Grizzly G0501 User Manual

SLIDING TABLE SAW

MODEL G0501

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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THE INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL REPRESENTS THE CONFIGURATION OF THE MACHINE AS IT IS CURRENTLY BEING SHIPPED. THE MACHINE

CONFIGURATION CAN CHANGE AS PRODUCT IMPROVEMENTS ARE INCORPORATED. IF YOU OWN AN EARLIER VERSION OF THE MACHINE, THIS

MANUAL MAY NOT EXACTLY DEPICT YOUR MACHINE . CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT DIFFERENCES. PRE-

VIOUS VERSIONS ARE NOT AVAILABLE ONLINE.

WARNING

Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:

• Lead from lead-based paints.

• Crystalline silica from bricks, cement, and other masonry products.

• Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

Table Of Contents

SECTION 1: SAFETY........................................................................................................................3

Safety Instructions for Power Tools ............................................................................................3

Additional Safety Instructions for Table Saws ............................................................................5

Preventing Kickback....................................................................................................................6

Protecting Yourself from Kickback ..............................................................................................6

Glossary Of Terms ......................................................................................................................7

SECTION 2: GENERAL INFORMATION..........................................................................................8

Commentary................................................................................................................................8

SECTION 3: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................9

220V 3-Phase ............................................................................................................................9

440V 3-Phase ..........................................................................................................................10

Grounding..................................................................................................................................11

Extension Cords........................................................................................................................11

Rewiring to 440V ......................................................................................................................12

SECTION 4: FEATURES & CONTROLS........................................................................................13

Main Features ..........................................................................................................................13

Control Panel ............................................................................................................................15

Rip Fence Controls ..................................................................................................................16

Blade Guard Controls................................................................................................................16

SECTION 5: SET UP ......................................................................................................................17

About this Section ....................................................................................................................17

Unpacking ................................................................................................................................17

Piece Inventory ........................................................................................................................17

Hardware Recognition Chart ....................................................................................................20

Clean Up ..................................................................................................................................21

Site Considerations ..................................................................................................................21

Moving & Placing Saw Base Unit ............................................................................................22

Setting Up Control Panel ..........................................................................................................23

Table Installation ......................................................................................................................23

Installing Blade Guard ..............................................................................................................26

Installing Extension Tables ......................................................................................................27

Rip Fence..................................................................................................................................29

Crosscut Table ..........................................................................................................................30

Miter Fence ..............................................................................................................................32

Power Cord ..............................................................................................................................33

Test Run....................................................................................................................................33

Sliding Table Parallel Adjustment ............................................................................................34

Fence Scale Alignment ............................................................................................................35

Dust Collection ..........................................................................................................................36

SECTION 6: OPERATIONS ............................................................................................................37

Operation Tips ..........................................................................................................................37

Changing Blade Tilt ..................................................................................................................38

Changing Blade Speeds ..........................................................................................................38

Aligning Scoring Blade Set ......................................................................................................39

Rip Cutting ................................................................................................................................40

Crosscutting ..............................................................................................................................42

Miter Cutting..............................................................................................................................44

Changing Main Blade................................................................................................................46

Changing Riving Knives............................................................................................................47

Changing Scoring Blade Set ....................................................................................................48

SECTION 7: MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................50

Cleaning ....................................................................................................................................50

Miscellaneous............................................................................................................................50

V-Belts ......................................................................................................................................50

Bearings ....................................................................................................................................50

Maintenance Log ......................................................................................................................51

SECTION 8: SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS ........................................................................................52

About Service............................................................................................................................52

Replacing Belts ........................................................................................................................52

Calibrating Blade Tilt ................................................................................................................53

Adjusting Riving Knife Alignment ..............................................................................................54

SECTION 9: REFERENCE INFO ....................................................................................................55

Aftermarket Accessories ..........................................................................................................55

Parts Breakdown and Parts Lists..............................................................................................58

Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................84

Wiring Diagrams........................................................................................................................85

Warranty and Returns ..............................................................................................................88

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5. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS

AWAY. All children and visitors should be

kept at a safe distance from work area.

6. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF with padlocks, master switches, or by removing starter keys.

7. DO NOT FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

8. USE RIGHT TOOL. DO NOT force tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.

1. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.

2. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form a habit of checking to

see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning on.

3. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.

4. DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. DO NOT use power tools in

damp or wet locations, or where any flammable or noxious fumes may exist. Keep work area well lighted.

For Your Own Safety, Read Instruction

Manual Before Operating this Equipment

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WILL result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, MAY result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

This symbol is used to alert the user to useful information about proper operation of the equipment.

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible hazardous conditions. This manual uses a series of symbols and signal words which are intended to convey the level of importance of the safety messages. The progression of symbols is described below. Remember that safety messages by themselves do not eliminate danger and are not a substitute for proper accident prevention measures.

NOTICE

Safety Instructions for Power Tools

SECTION 1: SAFETY

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9. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. Conductor size should be in accordance with the chart below. The amperage rating should be listed on the motor or tool nameplate. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. Your extension cord must also contain a ground wire and plug pin. Always repair or replace extension cords if they become damaged.

Minimum Gauge for Extension Cords

10. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. DO NOT wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry which may get caught in moving parts. Non-slip footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.

11. ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty. Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses.

12. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical. It is safer than using your hand and frees both hands to operate tool.

13. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

14. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.

Safety Instructions for Power Tools

15. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.

Consult the instruction manual for recommended accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury.

16. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTION-

AL STARTING. On machines with mag-

netic contact starting switches there is a risk of starting if the machine is bumped or jarred. Always disconnect from power source before adjusting or servicing. Make sure switch is in OFF position before reconnecting.

17. MANY WOODWORKING TOOLS CAN

“KICKBACK” THE WORKPIECE toward

the operator if not handled properly. Know what conditions can create “kickback” and know how to avoid them. Read the manual accompanying the machine thoroughly.

18. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced.

19. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN POWER OFF. DO NOT

leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.

20. NEVER OPERATE A MACHINE WHEN TIRED, OR UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL. Full mental alert-

ness is required at all times when running a machine.

21. NEVER ALLOW UNSUPERVISED OR UNTRAINED PERSONNEL TO OPERATE THE MACHINE. Make sure any

instructions you give in regards to the operation of the machine are approved, correct, safe, and clearly understood.

LENGTH

AMP RATING 25ft 50ft 100ft

0-6 16 16 16

7-10 16 16 14 11-12 16 16 14 13-16 14 12 12 17-20 12 12 10 21-30 10 10 No

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Additional Safety Instructions for Table Saws

7. USING THE RIP FENCE AND THE CROSSCUT FENCE TOGETHER DURING A CUTTING OPERATION. When

using the crosscut fence, the workpiece should never be contacting the rip fence while the saw blade is cutting.

8. STALLED BLADE. Turn the saw off before attempting to "free" a stalled saw blade.

9. COMFORTABLE CUTTING OPERATIONS. Avoid awkward operations and

hand positions where a sudden slip could cause your hand to move into the spinning saw blade.

10. EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES. If at any time you are experiencing difficulties performing the intended operation, stop using the machine! Contact our Service Department at (570) 546-9663.

11. BLADE HEIGHT. Always adjust the blade to the proper height above the workpiece.

12. DAMAGED SAW BLADES. Never use blades that have been dropped or otherwise damaged.

13. RIVING KNIFE ALIGNMENT. Only operate the saw if the riving knife is aligned with the main blade.

1. SAFETY ACCESSORIES. Always use the blade guard and riving knife on all ''through-

sawing'' operations. Through-sawing oper-

ations are those when the blade cuts completely through the workpiece.

2. KICKBACK. Be familiar with kickback. Kickback happens when the workpiece is thrown towards the operator at a high rate

of speed. Until you have a clear under-

standing of kickback and how it occurs, DO NOT operate this table saw!

3. WORKPIECE CONTROL. Make sure the workpiece is placed in a stable position on the table and is either supported by the rip fence or the crosscut table during cutting operations.

4. PUSH STICK. Always use a push stick when ripping narrow stock.

5. OPERATOR POSITION. Never stand or have any part of your body directly in-line with the cutting path of the saw blade.

6. REACHING OVER SAW BLADE. Never reach behind or over the blade with either

hand while the saw is running. If kickback

occurs while reaching over the blade, hands or arms could be pulled into the spinning saw blade.

No list of safety guidelines can be complete. Every shop environment is different. Always consider safety first, as it applies to your individual working conditions. Use this and other machinery with caution and respect. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury, damage to equipment, or poor work results.

