Grizzly Heavy-Duty JOinter G1182ZX - Manual (Page 19)

G1182 6" Series Jointers -17-
Table Gibs
SECTION 5: ADJUSTMENTS
The function of the gibs are to allow precise
adjustment of the table movement along the
dovetail ways. Adjustment of the gib will dictate
how easy it will be to move the tables up and
down with the levers or handwheels. To adjust
gibs:
1. Unscrew the upper and lower check nuts on
the infeed table several turns, leaving the lock
handle tight. See Figure 14.
2. With one hand securely on the lever bar,
loosen the table lock handle and adjust the
KNIFE INSPECTION
The knives of your jointer must be periodically
replaced or adjusted. Adjustments should be as
precise as possible with tolerances within .002"-
.003" to prolong the sharpness of the knife edges.
Improperly adjusted knives can unbalance the
cutterhead and shorten bearing life, as well as
produce substandard jointing or planing results.
The knives are set at the factory using jack screws
upper and lower gib setscrews until table
movement is smooth and controlled.
3. Once the gib has been properly adjusted,
tighten check nuts and repeat Steps 1-2 for
the outfeed table.
4. Make sure there is no side-to-side movement
of the tables once the check nuts have been
tightened. If there is, repeat Steps 1-4.
Figure 14. Location of check nuts.
Check Nuts
Lock Handle
Setscrews
Knives
Always lock the table with the table lock
before using the jointer. If this step is not
observed, the table could slide down while
the jointer is operating. Serious personal
injury may occur.
These knives are extremely sharp. Never
grab the cutterhead directly to rotate it.
Always use the drive pulley. Always be sure
the jointer is disconnected from its power
source before you make any adjustments.
Serious personal injury may occur.
Disconnect power to the
machine when perform-
ing any maintenance,
assembly or adjust-
ments. Failure to do this
may result in serious
personal injury.
Keep loose clothing
rolled up and out of the
way of machinery and
keep hair pulled back.
Wear safety glasses
during the entire adjust-
ment process. Failure
to comply may result in
serious personal injury.