Model G0832 (Mfd. Since 04/17)
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5. Lock headstock using column lock lever, then
loosen cutterhead adjustment cap screws on
left side of headstock (see
Figure 42).
6. Raise or lower headstock using cutterhead
elevation crank until cutterhead evenly
touches wood blocks.
7. Re-tighten cutterhead adjustment cap screws
and unlock column lock lever.
8. Raise headstock slightly, then lower until it
just contacts wood blocks. Contact should
be even across blocks. If contact is not even,
repeat
Steps 5–7 until cutterhead is parallel.
9. Plane a test piece to confirm even cut depth
across width of workpiece.
Figure 42. Loosening cutterhead adjustment cap
screws.
Cutterhead
Adjustment
Cap Screws
Lock
Lever
To adjust lock lever tension:
1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2. Lower headstock all the way down, and raise
cutterhead lock lever to release tension.
3. Remove both side panels to reveal eccentric
mechanism—one of each side of machine.
4. Secure each hex nut with wrench and
rotate hex bolt in or out to adjust amount
of tension. Turn hex bolt toward column to
decrease tension; turn away from column to
increase tension.
Note: Adjust each corner only a small amount
before checking tension. Ensure tension
applied by each hex bolt is even.
Lock Lever
Column
Column
Hex Nut
Hex Bolt
Eccentric
(Top View)
Figure 43. Cutterhead lock components.
5. When engaged, column lock lever should
be fairly easy to set in locked position, and
it should keep headstock stationary when
elevation crank is turned.
Note:
Do not force elevation adjustments
with cutterhead lock engaged!
Adjusting Cutterhead
Lock Lever
The cutterhead lock lever can be adjusted to
increase or decrease the amount of clamping
force on each column. For consistent planing,
ensure the lock lever exerts even pressure to
keep the headstock stationary during the cut.
Tools Needed
Qty
Open-End Wrenches 8mm ................................ 2
Hex Wrench 5mm .............................................. 1
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