Grizzly G8621 instruction manual Table Inserts Setting Miter Gauge

Table Inserts Setting Miter Gauge

The Model G8621 is supplied with two inserts which provide three possible opening diameters in the shaper table surface. Use the smallest opening that a particular cutter will allow. This offers more support for the workpiece and reduces the amount of chips that can fall into the machine. The correct spindle opening also allows any unused portion of the cutter to remain below the table surface—increasing operator protection.

The cast iron table insert must be flush with the top of the table. To adjust the insert:

1.Remove the three Phillips® head screws that hold the cast iron insert in place.

2.By using a straightedge and a screwdriver, turn the barrel screws clockwise or counter- clockwise to level the cast iron insert with the table. See Figure 28.

Figure 28. Leveling table insert.

3.Inspect with the straightedge from both side- to-side and front-to-back to ensure the insert is flush with the table. Replace and secure the Phillips® head screws.

It is necessary to square the miter gauge each time it is removed from the table. To do this:

1. Ensure that the fence halves are aligned and that the miter assembly is correctly assem- bled.

2.Place one end of a framing or try square flush with the infeed shaper fence.

3.Rotate the miter gauge so that it lines up flush with the other end of the square.

4.Set the miter gauge pointer to 0° and tighten the setscrew as shown in Figure 29.

Figure 29. Setting the miter gauge pointer.

5.Keeping the square flush with the infeed fence and the miter fence, clamp it to the table, and slide the table across the shaper. The square should stay flush with both infeed and outfeed fences during this move- ment. If this is the case, proceed to the next section. If they do not stay flush or are not square to the miter fence, repeat steps 1-4until they are true.

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