Adjusting Table Height Chain; Checking/Replacing Motor Brushes - Grizzly G0958 Owner's Manual

8" & 12" jointer/planer w/helical cutterhead
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Elevation Chain
Adjusting Table
Height Chain
The table height chain transfers movement from
the planer table height crank to the columns
that control table height. The chain drive can be
adjusted to remove slack if the chain stretches
over time.
Tool Needed
Hex Wrench 6mm .............................................. 1
To adjust table height chain:
1.
DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2.
Gently lay machine on its back to expose
table height chain beneath machine base.
Do not let chain fall off sprockets. It can be
very difficult to return chain to its proper
location on sprockets without changing
table adjustments.
3.
Loosen cap screw shown in Figure 57, then
push idler sprocket against chain with moder-
ate pressure. Maintain pressure on sprocket
and tighten cap screw.
Idler
Sprocket
Figure 57. Location of table height chain and
idler sprocket.
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Checking/Replacing
Motor Brushes
The motor on the G0958/G0959 is equipped with
two long-life carbon brushes—one on each side
of the motor. The brush life is affected by motor
loads and usage. Worn brushes will result in inter-
mittent operation and difficulty starting the motor.
If either brush is worn down to
Qty
replace both brushes as a set.
Items Needed
Flat Head Screwdriver
Motor Brushes (PN P0958084-1) ...................... 2
To check/replace motor brushes:
1.
DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2.
Gently lay machine on its back to expose
motor beneath machine base.
3.
Unscrew plastic brush covers, and remove
motor brush assemblies (see Figure 58).
Note: As you remove brush assembly, make
note of carbon tip orientation. If found accept-
able, re-install in same way.
Figure 58. Removing motor brush.
4.
Measure length of carbon tip. If carbon tip is
worn down to
brush assemblies with new ones.
5.
Insert brush assemblies back into motor,
re-install plastic caps, and position machine
right-side up.
Model G0958/G0959 (Mfd. Since 05/22)
" (6mm) or less,
1
4
" ................................ 1
3
16
Brush Assembly
" (6mm) or less, replace both
1
4
Qty

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