Page 3 - table of contents
table of contents SEctION 5: AccESSORIES ......................... 28 SEctION 6: MAINtENANcE ......................... 30 schedule ...................................................... 30Cleaning & protecting .................................. 30lubrication ........................................
Page 4 - INtRODuctION; Machine Description; contact Info; Manual Accuracy
-2- g0453/g0454 (Mfg. since 3/08) the Model g0453/g0454 planer is designed to remove material in precise increments from the surface of natural wood fiber stock to make the workpiece flat. once the depth of cut is set, the workpiece is placed on the table and moved into the infeed roller, which pull...
Page 5 - Identification
-3- g0453/g0454 (Mfg. since 3/08) Identification figure 1. general identification. Magnetic on/oFF switch return rollers table height handwheel gearbox lifting Bar (1 of 4) locking Foot pedal V-Belt Cover Feed rate Control Knob Bed rollers Cabinet Access panel Front Extension Wing rear Extension Win...
Page 6 - Internal components
-4- g0453/g0454 (Mfg. since 3/08) Internal components Workpiece figure 2. Workpiece path and major planing components (side cutaway view). A. Anti-Kickback fingers: provide additional safety for the operator. B. Serrated Infeed Roller: pulls the workpiece toward the cutterhead. c. chip Breaker: Brea...
Page 11 - NOTICE; Safety Instructions for Machinery
-9- g0453/g0454 (Mfg. since 3/08) For Your Own Safety, Read Instruction Manual Before Operating this Machine The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible hazardous conditions. This manual uses a series of symbols and signal words intended to convey the level of impor- tance...
Page 13 - Additional Safety Instructions for Planers
-11- g0453/g0454 (Mfg. since 3/08) Additional Safety Instructions for Planers OWNER'S MANuAL. this machine presents sig-nificant safety hazards to untrained users. read and understand this entire manual before starting the planer. KIcKBAcK. Be familiar with kickback. Kickback happens when the workpi...
Page 14 - SEctION 2: POWER SuPPLy; Availability
-12- g0453/g0454 (Mfg. since 3/08) 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 minimize t...
Page 16 - Needed for Setup; unpacking
-14- g0453/g0454 (Mfg. since 3/08) SEctION 3: SEtuP the following are needed to complete the setup process, but are not included with your machine: Description Qty • Assistant ..................................................... 1 • safety glasses ........................ 1 per person • Forklift (r...
Page 17 - Inventory
-15- g0453/g0454 (Mfg. since 3/08) Inventory Box Inventory: (figure 5) Qty A. planer (not shown) .................................... 1 B. dust hood .................................................. 1 c. Foot pedal .................................................. 1 D. handwheel .....................
Page 18 - cleanup
-16- g0453/g0454 (Mfg. since 3/08) The unpainted surfaces of your machine are coated with a heavy-duty rust preventative that prevents corrosion during shipment and storage. This rust preventative works extremely well, but it will take a little time to clean. Be patient and do a thorough job cleanin...
Page 19 - Site considerations; Weight Load; Space Allocation
-17- g0453/g0454 (Mfg. since 3/08) Site considerations figure 6. Minimum working clearances. X Y Model G0453 X = 42" Y = 28" Model G0454 X = 55 5 ⁄ 8 " Y = 36 5 ⁄ 8 " Feed Direction Dust Port Weight Load Refer to the Machine Data Sheet for the weight of your machine. Make sure that t...
Page 20 - Base unit; Assembly
-18- g0453/g0454 (Mfg. since 3/08) Lifting & Moving Base unit the Model G0453/G0454 is a heavy machine. Serious personal injury may occur if safe moving methods are not used. to be safe, get assistance and use power equip- ment to move the ship- ping crate and remove the machine from the crate. ...
Page 23 - check Gearbox Oil
-21- g0453/g0454 (Mfg. since 3/08) Dust collection DO NOt operate the Model G0453/G0454 without an adequate dust collection system. this planer creates substantial amounts of wood dust while operating. failure to use a dust collection system can result in short and long-term respiratory illness. Rec...
Page 25 - SEctION 4: OPERAtIONS; Operation Overview
-23- g0453/g0454 (Mfg. since 3/08) SEctION 4: OPERAtIONS 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. NOTICE If you have never used this type of ...
Page 27 - Wood hardness; feed Rate
-25- g0453/g0454 (Mfg. since 3/08) Wood hardness the species of wood, as well as its condition, greatly affects the depth of cut the planer can effectively take with each pass. the chart in the figure below shows the Janka hardness rating for a number of commonly used species. the larger the number,...
Page 28 - Bed Roller height; Depth of cut
-26- g0453/g0454 (Mfg. since 3/08) 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 30 - SEctION 5: AccESSORIES
-28- g0453/g0454 (Mfg. since 3/08) SEctION 5: AccESSORIES ACCEssoriEs figure 20. rotacator™ precision planer tool. G1738—Rotacator™ Precision Planer toolthe rotacator is a dial indicator on a magnetic base and is designed for quickly and accurate-ly setting the critical tolerances needed when adjust...
Page 32 - SEctION 6: MAINtENANcE; Schedule
-30- g0453/g0454 (Mfg. since 3/08) SEctION 6: MAINtENANcE Always disconnect power to the machine before performing maintenance. failure to do this may result in serious person- al injury. For optimum performance from your machine, follow this maintenance schedule and refer to any specific instructio...
