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-26- G1021Z 15" Planer
The Model G1021Z Planer provides an anti-kick-
back safety feature. The anti-kickback fingers
hang from a rod suspended across the front of
the cutterhead casting. The anti-kickback fingers
should be inspected regularly. Check the fingers
to ensure that they swing freely and easily. See
Figure 30.
Figure 30. Anti-kickback assembly.
The belt and pulley assembly are on the left side
of the planer. The belts transfer power from the
motor to the cutterhead and then through the
gearbox to the feed rollers. Remove the belt cover
by unscrewing the two lock knobs holding the
cover in place.
TO INSPECT/ADJUST THE PULLEYS:
Place a metal ruler or other straightedge across
the pulleys to check alignment. The pulleys are
aligned if the ruler crosses them evenly. See
Figure 31.
If the pulleys are out of alignment:
1. Loosen the bolts that hold the motor to the
motor mount bracket.
2. Adjust the position of the motor until the
pulleys are in line.
3. Re-tighten all bolts.
Figure 31. Checking pulley alignment.
DO NOT apply oil or other lubricants to the
anti-kickback fingers. Oil or grease will
attract dust and restrict free movement of
the fingers, which could result in damage to
your workpiece, the planer, or possibly seri-
ous injury to the operator or others in the
workplace. Call our Customer Service num-
ber if the anti-kickback fingers do not move
freely when setting up your planer. DO NOT
attempt to use the planer if the anti-kick-
back fingers are not operating properly.
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