Like all machines there is danger associated with the Model G0501. Accidents are frequently caused by lack of familiarity or failure to pay attention. Use this machine with respect and caution to lessen the possibility of operator injury. If normal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored, serious personal injury may occur.

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Below are tips to reduce the likelihood of kickback:

• Never attempt freehand cuts. If the workpiece is not fed perfectly parallel with the blade, a kickback will likely occur. Always use the rip fence or crosscut fence to support the workpiece.

• Make sure the riving knife is always aligned with the blade. A misaligned riving knife can cause the workpiece to bind or stop the flow of the cut, resulting in an increased chance of kickback. If you think that your riving knife is not aligned with the blade, check it immediately!

• Ensure that your table slides parallel with the blade; otherwise, the chances of kickback are extreme. Take the time to check and adjust the sliding table.

• Use the riving knife during every cut. The riving knife helps maintain the kerf in the workpiece after it is cut, therefore, reducing the chance of kickback.

• Feed cuts through to completion. Anytime you stop feeding a workpiece that is in the middle of a cut, the chance of binding, resulting in kickback, is greatly increased.

Even if you know how to prevent kickback, it may still happen. Here are some tips to reduce the likelihood of injury if kickback DOES occur:

• Stand to the side of the blade during every cut. If a kickback does occur, the thrown workpiece usually travels directly in front of the blade.

• Always wear safety glasses or a face shield. In the event of a kickback, your eyes and face are the most vulnerable part of your body.

• Never, for any reason, place your hand behind the blade. Should kickback occur, your hand will be pulled into the blade.

• Use a pushstick to keep your hands farther away from the moving blade. If a kickback occurs, the push stick will most likely take the damage that your hand would have received.

Protecting Yourself

from Kickback

Statistics prove that most common accidents among table saw users can be linked to kickback. Kickback is typically defined as the high-speed expulsion of stock from the table saw toward its operator. In addition to the danger of the operator or others in the area being struck by the flying stock, it is often the case that the operator’s hands are pulled into the blade during the kickback.

Preventing Kickback

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The following is a list of common definitions, terms and phrases used throughout this manual as they relate to this table saw and woodworking in general. Become familiar with these terms for assembling, adjusting or operating this machine. Your safety is VERY important to us at Grizzly!

Arbor: Metal shaft extending from the drive

mechanism, to which saw blade is mounted.

Bevel Edge Cut: Tilting the arbor and saw blade

to an angle between 0° and 45° to cut a beveled edge onto a workpiece.

Blade Guard: Metal or plastic safety device that

mounts over the saw blade. Its function is to prevent the operator from coming into contact with the saw blade.

Crosscut: Cutting operation in which the cross-

cut fence is used to cut across the grain, or across the shortest width of the workpiece.

Dado Blade: Blade or set of blades that are used

to cut grooves and rabbets.

Dado Cut: Cutting operation that uses a dado

blade to cut a flat bottomed groove into the face of the workpiece.

Featherboard: Safety device used to keep the

workpiece against the rip fence and against the table surface.

Kerf: The resulting cut or gap in the workpiece

after the saw blade passes through during a cutting operation.

Kickback: An event in which the workpiece is

propelled back towards the operator at a high rate of speed.

Parallel: Being an equal distance apart at every

point along two given lines or planes. i.e. the rip fence face is parallel to the face of the saw blade.

Non-Through Cut: A sawing operation that

requires the removal of the blade guard and riving knife. Dado and rabbet cuts are considered Non-Through Cuts because the blade does not protrude above the top face of the wood stock. Always remember to re-install the blade guard and riving knife after performing a non-through cut.

Perpendicular: Lines or planes that intersect

and form right angles. i.e. the blade is perpendicular to the table surface.

Push Stick: Safety device used to push the

workpiece through a cutting operation. Used most often when rip cutting thin workpieces.

Rabbet: Cutting operation that creates an L-

shaped channel along the edge of the workpiece.

Riving knife: Metal plate located behind the the

blade. It maintains the kerf opening in the wood when performing a cutting operation.

Straightedge: A tool used to check the flatness,

parallelism, or consistency of a surface(s).

Through Cut: A sawing operation in which the

workpiece is completely sawn through.

