Grizzly G0453, Owner'S Manual

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G0453/G0454 (Mfg. Since 3/08)
Positioning Chip
Deflector
Chip Deflector Gap Setting .............................
1
⁄
4
"
When properly distanced from the cutterhead,
direct the chips into the dust hood, and keeps
them from falling onto the outfeed roller and being
pressed into the workpiece.
Tools Needed Qty
Wrench or Socket 10mm ................................... 1
Fine Ruler or Calipers ....................................... 1
To adjust the chip deflector gap:
1. DISCONNECT PLANER FROM POWER!
2. Remove the dust port, top cover, and belt
cover.
3. Use the cutterhead pulley to rotate the
cutterhead until a knife reaches the closest
distance to the chip deflector (see
Figure 49),
then measure the distance between the knife
and the chip deflector.
Figure 49. Chip deflector and securing hex bolts.
Chip Deflector
Roller Spring
Tension
The infeed and outfeed rollers keep the workpiece
moving through the planer. There are springs that
exert downward pressure on the rollers while still
allowing them to raise with an uneven workpiece
surface.Properly roller spring tension is crucial to
keep the workpiece moving through the planer
during operation.
Roller spring tension will vary depending upon the
type of wood you are planing. When adjusting the
roller spring tension keep the following in mind:
• If you are planing milled lumber with a rela-
tively consistent surface, use less spring ten-
sion.
• If you are planing rough lumber with incon-
sistent surfaces, use greater spring tension
to keep the stock moving through the planer.
• If the workpiece consistently stops feeding
during operation, the roller spring tension
may need to be increased.
Tools Needed Qty
Hex Wrench 6mm .............................................. 1
To adjust the roller spring tension to factory
recommendations:
1. DISCONNECT PLANER FROM POWER!
2. Adjust tension cap screws #1–#3 so that they
protrude
1
⁄
8
" above the head casting, and
adjust cap screw #4 so that it protrudes
5
⁄
16
"
above the head casting (see
Figure 48).
Figure 48. Roller spring tension adjustment cap
screws.
Cap Screw #4
Cap Screws
#1–#3
it's designed so #4 is higher....