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MODEL G0490ZX
8" JOINTER w/SPIRAL
CUTTERHEAD
OWNER'S MANUAL
(For models manufactured since 05/23)
COPYRIGHT © JUNE, 2023 BY GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC.
WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE
OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC.
V1.06.23
#KSLW22697 PRINTED IN CHINA
***Keep for Future Reference***

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  • Page 1 (For models manufactured since 05/23) COPYRIGHT © JUNE, 2023 BY GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC. WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC. V1.06.23 #KSLW22697 PRINTED IN CHINA...
  • Page 2 This manual provides critical safety instructions on the proper setup, operation, maintenance, and service of this machine/tool. Save this document, refer to it often, and use it to instruct other operators. Failure to read, understand and follow the instructions in this manual may result in fire or serious personal injury—including amputation, electrocution, or death.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ..........2 SECTION 5: ACCESSORIES ......33 Contact Info ........... 2 SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE ......34 Manual Accuracy ........... 2 Schedule ............34 Identification ........... 3 Cleaning & Protecting ........34 Controls & Components ......... 4 Lubrication ...........

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Use this and other machinery with caution and respect. Failure to do so could result in serious per- sonal injury, damage to equipment, or poor work results. Model G0490ZX (Mfd. Since 05/23)

  • Page 5: Identification

    Always use hold-down or push blocks when jointing material narrower than 3" or surface planing material thinner than 3". e) Never perform jointing, planing, or rabbeting cuts on pieces shorter than 10" in length. Model G0490ZX (Mfd. Since 05/23)

  • Page 6: Controls & Components

    A. POWER Switch w/Disabling Key: Turns power to machine ON or OFF. Remove yel- low/orange key to disable switch. B. START Button: Turns motor ON. C. STOP Button: Turns motor OFF. Model G0490ZX (Mfd. Since 05/23)
  • Page 7 R. Outfeed Table Adjustment Lever: fence position along width of tables; tightens Adjusts height of outfeed table. Typically to secure fence. only used when setting outfeed table even with cutterhead inserts or when servicing cutterhead. Model G0490ZX (Mfd. Since 05/23)

  • Page 8: Machine Data Sheet

    MACHINE DATA SHEET Customer Service #: (570) 546-9663 · To Order Call: (800) 523-4777 · Fax #: (800) 438-5901 MODEL G0490ZX 8" JOINTER WITH SPIRAL CUTTERHEAD Product Dimensions: Weight................................508 lbs. Width (side-to-side) x Depth (front-to-back) x Height............... 76-1/2 x 24 x 45-1/2 in.
  • Page 9 The information contained herein is deemed accurate as of 7/14/2023 and represents our most recent product specifications. Model G0490ZX PAGE 2 OF 3 Due to our ongoing improvement efforts, this information may not accurately describe items previously purchased. Model G0490ZX (Mfd. Since 05/23)

  • Page 10: Section 1: Safety

    Never operate under the influence of drugs or injury or blindness from flying particles. Everyday alcohol, when tired, or when distracted. eyeglasses are NOT approved safety glasses. Model G0490ZX (Mfd. Since 05/23)
  • Page 11 EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES. If at any time debris. Make sure they are properly installed, you experience difficulties performing the intend- undamaged, and working correctly BEFORE ed operation, stop using the machine! Contact our operating machine. Technical Support at (570) 546-9663. Model G0490ZX (Mfd. Since 05/23)

  • Page 12: Additional Safety For Jointers

    Straight knives should never project MAXIMUM CUTTING DEPTH. To reduce risk of more than ⁄ " (0.125") from cutterhead body. ⁄ " per pass. kickback, never cut deeper than -10- Model G0490ZX (Mfd. Since 05/23)

  • Page 13: Section 2: Power Supply

    To reduce the risk of these hazards, avoid over- loading the machine during operation and make sure it is connected to a power supply circuit that meets the specified circuit requirements. -11- Model G0490ZX (Mfd. Since 05/23)
  • Page 14 Minimum Gauge Size ......14 AWG service personnel, and it must comply with Maximum Length (Shorter is Better)..50 ft. all local codes and ordinances. -12- Model G0490ZX (Mfd. Since 05/23)

  • Page 15: Section 3: Setup

    IMPORTANT: Save all packaging materials until you are completely satisfied with the machine and have resolved any issues between Grizzly or the shipping agent. You MUST have the original pack- aging to file a freight claim. It is also extremely helpful if you need to return your machine later.

