Electrical & Power Requirements

1. What are the power requirements for the G9961 Planer?

The G9961 operates on 220V or 440V, 3-phase, 60 Hz power.

• Amps: 28.5A at 220V / 14.8A at 440V
• Minimum circuit size: 40A at 220V / 20A at 440V

2. How is the planer connected to power?

• At 220V, it uses a standard cord connection.
• At 440V, it requires permanent hardwiring to a shutoff switch.

3. Is a phase converter recommended?

Yes. If you do not have 3-phase power, we recommend the H3741 phase converter.

4. How is the planer switched on and off?

The G9961 features a control panel with magnetic switch protection for safe operation.

Motors & Performance

5. What motors does the G9961 include?

• Main Motor: 10 HP, 3-phase TEFC induction, 3450 RPM, belt drive (25A/13A)
• Feed Motor: 1 HP, 3-phase TEFC induction, 1145 RPM, chain drive (3.5A/1.8A)
• Table Elevation Motor: 1/2 HP, 3-phase TEFC induction, 1725 RPM, chain drive (2A/1A)

6. Are the bearings maintenance-free?

Yes. All bearings are shielded and permanently lubricated for long life.

7. What is the planing feed rate and cutting capacity?

• Feed rate: Variable between 20–40 FPM
• Maximum cut depth:
  • Full-width boards: 1/16"
  • 6-inch-wide boards: 3/16"
• Maximum stock dimensions: 24" wide × 9" thick × 10-1/2" minimum length

8. How many cuts per minute does the cutterhead make?

The spiral cutterhead spins at 5,000 RPM, producing 30,000 cuts per minute.

Cutterhead & Knives

9. What type of cutterhead does the G9961 use?

The planer features a spiral cutterhead with:

• 6 rows of 160 indexable 30° carbide inserts
• Insert size: 14 mm × 14 mm × 2 mm

10. What adjustment features are available?

Includes table height adjustment buttons, a micro-adjust handwheel, and table/headstock locks for precision.

Table & Construction

11. What are the table specifications?

• Table bed: 24" L × 35-1/2" W × 6" thick
• Floor-to-table height: 24" – 33"
• Table/headstock movement: 1/4" – 9"
• Number of bed rollers: 2

12. What materials are used in construction?

• Table: Precision-ground cast iron
• Body: Cast iron
• Cutterhead assembly: Steel
• Infeed roller: Segmented steel
• Outfeed roller: Smooth steel
• Finish: Durable powder-coated

13. Does the table include measurement scales?

Yes. Both inch and metric scales are included.

Dust Collection & Accessories

14. Does the G9961 support dust collection?

Yes. It includes a 5" dust port for connection to a dust collection system.

15. Are there feed or chip handling features?

Yes. The planer includes segmented chip breakers, feed rollers, and bed rollers for smooth, precise feeding.

Features & Controls

16. What are the key features of the G9961?

• Spiral cutterhead with 160 indexable carbide inserts
• Twin-V belt drive for main motor
• Chain drives for feed and elevation
• Variable feed speed
• Precision-ground cast-iron bed
• Table height adjustment buttons and micro-adjust handwheel
• Segmented chip breaker and feed rollers
• Magnetic switch protection
• Durable powder-coat finish

Assembly, Warranty & Origin

17. How long does assembly take?

Assembly and setup typically take about 15 minutes.

18. Where is the G9961 made?

The G9961 is manufactured in Taiwan.

19. Is it ISO certified or NRTL listed?

Yes. The G9961 is ISO 9001 certified.

20. What is the warranty?

The planer comes with a 1-year warranty.

What is the difference between the G9961 and G9741 planers?