Grizzly Planer G1017 User Manual

12'' PORTABLE PLANER  
MODEL G1017  
INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
COPYRIGHT © 1991 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.  
REVISED APRIL, 1999 PRINTED IN U.S.A.  
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SECTION 1: SAFETY  
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 progression of symbols is described below. Remember  
that safety messages by themselves do not eliminate danger and are not a substitute for prop-  
er accident prevention measures.  
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not  
avoided, WILL result in death or serious injury.  
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoid-  
ed, COULD result in death or serious injury.  
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoid-  
ed, 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.  
NOTICE  
Safety Instructions For Power Tools  
5. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY.  
All children and visitors should be kept a  
safe distance from work area.  
1. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working  
order.  
2. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND  
WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to  
see that keys and adjusting wrenches are  
removed from tool before turning on.  
6. MAKE WORK SHOP CHILD PROOF with  
padlocks, master switches, or by removing  
starter keys.  
7. DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job  
better and safer at the rate for which it was  
designed.  
3. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered  
areas and benches invite accidents.  
4. DON’T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRON-  
MENT. Don’t use power tools in damp or  
wet locations, or where any flammable or  
noxious fumes may exist. Keep work area  
well lighted.  
8. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force tool or  
attachment to do a job for which it was not  
designed.  
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Safety Instructions For Power Tools  
9. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make  
sure your extension cord is in good condi-  
tion. 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.  
13. DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing  
and balance at all times.  
14. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep  
tools sharp and clean for best and safest  
performance. Follow instructions for lubri-  
cating and changing accessories.  
15. DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing  
and changing accessories, such as blades,  
bits, cutters, and the like.  
Minimum Gauge for Extension Cords  
16. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTION-  
AL STARTING. Make sure switch is in off  
position before plugging in.  
LENGTH  
AMP RATING  
0-6  
7-10  
11-12  
13-16  
25ft 50ft 100ft  
18  
18  
16  
14  
12  
10  
16  
16  
16  
12  
12  
10  
16  
14  
14  
12  
10  
No  
17. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.  
Consult the owner’s manual for recom-  
mended accessories. The use of improper  
accessories may cause risk of injury.  
17-20  
21-30  
18. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before fur-  
ther use of the tool, a guard or other part  
that is damaged should be carefully  
checked to determine that it will operate  
properly and perform its intended function.  
Check for alignment of moving parts, bind-  
ing of moving parts, breakage of parts,  
mounting, and any other conditions that  
may affect its operation. A guard or other  
part that is damaged should be properly  
repaired or replaced.  
10. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear  
loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings,  
bracelets, or other jewelry which may get  
caught in moving parts. Non-slip footwear  
is recommended. Wear protective hair cov-  
ering to contain long hair.  
11. ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also  
use face or dust mask if cutting operation is  
dusty. Everyday eyeglasses only have  
impact resistant lenses, they are NOT safe-  
ty glasses.  
19. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNAT-  
TENDED.TURN POWER OFF. Don’t leave  
tool until it comes to a complete stop.  
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.  
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Additional Safety Instructions For The  
Portable Planer  
1. Ensure that the machine is firmly secured  
6. Position yourself so as not to get caught  
(pinned) between the lumber and another  
obstruction during the planing operation.  
Also, ensure that there is sufficient clear-  
ance for the material being fed.  
to a bench or the floor before use.  
2. Always be aware of the condition of the  
wood you are planing. Pay particular atten-  
tion to knots, splits, and other potential  
areas where the grain may be getting  
ready to separate.  
7. Keep hands and fingers away from moving  
parts and away from the infeed and outfeed  
section of the planer. Do not reach into the  
machine at any time for any reason without  
first turning the switch off, pulling the elec-  
trical plug and after the machine has come  
to a full stop.  
3. Perform machine inspection and mainte-  
nance services promptly when called for.  
4. Make sure the planer knives are sharp,  
balanced, and set correctly and securely.  
Operate planer only with both knives in the  
cutterhead.  
8. Any glued-up stock must be completely set  
up and dry before planing.  
5. Do not plane any man-made composites  
such as plywood, hardboard, particle  
board, fiber board, flake board, fiberglass  
and/or any other material other than solid,  
natural wood fiber.  
9. Never leave the planer running unattended.  
10. Habits – good and bad – are hard to break.  
Develop good habits in your shop and safe-  
ty will become second-nature to you.  