  • Page 16: Inventory

    Inventory (Figures 6–7) A. Table ............1 Figure 6. G0490ZX Box 1 Inventory. B. Fence Carriage ........... 1 C. Fence ............1 D. Cutterhead Guard ........1 E.

  • Page 17: Hardware Recognition Chart

    Hardware Recognition Chart USE THIS CHART TO MATCH UP HARDWARE DURING THE INVENTORY AND ASSEMBLY PROCESS. Flat Head Screw -15- Model G0490ZX (Mfd. Since 05/23)

  • Page 18: Cleanup

    Figure 8. T23692 Orange Power Degreaser. Repeat Steps 2–3 as necessary until clean, then coat all unpainted surfaces with a quality metal protectant to prevent rust. -16- Model G0490ZX (Mfd. Since 05/23)

  • Page 19: Site Considerations

    Only install in an Shadows, glare, or strobe effects that may distract access restricted location. or impede the operator must be eliminated. Wall Minimum 30" 24" ⁄ " = Electrical Connection Figure 9. Minimum working clearances. -17- Model G0490ZX (Mfd. Since 05/23)

  • Page 20: Assembly

    Place motor on two motor mount brackets with pulley facing rear of cabinet, as shown in Figure 10. Figure 11. Installing pedal assembly. -18- Model G0490ZX (Mfd. Since 05/23)
  • Page 21 10mm lock washers, and 10mm flat them to forklift or hoist. washers removed in Step 4 (see Figure 15). Figure 13. Using lifting straps to lift table. Figure 15. Installing control panel pedestal. -19- Model G0490ZX (Mfd. Since 05/23)
  • Page 22 V-belt are seated in pulley grooves. Figure 17. Motor adjustment. 20. Use (2) pre-installed cap screws and flat washers to install fence carriage to rear of table, as shown in Figure 18. Figure 19. V-belt installed. -20- Model G0490ZX (Mfd. Since 05/23)
  • Page 23 Outfeed Table Height on Page 48) and all inserts are securely tightened in cutterhead. 24. Use (2) pre-installed cap screws on fence Belt Guard carriage to install fence (see Figure 22). Figure 24. Installing belt guard. -21- Model G0490ZX (Mfd. Since 05/23)

  • Page 24: Dust Collection

    29. Insert cutterhead guard shaft into extension fence, as shown in Figure 25, so shaft flat is facing set screw, then tighten set screw DO NOT operate Model G0490ZX without against shaft. an adequate dust collection system. This jointer creates substantial amounts of wood dust while operating.

  • Page 25: Test Run

    Press START button to start motor. Verify Calibrating Depth Scale (Page 49). • motor operation, then press STOP button to stop motor. Setting Fence Stops (Page 50). • The motor should run smoothly and without unusual problems or noises. -23- Model G0490ZX (Mfd. Since 05/23)

  • Page 26: Section 4: Operations

    Read books/magazines or get formal training before beginning any proj- ects. Regardless of the content in this sec- tion, Grizzly Industrial will not be held liable for accidents caused by lack of training. -24- Model G0490ZX (Mfd. Since 05/23)

  • Page 27: Stock Inspection & Requirements

    Never use it to cut MDF, particle board, ply- wood, laminates, drywall, backer board, metals, glass, stone, tile, products with lead-based paint, or products that contain asbestos. Cutting these may lead to injury or machine damage. -25- Model G0490ZX (Mfd. Since 05/23)