Rip Cut: Cutting operation in which the rip fence

is used to cut with the grain, or across the widest width of the workpiece.

Glossary Of Terms

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Grizzly Industrial, Inc. is proud to offer the Model G0501 Sliding Table Saw. This table saw is part of Grizzly’s growing family of fine woodworking machinery. When used according to the guidelines stated in this manual, you can expect years of trouble-free, enjoyable operation, and proof of Grizzly’s commitment to customer satisfaction.

We are also pleased to provide this manual for the Model G0501. It was written to guide you through assembly, review safety considerations, and cover general operating procedures. It represents our latest effort to produce the best documentation possible.

If you have any comments or criticisms that you feel we should address in our next printing, please write to us at:

Grizzly Industrial, Inc.

⁄O Technical Documentation

P.O. Box 2069

Bellingham, WA 98227

Most important, we stand behind our machines. We have excellent regional service departments at your disposal should the need arise.

If you have any service questions or parts requests, please call or write to us at the location listed below.

Grizzly Industrial, Inc

1203 Lycoming Mall Circle

Muncy, PA 17756

Phone:(570) 546-9663

Fax:(800) 438-5901 E-Mail: techsupport@grizzly.com Web Site: http://www.grizzly.com

The specifications, drawings, and photographs illustrated in this manual represent the Model G0501 as supplied when the manual was prepared. However, owing to Grizzly’s policy of continuous improvement, changes may be made at any time with no obligation on the part of Grizzly. For your convenience, we always keep current Grizzly manuals available on our website at www.grizzly.com

. Any updates to your machine will be reflected in these manuals as soon as they are complete.

If you DO NOT read this entire manual before operating the machine, you will greatly increase your chances of serious personal injury. To protect yourself, read and understand this entire manual!

Commentary

SECTION 2: GENERAL INFORMATION

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A fire may occur if your particular electrical configuration does not comply with local and state codes. The best way to ensure compliance is to check with your local municipality or a licensed electrician.

Your Shop Circuit Capacity

Always check to see if the wires in your circuit are capable of handling the amperage draw from your machine, as well as any other machines that could be operating on the same circuit. If you are unsure, consult a qualified electrician.

Figure 1a. Typical locking type L15-30 plug and

receptacle.

Serious personal injury could occur if you connect your machine to the power source before you have completed the set up process. DO NOT connect the machine to the power source until instructed to do so.

Wiring

The Model G0501 is prewired for 220V 3-phase operation.

Amperage Draw

The Model G0501 has a 10 HP main motor and a 1 HP scoring motor that will draw the following amps at 220V 3-phase:

Arbor Motor............................................25 Amps

Scoring Motor ..........................................3 Amps

Circuit Breaker Requirements

Install the machine on a dedicated circuit to reduce the possibility of overloading the circuit and tripping the circuit breaker. If the circuit breaker trips and the circuit is of the correct load capacity, have the circuit inspected by qualified electrician. Never use a larger circuit breaker than stated below, or you will increase the risk of fire.

Circuit Breaker ............................30 Amp, 3 Pole

Minimum Cord Requirements

For 220V 3-phase operation, use the following type of cord (a cord is not provided):

Cord................................................3 pole, 4 wire

Gauge ..............................................................10

Plug Type

The plug you install on your cord will depend upon the type of service you currently have or plan to install. We recommend using the following plug and receptacle for your machine on a dedicated circuit only (see Figure 1a for an example):

Plug & Receptacle ..................................L15-30

220V 3-Phase

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Your Shop Circuit Capacity

Figure 1b. Typical locking type L15-20 plug and

receptacle.

Serious personal injury could occur if you connect your machine to the power source before you have completed the setup process. DO NOT connect the machine to the power source until instructed to do so.

Wiring

The Model G0501 is prewired for 220V 3-phase operation. If 440 voltage is required, rewire the machine per the instructions on page 12 and follow the circuit requirements on this page.

Amperage Draw

The Model G0501 has a 10 HP main motor and a 1 HP scoring motor that will draw the following amps at 440V 3-phase :

Arbor Motor ........................................12.5 Amps

Scoring Motor ......................................1.5 Amps

Circuit Breaker Requirements

Circuit Breaker ............................20 Amp, 3 Pole

Minimum Cord Requirements

For 440V 3-phase operation, use the following type of cord (a cord is not included):

Cord................................................3 pole, 4 wire

Gauge ..............................................................12

Plug Type

Plug & Receptacle ..................................L15-20

440V 3-Phase

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In the event of an electrical malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This machine must be equipped with an electric cord that has an equipment grounding conductor. This conductor must be grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

Improper connections of the electrical-grounding conductor can result in the risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or one of our service personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if you are in doubt as to whether the machine is properly grounded.

