Grizzly G0690, G0691 User Manual

MODEL G0690/G0691

10" CABINET TABLE SAW

with RIVING KNIFE

OWNER'S MANUAL

232857

Model G0690

Model G0691

COPYRIGHT © NOVEMBER, 2008 BY GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC. REVISED MARCH, 2011 (BL)

WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE

OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC.

(FOR MODELS MANUFACTURED SINCE 11/10) #BL11376 PRINTED IN CHINA

This manual provides critical safety instructions on the proper setup,
operation, maintenance, and service of this machine/tool. Save this
document, refer to it often, and use it to instruct other operators.

Failure to read, understand and follow the instructions in this manual
may result in fire or serious personal injury—including amputation,
electrocution, or death.

The owner of this machine/tool is solely responsible for its safe use.
This responsibility includes but is not limited to proper installation in
a safe environment, personnel training and usage authorization,
proper inspection and maintenance, manual availability and compre­hension, application of safety devices, cutting/sanding/grinding tool
integrity, and the usage of personal protective equipment.

The manufacturer will not be held liable for injury or property damage
from negligence, improper training, machine modifications or misuse.

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

INTRODUCTION ............................................... 2

Manual Accuracy ........................................... 2

Contact Info.................................................... 2

Machine Description ...................................... 2

Identification ................................................... 3

G0690 Machine Data Sheet .......................... 4

G0691 Machine Data Sheet .......................... 7

SECTION 1: SAFETY ..................................... 10

Safety Instructions for Machinery ................ 10

Additional Safety for Table Saws ................. 12

Preventing Kickback .................................... 13

Protecting Yourself From Kickback.............. 13

Glossary of Terms ....................................... 14

SECTION 2: POWER SUPPLY ...................... 15

SECTION 3: SETUP ....................................... 17

Items Needed for Setup ............................... 17

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

Hardware Recognition Chart ....................... 18

Inventory ...................................................... 19

Fence Inventory G0690 ............................... 20

Fence Inventory G0691 ............................... 20

Cleanup ........................................................ 21

Site Considerations ...................................... 22

Assembly ..................................................... 23

Dust Collection ............................................. 30

Power Connection........................................ 30

Test Run ...................................................... 31

Recommended Adjustments ........................ 31

SECTION 4: OPERATIONS ........................... 32

Operation Overview ..................................... 32

Basic Controls .............................................. 33

Non-Through & Through Cuts ..................... 33

Workpiece Inspection................................... 34

Blade Requirements .................................... 34

Blade Selection ............................................ 34

Blade Installation.......................................... 36

Blade Guard Assembly ................................ 37

Riving Knife .................................................. 39

Ripping ......................................................... 40

Crosscutting ................................................. 41

Miter Cuts..................................................... 41

Blade Tilt/Bevel Cuts ................................... 42

Dado Cutting ................................................ 42

Rabbet Cutting ............................................. 45

Resawing ..................................................... 47

SECTION 5: SHOP MADE SAFETY

ACCESSORIES .............................................. 50

Featherboards .............................................. 50

Push Sticks .................................................. 53

Push Blocks ................................................. 54

Narrow-Rip Auxiliary Fence & Push Block .. 55

Outfeed & Support Tables ........................... 57

Crosscut Sled............................................... 57

SECTION 6: AFTERMARKET ACCESSORIES

FROM GRIZZLY ............................................. 58

SECTION 7: MAINTENANCE ......................... 61

Schedule ...................................................... 61

Cleaning ....................................................... 61

Lubrication ................................................... 62

SECTION 8: SERVICE ................................... 63

Troubleshooting ........................................... 63

Blade Tilt Stops ............................................ 65

Miter Slot to Blade Parallelism ..................... 67

Spreader or Riving Knife Alignment ............ 68

Fence Adjustments ...................................... 69

Fence Scale Calibration ............................... 71

Miter Gauge Adjustments ............................ 72

Belt Tension & Replacement ....................... 73

SECTION 9: WIRING ...................................... 74

Wiring Safety Instructions ............................ 74

Model G0690/G0691 Wiring Diagram.......... 75

SECTION 10: PARTS ..................................... 76

Table Saw Body Breakdown........................ 76

Trunnion Assembly Breakdown ................... 78

Blade Guard Breakdown .............................. 81

Miter Gauge Breakdown .............................. 82

Fence Breakdown ........................................ 83

Model G0690 Extension Table Breakdown . 84
Model G0691 Extension Table Breakdown . 85