  • Page 28: Setting Depth Of Cut

    Figure 31. Location of depth-of-cut scale. to secure the setting (see Figure 30). Infeed Table Lock Depth Scale Scale Pointer Infeed Table Adjustment Lever Figure 32. Depth-of-cut components location. Figure 30. Infeed table controls. -26- Model G0490ZX (Mfd. Since 05/23)

  • Page 29: Squaring Stock

    Surface Plane on a Thickness Planer— Opposite face of workpiece is surface planed flat with a thickness planer. Previously Jointed Edge Previously Surface Planed Face -27- Model G0490ZX (Mfd. Since 05/23)

  • Page 30: Surface Planing

    Repeat Step 6 until entire surface is flat. Tip: When squaring up stock, cut opposite side of workpiece with a planer instead of the jointer to ensure boths sides are parallel. Removed Surface Figure 34. Illustration of surface planing results. -28- Model G0490ZX (Mfd. Since 05/23)

  • Page 31: Edge Jointing

    Figure 36. Illustration of edge jointing results. Tip: When squaring up stock, cut opposite edge of workpiece with a table saw instead of the jointer—otherwise, both edges of work- piece will not be parallel with each other. -29- Model G0490ZX (Mfd. Since 05/23)

  • Page 32: Bevel Cutting

    DO NOT let them get closer Removed than 4" from moving cutterhead at any time Surface during operation! Figure 38. Illustration of bevel cutting results. Repeat cutting process, as necessary, until you are satisfied with the results. -30- Model G0490ZX (Mfd. Since 05/23)

  • Page 33: Rabbet Cutting

    However, it is possible to make rabbet cuts with workpieces up to 1" thick without removing the cutterhead guard. This is done by performing the rabbet cut with the workpiece on end (similar to when you are edge jointing). -31- Model G0490ZX (Mfd. Since 05/23)
  • Page 34 Step 3 (see Checking/Adjusting Cutterhead Start jointer. Guard on Page 39). Place workpiece firmly against fence and infeed table. CAUTION: To ensure workpiece remains stable during cut, concave sides of workpiece must face toward table and fence. -32- Model G0490ZX (Mfd. Since 05/23)

  • Page 35: Section 5: Accessories

    T32402—EDGE Khor G2 Safety Glasses, Tint serious personal injury or machine damage. T32404—EDGE Mazeno Safety Glasses, Clear To reduce this risk, only install accessories recommended for this machine by Grizzly. NOTICE Refer to our website or latest catalog for T32323 T32401 additional recommended accessories.

  • Page 36: Section 6: Maintenance

    Any other unsafe condition. Monthly Check V-belt tension, damage, or wear (Page 41). • • Clean/vacuum dust buildup from inside cabi- net and off motor. Figure 43. Recommended products for protecting unpainted cast-iron and steel. -34- Model G0490ZX (Mfd. Since 05/23)

  • Page 37: Lubrication

    Lubrication Frequency ....... As Needed Place one or two drops of light machine oil on fence pivot points (see Figure 46) as needed. Figure 44. Recommended product for machine lubrication. Figure 46. Fence lubrication locations. -35- Model G0490ZX (Mfd. Since 05/23)

  • Page 38: Section 7: Service

    11. Test all legs for power; repair/replace if at fault. 12. Centrifugal switch/contact points at fault. 12. Adjust centrifugal switch/clean contact points. Replace either if at fault. 13. Motor or motor bearings at fault. 13. Replace motor. -36- Model G0490ZX (Mfd. Since 05/23)
  • Page 39 6. Excessive depth of cut. 6. Reduce depth of cut (Page 26). 7. Lack of proper dust collection or clogged 7. Clear blockages, ensure dust collection is operating dust port. efficiently; upgrade dust collector. -37- Model G0490ZX (Mfd. Since 05/23)
  • Page 40 2. Warped infeed or outfeed table. 2. Regrind/replace table. cut produced. 3. Insert(s) not adjusted at even heights in 3. Remove, clean, and re-install any inserts that are cutterhead. "raised" in cutterhead (Page 43). -38- Model G0490ZX (Mfd. Since 05/23)