Operating this equipment has the potential  
to propel debris into the air which can  
cause eye injury. Always wear safety glass-  
es or goggles when operating equipment.  
Everyday glasses or reading glasses only  
have impact resistant lenses, they are not  
safety glasses. Be certain the safety glass-  
es you wear meet the appropriate stan-  
dards of the American National Standards  
Institute (ANSI).  
Like all power tools, there is danger associ-  
ated with the Model G1017 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. If normal  
safety precautions are overlooked or  
ignored, serious personal injury may occur.  
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SECTION 2: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS  
is necessary, do not connect the equipment  
grounding conductor to a live terminal.  
110V Operation  
Under no circumstances should the grounding pin  
from any three-pronged plug be removed. If it will  
The G1017 planer operates on 110 volts. Under  
not fit the outlet, have the proper outlet installed  
normal use, the motor draws approximately 16  
by a qualified electrician.  
amps at 110V. We recommend a 20 amp circuit  
breaker for 110V. This should be satisfactory for  
Check with a qualified electrician or one of our  
normal use, while providing enough protection  
service personnel if the grounding instructions  
against motor damage caused by power surges.  
are not completely understood, or if in doubt as to  
Grizzly recommends that the circuit you use  
whether the tool is properly grounded. Use only 3-  
should be dedicated, (i.e., the G1017 should pro-  
wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding  
vide the only draw from that circuit). If frequent  
type plugs and 3-hole receptacles that accept the  
tool’s plug. See FIgure 1.  
circuit failures occur when using the planer, con-  
tact our service department or your local electri-  
cal contractor.  
Repair or replace damaged or worn cord immedi-  
ately.  
Be sure that your particular electrical con-  
figuration complies with local and state  
codes. The best way to ensure compliance  
is to check with your local municipality or  
licensed electrician. Serious personal injury  
may occur.  
Grounding  
In the event of a malfunction or breakdown,  
grounding provides a path of least resistance for  
electric current to reduce the risk of electric  
shock. This tool is equipped with an electric cord  
having an equipment-grounding conductor and a  
grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into a  
matching outlet that is properly installed and  
grounded in accordance with all local codes and  
ordinances.  
Figure 1. Typical 3-prong plug and outlet.  
This equipment must be grounded. Verify  
that any existing electrical outlet and circuit  
you intend to plug into is actually grounded.  
If it is not, it will be necessary to run a sep-  
arate 12 A.W.G. copper grounding wire from  
the outlet to a known ground. Under no cir-  
cumstances should the grounding pin from  
any three-pronged plug be removed.  
Serious personal injury may occur.  
Improper connections of the electrical-grounding  
conductor can result in risk of electric shock. The  
conductor with green or green and yellow striped  
insulation is the electrical-grounding conductor. If  
repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug  
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SECTION 3: GENERAL INFORMATION  
The specifications, drawings, and photographs  
illustrated in this manual represent the Model  
G1017 as supplied when the manual was pre-  
pared. However, owing to Grizzly’s policy of con-  
Commentary  
tinuous improvement, changes may be made at  
any time with no obligation on the part of Grizzly.  
Whenever possible, though, we send manual  
updates to all owners of a particular tool or  
Grizzly Industrial, Inc. is proud to offer the Model  
G1017 12" Portable Planer. This planer is a part  
of Grizzly’s growing family of fine machinery.  
When used according to the guidelines described  
machine. Should you receive one, we urge you to  
in this manual, you can expect years of trouble-  
insert the new information with the old and keep  
free, enjoyable operation and proof of Grizzly’s  
it for reference.  
commitment to customer satisfaction.  
The Model G1017 is a wood planer designed for  
portable or small shop use. This planer features a  
2 HP motor, four steel column supports for  
To operate this, or any power tool, safely and  
increased strength, chain-driven feed rollers,  
efficiently, it is essential to become as familiar  
extension wings, and a direct reading thickness  
with its characteristics as possible. The time  
gauge.  
you invest before you begin to use your Model  
G1017 will be time well spent. DO NOT operate  
this machine until you are completely familiar  
with the contents of this manual. Make sure you  
read and understand all of the safety proce-  
dures. If you do not understand something, DO  
NOT operate the machine.  
