Grizzly G8794 Planer User Manual


 
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G8794 12
1
2" Portable Planer
Commentary
Grizzly Industrial, Inc. is proud to offer the Model
G8794 12
1
2" Portable Planer. This planer is a
part of Grizzly’s growing family of fine machinery.
When used according to the guidelines described
in this manual, you can expect years of trouble-
free, enjoyable operation and proof of Grizzly’s
commitment to customer satisfaction.
The Model G8794 is a wood planer designed for
portable or small shop use. This planer features
a 2 HP motor, four precision ground support
columns, easy top-mounted depth adjustment,
fold-down extension wings, a direct reading thick-
ness gauge and a convenient carry handle.
We are also pleased to provide this manual with
the G8794. It was written to guide you through
assembly, review safety considerations, and
cover general operating procedures. It represents
our latest effort to produce the best documenta-
tion possible. If you have any criticisms that you
feel we should pay attention to in our next print-
ing, please write to us at the address below:
Grizzly Industrial, Inc.
C
/O Technical Documentation
P.O. Box 2069
Bellingham, WA 98227-2069
Most importantly, we stand behind our machines.
We have excellent regional service departments
at your disposal, should the need arise. If, after
reviewing this manual carefully, you have any
service questions or parts requests, please call or
write us at the location listed below.
Grizzly Industrial, Inc.
1203 Lycoming Mall Circle
Muncy, PA 17756
Phone: 1-570-546-9663
FAX: 1-800-438-5901
E-Mail: techsupport@grizzly.com
Web Site:http://www.grizzly.com
SECTION 3: GENERAL INFORMATION
The specifications, drawings, and photographs
illustrated in this manual represent the Model
G8794 as supplied when the manual was pre-
pared. However, owing to Grizzly’s policy of con-
tinuous improvement, changes may be made at
any time with no obligation on the part of Grizzly.
Whenever possible, though, we send manual
updates to all owners of a particular tool or
machine. Should you receive one, we urge you to
insert the new information with the old and keep
it for reference.
To operate this, or any power tool, safely and
efficiently, it is essential to become as familiar
with its characteristics as possible. The time
you invest before you begin to use your Model
G8794 will be time well spent. DO NOT oper-
ate this machine until you are completely famil-
iar with the contents of this manual. Make sure
you read and understand all of the safety pro-
cedures. If you do not understand something,
DO NOT operate the machine.