  • Page 41: Checking/Adjusting Cutterhead Guard

    Items Needed Figure 47. Cutterhead guard against fence. Heavy Leather Gloves ........1 Pr. Hex Wrenches 4, 6mm ........1 Ea. Straight Jaw Pliers 10" ........1 -39- Model G0490ZX (Mfd. Since 05/23)
  • Page 42 " above infeed table, then tighten set screw (see Figure 50). Clockwise Rotation Screw Fence Cutterhead Guard Clamp Figure 49. Rotating cutterhead guard clamp (tables removed for clarity). Figure 50. Location of cutterhead guard shaft set screw. -40- Model G0490ZX (Mfd. Since 05/23)

  • Page 43: Tensioning/Replacing V-Belt

    Tighten motor mount hex nuts (see Figure Figure 51. Motor adjustment location. 51), and install cabinet rear panel and belt guard. Press down on motor to keep tension on belt. -41- Model G0490ZX (Mfd. Since 05/23)

  • Page 44: Aligning Pulleys

    Figure 54). most accurate results will come from using a straightedge. Pulley Figure 54. Example of motor pulley set screw locations. Replace cabinet rear panel and belt guard. -42- Model G0490ZX (Mfd. Since 05/23)

  • Page 45: Rotating/Replacing Indexable Inserts

    Cutterhead inserts are extremely sharp. Wear heavy leather gloves to avoid the risk of serious personal injury during the follow- The Model G0490ZX spiral cutterhead is equipped ing steps. with 4-sided indexable carbide inserts. Each insert can be removed, rotated, and re-installed To replace or rotate indexable insert: to use any of its four cutting edges.

  • Page 46: Checking/Adjusting Table Parallelism

    Stop Bolts is properly set so guard springs back over cutterhead when it is pulled back and released, as shown in Checking/Adjusting Cutterhead Guard on Page 39. Figure 57. Outfeed table positive stop bolts. -44- Model G0490ZX (Mfd. Since 05/23)
  • Page 47 —If straightedge does not sit flat against with cutterhead. Perform Adjusting Table both infeed and outfeed tables in any of Parallelism procedure on Page 46. positions, proceed to Adjusting Table Parallelism on Page 46. -45- Model G0490ZX (Mfd. Since 05/23)
  • Page 48 (see Figure 63). Eccentric Bushing (1 of 4) Figure 63. Eccentric bushing and set screw location. -46- Model G0490ZX (Mfd. Since 05/23)
  • Page 49 Rotate cutterhead out of the way and place straightedge halfway across infeed and outfeed tables, then adjust infeed table even with outfeed table (see Figure 65). -47- Model G0490ZX (Mfd. Since 05/23)

  • Page 50: Setting Outfeed Table Height

    Tighten outfeed table lock so outfeed table will not move during operation. Tighten jam nuts and positive stop bolts. Install cutterhead guard, fence, and rear cabinet panel. Figure 67. Outfeed table positive stop bolts. -48- Model G0490ZX (Mfd. Since 05/23)

  • Page 51: Adjusting Infeed Table Stop Bolts

    Calibrating Depth Table Stop Bolts Scale The infeed table on the Model G0490ZX has posi- The depth scale can be calibrated or "zeroed" to tive stop bolts that, when properly set up, allow make sure the cutting depth shown on the scale the operator to quickly adjust the infeed table matches the actual cutting depth (per pass).