We are also pleased to provide this manual with  
the G1017. It was written to guide you through  
assembly, review safety considerations, and  
cover general operating procedures. It represents  
our latest effort to produce the best documenta-  
tion possible. If you have any criticisms that you  
feel we should pay attention to in our next print-  
ing, please write to us at the address below:  
Grizzly Industrial, Inc.  
Technical Documentation  
P.O. Box 2069  
C
/O  
Bellingham, WA 98227-2069  
Most importantly, we stand behind our machines.  
We have excellent regional service departments  
at your disposal, should the need arise. If, after  
reviewing this manual carefully, you have any ser-  
vice questions or parts requests, please call or  
write us at the location listed below.  
Grizzly Industrial, Inc.  
2406 Reach Road  
Williamsport, PA 17701  
Phone: 1-570-326-3806  
FAX: 1-800-438-5901  
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Unpacking  
Piece Inventory  
After all the parts have been removed from the  
carton, you should have:  
The Model G1017 12'' Planer is shipped from the  
manufacturer in a carefully packed carton. If you  
discover the machine is damaged after you’ve  
signed for delivery, please call Customer Service  
immediately for advice.  
Manual  
Planer  
Chip Deflector  
Handle  
8-10 mm Wrench  
12-14 mm Wrench  
Allen® Wrenches 3, 4, 5 & 6mm  
Combination Screw Driver  
Knife Gauge  
Save the containers and all packing materials for  
possible inspection by the carrier or its agent.  
Otherwise filing a freight claim can be difficult.  
Hardware  
The G1017 is a heavy machine (85 lbs. ship-  
ping weight). DO NOT over-exert yourself  
while unpacking or moving your machine –  
get assistance. In the event that your planer  
must be moved up or down a flight of stairs,  
be sure that the stairs are capable of sup-  
porting the combined weight of people and  
the machine. Serious personal injury may  
occur.  
Lag Bolts 516" x 134  
"
4
4
3
Washers  
8"  
In the event that any non-proprietary parts are  
missing (e.g. a nut or a washer), we would be glad  
to replace them, or, for the sake of expediency,  
replacements can be obtained at your local hard-  
ware store.  
When you are completely satisfied with the con-  
dition of your shipment, you should inventory its  
parts.  
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Clean up  
Site Considerations  
The unpainted surfaces are coated with a waxy  
oil to protect it from corrosion during shipment.  
Remove this protective coating with a solvent  
cleaner or citrus-based degreaser. Avoid chlo-  
rine-based solvents as they may damage painted  
surfaces should they come in contact. Always fol-  
low the usage instructions on the product you  
choose for clean up.  
The Model G1017 is designed to be portable.  
There are handles on both sides of the planer to  
aid in lifting and moving. Before moving the plan-  
er, fold the depth control handle down, the exten-  
sion wings up and ensure that the power cord is  
disconnected.  
1. Working Clearances: Consider existing  
and anticipated needs, size of material to  
be processed through each machine, and  
space for auxiliary stands, work tables or  
other machinery when establishing a loca-  
tion for your planer.  
Many of the solvents commonly used to  
clean machinery can be highly flammable,  
and toxic when inhaled or ingested. Always  
work in well-ventilated areas far from poten-  
tial ignition sources when dealing with sol-  
vents. Use care when disposing of waste  
rags and towels to be sure they do not cre-  
ate fire or environmental hazards. Keep  
children and animals safely away when  
cleaning and assembling this machine.  
2. Lighting and Outlets: Lighting should be  
bright enough to eliminate shadow and pre-  
vent eye strain. Electrical circuits should be  
dedicated or large enough to handle  
amperage requirements. Outlets should be  
located near each machine so power or  
extension cords are clear of high-traffic  
areas. Observe local electrical codes for  
proper installation of new lighting, outlets,  
or circuits.  
Do not use gasoline or other petroleum-  
based solvents to remove this protective  
coating.These products generally have low  
flash points which makes them extremely  
flammable. A risk of explosion and burning  
exists if these products are used. Serious  
personal injury may occur.  
The cutterhead knives on the G1017 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 adjustments involving the cutterhead  
knives. Wear thick gloves anytime it is nec-  
essary to manually rotate the cutterhead  
assembly.  
