Page 3 - Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................... 2 Foreword .................................................................................................................................... 2Contact Info ....
Page 4 - INTRODUCTION; Foreword; Contact Info
-2- G0663 12½" Planer INTRODUCTION Foreword We are proud to offer the Model G0663 12½" Planer. This machine is part of a growing Grizzly family of fine woodworking machinery. When used according to the guidelines set forth in this manual, you can expect years of trouble-free, enjoyable opera...
Page 7 - Identification
G0663 12½" Planer -5- Figure 1. Identification. A. Carrying Handle B. Return Roller C. Cutterhead Elevation Handle D. Reset Button E. ON/OFF Switch F. Infeed Table G. Depth Indicator Identification B C D E G A F
Page 8 - Safety Instructions for Machinery
-6- G0663 12½" Planer Safety Instructions for Machinery ��� ������� ���� �������� ����������� ����� ���������� ���������� � ���������� ������ ���� ������ ���������� �������������� ��� ����� ������� �������� � ��� ���� ���������������������������������������������� ��� �������� ����� ���� ������ ...
Page 10 - Additional Safety for Planers
-8- G0663 12½" Planer Additional Safety for Planers No list of safety guidelines can be complete. Every shop environment is different. Always consider safety first, as it applies to your individual working conditions. Use this and other machinery with caution and respect. Failure to do so could ...
Page 11 - SECTION 2: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS
G0663 12½" Planer -9- Figure 2. Typical 5-15 plug and receptacle. 110V Operation Full Load Amperage Draw Motor Draw ............................................ 12 Amps Circuit Requirements You MUST connect your machine to a grounded circuit that is rated for the amperage given below. Never repl...
Page 12 - Setup Safety; Unpacking
-10- G0663 12½" Planer Wear safety glasses dur- ing the entire setup pro- cess! This machine presents serious injury hazards to untrained users. Read through this entire manu- al to become familiar with the controls and opera- tions before starting the machine! Setup Safety SECTION 3: SETUP Your...
Page 13 - Site Considerations
G0663 12½" Planer -11- Workbench Load Refer to the Machine Data Sheet for the weight and footprint specifications of your machine. Some workbenches may require additional rein-forcement to support both the machine and the workpiece. Placement Location Consider existing and anticipated needs, siz...
Page 14 - Assembly; Test Run
-12- G0663 12½" Planer Assembly To test run the machine: 1. Connect the machine to the power source. 2. Make sure you have read the safety instruc- tions at the beginning of the manual and that the machine is setup properly. 3. Make sure all tools and objects used during setup are cleared away f...
Page 15 - Mounting; Dust Collection
G0663 12½" Planer -13- Mounting Once you have confirmed that your machine is running properly, mount it to a workbench through the holes in the base. The strongest mounting option is a "Through Mount" where holes are drilled all the way through the workbench, and hex bolts, washers, and ...
Page 16 - Operation Safety; SECTION 4: OPERATIONS; NOTICE; Reset Button
-14- G0663 12½" Planer Damage to your eyes, lungs, and ears could result from using this machine without proper protective gear. Always wear safety glasses, a respirator, and hearing protection when operating this machine. Loose hair and cloth- ing could get caught in machinery and cause seri- o...
Page 18 - Planing Tips
-16- G0663 12½" Planer • Inspect your lumber for twisting or cupping, and surface one face on a jointer if neces-sary. • Scrape off all glue when planing glued-up panels. • DO NOT plane more than one piece at a time. • Never remove more than the recommended amount of material on each pass. Remov...
Page 19 - Wood Characteristics
G0663 12½" Planer -17- Pitch & Glue Build-up Problem : Glue and resin buildup on the rollers and cutterhead will cause overheating by decreasing cutting sharpness while increasing drag in the feed mechanism. The result can include scorched lumber as well as uneven knife marks and chat-ter. S...
Page 20 - Wood Types
-18- G0663 12½" Planer The species of wood, as well as its condition, has a dramatic effect on the depth of cut the planer can effectively take with each pass. The harder the wood (as illustrated by its shear strength), the shallower the depth of cut should be. Commonly used hardwoods and their ...
Page 21 - SECTION 5: ACCESSORIES
G0663 12½" Planer -19- SECTION 5: ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES Figure 16. Dust collection attachments. G2752—4" Rolling Floor Sweep G2753—4" Bench Dust Collection Attachment G2754—4" Floor Dust Collection Attachment These attachments are indispensable for collect-ing dust at machines with...
Page 22 - SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE; Extension Wings
-20- G0663 12½" Planer SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE Always disconnect power to the machine before performing maintenance. Failure to do this may result in serious person- al injury. Figure 18. Aligning extension wings. Extension Wings Your planer is equipped with front and rear extension wings. Each w...
Page 23 - Knife Replacement
G0663 12½" Planer -21- Knife Replacement The condition of the knives on the Model G0663 Planer will affect the precision of the cut. During operation, watch for the following signs of dulled knives. • Raised grain occurring as a result of dull knives hammering at the surface of the wood. • A ...
Page 26 - Feed Rollers; Lubrication
-24- G0663 12½" Planer Feed Rollers The feed rollers rotate in bushing blocks that are spring loaded. The feed rollers ride up on the board so that the roller pressure is maintained. If chips or sawdust build up between the bracket and bushing block, the amount of roller vertical travel will be ...
Page 28 - Wiring Diagram
-26- G0663 12½" Planer ������������� �������������������� ��������������� �������������������� ������ ����� ����� ����� ��������� �� �� �� ��������������������������� ���������������� ����� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� ������� ��� ������ ������� ��������� Wiring Diagram Figure 28 . ...
Page 29 - Cutterhead Case Breakdown
G0663 12½" Planer -27- �� ���� ���� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� � � � � ���� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� � � � � �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� �� ��� ��� ��� ��� �...
Page 30 - Cutterhead Case Parts List
-28- G0663 12½" Planer Cutterhead Case Parts List REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION 1 PSBS03M BUTTON HD CAP SCR M8-1.25 X 16 46 P0663046 ROLLERCASE 2 P0663002 LEFT CAP 47 PS05M PHLP HD SCR M5-.8 X 8 3 P0663003 COTTER PIN 2.5MM X 32MM 48 PTLW02M EXT TOOTH WASHER 5MM 4-1 PSB38M CAP SCR...
Page 31 - Planer Base Breakdown & List
G0663 12½" Planer -29- Planer Base Breakdown & List REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION 101 PSB33M CAP SCREW M5-.8 X 12 120 P0663120 SPACER 102 PW02M FLAT WASHER 5MM 121 P0663121 GEAR 103 P0663103 ELEVATING NUT LH 122 PW05M FLAT WASHER 4MM 104 PSB01M CAP SCREW M6-1 X 16 123 PLW02M ...
Page 32 - Warning Labels Breakdown and List
-30- G0663 12½" Planer Warning Labels Breakdown and List Safety labels warn about machine hazards and ways to prevent injury. The owner of this machine MUST maintain the original location and readability of the labels on the machine. If any label is removed or becomes unreadable, REPLACE that la...
Page 35 - WARRANTY AND RETURNS
WARRANTY AND RETURNS �������� ������������ ����� ��������� ������ �������� ��� ������ ���� �� ������� ��� ������ � ��� ���� ��������� ���������� ����� ���� ����� ��� ���������� ����� ��������� ����� ���� ������ ��� �������� ���� ��������� ��� ����������� ��� �������� ��������������������������������...