Grizzly G0962 Manual page 95

Machine Operation (Cont.)
Symptom Possible Cause
Handwheel binds 1. Lock knob is engaged.
or blade will not 2. Sawdust/debris stuck in trunnion slides.
move up/down or 3. Handwheel shaft pins are wedged.
tilt freely.
Handwheel binds 1. Handwheel shaft pins are wedged.
or is difficult to 2. Handwheel inserted too far.
move.
3. Too much engagement between worm gear
and trunnion.
Too much 1. Dust collector not turned on or connected.
sawdust blown 2. Blade guard removed.
back toward
operator. 3. Dust collection system clogged or lacks
required CFM at machine.
4. Too many air leaks in cabinet for proper dust
collection.
Tooth marks on 1. Blade is warped/damaged/dull.
cut edge. 2. Fence not parallel with blade.
3. Miter slot not parallel with blade.
Finished board 1. Fence scale pointer not adjusted correctly or
narrower than fence scale label misapplied.
expected.
Kickback occurs. 1. Fence not parallel with blade.
2. Feeding boards freehand without fence or
miter gauge.
3. Spreader/riving knife not correctly aligned with
blade.
4. Blade guard not installed/not working
correctly.
5. Letting go of board before it is past blade.
6. Board not held firmly against table and fence.
7. Using miter gauge and fence at the same
time.
8. Board is warped or edge that slides against
fence is bowed/curved.
9. Taking too deep of a cut.
Miter gauge 1. Bent miter gauge bar; burs on bar/slot; dirty
does not move slot.
smoothly.
Will not make 1. Pointer calibrated incorrectly to scale.
accurate cuts.
2. Miter slot not parallel with blade.
3. Fence not parallel with blade.
4. Stop bolts/nuts out of adjustment.
Model G0962A40 (Mfd. Since 07/22)
Possible Solution
1. Loosen lock knob.
2. Clean sawdust/debris out of trunnion slides.
3. Remove handwheel and adjust shaft pins.
1. Remove handwheel and adjust shaft pins.
2. Remove handwheel, adjust key, re-install
handwheel.
3. Adjust worm gear engagement.
1. Connect and turn on dust collector.
2. Re-install blade guard for maximum safety and dust
control.
3. Remove clog; revise ducting layout for improved
suction; use a stronger dust collector.
4. Seal leaks in cabinet or around dust chute.
1. Replace blade (Page 34).
2. Adjust fence parallel with blade (Page 75).
3. Adjust miter slot parallel with blade (Page 69).
1. Adjust fence scale pointer or re-apply fence scale
label in correct position.
1. Adjust fence parallel with blade (Page 75).
2. Always use fence or miter gauge as a guide when
feeding workpiece.
3. Adjust spreader/riving knife into alignment with
blade (Page 71).
4. Install blade guard. Replace blade guard before
using saw if damaged.
5. Move board completely past blade before releasing.
6. Hold board firmly against table and fence; use push
stick(s) whenever possible to keep fingers away
from blade.
7. Never use miter gauge and fence together. Always
use one or the other.
8. Always cut bowed workpiece with cupped side
against table; use a jointer to joint edge of board
that slides against fence.
9. Always take multiple shallow passes for non-
through cuts.
1. Straighten/replace bar; debur bar or slot; clean
debris from slot.
1. Adjust blade 90° to table using a square, then
calibrate pointer to scale (Page 67).
2. Adjust miter slot parallel with blade (Page 69).
3. Adjust fence parallel with blade (Page 75).
4. Adjust stop bolts/nuts (Page 67).
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