Page 33 - Lubrication; feed Roller Bushings
-31- g0453/g0454 (Mfg. since 3/08) Lubrication your planer features bearings that are lubricated and sealed at the factory. these bearing do not require any further attention unless they need to be replaced. if a bearing fails, your planer will probably develop a noticeable rumble or vibration, whic...
Page 34 - table height chain & Sprockets; Drive chain & Sprockets
-32- g0453/g0454 (Mfg. since 3/08) table height chain & Sprockets the table leadscrews are synchronized by the table height chain and sprockets located under-neath the base of the planer. remove the front and rear cabinet panels to access these parts (see figure 30). use shop rags and mineral sp...
Page 35 - troubleshooting
-33- g0453/g0454 (Mfg. since 3/08) SEctION 7: SERvIcE troubleshooting Motor & Electrical symptom possible Cause possible solution Machine does not start or a breaker trips. 1. stop push-button engaged/faulty.2. power supply switched oFF or at fault.3. thermal overload relay has tripped.4. Wall c...
Page 36 - Machine Operation
-34- g0453/g0454 (Mfg. since 3/08) Motor & Electrical (continued) symptom possible Cause possible solution Machine has vibration or noisy operation. 8. Motor fan rubbing on fan cover.9. Bed rollers protruding unevenly.10. Motor bearings at fault. 11. Cutterhead bearings at fault.12. Centrifugal ...
Page 38 - Knives
-36- g0453/g0454 (Mfg. since 3/08) Setting /Replacing Knives Planer knives are extremely sharp and can quickly cause a serious injury to your hands or fingers. Always wear heavy leather gloves when handling these knives to reduce the risk of cutting injuries. setting the height of the knives correct...
Page 39 - Replacement
-37- g0453/g0454 (Mfg. since 3/08) 5. Jack Screws (G0453 & G0454): insert the hex wrench into the jack screws through the access holes in the cutterhead (see figure 36). rotate the jack screws to raise or lower the knife until it barely touches the center pad of the knife gauge with all legs of ...
Page 42 - Bar heights; using a Rotacator
-40- g0453/g0454 (Mfg. since 3/08) feed Rollers, chip Breaker & Pressure Bar heights A & B C D BDC (Bottom Dead Center) figure 42. planer component recommended clearances (illustration is not to scale). using a Rotacator tools Needed Qty hex Wrenches 3, 5mm ............................. 1 Ea...
Page 44 - using Wood Blocks
-42- g0453/g0454 (Mfg. since 3/08) using Wood Blocks tools Needed Qty hex Wrenches 3, 5mm ............................. 1 EachWrench or socket 10mm ................................... 12x4 6' long ........................................................ 1Feeler gauge set ...............................
Page 45 - Roller Spring
-43- 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 workpiec...
Page 46 - Scale calibration; fingers
-44- g0453/g0454 (Mfg. since 3/08) 4. if the distance measured in Step 3 is not equal to 1 ⁄ 4 ", then loosen the four hex bolts that secure the chip deflector and adjust the gap to 1 ⁄ 4 ". 5. re-tighten the hex bolts, then replace the belt cover, top cover, and dust hood. Scale calibration...
Page 47 - Pulley Alignment
-45- g0453/g0454 (Mfg. since 3/08) Pulley Alignment proper pulley alignment prevents premature V-belt wear and unnecessary load on the motor. the pulleys are properly aligned when they are parallel and in the same plane as each other. tools Needed Qty straightedge 3' ...................................
Page 48 - Wiring Safety Instructions
-46- g0453/g0454 (Mfg. since 3/08) 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 before ...
Page 55 - G0453 cabinet Stand Breakdown
-53- g0453/g0454 (Mfg. since 3/08) G0453 cabinet Stand Breakdown 401 402 405 406 407 408 409 410 411 412 413 414 415 416 417 418 419 420 421 422 423 424 425 426 427 428 429 430A 431 432 433 434 435 437 438 439 440 441 442 443 444 445 416 428 429 448A 429 441 430A-1 430A-2 430A-4 430A-5 430A-6 449 42...
Page 56 - G0453 cabinet Stand Parts List
-54- g0453/g0454 (Mfg. since 3/08) G0453 cabinet Stand Parts List REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION 401 P0453401 RUBBER FOOT 430-3 P0453430-3 CAPACITOR COVER 402 P0453402 RELIEF BUSHING 430-4 P0453430-4 RUN CAPACITOR 20UF 250VAC 405 P0453405 UNIVERSAL WHEEL 430-5 P0453430-5 START CAPACIT...
Page 64 - G0454 cabinet Stand Breakdown
-62- g0453/g0454 (Mfg. since 3/08) G0454 cabinet Stand Breakdown 401 404 405 406 407 408 409 410 411 412 413 414 415 416 417 418 419 420 421 422 423 424 425 426 427 428 429 429-1 429-2 429-4 429-5 429-6 430 431 432 433 434 436 437 438 439 440 440A 441 442 443 444 415 406 406 405 542 428 447
Page 65 - G0454 cabinet Stand Parts List
-63- g0453/g0454 (Mfg. since 3/08) G0454 cabinet Stand Parts List REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION 401 P0453402 RELIEF BUSHING 428 PW01M FLAT WASHER 8MM 404 P0453405 UNIVERSAL WHEEL 429 P0454429 MOTOR 5HP 220V 1PH 405 PN03M HEX NUT M8-1.25 429-1 P0454429-1 MOTOR FAN COVER 406 PW01M FLAT...
Page 69 - WARRANTY CARD
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