  • Page 52: Setting Fence Stops

    135° while resting on bolt (check angle with while resting on bolt (verify angle with 45° a sliding bevel set to 135°), then tighten jam square), then tighten jam nut loosened in nut loosened in Step 3. Step 3. -50- Model G0490ZX (Mfd. Since 05/23)

  • Page 53: Section 8: Wiring

    Technical Support at (570) 546-9663. The photos and diagrams included in this section are best viewed in color. You can view these pages in color at www.grizzly.com. -51- Model G0490ZX (Mfd. Since 05/23)

  • Page 54: Wiring Diagram

    220V 22NC Motor Junction Box S Capacitor OL Relay Ground NHD NTH-32 CD60 300μF 250VAC R Capacitor CBB60 70μF 450VAC Ground MOTOR 220V MAG SWITCH 220V NHD MS-12D1I7N172P READ ELECTRICAL SAFETY -52- Model G0490ZX (Mfd. Since 05/23) ON PAGE 51!

  • Page 55: Electrical Components

    Electrical Components Figure 77. Control panel wiring overview. READ ELECTRICAL SAFETY -53- Model G0490ZX (Mfd. Since 05/23) ON PAGE 51!
  • Page 56 Electrical Components (Cont.) Figure 78. Cabinet electrical overview. Figure 80. Motor junction box. Figure 79. Magnetic switch assembly. READ ELECTRICAL SAFETY -54- Model G0490ZX (Mfd. Since 05/23) ON PAGE 51!

  • Page 57: Section 9: Parts

    SECTION 9: PARTS We do our best to stock replacement parts when possible, but we cannot guarantee that all parts shown are available for purchase. Call (800) 523-4777 or visit www.grizzly.com/parts to check for availability. Main 27 28 BUY PARTS ONLINE AT GRIZZLY.COM! -55- Model G0490ZX (Mfd.
  • Page 58 CAP SCREW M6-1 X 20 106 P0490ZX106 CAP SCREW M8-1.25 X 80 P0490ZX053 CAP SCREW M6-1 X 12 107 P0490ZX107 CUTTERHEAD PULLEY P0490ZX054 CHIP DEFLECTOR BUY PARTS ONLINE AT GRIZZLY.COM! -56- Model G0490ZX (Mfd. Since 05/23) Scan QR code to visit our Parts Store.
  • Page 59 127 P0490ZX127 HEX WRENCH 4MM P0490ZX143 MOTOR CORD 12G 3W 31" 128 P0490ZX128 HEX WRENCH 5MM P0490ZX144 CONTROL PANEL CORD 18G 5W 94" BUY PARTS ONLINE AT GRIZZLY.COM! -57- Model G0490ZX (Mfd. Since 05/23) Scan QR code to visit our Parts Store.

  • Page 60: Cabinet

    238-5 238-7 238-8 238-9 237-3 237-4 237-2 237-1 228-3 228-1 228-8 228-7 228-6 228-4 228-10 228-9 228-2 228-12 228-5 228-11 228-11 BUY PARTS ONLINE AT GRIZZLY.COM! -58- Model G0490ZX (Mfd. Since 05/23) Scan QR code to visit our Parts Store.
  • Page 61 228-4 P0490ZX228-4 R CAPACTOR 70M 450V 2" X 3-11/16" 238-13 P0490ZX238-13 PEDAL 228-5 P0490ZX228-5 JUNCTION BOX 238-14 P0490ZX238-14 HEX BOLT M8-1.25 X 50 228-6 P0490ZX228-6 BALL BEARING 6025-2RS FRONT BUY PARTS ONLINE AT GRIZZLY.COM! -59- Model G0490ZX (Mfd. Since 05/23) Scan QR code to visit our Parts Store.

  • Page 62: Labels & Cosmetics

    Safety labels help reduce the risk of serious injury caused by machine hazards. If any label comes off or becomes unreadable, the owner of this machine MUST replace it in the original location before resuming operations. For replacements, contact (800) 523-4777 or www.grizzly.com. BUY PARTS ONLINE AT GRIZZLY.COM! -60- Model G0490ZX (Mfd.

  • Page 63: Warranty & Returns

    WARRANTY & RETURNS Grizzly Industrial, Inc. warrants every product it sells for a period of 1 year to the original purchaser from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, negligence, accidents, repairs or alterations or lack of maintenance.

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