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Model G0945/G0946/G0947 (Mfd. Since 06/21)
Operation
Symptom
Possible Cause
Possible Solution
Table is hard to
adjust.
1. Table lock engaged/partially engaged.
1. Completely loosen table lock.
Excessive
snipe (gouge
in end of board
that is uneven
with rest of
cut); back of
workpiece is
concave.
1. Outfeed table is set too low, or knives (G0945
only) set too high.
2. Operator pushing down on trailing end (infeed
side) of workpiece as it leaves cutterhead.
1. Align outfeed table with cutterhead knives/inserts at
top dead center (
Page 39).
2. Focus most of the workpiece pressure against outfeed
table while cutting.
Workpiece
stops in middle
of cut; front of
workpiece is
concave.
1. Outfeed table set too high.
1. Align outfeed table with cutterhead knives/inserts at
top dead center (
Page 39).
Workpiece
chipping,
tear-out,
indentations, or
overall rough
cuts.
1. Workpiece is rough or has loose knots/
surface flaws; not suitable for jointing.
2. Not feeding workpiece to cut "with" the grain.
3. Dull knives/insert(s).
4. Nicked or chipped knives/insert(s).
5. Feeding workpiece too fast.
6. Excessive depth of cut.
7. Lack of proper dust collection or clogged dust
port.
1. Inspect workpiece. Use smooth stock without loose
knots/surface flaws.
2. Flip workpiece 180° before feeding again.
3. Sharpen/replace knives (Page 38); rotate/replace
insert(s) (
Page 36).
4. Replace knives (Page 38); rotate/replace insert(s)
(
Page 36).
5. Reduce feed rate.
6. Reduce depth of cut.
7. Clear blockages, ensure dust collection is operating
efficiently; upgrade dust collector.
Fuzzy grain left
in workpiece.
1. Wood has high moisture content.
2. Dull knives/insert(s).
1. Ensure wood moisture content is less than 20%. Allow
to dry if necessary.
2. Sharpen/replace knives (Page 38); rotate/replace
insert(s) (
Page 36).
Long lines or
ridges that run
along the length
of the board.
1. Nicked or chipped knives/insert(s).
2. Loose or incorrectly installed insert(s)
(G0946/G0947 only).
3. Dirt or debris under carbide insert(s) (G0946/
G0947 only).
1. Replace knives (Page 38); rotate/replace insert(s)
(
Page 36).
2. Remove/replace insert(s), and re-install properly
(
Page 36).
3. Remove insert(s), clean bottom of insert/cutterhead
mounting pocket, and re-install properly (
Page 36).
Summary of Contents for G0945
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