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1. Is there a spiral cutterhead upgrade for this jointer?

Yes. The T10126 Spiral Cutterhead is compatible with the G0490 jointer. This upgrade provides quieter operation, smoother cuts, and reduced tear-out compared to straight knives.

2. What is the power requirement for the G0490 jointer?

The jointer requires 240V, single-phase, 60 Hz power. It comes prewired for 240V and includes a 6-20 plug on a 6 ft, 12 AWG power cord.

3. How much horsepower does the motor have?

The G0490 jointer is equipped with a 3 HP TEFC capacitor-start induction motor running at 3450 RPM.

4. What is the maximum cutting width and depth?

• Maximum width of cut: 8"
• Maximum depth of cut: 1/8" per pass

5. What is the minimum workpiece size?

• Minimum length: 10"
• Minimum thickness: 1/2"

6. What is the maximum rabbeting depth?

The jointer can cut rabbets up to 1/2" deep.

7. What type of cutterhead does this jointer use?

The G0490 features a 4-knife cutterhead with the following details:

• Cutterhead speed: 4800 RPM
• Cutterhead diameter: 3-3/16"
• Knives: 4 HSS, single-sided, 8" long

8. How many cuts per minute does the jointer make?

The cutterhead delivers 19,200 cuts per minute for a smooth finish.

9. What type of table adjustment does it have?

The G0490 uses a parallelogram table adjustment system with lever-action controls for precise and easy height adjustments.

10. What are the table dimensions?

• Table length: 76-3/8"
• Table width: 8"
• Floor-to-table height: 32-5/8"

11. What are the fence specifications?

• Fence length: 36"
• Fence height: 5"
• Fence stops: 45°, 90°, and 135°

12. Does the G0490 have a built-in mobile base?

Yes, it includes a built-in mobile base for easy movement around your shop.

13. What size dust port does it have?

The jointer includes one 4-inch dust port for efficient dust collection.

14. How long does assembly take?

Approximate assembly and setup time is 2 hours.

15. Is the G0490 jointer certified?

Yes, it is certified by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) for safety compliance.

Key Specifications at a Glance

• Motor: 3 HP, 240V, single-phase
• Cutterhead: 4-knife, 4800 RPM
• Max Cut Width: 8"
• Max Cut Depth: 1/8"
• Table Length: 76-3/8"
• Fence Length: 36"
• Dust Port: 4"
• Mobile Base: Built-in