Page 3 - Table Of Contents
G1021 15" Planer -3- Table Of Contents PAGE 1. SAFETY ..........................................................................................................................3 SAFETY SYMBOLS ..................................................................................................3 SAF...
Page 5 - WARNING; DANGER
G1021 15" Planer -5- Safety Instructions For Power Tools SECTION 1: SAFETY For Your Own Safety Read Instruction Manual Before Operating This Equipment WARNING WARNING Failure to obey a DANGER symbol and notation WILL result inserious personal injury including loss of life or body parts. Failure ...
Page 6 - Safety Instructions For Power Tools
-6- G1021 15" Planer Safety Instructions For Power Tools WARNING 14. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safestperformance. Follow instructions for lubri-cating and changing accessories. 15. DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing and changing accessories, such as blades,...
Page 7 - Additional Safety Instructions For Planers
G1021 15" Planer -7- Additional Safety Instructions For Planers WARNING CAUTION No list of safety guidelines can be com-plete. Every shop environment is different.Always consider safety first, as it applies toyour individual working conditions. Usethis and other machinery with caution andrespect...
Page 8 - SECTION 2: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS; Fusing
-8- G1021 15" Planer 220V Operation SECTION 2: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS The G1021 Planer motor is wired to operate at220V only. A cordset without a 220V plug isincluded with the Model G1021. Plugs and recep-tacles can be purchased at your local hardwarestore or home center. When connecting to 220V,e...
Page 9 - SECTION 3: INTRODUCTION; Commentary; NOTE
G1021 15" Planer -9- SECTION 3: INTRODUCTION Commentary Grizzly Industrial, Inc. is proud to offer the ModelG1021 15" Planer. The G1021 is part of Grizzly’sgrowing family of fine woodworking and metal-working machinery. When used according to theguidelines stated in this manual, you can expe...
Page 10 - Unpacking; Parts Inventory; CAUTION
-10- G1021 15" Planer Unpacking The bandsaw is shipped from the factory in acarefully packed carton. If you find the machine tobe damaged after you’ve signed for delivery andthe truck and driver are already gone, you willneed to file a freight claim with the carrier. Savethe containers and all p...
Page 11 - Clean Up; Site Considerations; FLOOR LOAD
G1021 15" Planer -11- Clean Up The unpainted surfaces are coated with a waxyoil to protect it from corrosion during shipment.Remove the protective coating with commonpaint thinner (mineral spirits) and paper towels.Do not use gasoline or other petroleum basedsolvents because of their extremely l...
Page 13 - Planer Unit; Starter Switch
G1021 15" Planer -13- Planer Unit TO MOUNT THE PLANER: 1. Using the lifting handles shown in Figure 4 , place the planer on the stand and align thefour holes in the base over the four mountingholes in the stand. 2. Secure the planer base to the stand with the four hex bolts, nuts, washer and fen...
Page 14 - Handwheel; Knife Setting Jig
-14- G1021 15" Planer Handwheel CAUTION Planer knives are dangerously sharp. Useextreme caution when working near cuttingsurfaces. Failure to exercise care whileworking near knives could result in severeinjury. The handwheel is used to raise and lower theplaner table. Each complete revolution ra...
Page 15 - Extension Rollers; Dust Port
G1021 15" Planer -15- Extension Rollers The extension rollers can be attached now, but itmay be easier to make all the necessary adjust-ments to the planer before attaching them. TO ATTACH THE EXTENSION ROLLERS: 1. Use the hex bolts and washers to mount theextension rollers. See Figure 8 . Ensur...
Page 16 - SECTION 5: ADJUSTMENTS; Overview
-16- G1021 15" Planer SECTION 5: ADJUSTMENTS Overview Once assembly has been completed, your G102115" Planer requires just a few adjustments toready it for use in your shop. Many adjustments have already been made atthe factory, yet we recommend you familiarizeyourself with all of the follow...
Page 17 - Gauge Block; Table Adjustment
G1021 15" Planer -17- Gauge Block Before attempting any table adjustments, you willneed to construct a gauge block. See Figure 11 . A larger gauge block diagram is also included atthe end of the manual for your convenience.Precision adjustments later on require accuracywhen milling the gauge blo...
Page 18 - Knife Inspection
-18- G1021 15" Planer Figure 13 Cap screws for column adjustment. If the gap difference from one side to the other is greater than 0.004", but less than 0.016", go tostep 5. If the gap difference from one side to the other is greater than 0.016", the table raising chain underthe plan...
Page 19 - Knife Setting
G1021 15" Planer -19- Knife Setting 4. If the knife bottoms out on the gauge block, repeat steps 1, 2 and 3, but start on the oppo-site side of the cutterhead. 5. The variation between one side and the other should not be greater than 0.004". Repeatsteps 1 through 4 on the other two knives.A...
Page 20 - Chip Breaker
-20- G1021 15" Planer Chip Breaker 3. Place the gauge block on the table directlyunder the cutterhead. Using a one millimeter(0.05") feeler gauge between the gaugeblock and the cutterhead, raise the tableuntil one of the knives just touches the feel-er gauge. Rotate the cutterhead manually t...
