Grizzly G0834 Owner's Manual page 35

Operations
Symptom Possible Cause
Tables are hard to 1. Table lock is engaged/partially engaged.
adjust.
2. Table stop bolts blocking movement.
Excessive snipe 1. Outfeed table is set too low.
(gouge in end of
board that is uneven
2. Operator pushing down too much on
with rest of cut).
trailing end (infeed side) of workpiece as it
leaves cutterhead.
Workpiece stops in 1. Outfeed table set too high.
middle of cut.
Workpiece 1. Workpiece not suitable for jointing.
chipping, tear-out,
2. Operator not feeding workpiece to cut
indentations, or
"with" the grain.
overall rough cuts.
3. Feed rate too fast.
4. Excessive depth of cut.
5. Dull inserts.
6. Dust collection problems.
Fuzzy grain left in 1. Wood has high moisture content.
workpiece.
2. Dull inserts.
Long lines or ridges 1. Nicked or chipped inserts.
that run along the
2. Loose or incorrectly installed insert(s).
length of the board.
3. Dirt or debris under inserts.
Uneven cutter 1. Excessive feed rate.
marks, wavy
2. Inserts not consistently tightened/torqued.
surface, or chatter
marks across face
3. Dirt or debris under inserts.
of workpiece.
Glossy surface; 1. Dull inserts.
scorching or burn
2. Feed rate too slow.
marks on workpiece.
Workpiece is 1. Workpiece not fed with even pressure
concave or convex
against outfeed table during cut.
along its length after
jointing.
2. Tables are not parallel with cutterhead and
each other.
3. Workpiece excessively bowed or warped,
not suitable for jointing.
Workpiece edges 1. Fence not square to table(s); fence tilt
not square; tapered
unlocked.
cut produced.
2. Warped infeed or outfeed table.
3. Inserts not consistently tightened/torqued.
Model G0834 (Mfd. Since 12/17)
Possible Solution
1. Completely loosen table locks (Page 4).
2. Loosen/reset table stop bolts (Page 5).
1. Align outfeed table with cutterhead inserts at top
dead center (Page 37).
2. Focus pressure against outfeed table while cutting,
but avoid excessive pressure against trailing end of
workpiece.
1. Align outfeed table with cutterhead inserts at top
dead center (Page 37).
1. Ensure workpiece is suitable for jointing (Page 23).
2. Turn the workpiece 180° before feeding again.
3. Reduce feed rate.
4. Reduce depth of cut.
5. Rotate/replace inserts (Page 34).
6. Clear blockages, seal leaks, move machine closer
to dust collector, upgrade dust collector.
1. Ensure wood moisture content is less than 20%.
Allow to dry if necessary.
2. Rotate/replace inserts (Page 34).
1. Rotate/replace inserts (Page 34).
2. Remove/replace insert(s) and install properly
(Page 34).
3. Remove inserts, properly clean mounting pocket
and re-install (Page 34).
1. Reduce feed rate.
2. Tighten/torque all inserts consistently when securing
(Page 34).
3. Remove inserts, properly clean mounting pocket
and re-install (Page 34).
1. Rotate/replace inserts (Page 34).
2. Increase feed rate.
1. Apply even downward pressure against workpiece
throughout entire travel along outfeed side during
cut.
2. Check/adjust table parallelism (Page 39).
3. Ensure workpiece is suitable for jointing (Page 23).
1. Square fence to table(s) (Page 43); lock fence.
2. Regrind/replace table.
3. Tighten/torque all inserts consistently when securing
(Page 34).
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