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G0500/G1018/G1018HW 8" Jointers
SECTION 7: MAINTENANCE
Disconnect power to the
machine when perform-
ing any adjustments or
maintenance. Failure to
do this may result in seri-
ous personal injury.
Regular periodic maintenance on your Grizzly 8"
jointer will ensure its optimum performance.
Make a habit of inspecting your jointer each time
you use it. Check for the following conditions and
repair or replace when necessary.
1. Loose mounting bolts.
2. Worn switch.
3. Worn or damaged cords and plugs.
4. Damaged V-belt.
5. Any other condition that could hamper the
safe operation of this machine.
General
Lubrication
Since all bearings are shielded and permanently
lubricated, simply leave them alone until they
need to be replaced. DO NOT lubricate them.
Table ways and the fence assembly should not
be lubricated. If the tables appear to be stuck, dis-
assemble and clean any foreign materials from
the ways. Re-assemble and reset the gibs.
V-Belt
Inspect regularly for tension and wear. Check the
V-belt tension by squeezing them in the center. If
you can squeeze them more than
1
⁄2" on both
sides, using moderate pressure, then they need
to be tightened. Check pulleys to ensure that they
are properly aligned. To replace or adjust the V-
belts, see Section 8: Service Adjustments.
Knife Condition
Using sharp knives is one of the most important
factors involved with the operation of the jointer.
A good maintenance procedure is to hone the
knives to keep them in top shape. A knife hone
will polish and finely sharpen jointer knives quick-
ly and easily without removing them.
For damaged or extra dull knives, have them
resharpened by a professional grinder. To avoid
downtime from resharpening, we recommend
having an extra set of knives on hand.
Table
The table and other non-painted surfaces on your
Grizzly 8" Jointer should be protected against rust
and pitting. Wiping the table clean after every use
ensures that moisture from wood dust does not
remain on bare metal surfaces.
Tables can be kept rust-free with regular applica-
tions of products like SLIPIT
®
or Boeshield
®
T-9.
For long term storage you may want to consider
products like Kleen Bore's Rust Guardit™.