Roller Spring Tension; Positioning Chip Deflector - Grizzly G0453Z Owner's Manual

Roller Spring
Tension
Properly adjusting the roller spring tension is
crucial to keep the workpiece moving through the
planer during operation.
Roller spring tension will vary depending upon the
type of wood you are planing. Generally, if you are
planing milled lumber with a relatively consistent
surface, use less spring tension. If you are plan-
ing rough lumber with inconsistent surfaces, use
greater spring tension to keep the stock moving
through the planer.
If the workpiece consistently stops feeding during
operation, the roller spring tension may need to
be increased. If the roller is leaving indents in the
wood as it leaves the planer, then decrease the
tension.
Tools Needed
Hex Wrench 6mm .............................................. 1
To adjust the roller spring tension to factory
recommendations:
1.
DISCONNECT PLANER FROM POWER!
2.
Adjust tension the #1–#3 cap screws shown
in Figure 42 so that they protrude
the head casting, and adjust the #4 cap
screw so that it protrudes
casting.
Cap Screw #4
Cap Screws
#1–#3
Figure 42. Roller spring tension adjustment cap
screws.
Model G0453Z/G0454Z (Mfg. 1/09+)
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⁄ " above
1
8
⁄ " above the head
5
16
Positioning Chip
Deflector
Chip Deflector Gap Setting .............................
When properly distanced from the cutterhead,
the chip deflector keeps chips from falling onto
the outfeed roller and being pressed into the
workpiece.
Tools Needed
Wrench or Socket 10mm ................................... 1
Fine Ruler or Calipers ....................................... 1
To adjust the chip deflector gap:
1. DISCONNECT PLANER FROM POWER!
2. Remove the dust port, top cover, and belt
cover.
3. Rotate the cutterhead pulley until an insert
on one end of the cutterhead is nearest the
chip deflector, then measure that distance
between the chip deflector and the insert (see
Figure 43).
Chip Deflector
Figure 43. Example of the chip deflector and
securing hex bolts.
— If the distance measured in Step 3 is not
equal to ⁄ ", then loosen the four hex bolts
1
4
that secure the chip deflector and adjust
the gap to ⁄ ".
1
4
1 ⁄ "
4
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