Grizzly G1026 Owner's Manual page 47

Symptom Possible Cause
Workpiece is burned 1. Dull cutter.
when cut.
2. Too slow of a feed rate.
3. Pitch build-up on cutter.
4. Cutter rotating in the wrong direction.
5. Taking too deep of a cut.
Fuzzy grain. 1. Wood may have high moisture content or
surface wetness.
2. Dull cutter.
Chipping. 1. Knots or conflicting grain direction in wood.
2. Nicked or chipped cutter.
3. Feeding workpiece too fast.
4. Taking too deep of a cut.
5. Cutting against the grain of the wood.
Divots in the edge of 1. Inconsistent feed speed.
the cut.
2. Inconsistent pressure against the fence and
rub collar.
3. Fence not adjusted correctly.
Model G1026 (Mfd. Since 10/13)
Possible Solution
1. Replace cutter or have it professionally sharpened.
2. Increase feed speed.
3. Clean cutter with a blade and bit cleaning solution.
4. Reverse the direction of the cutter rotation.
5. Make several passes of light cuts.
1. Check moisture content and allow to dry if moisture
is more than 20% (Page 28).
2. Replace or have cutter professionally sharpened.
1. Inspect workpiece for knots and grain direction; only
use clean stock.
2. Replace the cutter, or have it professionally
sharpened.
3. Slow down the feed rate.
4. Take a smaller depth of cut. (Always reduce cutting
depth when working with hard woods.)
5. Cut with the grain of the wood.
1. Move smoothly or use a power feeder.
2. Apply constant pressure.
3. Adjust fence.
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