Grizzly G0454ZX User manual

COPYRIGHT © MAY, 2023 BY GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC.
WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE
OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC.
#MNLW22721 PRINTED IN CHINA V1.05.23
MODEL G0454ZX
20" PLANER
w/SPIRAL CUTTERHEAD
OWNER'S MANUAL
(For models manufactured since 06/23)
***Keep for Future Reference***

This manual provides critical safety instructions on the proper setup,
operation, maintenance, and service of this machine/tool. Save this
document, refer to it often, and use it to instruct other operators.
Failure to read, understand and follow the instructions in this manual
may result in fire or serious personal injury—including amputation,
electrocution, or death.
The owner of this machine/tool is solely responsible for its safe use.
This responsibility includes but is not limited to proper installation in
a safe environment, personnel training and usage authorization,
proper inspection and maintenance, manual availability and compre-
hension, application of safety devices, cutting/sanding/grinding tool
integrity, and the usage of personal protective equipment.
The manufacturer will not be held liable for injury or property damage
from negligence, improper training, machine modifications or misuse.
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and
other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints.
• Crystalline silica from bricks, cement and other masonry products.
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you
do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals:
Work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equip-
ment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter
out microscopic particles.

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION............................................... 2
Contact Info.................................................... 2
Manual Accuracy ........................................... 2
Identification ................................................... 3
Controls & Components ................................. 4
Internal Components...................................... 5
Machine Data Sheet ...................................... 6
SECTION 1: SAFETY....................................... 8
Safety Instructions for Machinery .................. 8
Additional Safety for Planers ....................... 10
SECTION 2: POWER SUPPLY ...................... 11
SECTION 3: SETUP ....................................... 13
Needed for Setup ......................................... 13
Unpacking .................................................... 13
Inventory ...................................................... 14
Hardware Recognition Chart ....................... 15
Cleanup ........................................................ 16
Site Considerations ...................................... 17
Lifting & Placing ........................................... 18
Assembly ..................................................... 18
Dust Collection ............................................. 20
Checking Gearbox Oil Level ........................ 20
Test Run ...................................................... 21
Recommended Adjustments ........................ 22
SECTION 4: OPERATIONS ........................... 23
Operation Overview ..................................... 23
Workpiece Inspection................................... 24
Wood Types ................................................. 24
Planing Tips ................................................. 25
Cutting Problems ......................................... 25
Depth of Cut ................................................. 26
Setting Feed Rate ........................................ 27
Bed Roller Height ......................................... 27
Rotating/Replacing Cutterhead Inserts ........ 28
SECTION 5: ACCESSORIES ......................... 30
SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE......................... 31
Schedule ...................................................... 31
Cleaning & Protecting .................................. 31
Lubrication ................................................... 31
Checking Anti-Kickback Fingers .................. 34
SECTION 7: SERVICE ................................... 35
Troubleshooting ........................................... 35
Tensioning/Replacing V-Belts ...................... 38
Feed Rollers, Chip Breaker & Pressure Bar
Heights ......................................................... 39
Adjusting Feed Roller Spring Tension .......... 42
Positioning Chip Deflector ........................... 43
Calibrating Table Height Scale ..................... 43
Tensioning Table Height Chain ..................... 44
Aligning Pulleys............................................ 44
Adjusting Table Parallelism ......................... 45
Tensioning Drive Chain ................................. 47
SECTION 8: WIRING...................................... 48
Wiring Safety Instructions ............................ 48
Wiring Diagram ............................................ 49
Electrical Components ................................. 50
SECTION 9: PARTS....................................... 52
Headstock .................................................... 52
Table ............................................................ 54
Columns ....................................................... 55
Gearbox ....................................................... 56
Stand ............................................................ 57
Labels & Cosmetics (Front, Right) ............... 59
Labels & Cosmetics (Top, Left) ................... 60
WARRANTY & RETURNS ............................. 61

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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 Support
1815 W. Battlefield
Springfield, MO 65807
Phone: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
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Grizzly Documentation Manager
P.O. Box 2069
Bellingham, WA 98227-2069
Email: [email protected]
Contact Info
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manual with your new machine!
We
made every effort to be exact with the
instruc-
tions, specifications, drawings, and photographs
in this manual. Sometimes we make mistakes, but
our policy of continuous improvement also means
that
sometimes the machine
you receive is
slightly different than shown in the manual
.
If you find this to be the case, and the difference
between the manual and machine leaves you
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,
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Alternatively, you can call our Technical Support
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manufacture date and
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from the machine ID label (see below). This
information is required for us to provide proper
tech support, and it helps us determine if updated
documentation is available for your machine.
Manufacture Date
Serial Number
Manual Accuracy
INTRODUCTION
No list of safety guidelines can be com-
plete. 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 result in
serious personal injury, damage to equip-
ment, or poor work results.
Like all machinery there is potential danger
when operating this machine. Accidents
are frequently caused by lack of familiarity
or failure to pay attention. Use this machine
with respect and caution to decrease the
risk of operator injury. If normal safety pre-
cautions are overlooked or ignored, seri-
ous personal injury may occur.

