General Questions

What is the difference between the G9860 8" x 76" Benchtop Jointer and the G9860ZX 8" x 76" Benchtop Jointer with Spiral Cutterhead?
The G9860 has a straight-knife cutterhead, while the G9860ZX has a spiral cutterhead with indexable carbide inserts. Aside from this difference, the two models are identical.

What is the warranty?
The G9860 comes with a 1-year warranty.

What is the country of origin?
This jointer is manufactured in Taiwan.

Electrical Questions

Can I run this on 110V?
No. The G9860 requires 220V, single-phase power.

What size circuit breaker do I need?
A 20-amp circuit is required.

Is a plug included?
No. The jointer comes with a 4 ft., 12 AWG power cord, but the plug must be purchased separately. The recommended plug type is NEMA 6-20.

Does it have overload protection?
Yes. The control panel includes a magnetic switch with overload protection.

Motor Questions

What type of motor does it use?
The jointer has a 3 HP, single-phase, capacitor-start induction motor.

What is the motor speed?
3450 RPM.

How is power transferred to the cutterhead?
Through a twin V-belt drive.

What type of bearings are used?
All bearings are shielded and permanently lubricated.

Cutterhead & Knife Questions

What type of cutterhead does it have?
The G9860 comes with a 4-knife cutterhead.

What is the cutterhead speed?
5900 RPM, producing 23,600 cuts per minute.

What type of knives are included?

• 4 HSS knives (high-speed steel)

• Single-sided

• 12" long x 1-3/16" wide x 1/8" thick

How are the knives adjusted?
With jack screws.

Capacity & Table Questions

What is the maximum cutting width?
11-13/16".

What is the maximum cutting depth?
5/16".

What is the minimum workpiece length and thickness?

• Minimum length: 14"

• Minimum thickness: 1/2"

Does it bevel joint?
Yes. The jointer bevels from 0°–45° left and right.

What size is the table?
The cast-iron table measures 80" L x 12-1/2" W x 2-1/2" thick.

What is the floor-to-table height?
30-1/4".

How does the table adjust?
Using handwheels with a parallelogram movement design for smooth, precise adjustment.

Fence Questions

What size is the fence?
The fence is 39-1/4" long, 4-3/4" tall, and 1-1/2" thick.

What stops does the fence have?
Fence stops at 45°, 90°, and 135°.

What is the fence made of?
Heavy-duty cast iron.

Dust Collection Questions

Does the jointer have a dust port?
Yes. It includes one 4" dust port.