Symptom

 

Possible Cause

Possible Solution

Machine has vibration or noisy

1.

Motor or component is loose.

1.

Inspect/replace stripped or damaged bolts/

operation.

 

 

 

nuts, and re-tighten with thread locking fluid.

 

2.

Motor fan is rubbing on fan cover.

2.

Replace dented fan cover; replace loose/dam-

 

 

 

 

aged fan.

 

3.

Blade is at fault.

3.

Replace warped, bent, or twisted blade;

 

 

 

 

resharpen dull blade.

 

4.

V-belt(s) worn or loose.

4.

Inspect/replace belts with a new matched set.

 

 

 

5.

Realign/replace shaft, pulley, setscrew, and

 

5.

Pulley is loose.

 

key as required.

 

6.

Motor mount loose/broken.

6.

Tighten/replace.

 

7.

Arbor pulley is loose.

7.

Retighten/replace arbor pulley with shaft and

 

 

 

 

thread locking liquid.

 

8.

Arbor bearings are at fault.

8.

Replace arbor housing bearings; replace

 

 

 

 

arbor.

 

9.

Motor bearings are at fault.

9.

Test by rotating shaft; rotational grinding/loose

 

 

 

 

shaft requires bearing replacement.

 

10. Blade is at fault.

10. Replace/resharpen blade.

 

 

 

Main blade runs backwards

1. Two of the power wires are reversed

1. Exchange wires R & T in the terminal box

(Model G0461 only).

 

(G0461).

 

(G0461).

 

 

 

 

 

Cutting Operations

Symptom

 

Possible Cause

Possible Solution

Workpiece has burned edges,

1.

Sliding table is not parallel to blade.

1.

Make sliding table parallel to the

binds, or kicks back.

 

 

 

blade (Page 48).

 

2.

Riving knife is not aligned with the

2.

Shim the riving knife to align it with the main

 

 

blade.

 

blade.

 

3.

Blade is warped.

3.

Replace the blade.

 

 

 

 

 

Workpiece has chip out on the

1.

Scoring blade height is incorrect.

1.

Adjust the height of the scoring blade to

bottom edge.

 

 

 

approximately 564" (2mm).

 

2.

Scoring blade is not aligned with the

2.

Align the scoring blade (Page 28).

 

 

main blade.

 

 

 

3.

Scoring blade kerf does not match

3.

Adjust the scoring blade kerf (Page 27).

 

 

the main blade.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sliding table saw does not cut

1.

Sliding table is not parallel to blade.

1.

Adjust the sliding table (Page 48).

square.

2.

Rip fence is not parallel to blade.

2.

Adjust the rip fence (Page 23).

 

3.

Crosscut fence is not perpendicular

3.

Adjust the crosscut fence perpendicular to the

 

 

to the blade.

 

blade (Page 47).

 

 

 

 

 

Fence hits table top when sliding

1.

Front rail is too low.

1.

Raise the rail (Page 23).

across table.

2.

Rip fence roller is too low.

2.

Adjust the roller (Page 23).

 

 

 

 

 

Blade does not reach 90°, or

1.

Blade stop nuts are out of adjust-

1.

Adjust the stop nuts (Page 46).

blade does not reach 45°.

 

ment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The rip fence scale is not accu-

1.

The rip fence scale is out of calibra-

1.

Adjust the rip fence scale (Page 30).

rate.

 

tion or was not setup correctly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tilt or blade height handwheels

1.

Lock knob is tight.

1. Release the lock knob.

difficult to turn.

2.

Gears caked with dust.

2. Clean out dust and grease the worm shafts.

 

 

 

 

 

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G0460/G0461 12" Sliding Table Saw

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Grizzly G0460, G0461 owner manual Cutting Operations

G0461, G0460 specifications

The Grizzly G0460 and G0461 are renowned woodworking machines in the arena of jointers and planers, designed specifically to meet the needs of both amateur woodworkers and professional craftsmen. These machines are celebrated for their engineering excellence, offering robust features and advanced technologies that facilitate precision in woodworking projects.

The Grizzly G0460 is a 6-inch jointer that is engineered for efficiency and accuracy, boasting a powerful 1 HP motor. This model is particularly suitable for achieving flat surfaces on wooden boards, with its precision-machined cast iron table providing an exceptionally smooth finish. The G0460's adjustable infeed and outfeed tables ensure optimal alignment, enabling users to handle both narrow and wide stock with ease. The jointer also features a convenient fence system that can be locked at a 90-degree angle or angled up to 45 degrees for bevel cuts, making it a versatile addition to any workshop.

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Moreover, safety features such as the blade guard are incorporated into both models, ensuring operator protection. The adjustable depth of cut allows for customized finishes, giving users control over the smoothing process.

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