Electrocution or fire could result if this machine is not grounded correctly. Make sure all electrical circuits are grounded before you connect them to the machine. DO NOT use the Model G0501 if it is not grounded.

Because of the high amperage draw from this machine, we do not recommend the use of extension cords. Instead, position your equipment near installed wiring to eliminate the need for extension cords.

Extension CordsGrounding

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The Model G0501 can be rewired for 440V operation. This rewiring job consists of disconnecting the saw from the power source, changing the connections on the voltage transformer, changing the overload relays for the cutting motor and scoring motor, and rewiring the cutting motor and scoring motor.

The necessary overload relays for this procedure can be purchased in the Model G0501 440V Conversion Kit by calling our customer service number at (800) 523-4777.

This procedure takes moderate electrical skill and the rewiring job must be inspected by a licensed electrician before the saw is connected to the power source. Also, the motors can be accessed easier for rewiring if the blade is moved to 0˚ (90˚ to table) before beginning.

To rewire the Model G0501 for 440V operation:

1. Disconnect the saw from the power source!

2. Open the electrical panel and locate the volt- age transformer shown in Figure 2.

Rewiring to 440V

Figure 2. Inside view of the control panel.

Figure 3. Wire removed at 220V location and

connected to 440V location.

3. At the voltage transformer, remove the wire that leads to the “220” terminal and connect that wire to the “440” terminal (see Figure 3).

4. Remove the main motor overload relay (RH18/26 21-31A) and replace with the 440V overload relay (RH-18/15 12-18A) that was included with the Grizzly 440V conversion kit. Set the overload relay dial to 13A.

5. Remove the scoring motor overload relay (RH10E/3C 2.4-3.6A) and replace with the 440V overload relay (RH10E/1.7C 1.3-2A) from the conversion kit. Set the overload relay dial to 1.7A.

6. Open the motor cabinet door and remove the motor wiring caps from the main motor and the scoring motor.

7. Rewire the motors as shown on the diagrams that are placed on the inside of the motor

wiring caps. Note—The diagram labeled

“Higher” is the correct wiring for 440V.

Voltage

Transformer

Scoring

Motor Relay

Main Motor

Relay

0 220 340 440 480

Voltage Transformer

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1. Flip Stops—Used for quick measurements for crosscutting.

2. Crosscut Fence—Used during crosscutting operations. Features a scale and multiple flip-style stopblocks for precise, repeatable crosscutting operations.

3. Crosscut Table—Provides a wide, stable platform for supporting full-size panels during crosscutting operations.

4. Miter Fence—Allows precise miter cuts between 30˚ and 135˚.

5. Control Panel & Digital Display—Features a combination of digital and push-button controls for operating the many features of the saw.

6. Sliding Table—Conveniently glides the workpiece through the blade with effortless precision and ease.

7. Rip Fence—Fully adjustable with microadjustments. Fence face can be positioned for standard cutting operations, or in the lower position for blade guard clearance during narrow ripping operations.

8. Riving Knife—Maintains kerf opening during cutting operations. This function is crucial to preventing kickback caused by the kerf closing behind the blade.

Figure 4. Main view of machine features and controls.

Main Features

SECTION 4: FEATURES & CONTROLS

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9. Blade Guard—Fully-adjustable blade guard allows high visibility of the cutting operation while maintaining maximum protection around the saw blade.

10. Upper Dust Collection Port—2" port opening allows effective dust extraction from above the cutting operation.

11. Main Dust Collection Port—5" port allows efficient high-volume dust extraction from below the cutting operation.

13. Main Blade—Performs the cutting operations.

14. Scoring Blade—Small cutting blade that rotates opposite the main saw blade. The blade scores the workpiece before the actual cutting operation is performed; thus, preventing tear-out in laminate materials. The scoring blade is adjustable forward and backward, up and down, and in thickness of kerf.

12. Rip Fence Scale—Allows precise measurement of rip cutting operations. Features a dual calibration block for effortless scale reading regardless of whether the fence is in the high or low position.

