Guide Post - Grizzly G0970 Owner's Manual

Loosen jam nut, then raise or lower positive
5.
stop bolt until it is snug to bottom of table (see
Figure 62).
Positive
Stop Bolt
Jam Nut
Figure 62. Positive stop bolt.
Observe position of table tilt pointer on
6.
tilt scale located underneath front of table
(see Figure 63).
Tilt Scale
Pointer
Figure 63. Location of table tilt scale.
If necessary, loosen Phillips head screw
7.
securing pointer, adjust pointer to 0°, then
tighten screw.
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Guide Post

The guide post assembly is used for two purpos-
es: 1) To properly position the blade guard to pro-
tect the operator from the exposed blade between
the workpiece and the upper wheel housing, and
2) to position the upper blade guides close to the
workpiece for blade support.
In order to cut accurately and safely, position the
bottom of the upper blade guides approximately
⁄ " above the workpiece—this positioning pro-
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4
vides the greatest blade support and minimizes
the amount of blade exposed to the operator dur-
ing operation.
To adjust guide post:
DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
1.
Loosen guide post lock knob (see Figure 64).
2.
Guide Post
Lock Knob
Figure 64. Guide post assembly.
Position bottom of upper blade guides
3.
approximately ⁄ " above workpiece, then
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tighten lock knob.
Model G0970 (Mfd. Since 07/23)