Page 4 - Table of Contents
Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ............................................... 2 Contact Info.................................................... 2Machine Description ...................................... 2Manual Accuracy ........................................... 2Identification ....................
Page 5 - Contact Info; Manual Accuracy; INTRODUCTION; Machine Description
-2- G1021X2/G1021Z (Mfd. Since 11/20) We stand behind our machines! If you have ques-tions or need help, contact us with the information below. Before contacting, make sure you get the serial number and manufacture date from the machine ID label. This will help us help you faster. Grizzly Technical ...
Page 6 - Identification
G1021X2/G1021Z (Mfd. Since 11/20) -3- Identification Become familiar with the names and locations of the controls and features shown below to better understand the instructions in this manual. To reduce your risk of serious injury, read this entire manual BEFORE using machine. Return Rollers Table H...
Page 7 - Components
-4- G1021X2/G1021Z (Mfd. Since 11/20) Controls & Components Refer to Figures 1–3 and the following descrip- tions to become familiar with the basic controls and components of this machine. Understanding these items and how they work will help you understand the rest of the manual and stay safe w...
Page 8 - Internal Components
G1021X2/G1021Z (Mfd. Since 11/20) -5- Internal Components Like all machinery there is potential danger when operating this machine. Accidents are fre- quently caused by lack of familiarity or failure to pay attention. Use this machine with respect and caution to decrease the risk of operator injury....
Page 9 - HELICAL CUTTERHEAD
-6- G1021X2/G1021Z (Mfd. Since 11/20) The information contained herein is deemed accurate as of 4/12/2021 and represents our most recent product specifications. Due to our ongoing improvement efforts, this information may not accurately describe items previously purchased. PAGE 1 OF 3 Model G1021X2 ...
Page 13 - NOTICE; Safety Instructions for Machinery
-10- G1021X2/G1021Z (Mfd. Since 11/20) ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT INJURY RISKS. You can be shocked, burned, or killed by touching live electrical components or improperly grounded machinery. To reduce this risk, only allow qualified service personnel to do electrical installation or repair work, and alway...
Page 15 - Additional Safety for Planers
-12- G1021X2/G1021Z (Mfd. Since 11/20) Additional Safety for Planers Amputation, serious cuts, entanglement, or death can occur from contact with rotating cutterhead or other moving parts! Flying chips can cause eye injuries or blindness. Workpieces or knives thrown by cutterhead can strike nearby o...
Page 16 - SECTION 2: POWER SUPPLY; Availability
G1021X2/G1021Z (Mfd. Since 11/20) -13- SECTION 2: POWER SUPPLY Availability Before installing the machine, consider the avail-ability and proximity of the required power supply circuit. If an existing circuit does not meet the requirements for this machine, a new circuit must be installed. To minimi...
Page 17 - Grounding Instructions; Extension Cords
-14- G1021X2/G1021Z (Mfd. Since 11/20) Grounding Instructions This machine MUST be grounded. In the event of certain malfunctions or breakdowns, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. The power cord and plug specified under “Circuit...
Page 19 - Inventory
-16- G1021X2/G1021Z (Mfd. Since 11/20) NOTICE If you cannot find an item on this list, care- fully check around /inside the machine and packaging materials. Often, these items get lost in packaging materials while unpack- ing or they are pre-installed at the factory. Inventory The following is a lis...
Page 20 - Cleanup
G1021X2/G1021Z (Mfd. Since 11/20) -17- T23692—Orange Power DegreaserA great product for removing the waxy ship-ping grease from the non-painted parts of the machine during clean up. Figure 9. T23692 Orange Power Degreaser. The unpainted surfaces of your machine are coated with a heavy-duty rust prev...
Page 21 - Site Considerations; Weight Load
-18- G1021X2/G1021Z (Mfd. Since 11/20) Site Considerations Weight Load Refer to the Machine Data Sheet for the weight of your machine. Make sure that the surface upon which the machine is placed will bear the weight of the machine, additional equipment that may be installed on the machine, and the h...