Page 21 - Feed Roller Height
G1021 15" Planer -21- Feed Roller Height Figure 18. Chip breaker height adjustment. 6. If an adjustment is necessary, loosen thelocknuts and turn the setscrews. See Figure 18 . Stop turning when the bottom of the chip breaker just touches the gauge block. 7. Re-tighten both locknuts 8. Replace t...
Page 22 - Feed Roller Pressure
-22- G1021 15" Planer 6. Repeat steps 1-5 for the opposite side of theroller. Repeat all steps for the outfeed roller. Feeler gauge measurement should equal 0.040". TO ADJUST ROLLER HEIGHT: 1. Remove the drive chain cover to access theroller adjustments on the drive chain side ofthe planer. ...
Page 23 - Bed Rollers
G1021 15" Planer -23- Bed Rollers Figure 22. Roller pressure assembly. Pressure Setscrew Pressure Spring Roller Check Nut Height Setscrew 4. Remove the springs that are in the holes leftby the setscrews. See Figure 22 . 5. Check for any dirt or grit. Clean the springsand setscrews if dirty. 6. S...
Page 24 - Chip Deflector
-24- G1021 15" Planer Chip Deflector Figure 24. Adjusting bed roller height. Setscrews Setscrews The chip deflector keeps chips from falling ontothe outfeed roller. It is the orange plastic platelocated under the top cover. The beveled edge of the chip deflector should beabout 1 ⁄ 8 " - 1 ⁄ ...
Page 25 - Belts
G1021 15" Planer -25- The Model G1021 Planer provides an anti-kick-back safety feature. The anti-kickback fingershang from a rod suspended across the front ofthe cutterhead casting. The anti-kickback fingersshould be inspected regularly. Check the fingersto ensure that they swing freely and easi...
Page 26 - Gearbox
-26- G1021 15" Planer TO CHECK BELT TENSION: Squeeze the V-Belts at their midpoints with mod-erate finger pressure. You should be able to deflect each V-Belt about 3 / 4 ". Belts will rarely be too tight, but will sometimes be too loose. To adjust belt tension: 1. Loosen the two bolts that h...
Page 28 - Thickness Scale; NOTES
-28- G1021 15" Planer The thickness scale, located below the handwheel,can be adjusted for accuracy. However, the machine must be operated to adjust the thick-ness scale. Follow the directions in theOperations Section for test running beforeattempting to make these adjustments. TO ADJUST THE SCA...
Page 29 - SECTION 6: Operations
G1021 15" Planer -29- 7. Do not use boards with loose knots, splits,crossgrain or other defects. They can dam-age the machine and cause injury. 8. Keep your work area clear. 9. Wood with more than 20% water content orwood exposed to rain, ice, or snow will planepoorly and cause excess wear to th...
Page 30 - Power Feed
-30- G1021 15" Planer Crank the handwheel to raise or lower the tableaccording to the desired workpiece thickness. Each complete revolution of the handwheelmoves the table by 5 / 32 " (4mm). Make sure the height scale is properly adjusted. With the limiting clip installed, you cannot cutmore...
Page 31 - Test Run; Wood Species
G1021 15" Planer -31- Once the assembly is complete and the adjust-ments are done to your satisfaction, you areready to test the machine. Turn on the power supply at the main panel.Press the START button. Make sure that your fin-ger is poised on the STOP button, just in casethere is a problem. T...
Page 32 - Planing Difficulties
-32- G1021 15" Planer Planing Difficulties The following descriptions of defects will give yousome possible answers to problems you mayencounter while planing different materials.Possible solutions follow the descriptions. Chipped Grain - usually a result of cutting against the grain, or planing...
Page 33 - SECTION 7: MAINTENANCE; General; Table
G1021 15" Planer -33- Figure 39. Recommended sharpening angles. SECTION 7: MAINTENANCE Make a habit of inspecting your planer each timeyou use it. Check for the following conditions andrepair or replace when necessary. 1. Loose mounting bolts. 2. Worn switch. 3. Worn or damaged cords and plugs. ...
Page 34 - Lubrication
-34- G1021 15" Planer Lubrication The Model G1033 features factory-sealed bear-ings. A sealed bearing requires no lubricationduring its lifetime. Should a bearing fail, yourplaner will probably develop a noticeable rumble,which will increase when the machine is putunder load. If allowed to get w...
Page 37 - TROUBLESHOOTING
G1021 15" Planer -37- This section covers the most common processing problems encountered in planing and what to do aboutthem. Do not make any adjustments until planer is unplugged and moving parts have come to a completestop. TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM Motor will not start. Motor will not start; f...
Page 45 - WARRANTY AND RETURNS
G1021 15" Planer -45- Grizzly Industrial, Inc. warrants every product it sells for a period of 1 year to the original purchaser from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse,negligence, accidents, repairs or alterations or lack of ...
