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Model G0453Z/G0454Z (Mfg. 1/09+)
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 instructions given in this section.
Note: This maintenance schedule is based on
average daily usage. Adjust the maintenance
schedule to match your usage to keep your planer
running smoothly and to protect your investment.
Every 8 Hours of Operation:
•
Clean the machine and protect unpainted
cast iron.
•
Lubricate the feed rollers bushings (
Page
29).
•
Tighten loose mounting bolts.
•
Check/rotate/replace damaged or worn
inserts (
Page 34).
•
Check/repair/replace worn or damaged
wires.
•
Resolve any other unsafe condition.
Every 40 Hours of Operation:
•
Lubricate the table columns and leadscrews
(
Page 29).
•
Clean/vacuum the dust buildup from inside
the cabinet and off motor.
Schedule
Vacuum excess wood chips and sawdust from the
outside of the machine, inside the cabinet, and
off the motor. Protect the unpainted cast iron sur-
faces on the table by wiping the table clean after
every use—this ensures moisture from wood dust
does not remain on bare metal surfaces.
Keep tables rust-free with regular applications of
products like G96
®
Gun Treatment, SLIPIT
®
, or
Boeshield
®
T-9 from Grizzly.
Cleaning &
Protecting
Every 160 Hours of Operation:
•
Check/tension/replace the V-belts (
Page
35).
•
Lubricate the table height worm gear (
Page
29).
•
Lubricate the table height chain and sprock-
ets (
Page 30).
•
Lubricate the drive chain and sprockets (
Page
30).
Yearly:
•
Change the gearbox oil (
Page 30).
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