Page 22 - Assembly
G1021X2/G1021Z (Mfd. Since 11/20) -19- Lifting & Placing HEAVY LIFT! Straining or crushing injury may occur from improperly lifting machine or some of its parts. To reduce this risk, get help from other people and use a forklift (or other lifting equipment) rated for weight of this machine. Figu...
Page 23 - Dust Collection
-20- G1021X2/G1021Z (Mfd. Since 11/20) 8. Attach dust port to planer with (6) M6-1 x 12 flange bolts (see Figure 14). Figure 14. Dust port installed. x 6 Dust Collection This machine creates a lot of wood chips / dust during operation. Breathing airborne dust on a regular basis can result in perma- ...
Page 25 - Recommended
-22- G1021X2/G1021Z (Mfd. Since 11/20) To test run machine: 1. Clear all setup tools and loose objects away from machine. 2. Push STOP button in. 3. Connect machine to power supply. 4. Twist STOP button clockwise until it springs out (see Figure 18). This resets the switch so the machine can start. ...
Page 26 - SECTION 4: OPERATIONS; Operation Overview
G1021X2/G1021Z (Mfd. Since 11/20) -23- SECTION 4: OPERATIONS If you are not experienced with this type of machine, WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND that you seek additional training outside of this manual. Read books /magazines or get formal training before beginning any proj- ects. Regardless of the content i...
Page 27 - Wood Types
-24- G1021X2/G1021Z (Mfd. Since 11/20) Workpiece Inspection Some workpieces are not safe to use or may require modification before they are. Before cut- ting, inspect all workpieces for the following: • Material Type: This machine is only intend-ed for workpieces of natural wood fiber Attempting to ...
Page 28 - Chipped Grain
G1021X2/G1021Z (Mfd. Since 11/20) -25- Planing Tips Cutting Problems • Inspect your lumber for twisting or cupping, and surface one face on a jointer if necessary before planing workpiece. • Scrape off all glue when planing glued-up panels. Dried glue can quickly dull knives/inserts. • DO NOT plane ...
Page 29 - Depth of Cut; Chip Marks or Indentations
-26- G1021X2/G1021Z (Mfd. Since 11/20) Depth of Cut Figure 20. Location of depth-of-cut controls (G1021X2 shown). Depth-of-Cut Indicator & Scale Table Elevation Handwheel Pitch & Glue Build-up Problem: Glue and resin buildup on the rollers and cutterhead will cause overheating by decreas-ing...
Page 30 - Bed Roller Height
G1021X2/G1021Z (Mfd. Since 11/20) -27- Bed Roller Height Bed Roller Height Range ..............0.002"–0.020" The correct height of the bed rollers will vary, depending on the type of material you intend to plane. However, as a general rule, keep the bed roller height within 0.002"–0.020&...
Page 34 - Cutterhead Inserts
G1021X2/G1021Z (Mfd. Since 11/20) -31- Rotating /Replacing Cutterhead Inserts (G1021X2) Figure 29. Insert rotating sequence. The helical cutterhead is equipped with indexable carbide inserts that can be rotated to reveal any one of their four cutting edges. If one edge of the insert becomes dull or ...
Page 35 - SECTION 5: ACCESSORIES; order online at
-32- G1021X2/G1021Z (Mfd. Since 11/20) SECTION 5: ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES order online at www.grizzly.com or call 1-800-523-4777 Installing unapproved accessories may cause machine to malfunction, resulting in serious personal injury or machine damage. To reduce this risk, only install accessories r...
Page 36 - Basic Eye Protection
G1021X2/G1021Z (Mfd. Since 11/20) -33- order online at www.grizzly.com or call 1-800-523-4777 Figure 34. Grizzly planer blades. For G1021Z: G6701—HSS Replacement Knives, Set of 3These M-2 HSS planer knife sets are hardened and tempered to 62–64 Rockwell and balanced to within 1 gram. H4978—Deluxe Ea...
