Setting Jointer Depth Of Cut - Grizzly G0634X Manual

Setting Jointer
Depth of Cut
The depth of cut on a jointer is the amount of
material removed from the bottom of the work-
piece as it passes over the cutterhead.
The depth of cut is set by adjusting the height of
the infeed table relative to the carbide inserts at
TDC (top dead center).
The jointer depth-of-cut scale (see Figure 32 on
this page) goes up to
mended depth of cut per pass is
ing on the operation.
DO NOT exceed the recommended depth of
cut per pass, or kickback and serious injury
may occur.
Adjusting Infeed Table Height
Items Needed
Hex Wrench 6mm .............................................. 1
To adjust the infeed table height, use a 6mm hex
wrench to loosen the infeed table height lock,
rotate the infeed table height adjustment knob,
then tighten the table height lock to secure the
setting (see Figure 32).
— Rotate the infeed table height adjustment
knob clockwise to raise the table.
— Rotate the knob counterclockwise to lower
the table.
Infeed Table Height
Adjustment Knob
Infeed Table
Jointer
Height Lock
Depth-of-Cut
Scale
Figure 32. Location of jointer depth-of-cut scale
and infeed table height adjustment controls.
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Jointer Depth-of-Cut Scale
The depth of cut can be referenced directly from
the depth scale located on the front of the jointer,
as shown.
Note: The depth scale can be calibrated or
"zeroed" if it is not correct. Refer to Calibrating
Depth Scale for more information.
Depth Scale
Pointer
Figure 33. Location of jointer depth-of-cut scale.
Model G0634Z/G0634XP (Mfd. Since 01/20)
Depth Scale