Figure 5. Blade guard and dust ports.

Figure 7. Blades.

Figure 6. Rip fence scale.

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Control Panel

A. EMERGENCY STOP Button—Disconnects

power to all motors in the motor cabinet.

B. MAIN BLADE OFF Button—Stops the main

saw blade.

C. SCORING BLADE OFF Button—Stops the

scoring blade.

D. MAIN BLADE DOWN Key—Lowers the

height of the main saw blade.

E. SCORING BLADE RIGHT Key—Moves the

scoring blade right for alignment purposes.

F. SCORING BLADE DOWN Key—Lowers the

height of the scoring blade.

G. C Key—Clears typed entries in the display.

H. Keypad—Keys for inputting the desired

angle of the saw blade.

I. Stop Key—Stops the trunnion movement.

J. Start key—Starts trunnion movement after

an angle has been entered.

K. “+” Key—Manually increases the angle of

the saw blades in increments of 0.1˚.

L. “-” Key—Manually decreases the angle of

the saw blades in increments of 0.1˚.

M. Set Key—Used to set blade angles entered

into the keypad. Also, used for calibration.

N. Digital Display—Displays the current angle

of the saw blades.

O. SCORING BLADE UP Key—Raises the

height of the scoring blade.

P. ARBOR RPM Display—Displays the current

RPM of the saw blades.

Q. SCORING BLADE LEFT Key—Moves the

scoring blade left for alignment purposes.

R. MAIN BLADE UP Key—Raises the height of

the main saw blade.

S. SCORING BLADE ON Button—Starts the

scoring blade. Note—The main saw blade

must be ON for the scoring blade to start.

T. MAIN BLADE ON Button—Starts the main

saw blade.

Figure 8. Control panel close-up.

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A. Fence Assembly Lock Down Lever—

Secures the fence assembly into position along the fence rail.

B. Micro-Adjust Knob—Precisely adjusts the

fence.

C. Forward/Backward Slide Lock Handle—

Secures the aluminum fence piece on its forward/backward slide track.

D. Micro-Adjust Lock Knob—Secures the

fence after it has been adjusted with the micro-adjustment knob.

Figure 9. Rip fence controls.

Blade Guard

Controls

Figure 10. Blade guard controls.

A. Height Adjustment Locking Lever—

Secures the blade guard in the desired vertical position by clamping the dovetail slide.

B. Leveling Adjustment Locking Lever—

Allows the blade guard to be adjusted horizontally to level the blade guard with the table or workpiece.

C. Mechanical Height Control Lever— Raises

and lowers the blade guard to adjust the height when the height adjustment locking lever is released.

Rip Fence Controls

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Main Crate:

• Saw Base Unit

• Blade Guard

• Blade Guard Lower Support Arm

• Blade Guard Upper Support Arm

• Blade Guard Swing Arm

• Push Stick

• Large Extension Table

• Large Extension Table Braces (2)

• Small Extension Table

• Small Extension Table Braces (2)

• Crosscut Table

• Riving Knife

• Rip Fence Rail

• Rip Fence Clamp

• Tool Box —Feet (4) —Foot Studs (4) —Combo Arbor Wrench 30, 36 MM —Combo Wrench 22, 24 MM —10 pc Hex Key Set —6 pc Combo Wrench Set —Arbor Locking Tool

Fence Crate:

• Sliding Table

• Crosscut Fence

• Extruded Aluminum Rip Fence

• Miter Fence

• Long Crosscut Table Brace

• Short Crosscut Table Brace

• Sliding Table End Handle

• Sliding Table End Cap

• Flip Stop w/Indicator on End

• Flip Stop w/Indicator in Middle

• Sliding Table Rail Handle

• Bar w/Scale

• Flat Head Screws (4) M6-1.0 x 30

The Model G0501 is shipped from the manufacturer in a carefully built crate. If you discover the machine is damaged after you have signed for

delivery, please immediately call Customer

Service at (570) 546-9663 for advice.

Save the containers and all packing materials for possible inspection by the carrier or its agent.

Otherwise, filing a freight claim can be difficult.

When you are completely satisfied with the condition of your shipment, you should inventory the equipment from the shipping crate.

The purpose of this section is to guide you through the required steps to get your machine out of its crate and into operating condition.