Page 38 - SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE; Schedule
G1021X2/G1021Z (Mfd. Since 11/20) -35- SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE To reduce risk of shock or accidental startup, always disconnect machine from power before adjustments, maintenance, or service. Schedule For optimum performance from your machine, follow this maintenance schedule and refer to any specifi...
Page 39 - Table Height Worm Gear
-36- G1021X2/G1021Z (Mfd. Since 11/20) Feed Roller Bushings Oil Type ................ SB1365 or ISO-68 EquivalentOil Amount ...........................................2–3 DropsFrequency ................ Every 8 Hours of Operation The infeed and outfeed rollers rotate inside bush-ing blocks on both e...
Page 40 - Drive Chain & Sprockets; Gearbox Oil
G1021X2/G1021Z (Mfd. Since 11/20) -37- Drive Chain & Sprockets Grease Type ............... T26419 Synthetic GreaseFrequency ............ Every 160 Hours of Operation The infeed and outfeed rollers receive the trans-ferred power from the cutterhead through the drive chain system on the right side...
Page 41 - Troubleshooting
-38- G1021X2/G1021Z (Mfd. Since 11/20) Review the troubleshooting procedures in this section if a problem develops with your machine. If you need replacement parts or additional help with a procedure, call our Technical Support. Note: Please gather the serial number and manufacture date of your mach...
Page 42 - Machine Operation
G1021X2/G1021Z (Mfd. Since 11/20) -39- Symptom Possible Cause Possible Solution Machine has vibration or noisy operation. 1. Motor or component loose. 2. V-belt(s) worn,loose, or slapping cover. 3. Pulley loose. 4. Bed rollers protruding unevenly.5. Plastic chip deflector hitting knives. 6. Motor fa...
Page 45 - Pulley Alignment
-42- G1021X2/G1021Z (Mfd. Since 11/20) 4. If V-belts need to be replaced, raise motor to release belt tension (see next step for instruc-tions), roll them off pulleys, then replace with a matched set of 3. 5. To adjust V-belt tension, loosen top motor mount hex nut (see Figure 51 on Page 41), then a...
Page 46 - Breaker Heights; Using a Rotacator
G1021X2/G1021Z (Mfd. Since 11/20) -43- Feed Rollers & Chip Breaker Heights Using a Rotacator Items Needed Qty Phillips Screwdriver #2 ...................................... 1Hex Wrenches 3mm, 5mm ..........................1 Ea. Wrench or Socket 10mm .............................1 Ea.Rotacator (s...
Page 48 - Using Wood Blocks
G1021X2/G1021Z (Mfd. Since 11/20) -45- Using Wood Blocks Items Needed Qty Phillips Screwdriver #2 ...................................... 1Hex Wrench 3mm, 5mm .................................... 1 Wrench or Socket 10mm ................................... 12x4 6' Long ...................................
Page 52 - Table Parallelism Inspection
G1021X2/G1021Z (Mfd. Since 11/20) -49- Adjusting Table Parallelism Maximum Allowable Tolerances:Cutterhead/Table Side-to-Side .................. 0.002"Head Casting/Table Front/Back ................ 0.020" Table parallelism is critical to the operation of the machine. As such, it is essential...
Page 54 - Wiring Safety Instructions
G1021X2/G1021Z (Mfd. Since 11/20) -51- SHOCK HAZARD. Working on wiring that is con-nected to a power source is extremely dangerous. Touching electrified parts will result in personal injury including but not limited to severe burns, electrocution, or death. Disconnect the power from the machine befo...
Page 58 - G1021Z Electrical Components
G1021X2/G1021Z (Mfd. Since 11/20) -55- READ ELECTRICAL SAFETY ON PAGE 51! G1021Z Electrical Components Figure 73. G1021Z motor junction box. Figure 72. G1021Z magnetic switch with cover removed.