Grizzly G0501 - Manual (Page 89)

G0501 Sliding Table Saw -87-
Performance Troubleshooting
Rip fence scratches table .
Cuts made on the sliding table are
not square.
Cuts made with the crosscut fence
are not square.
Cuts made with the rip fence are not
square.
The rip fence scale is not accurate.
The scoring blade cannot be
aligned with both the left and right
edges of the main blade.
Tilt angle shown on digital display is
incorrect.
Belt tension handle does not ade-
quately loosen the V-belt.
1. Fence ride not adjusted properly.
2. Extension table not flush with cast iron
table.
1. The sliding table is not parallel with the
blade.
1. The crosscut fence is not square to the
blade.
2. The sliding table is not parallel with the
blade.
1. The rip fence is not parallel with the
blade.
1. The rip fence scale is out of calibration
or was not set up correctly.
1. The scoring blade kerf thickness does
not match that of the main blade.
1. The blade tilt has not been calibrated
or is out of adjustment.
1. The nut on the adjustment stud is posi-
tioned too high up on the stud.
1. Adjust the fence cam bolt as described on page 30, steps
8-10.
2. Adjust the extension table as described on page 28, steps
2-7.
1. Adjust the sliding table to be parallel with the blade as
described on page 34.
1. Adjust the crosscut fence as described on page 54.
2. Adjust the sliding table to be parallel with the blade as
described on page 34.
1. Slide the rip fence over to the blade and adjust the rail until
the fence is parallel with the blade.
1. Adjust the rip fence scale as described on page 35.
1. Remove the scoring blade and add or subtract shims in
the center. See “Changing Scoring Blade Set” on page 48
for more details.
1. Calibrate the blade tilt as described on page 52.
1. Move the knob all the way up and tighten the nut on the
adjustment stud to increase tension when knob is moved
down.
Symptom Possible Cause Possible Solution