Wear safety glasses during the entire set up process!

This machine presents serious injury hazards to untrained users. Read through this entire manual to become familiar with the controls and operations before starting the machine!

Piece Inventory

Unpacking

About this Section

SECTION 5: SET UP

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Figure 11. Saw unit.

Figure 12. Blade guard assembly.

Figure 13. Extension tables and braces.

Figure 14. Rip fence components and

push stick.

In the event that any non-proprietary parts are missing (e.g. nuts or washers), we would be glad to replace them, or for the sake of expediency, replacements can be obtained at your local hardware store.

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Figure 17. Sliding table.

Figure 15. Crosscut fence components.

Figure 16. Toolbox inventory.

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Hardware Recognition Chart

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Figure 18. Working clearances.

Floor Load

The Model G0501 weighs 2314 lbs. and has a base footprint of 64

⁄2" W x 39" D. Most commercial floors are suitable for your machine. Some residential floors may require additional reinforcement to support both the machine and operator.

Working Clearances

Consider existing and anticipated needs, size of material to be processed through each machine, and space for auxiliary stands, work tables or other machinery when establishing a location for your saw. See Figure 18 for the maximum working clearances of the Model G0501.

Unsupervised children and visitors inside your shop could cause serious personal injury to themselves. Lock all entrances to the shop when you are away and DO NOT allow unsupervised children or visitors in your shop at any time!

The unpainted surfaces are coated with a waxy oil to protect them from corrosion during shipment. Remove this protective coating with a solvent cleaner or citrus-based degreaser such as Grizzly’s G7895 Degreaser. To clean thoroughly, some parts may need to be removed. For opti-

mum performance from your machine, make sure you clean all moving parts or sliding contact surfaces that are coated. Avoid chlo-

rine-based solvents as they may damage painted surfaces should they come in contact. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions when using any type of cleaning product.

Gasoline and petroleum products have low flash points and could cause an explosion or fire if used to clean machinery. DO NOT use gasoline or petroleum products to clean the machinery.

Smoking near solvents could ignite an explosion or fire and cause serious injury. DO NOT smoke while using solvents.

Many of the solvents commonly used to clean machinery can be toxic when inhaled or ingested. Lack of ventilation while using these solvents could cause serious personal health risks or fire. Take precautions from this hazard by only using cleaning solvents in a well ventilated area.

Site ConsiderationsClean Up

193" (Fully Extended)

243.5"

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Moving & Placing

Saw Base Unit

To remove the saw base unit from the crate pallet:

1. Cut off and remove all plastic straps from the

crate.

2. Position the forklift forks together and directly above the saw.

3. Place two lifting straps over the forks and attach the ends to the lifting bolts as shown in Figure 19.

Figure 20. Foot studs placed in base feet.

Figure 19. Lifting the saw base unit.

4. Lift the saw base unit and move it to your

predetermined location.

5. Before lowering the saw into position, place safety blocks under the frame and thread the four foot studs into the frame at least half of their length.

6. Remove the safety blocks and lower the saw onto the feet as shown in Figure 20 and remove the forklift straps.

The Model G0501 is a heavy machine that weighs approximately 2300 lbs. Serious personal injury may occur if safe moving methods are not followed. To be safe, you will need assistance and power equipment when moving the shipping crate and removing the machine from the crate.

7. Place a level on the saw table and adjust foot

studs so the the saw table is level from left to right and from front to back.

8. Lock the foot studs in position by tightening their jam nuts against the machine body.

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Table Installation

The sliding table for the Model G0501 weighs over 350 lbs. Use at least four strong people to lift it in position. Improper lifting techniques or inadequate lifting assistance could result in serious crushing or strain injuries.

Installing the sliding table is a difficult procedure because the sliding table is very heavy and because the attachment blocks inside the table need to be aligned with the attachment holes on the bottom of the table.

Figure 21. Control panel shipping brace.

Figure 23. Control panel correctly set up.

Figure 22. Control panel face and side cap

screws.

To set up the control panel:

1. Using a 6mm hex wrench, remove the red

control panel shipping brace shown in

Figure 21.

2. Remove the three cap screws on the face of

the control panel to open the cover.

3. Remove the three cap screws and nuts from the inside left edge of the control panel (Figure 22).

4. Swing the control panel against the frame of the saw and secure it in place with the three caps screws that you removed from the inside of the control panel in step 3.

