PLANER GUIDE
Safety Rules
1. Wear proper personal protection equipment (safety glasses, hearing protection,
respiratory protection)
2. Keep loose clothing, hair, and jewelry away from the machine
3. Do not bypass any safety devices
4. Keep hands clear of the feed area
5. Ensure the workpiece is appropriate material and size
6. Inspect workpiece thoroughly before using planer
7. Plane only one piece at a time
8. Let the planer come up to speed before starting the cut
9. Let the planer come to a complete stop before leaving the tool
10. If something is broken or breaks, notify one of the woodshop leads at
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Planer Summary
1. Tool Location in Shop
2. Parts of the saw (refer to diagram)
3. Uses for Tool
4. Kickback Prevention
5. Before Use
a. Oil Planer
i.
One drop each, four hex sockets
b. Check workpiece for planer suitability
i.
Natural wood only
ii.
Min thickness: ¼”
iii.
Min width: ¾”
iv.
Min length: 12”
v.
Maximum width: 20”
c. Set start depth
6. During Use
a. Start planer without workpiece
b. Keep hands clear of machine internals
c. Let automatic feed controls workpiece motion
d. Adjust depth as needed (¼ - ½ turn of handle)
e. Use assistant or outfeed roller for large stock
7. Cleanup
8. Defects & Corrections
Unless otherwise noted, diagrams in this document are taken from the manual for the Grizzly
Industrial Model G1033 table saw, and are copyright of Grizzly Industrial, Inc.