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SECTION 4: ASSEMBLY  
Wooden Base  
Chip Deflector  
For your safety and proper machine operation,  
ensure that the chip deflector is secured before  
use. The chip deflector directs wood chips away  
from the cutterhead during operation and covers  
the cutterhead and feed rollers for operator safe-  
ty. To secure the chip deflector:  
The wooden base yields greater stability and  
enables the planer to be fastened to a sturdy  
bench or floor when planing long stock. To con-  
struct the wooden base pieces:  
1. Mill two pieces of wood 17'' (L) x 2'' (W) x 2''  
(H). Do not use planer for constructing base  
pieces until it is checked out and adjust-  
ments have been made as required.  
1. Remove the two socket head cap screws at  
the rear of the planer.  
2. Set chip deflector in place and replace the  
two socket head cap screws. See Figure 2.  
2. Layout the two planer mounting hole loca-  
tions on each piece.  
3. Predrill mounting holes and mount the plan-  
er using four 516'' lag bolts and washers pro-  
vided. See Figure 3.  
Alternatively, the planer can be directly mounted  
to a bench or table top, or to a Shop Fox® Deluxe  
Tool Table utilizing these same mounting holes,  
using the appropriate fasteners.  
Figure 2. Chip deflector mounting screws.  
Handle Assembly  
Figure 3. Mounting planer to wooden base.  
Attach the handle assembly to the shaft protrud-  
ing out of the top of the planer. Align the handle  
with the notch, and tighten the M6-1 x 10mm cap  
screw. Do not over tighten.  
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SECTION 5: CONTROLS  
On-Off Switch  
Depth Of Cut  
The on-off switch is located on the front of the  
planer. See Figure 4. The switch has a key which,  
when removed, allows the switch to be locked in  
the “off” position. To access the locking feature,  
push the switch to the “off” position and pull the  
switch key out.  
The planing depth is controlled by the crank han-  
dle on top of the planer. To extend the handle up  
for operation, pull out on the handle while folding  
it up. Turning the handle clockwise raises the cut-  
terhead and counter-clockwise lowers the cutter-  
head. See Figure 5. Depth of cut is read directly  
from the inch/millimeter scale located on the top,  
right side of the planer. The minimum reading is  
116'' (1 mm). One complete turn of the handle rais-  
1
es or lowers the cutterhead approximately 16''  
(1mm). The range of material thickness that can  
be planed is 14'' - 5'' (5mm - 127mm).  
Reset Button  
Figure 4. Location of switch and reset button.  
Figure 5. Depth of cut adjustment handle.  
Reset Button  
The G1017 Planer comes equipped with a ther-  
mal overload protection switch inside the motor.  
To reset the switch, turn off the on-off switch, wait  
a few seconds and then depress the reset button.  
See Figure 4. If the reset button does not stay  
depressed, wait longer before resetting.  
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SECTION 6: ADJUSTMENTS  
3. Move the straightedge to the other side of  
Extension Wings  
the bed and repeat step two. Re-check to  
ensure consistency from side to side.  
Without turning the set bolts, tighten the  
lock nuts.  
Your planer is equipped with front and rear exten-  
sion wings. Each wing folds up for machine mobil-  
ity and down for machine operation. To check  
alignment, lay a straightedge across the bed and  
wings. See Figure 6.  
4. To adjust the second wing, repeat steps  
one through three above.  
If adjustment is necessary, proceed as follows:  
1. Use the 10mm wrench and loosen the lock-  
ing nuts and set bolts underneath each  
extension wing.  
Feed Rollers  
2. Hold a straightedge across the bed and  
wing and turn the setscrews so the end of  
the wing moves back into the same plane  
as the planer bed.  
The infeed and outfeed rollers are made of high  
quality rubber and provide effective gripping pres-  
sure during operation. The delivery speed is 26  
FPM (8 MPM).The infeed and outfeed roller pres-  
sure was pre-set at the factory and requires no  
adjustment.  
The cutterhead knives on the G1017 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 adjustments involving the cutterhead  
knives. Wear thick gloves anytime it is nec-  
essary to manually rotate the cutterhead  
assembly.  
Figure 6. Aligning extension wings.  
Make sure the G1017 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.  
Serious personal injury may occur.  
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2. Raise the cutterhead so that the wood  
gauge fits between the edge of the knife in  
the cutterhead and the planer bed. Place  
the gauge to one end of the cutterhead.  
Adjust the crank handle so the knife edge  
just makes contact with the gauge at its  
lowest point. See Figure 8.  
Parallelism  
Before leaving the factory, the planer cutterhead  
was set parallel to the planer bed for even cutting.  