5. Close the control panel face and secure it with the three cap screws that originally kept it closed, so the control panel is set up similar to the photo in Figure 23.

Setting Up Control

Panel

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Figure 25. Three large caps screws to be

removed from saw base unit.

Figure 24. Blade tilt shipping brace.

Figure 26. Parallel adjustment bolts.

To install the sliding table:

1. Remove the red shipping brace, shown in Figure 24, from the blade tilt mechanism.

3. Back out the parallel adjustment bolts shown

in Figure 26, but do not completely remove them or the jam nuts that are installed on them.

2. Using a 12mm hex wrench, remove the three large cap screws (Figure 25) from the saw base unit.

4. While the sliding table is still in its crate, pencil a light mark on the front of the table that references the middle mounting hole. Note—

This step will save time when positioning the sliding table on the base unit.

5. Now, locate the middle attachment hole on the base unit (where you removed the large cap screws in step 2) and pencil a light alignment mark on the front of the machine base unit.

6. Use at least four strong people to lift the sliding table onto the base unit. The edge of the sliding table should be up against the edge of the base unit table and the penciled reference marks should be aligned with each other.

7. Have two of your assistants hold the sliding table in position so that it does not fall while you are securing it to the base unit.

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Figure 27. Sliding table shipping brace.

Figure 29. Sliding table handles.

Figure 28. Access panel removed (one side

shown).

Figure 30. Sliding table end cap attachment

screws.

8. Remove the shipping brace, shown in Figure 27, from the end of the sliding table.

9. From the end of the sliding table, look inside

the sliding table and locate the three attachment blocks. These need to be positioned over the attachment holes. The scale bar is an excellent tool for inserting into the table and positioning the blocks.

10. Starting at the middle hole, reach through the dust port opening and stick your finger in the attachment hole. Have your third assistant use the scale bar to push or pull the middle attachment block so that you can align it with your finger.

11. Once aligned, thread one of the large cap screws from the base into the attachment block, but DO NOT completely tighten with the hex wrench until instructed later in this manual.

12. Remove the two access panels from the back of the base unit (Figure 28) so that you can access both of the remaining attachment holes.

13. Utilizing the same procedures from steps 10 & 11, thread the remaining two cap screws

from the base into the sliding table attachment blocks.

14. Install the sliding table handles and end cap (shown in Figure 29 & 30) with two flat head screws per each, securing from the top of the table.

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Installing Blade

Guard

The blade guard assembly consists of four pieces: Lower and upper support arms, a pivoting swing arm and a clear plastic blade guard shield.

To install the blade guard:

1. Remove the six bolts from the side of the

motor cabinet.

2. Position the lower support arm over the holes on the side of the motor cabinet and secure it with the bolts and lock washers removed in

step 1, so the assembly looks similar to Figure 31.

Figure 31. Lower support arm installed.

Figure 33. Pivot bolt.

Figure 32. Vertical support installed.

3. Unthread the eight bolts from the upper sup-

port arm.

4. Position the upper support arm over the holes in the lower support arm and secure it with the bolts removed in step 3 (Figure 32).

6. Position the pivoting swing arm over the saw table (Figure 34) and secure it with four M10-1.5 x 25 bolts, lock washers and flat

washers. Note—Get assistance holding the

swing arm in place while securing it to the support.

Pivot Bolt

Pivoting Swing

Arm

Steel Mounting

Brace

5. Loosen the pivot bolt (Figure 33) at the end of the swing arm to position the steel mounting brace over the end of the upper support arm.

Lower Support

Arm

Upper

Support Arm

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Installing Extension

Tables

To install the extension tables:

1. Assemble the braces to the underside of the

small and large extension table, as shown in

Figures 36 & 37. Note—Do not fully tighten the braces to the tables. They will need to be adjusted during installation.

Figure 34. Pivoting swing arm installed on

supports.

Figure 35. Clear blade shield installed.

Figure 36. Large extension table and braces.

Figure 37. Small extension table and braces.

7. Remove the four cap screws under the blade

guard and one cap screw at the front.

8. Position the clear blade shield guide holes under the blade guard arm (Figure 35) and secure it with the cap screws removed in

step 7. Note—Overtightening cap screws may crack the blade guard.

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