Grizzly G0869, Owner'S Manual, Page: 55 / 72

Model G0869/G0870 (Mfd. Since 01/19)
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3. Loosen (2) cap screws on mounting block,
then adjust either top or bottom control set
screws or side control set screws (see
Figure
86) to move it the needed direction.
Adjusting Bent Spreader/Riving Knife
1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2. Bend spreader or riving knife by hand while
installed, then follow
Steps 1–3 in Checking
Alignment on Page 52 to determine if it is par-
allel with blade and inside "Alignment Zone"
(refer to
Figure 85 in Checking Alignment
on
Page 52).
— If this doesn't work, remove it to straighten.
— If you cannot straighten it properly, replace
it.
4. Re-install table insert.
5. Follow Checking Alignment, Steps 1–3.
— If spreader/riving knife is in alignment
zone, no additional steps are necessary.
— If spreader/riving knife is still not in align-
ment zone, continue adjusting set screws
on mounting block as necessary to cor-
rectly position spreader/riving knife.
6. Tighten (2) cap screws on mounting block to
secure spreader/riving knife adjustment.
Alignment
Zone
Misaligned
Splitter or
Riving Knife
Blade
Adjustment Block
Top Control
Side
Control
Side
Control
Bottom Control
Top and Bottom Control: To move the top
of the spreader/riving knife right or left (and
the bottom of the spreader/riving knife in the
opposite direction), adjust the top and bottom
pair of set screws on the mounting block an
equal amount in the opposite direction.
Side Control: To move the front of the
spreader/riving knife left or right (and the rear
of the spreader/riving knife in the opposite
direction), adjust each pair of side control
set screws an equal amount in the opposite
direction.
Figure 86. Set screws for adjusting spreader/
riving knife position.
Button Head
Cap Screws
(1 of 2)
Set Screws
(1 of 4)