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To reduce your risk of
serious injury, read this
entire manual BEFORE
using machine.
Identification
Become familiar with the names and locations of the controls and features shown below to better understand
the instructions in this manual.
Control Panel for
Magnetic Switch
Return Roller
(1 of 2)
Cast-Iron
Extension Wing
(1 of 2)
Table Height
Handwheel
Dust
Hood
Table
Height Scale
Gearbox
Feed Rate
Control Knob
Lifting Bars
(2 of 4)
Table Lock
(1 of 2)
Foot Pedal
Belt
Cover

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Controls &
Components
To reduce your risk of
serious injury, read this
entire manual BEFORE
using machine.
Refer to the following figures and descriptions to
become familiar with the basic controls and com-
ponents of this machine. Understanding these
items and how they work will help you understand
the rest of the manual and minimize your risk of
injury when operating this machine. D. Return Rollers: Assist sliding workpiece
back to feed side of planer after planing pass.
E. Dust Port: Connects to a dust collection
system to extract shavings and dust during
operation. Dust port size 5".
F. Table Height Handwheel: Raises and low-
ers table to accommodate different workpiece
thicknesses. One complete revolution moves
the table approximately 1⁄16".
G. Feed Rate Control Knob: Selects 20 FPM
feed rate when pushed in and 15 FPM feed
rate when pulled out.
H. Table Lock (1 of 2): Secures table height
position.
I. Depth Limiter: Limits depth of cut to a maxi-
mum of 1⁄16" at full width.
A. POWER Switch: Turns incoming power ON
and OFF.
B. START Button: Starts cutterhead and feed
rollers.
C. STOP Button: Disables power to motor
when pressed. Twist clockwise to reset.
Figure 2. Operational controls.
E
DF
G
H
I
Control Panel
Figure 1. Control panel components.
B CA

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Internal Components
A. Anti-Kickback Fingers: Provide additional
safety for operator.
B. Serrated Infeed Roller: Pulls workpiece
toward cutterhead.
C. Chip Breaker: Breaks off chips created by
cutterhead to prevent tearout, and diverts
chips to dust port.
D. Cutterhead: Holds indexable carbide inserts
that remove material from workpiece.
E. Chip Deflector: Directs chips into dust hood.
F. Pressure Bar: Stabilizes workpiece as it
leaves cutterhead and assists in deflecting
wood particles toward dust hood.
G. Outfeed Roller: Pulls workpiece through
planer.
H. Table Rollers: Provide a rolling surface to
enable feed rollers to pull workpiece along.
I. Planer Table: Provides a smooth and level
path for workpiece as it moves through
planer.
Figure 3. Workpiece path and major planing components (side cutaway view).
Workpiece
A
C
B
D
H
F
G
E
H
I

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The information contained herein is deemed accurate as of 6/29/2023 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 2
Model G0454ZX
MACHINE DATA
SHEET
Customer Service #: [phone] · To Order Call: [phone] · Fax #: [phone]
MODEL G0454ZX 20" PLANER WITH SPIRAL CUTTERHEAD
Product Dimensions:
Weight.............................................................................................................................................................. 812 lbs.
Width (side-to-side) x Depth (front-to-back) x Height........................................................................... 44 x 56 x 45 in.
Footprint (Length x Width)............................................................................................................... 23-1/2 x 29-1/2 in.
Shipping Dimensions:
Type.......................................................................................................................................................... Wood Crate
Content........................................................................................................................................................... Machine
Weight.............................................................................................................................................................. 942 lbs.
Length x Width x Height....................................................................................................................... 44 x 33 x 51 in.
Must Ship Upright................................................................................................................................................... Yes
Electrical:
Power Requirement........................................................................................................... 220V, Single-Phase, 60 Hz
Full-Load Current Rating........................................................................................................................................ 22A
Minimum Circuit Size.............................................................................................................................................. 30A
Connection Type....................................................................................................................................... Cord & Plug
Power Cord Included.............................................................................................................................................. Yes
Power Cord Length.............................................................................................................................................. 98 in.
Power Cord Gauge......................................................................................................................................... 12 AWG
Plug Included.......................................................................................................................................................... Yes
Included Plug Type.............................................................................................................................................. L6-30
Switch Type............................................................................................ Control Panel w/Magnetic Switch Protection
Motors:
Main
Horsepower................................................................................................................................................ 5 HP
Phase............................................................................................................................................ Single-Phase
Amps............................................................................................................................................................ 22A
Speed................................................................................................................................................ 3450 RPM
Type................................................................................................................. TEFC Capacitor-Start Induction
Power Transfer ............................................................................................................................................ Belt
Bearings..................................................................................................... Shielded & Permanently Lubricated
Centrifugal Switch/Contacts Type......................................................................................................... External
Main Specifications:
Main Specifications
Planer Size................................................................................................................................................ 20 in.
Max. Cut Width.......................................................................................................................................... 20 in.
Min. Stock Length........................................................................................................................................ 8 in.
Min. Stock Thickness.............................................................................................................................. 3/16 in.
Max. Stock Thickness.................................................................................................................................. 8 in.
Number of Cuts Per Inch........................................................................................................................ 108, 81
Number of Cuts Per Minute..................................................................................................................... 19,608
Cutterhead Speed............................................................................................................................. 4902 RPM
Planing Feed Rate........................................................................................................................... 15, 20 FPM
Max. Cut Depth Planing Full Width......................................................................................................... 1/16 in.
Max. Cut Depth Planing 6-Inch Wide Board............................................................................................. 1/8 in.
Machine Data Sheet

