gearbox oil.
CLEANING & PROTECTING
Vacuum excess wood chips and sawdust from
the outside of the machine, inside the cabi-
net, and off the motor. Protect the unpainted
cast iron surfaces on the table by wiping the
table clean after every use—this ensures mois-
ture from wood dust does not remain on bare
metal surfaces.
LUBRICATION
Failure to followed reasonable lubrication
practices as instructed in this manual for your
lathe could lead to premature failure of your
lathe and will void the warranty.
Your planer features bearings that are lubri-
cated and sealed at the factory. These bearing
do not require any further attention unless
they need to be replaced. If a bearing fails,
your planer will probably develop a noticeable
rumble or vibration, which will increase when
the machine is under a load. The bearings are
standard sizes and can be replaced through
Grizzly (refer to the Parts
Breakdowns beginning for bearing identifica-
tion). Follow the maintenance schedule and
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