However, periodic inspections should be done to  
ensure accuracy, especially if the planer is jostled  
during transport. To check parallelism between  
the cutterhead and bed, switch planer off, wait for  
moving parts to stop and proceed as follows:  
3. Shift the hardwood gauge to the other end  
of the cutterhead without changing the  
position of the cutterhead. If the block  
begins to bind against the cutterhead as  
you move to the opposite end, lower the  
table and go back to step 2, starting at this  
end instead.  
1. Construct a hardwood gauge as shown in  
Figure 7.  
4. Check to see if there is any gap between  
the knife edge and the block at the other  
end. The knife edge should just touch the  
block all the way along the length of the  
knife.  
45˚  
.5''  
3''  
30˚  
138'' 12''  
238''  
112''  
Figure 7. Hardwood gauge dimensions.  
The cutterhead knives on the G1017 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 adjustments involving the cutterhead  
knives. Wear thick gloves anytime it is nec-  
essary to manually rotate the cutterhead  
assembly.  
Figure 8. Using gauge to check cutterhead.  
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If there is any variation between one side and the  
other, make adjustments as follows:  
Knife Setting  
1. Remove the depth adjustment handle.  
The G1017 Planer is equipped with a 2 blade cut-  
terhead. The blades are set by adjustable screws  
and are locked in position by wedge type gibs.  
Disconnect the power cord from the power source  
before adjusting or removing the knives. To  
remove the knives:  
2. Loosen the six screws beneath the edge of  
the head piece and remove the top cover.  
3. Release the tension on the idler bracket by  
loosening the Hex Bolt.  
4. While maintaining the position of one of the  
two end sprockets (A), lift the drive chain  
and rotate the other sprocket to raise or  
lower the cutterhead assembly in the  
desired direction. See Figure 9. It is impor-  
tant that the designated fixed sprocket does  
not move for consistent results.  
1. Lower cutterhead down to provide access  
to knives from the top.  
2. Remove chip deflector.  
3. Use open-ended wrench to loosen the bolts  
locking the gib and knife in place. Turn  
clockwise to loosen knife.  
4. Slide knife out of cutterhead and remove  
gib. Use care when handling knives - they  
are sharp!  
Idler Bracket  
A
5. Repeat steps three and four above to  
remove second knife.  
The cutterhead knives on the G1017 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 adjustments involving the cutterhead  
knives. Wear thick gloves anytime it is nec-  
essary to manually rotate the cutterhead  
assembly.  
Figure 9. Chain and sprocket adjustment.  
5. Check parallelism between the knives and  
bed. If both sides are parallel, secure the  
chain and idler bracket into position. Set the  
idler bracket so there is sufficient tension to  
keep the chain in position on all sprockets.  
6. Replace the top cover and depth adjust-  
ment handle.  
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The cutterhead knives on the G1017 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 adjustments involving the cutterhead  
knives. Wear thick gloves anytime it is nec-  
essary to manually rotate the cutterhead  
assembly.  
To install and adjust the knives:  
1. Turn leveling screws clockwise so the knife  
will be set low in the cutterhead using the  
socket head wrench provided.  
Figure 11. Side view of cutterhead and gauge.  
4. While holding the knife setting gauge with  
one hand, turn the leveling screw(s) coun-  
terclockwise, thus, raising the knife until the  
knife edge just contacts the knife setting  
gauge. Do this on both sides of the cutter-  
head. Repeat if necessary.  
2. Insert knife and loosened gib into the cut-  
terhead. Ensure that the knife bevel side is  
against cutterhead.  
3. Position knife setting gauge on the cutter-  
head. See Figures 10 and 11.  
5. When the knife is correctly set in the cutter-  
head, tighten the gib bolts against the cut-  
terhead using the open end wrench.  
6. Repeat Steps 1 through 5 above to set the  
second knife.  
7. Check all gib bolts for tightness. Remember,  
when tightening gibs, turn bolts counter-  
clockwise.  
Figure 10. Knife gauge on cutterhead.  
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SECTION 7: OPERATIONS  
Test Run  
Planing Tips  
Once assembly is complete and adjustments are  
done to your satisfaction, you are ready to test the  
machine. Make certain you have removed any  
tools or gauges used in the adjustment or assem-  
bly process from the bed of the planer.  
Inspect your lumber for twist or cup and sur-  
face one face on a jointer if necessary.  
