Grizzly G1023RLX Owner's Manual page 60

Symptom Possible Cause
Handwheel binds or 1. Lock knob is engaged.
is difficult to move.
2. Handwheel shaft pins are wedged.
3. Handwheel is inserted too far.
4. Too much engagement between the worm
gear & trunnion.
Blade does not 1. Pointer or scale calibrated incorrectly.
reach 90 degrees.
2. 90 degree stop bolt is out of adjustment.
Blade does not 1. Pointer or scale calibrated incorrectly.
reach 45 degrees.
2. 45 degree stop bolt is out of adjustment.
3. Sawdust is built up in front trunnion.
Blade too close to 1. Blade position on arbor is incorrect.
insert.
2. Table mounting position is not centered.
Blade will not go 1. Handwheel shaft pins are wedged.
beneath table
2. Roll pin/setscrew in worm gear contacting
surface.
geared trunnion.
3. Handwheel key is inserted too far.
Blade will not move 1. Set screw on worm gear is loose/missing.
up or down.
2. Handwheel shaft key is missing.
Workpiece burns or 1. Riving knife not correctly aligned with
binds when feeding.
blade.
2. Spreader not correctly aligned with blade.
3. Fence not parallel with blade (pressure at
blade backside).
4. Blade is warped or damaged.
5. Too many teeth on blade for cutting type.
Too much sawdust 1. Blade guard has been removed.
blown back toward
operator.
2. Too many air leaks in cabinet for proper
dust collection.
3. Dust collection system clogged; too weak.
4. Fence not parallel with blade (pressure at
blade backside).
5. Miter slot/fence not parallel with blade at 90°
and 45°.
Arbor movement is 1. Elevation slide gib too tight or too loose.
sloppy, inconsistent
2. Gas strut worn out.
from top to bottom,
difficult to move, or
it binds.
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Possible Solution
1. Loosen lock knob.
2. Remove handwheel and adjust shaft pins.
3. Remove handwheel and adjust key.
4. Adjust worm gear engagement.
1. Calibrate pointer/scale at true 90 degrees (see Page
59).
2. Adjust 90 degree stop bolt (see Page 59).
1. Calibrate pointer/scale at true 45 degrees (see Page
59).
2. Adjust 45 degree stop bolt (see Page 60).
3. Check for sawdust in trunnions, clean and re-lubricate
as necessary.
1. Verify that blade arbor washers are correct and in
the required position.
2. Loosen table mounting bolts, adjust table position,
then realign the blade.
1. Remove handwheel and adjust shaft pins.
2. Tighten roll pins and set screws in the worm gear.
3. Remove handwheel and adjust key.
1. Tighten or replace set screw.
2. Replace key.
1. Adjust riving knife into alignment with blade (see
Page 65).
2. Adjust spreader into alignment with blade (see Page
65).
3. Adjust fence parallel with blade (see Page 67).
4. Replace blade (see Page 30).
5. Change blade to one with fewer teeth.
1. Re-install blade guard for maximum safety and dust
control.
2. Seal leaks in cabinet or around dust chute.
3. Remove clog; revise ducting layout for improved
suction.
4. Adjust fence parallel with blade (see Page 67).
5. Adjust table/trunnions so miter slot is parallel with
blade at 90° and 45° (see Page 61).
1. Adjust elevation slide gib (see Page 75).
2. Replace gas strut.
Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 12/11)