Grizzly G1033X, Owner'S Manual

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Model G1033/X/Z (Mfd. Since 02/19)
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Machine Operation (Cont.)
Symptom Possible Cause Possible Solution
Fuzzy grain. 1. Wood may have high moisture content or
surface wetness.
2. Dull knives/inserts.
1. Check moisture content is below 20% and allow to
dry if moisture is too high.
2. Replace knives (
Page 26) or have them
professionally sharpened; rotate/replace inserts
(
Page 29).
Long lines or ridges
that run along length
of board. 1. Nicked or chipped knife/inserts. 1. Replace knives ( Page 26) or have them
professionally sharpened; rotate/replace inserts
(
Page 29).
Uneven cutting
marks, wavy surface,
or chatter marks
across face of board. 1. Feeding workpiece too fast.
2. Chip breaker or pressure bar set unevenly
or not low enough.
3. Knives not installed evenly/inserts not
properly installed.
4. Worn cutterhead bearings.
1. Slow down feed rate.
2. Adjust height of chip breaker (
Page 39).
3. Adjust knives with knife gauge ( Page 26); remove
inserts, properly clean mounting pocket and re-
install (
Page 29).
4. Replace cutterhead bearings.
Glossy surface. 1. Knives/inserts are dull.
2. Feeding workpiece too slow.
3. Cutting depth too shallow.
1. Replace knives (
Page 26) or have them
professionally sharpened; rotate/replace inserts
(
Page 29).
2. Increase feed rate.
3. Increase depth of cut.
Workpiece twists in
machine. 1. Feed rollers not parallel with table. 1. Adjust feed rollers ( Page 39).