Scrape all glue off when planing laminated  
stock.  
Turn on the power supply at the main panel.  
Press the ON button. Make sure that your finger  
is poised on the OFF button, just in case there’s  
a problem. The planer should run smoothly, with  
little or no vibration or rubbing noises. Strange or  
unnatural noises should be investigated and cor-  
rected before operating the machine further.  
Plane boards of equal thicknesses when  
planing multiples.  
Remove only 132'' to 116'' (.8mm to 1.6mm) of  
material on each pass. Remove less materi-  
al in each pass when planing wide or dense  
stock.  
If you cannot easily locate the source of an  
unusual noise or vibration, feel free to contact our  
service department for help.  
Support lumber on both ends. Get assistance  
if planing long lumber, or use roller stands.  
Measure workpiece with calipers to get exact  
results.  
Check surface of workpiece for any irregular-  
ities.  
Make sure the G1017 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.  
Serious personal injury may occur.  
Plane equal amounts on each side of the  
board to reduce the chance of warpage.  
Use entire width of planer to wear knives  
evenly.  
Surface wood with the grain. Never feed any  
end cut or end grained wood through the  
machine.  
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Wood Types  
Wood Characteristics  
The species of wood, as well as its condition,  
have a dramatic effect on planing ability. The  
harder the wood (as illustrated by its shear  
strength), the more difficult it will be to plane.  
The species of wood, as well as condition, will  
affect planing ability. The harder the wood, the  
more difficult it will be to plane. We’ve included  
below, a list of wood characteristics you may  
encounter when planing. The following descrip-  
tions of defects will give you some possible  
answers to problems you may encounter while  
planing different materials. Possible solutions fol-  
low the descriptions.  
Commonly used hardwoods and their associated  
shear strengths are illustrated in Figure 12. High  
shear means difficult planing.  
Chipped Grain - usually a result of cutting  
against the grain, or planing wood with knots or  
excessive amount of cross grain. Chipped grain  
can also be caused by dull knives. Often, chipped  
grain can be avoided by taking shallow cuts. If  
those options do not work, inspect your lumber  
and determine if its grain pattern is causing the  
problem. If the wood does not show substantial  
crossgrain, inspect your knives for sharpness.  
Type  
Shear (PSI)  
Black Locust  
Sugar Maple  
Pecan Hickory  
White Oak  
2,480  
2,330  
2,080  
2,000  
1,950  
1,700  
1,510  
1,370  
1,080  
980  
White Ash  
Black Cherry  
American Elm  
Black Walnut  
Red Alder  
Basswood  
Cottonwood  
Fuzzy Grain - Usually caused by surfacing lum-  
ber with too high a moisture content. Sometimes  
fuzzy grain is a characteristic of some woods,  
such as basswood. Fuzzy grain can also be  
caused by dull knives or an incorrect grinding  
bevel. Check with a moisture meter. If moisture is  
greater than 20%, sticker the wood and allow to  
dry. Otherwise, inspect knife condition.  
930  
Figure 12. Common hardwood shear strengths.  
Similarly, common softwood shear strengths are  
displayed in Figure 13.  
Glossy Surface - Usually caused by dull knives  
taking shallow cuts at a slow feed speed. Surface  
gloss will usually be accompanied by overheat-  
ing. Often, lumber will be scorched and eventual-  
ly, damage to knives will occur.  
Type  
Shear (PSI)  
Western Larch  
Tamarack  
1,410  
1,280  
1,160  
1,130  
1,150  
1,050  
1,000  
940  
Snipe - Occurs when board ends have more  
material removed than the rest of the board.  
Usually caused when one or both of the bed  
rollers are set too low. However, small amount of  
snipe is inevitable. The best way to deal with  
snipe is by planing lumber longer than your  
intended work length and then cutting off the  
excess after planing is completed.  
Douglas Fir  
Alaska Cedar  
Sitka Spruce  
Sugar Pine  
Cypress  
Redwood (OG)  
Red Cedar  
White Pine  
Balsam Fir  
860  
850  
710  
Wavy Surface - Caused by poor knife height  
adjustment, wavy surface appears when one  
knife is taking deeper cuts than the rest of the  
knives. Recheck or reset knife height to ±.001''.  
Figure 13. Common softwood shear strengths.  
