Model G0495X (Mfd. Since 07/19)
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Symptom
Possible Cause
Possible Solution
Machine has
vibration or noisy
operation.
6. Machine is incorrectly mounted or sits
unevenly.
7. Motor fan is rubbing on fan cover.
8. Motor bearings are at fault.
9. Cutterhead bearings at fault.
6. Tighten/replace anchor studs in floor; relocate/shim
machine.
7. Replace dented fan cover; replace loose/damaged
fan.
8. Test by rotating shaft; rotational grinding/loose shaft
requires bearing replacement.
9. Replace bearing(s)/re-align cutterhead.
Tables are hard to
adjust.
1. Table lock is engaged or partially engaged.
2. Table stops blocking movement.
1. Completely loosen the table lock.
2. Loosen/reset table positive stops.
Excessive
snipe
(gouge in the end
of the board that is
uneven with the rest
of the cut).
1. Outfeed table is set too low.
2. Operator pushing down on end of
workpiece.
1. Align outfeed table with cutterhead insert at top dead
center (
Page 17)
.
2. Reduce/eliminate downward pressure on that end of
workpiece.
Workpiece stops in
the middle of the
cut.
1. Outfeed table is set too high.
1. Align outfeed table with cutterhead insert at top dead
center (
Page 17).
Chipping.
1. Knots or conflicting grain direction in wood.
2. Nicked or chipped insert.
3. Feeding workpiece too fast.
4. Taking too deep of a cut.
1. Inspect workpiece for knots and grain (
Page 26);
only use clean stock.
2. Rotate insert to expose sharp edge; replace insert
(
Page 39).
3. Slow down the feed rate.
4. Take a smaller depth of cut. (Always reduce cutting
depth when surface planing or working with hard
woods.)
Fuzzy Grain.
1. Wood may have high moisture content or
surface wetness.
2. Dull inserts.
1. Check moisture content and allow to dry if moisture
is too high.
2. Replace inserts (
Page 39).
Long lines or ridges
that run along the
length of the board
1. Nicked or chipped insert.
1. Rotate insert to expose sharp edge; replace insert
(
Page 39).
Uneven
insert
marks,
wavy
surface,
chatter
marks across board
face.
1. Feeding workpiece too fast.
1. Slow down the feed rate.
Board
edge
is
concave or convex
after jointing.
1. Board not held with even pressure on infeed
and outfeed table during cut.
2. Board started too uneven.
3. Board has excessive bow or twist along its
length.
4. Insufficient number of passes.
1. Hold board with even pressure as it moves over the
cutterhead.
2. Take partial cuts to remove the extreme high spots
before doing a full pass.
3. Surface plane one face so there is a good surface to
position against the fence.
4. It may take 3 to 5 passes to achieve a perfect edge,
depending on the starting condition of the board and
the depth of cut.
Machine Operation
Motor & Electrical
