Pg.31
Model G0834 (Mfd. Since 12/17)
-33-
Symptom
Possible Cause
Possible Solution
Tables are hard to
adjust.
1. Table lock is engaged/partially engaged.
2. Table stop bolts blocking movement.
1. Completely loosen table locks (
Page 4
).
2. Loosen/reset table stop bolts (
Page 5
).
Excessive snipe
(gouge in end of
board that is uneven
with rest of cut).
1. Outfeed table is set too low.
2. Operator pushing down too much on
trailing end (infeed side) of workpiece as it
leaves cutterhead.
1. Align outfeed table with cutterhead inserts at top
dead center (
Page 37
).
2. Focus pressure against outfeed table while cutting,
but avoid excessive pressure against trailing end of
workpiece.
Workpiece stops in
middle of cut.
1. Outfeed table set too high.
1. Align outfeed table with cutterhead inserts at top
dead center (
Page 37
).
Workpiece
chipping, tear-out,
indentations, or
overall rough cuts.
1. Workpiece not suitable for jointing.
2. Operator not feeding workpiece to cut
"with" the grain.
3. Feed rate too fast.
4. Excessive depth of cut.
5. Dull inserts.
6. Dust collection problems.
1. Ensure workpiece is suitable for jointing (
Page 23
).
2. Turn the workpiece 180° before feeding again.
3. Reduce feed rate.
4. Reduce depth of cut.
5. Rotate/replace inserts (
Page 34
).
6. Clear blockages, seal leaks, move machine closer
to dust collector, upgrade dust collector.
Fuzzy grain left in
workpiece.
1. Wood has high moisture content.
2. Dull inserts.
1. Ensure wood moisture content is less than 20%.
Allow to dry if necessary.
2. Rotate/replace inserts (
Page 34
).
Long lines or ridges
that run along the
length of the board.
1. Nicked or chipped inserts.
2. Loose or incorrectly installed insert(s).
3. Dirt or debris under inserts.
1. Rotate/replace inserts (
Page 34
).
2. Remove/replace insert(s) and install properly
(
Page 34
).
3. Remove inserts, properly clean mounting pocket
and re-install (
Page 34
).
Uneven cutter
marks, wavy
surface, or chatter
marks across face
of workpiece.
1. Excessive feed rate.
2. Inserts not consistently tightened/torqued.
3. Dirt or debris under inserts.
1. Reduce feed rate.
2. Tighten/torque all inserts consistently when securing
(
Page 34
).
3. Remove inserts, properly clean mounting pocket
and re-install (
Page 34
).
Glossy surface;
scorching or burn
marks on workpiece.
1. Dull inserts.
2. Feed rate too slow.
1. Rotate/replace inserts (
Page 34
).
2. Increase feed rate.
Workpiece is
concave or convex
along its length after
jointing.
1. Workpiece not fed with even pressure
against outfeed table during cut.
2. Tables are not parallel with cutterhead and
each other.
3. Workpiece excessively bowed or warped,
not suitable for jointing.
1. Apply even downward pressure against workpiece
throughout entire travel along outfeed side during
cut.
2. Check/adjust table parallelism (
Page 39
).
3. Ensure workpiece is suitable for jointing (
Page 23
).
Workpiece edges
not square; tapered
cut produced.
1. Fence not square to table(s); fence tilt
unlocked.
2. Warped infeed or outfeed table.
3. Inserts not consistently tightened/torqued.
1. Square fence to table(s) (
Page 43
); lock fence.
2. Regrind/replace table.
3. Tighten/torque all inserts consistently when securing
(
Page 34
).
Operations