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Pitch & Glue Build-up - Glue and resin build-up  
on the rollers and cutterhead will cause over-  
heating by decreasing cutting sharpness while  
increasing drag in the feed mechanism. The  
result can include scorched lumber as well as  
uneven knife marks and chatter.  
Notes  
Chip Marks or Indentations- Chip indentation or  
chip bruising is the result of wood chips not being  
thrown away from the cutterhead and out of the  
dust chute. Instead they are carried around the  
cutterhead, deposited on the planed surface and  
crushed by the outfeed roller. Chip indentations  
can be caused by a number of reasons, some of  
which are:  
1. The type of lumber being planed. Certain  
species have a tendency to chip bruise.  
2. A high moisture content (over 15%) and/or  
surface moisture. Typically found in air-  
dried stock where the surface is dry but the  
inside needs a longer time to season.  
3. An inefficient dust collection system without  
enough suction capacity or an incorrectly  
engineered and assembled system.  
4. Dull knives.  
5. Too much material being removed in one  
pass.  
6. Improper knife cutting angle.  
Possible Solutions:  
1. Lumber must be completely dry, preferably  
kiln-dried (KD). Air-dried (AD) lumber must  
be seasoned properly and have no sur-  
face moisture. Do not surface partially-air-  
dried (PAD) lumber.  
2. Make sure planer knives are sharp.  
3. Use an adequate dust collection system,  
one that uses relatively few turns and is as  
air tight as possible.  
4. Remove less material per pass.  
5. Use a smaller cutting angle or a double  
bevel grind (consult a reputable knife  
grinder).  
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SECTION 8: MAINTENANCE  
General  
Knife Sharpening  
Regular periodic maintenance on your Model  
G1017 Planer will ensure its optimum perfor-  
mance. Make a habit of inspecting your planer  
each time you use it. Check for the following con-  
ditions and repair or replace when necessary.  
Knife sharpness is one of the most important fac-  
tors in getting good results with the planer. Knives  
can be made to last a long time if care is taken in  
checking the condition of the wood which is put  
into the machine. The biggest problem will come  
from wood with nails or other metal embedded.  
This will nick or chip the knives and can require a  
complete regrinding. Another wear factor is sand,  
grit, or other dirt on the surface of the wood which  
the knives have to cut through. At the speed the  
cutterhead is rotating, these types of surface con-  
tamination can have a very abrasive effect.  
Routinely check the condition of the follow-  
ing items and repair or replace as neces-  
sary:  
• Loose mounting bolts, extension  
wings, or handles, or excessive play  
in the depth of cut adjustment.  
Worn switch.  
This planer has knives with a grind angle of 50˚  
which is a configuration which should suit most  
general planing needs. The optimal grind or bevel  
angle is a compromise between effective cutting  
(the smaller the angle the better the cutting  
action) and edge life where the larger the angle  
the more the edge is supported, thus the longer it  
will last.  
• Worn or damaged cords or plugs.  
• Dull or damaged cutterhead knives.  
• Any condition that could hamper the  
safe operation of the machine.  
Serious personal injury may occur.  
For the best results it is best to have planer knives  
sharpened by a professional sharpening service  
which has the grinding and measurement equip-  
ment to assure that the knife cutting geometry is  
maintained at optimum levels. It is a procedure  
which requires some care and precision, other-  
wise a set of blades can be easily ruined. Knives  
should always be ground as a set so they can be  
properly matched. Unequal material removal can  
result in an unbalanced cutterhead which can  
affect not only planing surface quality but ulti-  
mately the life of the cutterhead bearings.  
Lubrication  
Since all bearings are shielded and permanently  
lubricated, simply leave them alone until they  
need to be replaced. Do not lubricate them.  
As for other items on this machine, such as the  
depth adjusting screw-threads, an occasional  
“shot” of light oil is all that is necessary.  
Please refer to Section 6 Adjustments - Knife  
Setting for complete detail on the removal and  
reinstallation of planer knives.  
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Motor  
V-Belt  
Keep the motor as clean as possible. Prevent any  
water, oil or wood chips from penetrating inside  
the motor. Be sure to clean the machine after  
every use. Do not use compressed air to remove  
saw dust. Dust may be forced into normally pro-  
tected parts which may cause damage to the  
machine.  
The cutterhead is driven by a rubber V-belt locat-  
ed on the left side of the motor and cutterhead  
assembly. The feed rollers are driven by a chain  
on the right side of the motor and cutterhead  
assembly. To inspect or remove the V-belt:  
1. Lower the cutterhead assembly and leave a  
gap along the front edge of 112'' to the table.  
