Fence Adjustment; Aligning Fences; Tilting Spindle - Grizzly G5913Z Owner's Manual

Fence Adjustment

The fence is a two-piece adjusting system. Each
fence is independently adjustable to compensate
for different cutting thicknesses and special shap-
ing applications. Without any play, one turn of
the knob moves the split fence approximately
(.078").
To adjust the fence:
1.
Loosen the fence lock handle.
2.
Turn the fence adjustment knob until the
fence is set to the desired position.
3.
Tighten the fence lock handle.

Aligning Fences

To ensure that the fence is parallel with itself
and square with the table:
1. Check that the bolts through the wood facing
are tight on each side and adequately coun-
tersunk.
2.
To align the wood facing, adjust one or both
fence halves so they are in close alignment.
Micro-adjust and check the alignment with a
straightedge as shown in Figure 25.
3.
If the wood fences are not parallel with each
other, shim the incorrect side with shim
washers. Normal washers may work, but
shim washers allow for fine adjustments.
Figure 25. Aligning fences with straightedge.
G5913Z/G7215Z Heavy-Duty Shaper

Tilting Spindle

The Model G5913Z/7215Z has a tilting spin-
dle feature to allow a wider variety of profiles.
Spindles can be tilted as needed as long as the
cutterheads do not hit the table insert or table
⁄ "
5
during operation. ALWAYS adjust and check the
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spindle tilt BEFORE you turn the shaper on.
Tilt Control
Figure 26. Spindle tilt control and gauge.
Figure 26 shows the tilt wheel that controls the
tilting feature. Notice that on the other side of the
shaper, there is an angle guide located below the
vertical adjustment wheel. This will show you the
present angle of spindle tilt.
Never adjust the spindle tilt when the
shaper is running. The cutterhead may
come in contact with the table or table
insert and break apart, throwing shards of
metal through the air. These metal chunks
will be flying extremely fast and could
cause death or severe injury.
Angle Guide
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