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Model G0454ZX
Cutterhead Info
Cutterhead Type........................................................................................................................................ Spiral
Cutterhead Diameter .......................................................................................................................... 3-3/16 in.
Number of Cutter Rows.................................................................................................................................... 4
Number of Indexable Cutters.......................................................................................................................... 98
Cutter Insert Type.................................................................................................................. Indexable Carbide
Cutter Insert Size Length.......................................................................................................................... 14mm
Cutter Insert Size Width............................................................................................................................ 14mm
Cutter Insert Size Thickness....................................................................................................................... 2mm
Table Info
Table/Headstock Movement.................................................................................................................. 8-3/4 in.
Table Bed Size Length........................................................................................................................ 25-1/2 in.
Table Bed Size Width.......................................................................................................................... 20-7/8 in.
Table Bed Size Thickness..................................................................................................................... 2-3/8 in.
Number of Bed Rollers..................................................................................................................................... 2
Floor-to-Table Height............................................................................................................. 26-1/2 - 35-1/4 in.
Table Wings Size Length................................................................................................................... 15-1/16 in.
Table Wings Size Width...................................................................................................................... 21-1/4 in.
Construction
Table....................................................................................................................... Precision-Ground Cast Iron
Body..................................................................................................................................................... Cast Iron
Stand.......................................................................................................................................................... Steel
Cutterhead Assembly................................................................................................................................. Steel
Infeed Roller................................................................................................................................ Serrated Steel
Outfeed Roller................................................................................................................... Rubber-Coated Steel
Paint Type/Finish.................................................................................................................................... Enamel
Other
Table/Headstock Locks................................................................................................................................ Yes
Measurement Scale....................................................................................................................... Inch & Metric
Number of Dust Ports....................................................................................................................................... 1
Dust Port Size.............................................................................................................................................. 5 in.
Mobile Base............................................................................................................................................. Built-In
Other Specifications:
Country of Origin ................................................................................................................................................ China
Warranty ........................................................................................................................................................... 1 Year
Approximate Assembly & Setup Time .............................................................................................................. 1 Hour
Serial Number Location .................................................................................................................................. ID Label
ISO 9001 Factory .................................................................................................................................................. Yes
Features:
Spiral Cutterhead with 98 Indexable Carbide Inserts
Triple V-Belt Drive
Board Return Rollers
Heavy-Duty Cast-Iron Handwheel Depth Adjustment
Inch and Metric Measuring Scale
Control Panel w/Magnetic Switch Protection
Precision-Ground Cast-Iron Table and Extension Wings
Chip Breaker, Pressure Bar, and Anti-Kickback Fingers
Two Adjustable Bed Rollers
Two-Speed Automatic Board Feed
Four-Column Support with Two Positive Table Locks
5" Dust Port
Built-In, Easy-to-Use Mobile Base
Enamel Finish

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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 always disconnect power before
accessing or exposing electrical equipment.
DISCONNECT POWER FIRST.
Always discon-
nect machine from power supply BEFORE mak-
ing adjustments, changing tooling, or servicing
machine. This prevents an injury risk from unin-
tended startup or contact with live electrical com-
ponents.
EYE PROTECTION. Always wear ANSI-approved
safety glasses or a face shield when operating or
observing machinery to reduce the risk of eye
injury or blindness from flying particles. Everyday
eyeglasses are NOT approved safety glasses.
OWNER’S MANUAL. Read and understand this
owner’s manual BEFORE using machine.
TRAINED OPERATORS ONLY. Untrained oper-
ators have a higher risk of being hurt or killed.
Only allow trained/supervised people to use this
machine. When machine is not being used, dis-
connect power, remove switch keys, or lock-out
machine to prevent unauthorized use—especially
around children. Make your workshop kid proof!
DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. Do not use
machinery in areas that are wet, cluttered, or have
poor lighting. Operating machinery in these areas
greatly increases the risk of accidents and injury.
MENTAL ALERTNESS REQUIRED. Full mental
alertness is required for safe operation of machin-
ery. Never operate under the influence of drugs or
alcohol, when tired, or when distracted.
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 of the safety messages. The progression of symbols is described below. Remember that
safety messages by themselves do not eliminate danger and are not a substitute for proper
accident prevention measures. Always use common sense and good judgment.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
MAY result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert
against unsafe practices.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
COULD result in death or serious injury.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
WILL result in death or serious injury.
Alerts the user to useful information about proper operation of the
machine to avoid machine damage.
NOTICE
Safety Instructions for Machinery
SECTION 1: SAFETY