The bearings inside the motor are also shielded  
and lubricated for the life of the bearing and  
require no routine maintenance.  
2. Remove the Belt Guard Cover.  
3. ''Roll off'' the old belt toward the side of the  
elevation screw.  
4. Loop the new belt so that it completely sur-  
rounds the motor pulley but with only half  
the "vees" engaged. Start the lower portion  
on the underside of the cutterhead pulley  
and slowly rotate the motor pulley with your  
free hand.  
5. By pushing on the edge of the belt and  
slowly turning the pulleys by hand, you can  
force the belt over until all the "vees" of the  
belt are in alignment with the "vees" on the  
pulley.  
6. Replace the belt guard.  
Figure 14. Brush holder location.  
This motor is equipped with long life carbon  
brushes. However, brush life expectancy is affect-  
ed by motor loading. Planing very wide, dense  
boards or cutting too deep will reduce brush life.  
Check brushes after every ten to fifteen hours of  
operation. See Figure 14. When the brushes are  
1
worn down to 4'' (6mm), it is time for replace-  
ment. When checking brushes, be sure to replace  
each brush in the same position and the same  
location that it came from. When replacing old  
brushes, be sure to replace both brushes at the  
same time.  
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Routinely check and clean chips and sawdust  
from between the bushing blocks and brackets.To  
depress the rollers so that chips and sawdust can  
be easily removed:  
Feed Rollers  
The feed rollers rotate in bushing blocks that are  
spring-loaded. The feed rollers ride up on the  
board so roller pressure is maintained. If chips or  
sawdust build up between the bracket and bush-  
ing block, the amount of roller vertical travel will  
be reduced. See Figure 15.  
1. Place a 5'' block of wood between one of  
the feed rollers and the planer bed. Ensure  
that the block of wood is not under the cut-  
terhead.  
2. Lower the cutterhead assembly down just  
enough so that the roller pressure is off of  
the two brackets.  
3. Remove any trapped material from  
between the roller assembly and bracket.  
4. Raise the cutterhead assembly and remove  
the block of wood.  
Repeat Steps 1 through 4 above to clean chips  
and sawdust from the second feed roller.  
Remove trapped sawdust from between  
the bushing block and the bracket  
Figure 15. Location of potential trapped sawdust.  
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SECTION 9: CLOSURE  
The following pages contain parts diagrams / lists,  
general machine data and Warranty/Return infor-  
mation for your Model G1017 12'' Planer.  
We recommend you keep a copy of our current  
catalog for complete information regarding  
Grizzly's warranty and return policy. If you need  
additional technical information relating to this  
machine, or if you need general assistance or  
replacement parts, please contact the Service  
Department listed in Section 3: General  
Information.  
If you need parts or help in assembling your  
machine, or if you need operational information,  
we encourage you to call our Service  
Department. Our trained service technicians will  
be glad to help you.  
Additional information sources are necessary to  
realize the full potential of this machine. Trade  
journals, woodworking magazines, and your local  
library are good places to start.  
If you have comments dealing specifically with  
this manual, please write to our Bellingham,  
Washington location using the address in the  
General Information section. The specifications,  
drawings, and photographs illustrated in this man-  
ual represent the Model G1017 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. Whenever possible,  
though, we send manual updates to all owners of  
a particular tool or machine. Should you receive  
one, add the new information to this manual and  
keep it for reference.  
As with all power tools, there is danger  
associated with the Model G1017 12"  
Portable Planer. Use the tool with respect  
and caution to lessen the possibility of  
mechanical damage or operator injury. If  
normal safety precautions are overlooked  
or ignored, serious personal injury may  
occur.  
We have included some important safety mea-  
sures that are essential to this machine’s opera-  
tion. While most safety measures are generally  
universal, Grizzly reminds you that each work-  
shop is different and safety rules should be con-  
sidered as they apply to your specific situation.  
The Model G1017 was specifically designed for  
planing operations. DO NOT MODIFY AND/OR  
USE THIS PLANER FOR ANY OTHER PUR-  
POSE. Modifications or improper use of this  
tool will void the warranty. If you are confused  
about any aspect of this machine, DO NOT use  
it until you have answered all your  
questions.Serious injury may occur.  
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