Kent and Shawn from Grizzly present a tutorial on aligning the tables of an 8-inch parallelogram type jointer, specifically the Grizzly G0490X model. The video is part of a series aimed at helping customers maintain their equipment. They stress the importance of following safety procedures and suggest referring to the owner's manual alongside the video. The process involves checking and adjusting the alignment of the tables to ensure they are parallel to each other. Tools needed include hex wrenches, an open-end wrench, a straightedge, and a small block to hold the straightedge in place. The first step is to disconnect the jointer from the power source and remove the cutter head guard, fence, and rear stand panel. Then, the table height lock lever and lock nuts on the table height stops are loosened to allow adjustment. The straightedge is placed on the rear of the table, and adjustments are made to ensure it touches the cutter head body and sits flat on the table. Small adjustments are made to the eccentric bushings under each table corner using set screws until the tables are parallel. The process is repeated for the infeed table, ensuring it aligns with the outfeed table. Once adjustments are satisfactory, the set screws and bushings are tightened, and the jointer is reassembled for use.
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