Grizzly G0967X Owner's Manual page 76

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°.
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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
64).
2. Adjust 90 degree stop bolt (see Page 64).
1. Calibrate pointer/scale at true 45 degrees (Page
64).
2. Adjust 45 degree stop bolt (see Page 65).
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 setscrews 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 69).
2. Adjust spreader into alignment with blade (see Page
69).
3. Adjust fence parallel with blade (see Page 71).
4. Replace blade (Page 34).
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 71).
5. Adjust table/trunnions so miter slot is parallel with
blade at 90° and 45° (see Page 66).
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