Labels and Cosmetic Parts Breakdown ....... 86

WARRANTY AND RETURNS ........................ 89

INTRODUCTION

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Manual Accuracy

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Contact Info

Grizzly Technical Support

1203 Lycoming Mall Circle

Muncy, PA 17756

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Grizzly Documentation Manager

P.O. Box 2069

Bellingham, WA 98227-2069

Machine Description

This table saw features a steel cabinet-type stand,
heavy-duty cast iron trunnions, and a cast iron
table that is precision hardened and ground to a
mirror-like finish.

Dust collection under the blade provides highly
effective dust removal, and the 3 HP Leeson
with triple V-belts efficiently transfers power.

Includes a camlock T-shaped fence with HDPE
face, miter gauge, quick-release spreader/blade
guard, riving knife, and table inserts for standard
and dado blades.

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The G0690 features 2 cast iron wings; the G0691
features an extension table with 50" rip capacity.

Model G0690/G0691 (Mfg. 11/10+)

Identification

Left

Extension

Wing

On/Off
Switch

Blade Height

Handwheel

Blade

Height

Lock

Miter

Gauge

Table

Scale

Tilt

Blade Guard

Fence

Lock

Handle

Right

Extension

Wing

Blade Tilt

Handwheel

4" Dust Port

Fence

Scale

Blade Tilt

Lock

Leg

Extension Table

Front Rail

Tube

Figure 3. Identification (Model G0691 shown).

Model G0690/G0691 (Mfg. 11/10+)

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MACHINE DATA

Bearings..................................................................................................... Shielded & Permanently Lubricated

SHEET

Customer Service #: [phone] · To Order Call: [phone] · Fax #: [phone]

MODEL G0690 10" 3HP 220V CABINET TABLE SAW WITH

RIVING KNIFE

Product Dimensions:

Weight.............................................................................................................................................................. 507 lbs.

Width (side-to-side) x Depth (front-to-back) x Height........................................................................... 62 x 41 x 40 in.

Footprint (Length x Width)............................................................................................................................ 20 x 20 in.

Space Required for Full Range of Movement (Width x Depth).............................................................. 62 x 45-1/2 in.

Shipping Dimensions:

Carton #1

Type.................................................................................................................. Cardboard Box on Wood Skids

Content................................................................................................................................................. Machine

Weight.................................................................................................................................................... 460 lbs.

Length x Width x Height............................................................................................................. 24 x 30 x 43 in.

Must Ship Upright......................................................................................................................................... Yes

Carton #2

Type........................................................................................................................................... Cardboard Box

Content..................................................................................................................................................... Fence

Weight...................................................................................................................................................... 24 lbs.

Length x Width x Height............................................................................................................... 42 x 17 x 7 in.

Must Ship Upright.......................................................................................................................................... No

Carton #3

Type........................................................................................................................................... Cardboard Box

Content....................................................................................................................................................... Rails

Weight...................................................................................................................................................... 44 lbs.

Length x Width x Height................................................................................................................. 66 x 7 x 5 in.

Must Ship Upright.......................................................................................................................................... No

Electrical:

Power Requirement........................................................................................................... 220V, Single-Phase, 60 Hz

Prewired Voltage.................................................................................................................................................. 220V

Full-Load Current Rating..................................................................................................................................... 12.8A

Minimum Circuit Size.............................................................................................................................................. 20A

Connection Type....................................................................................................................................... Cord & Plug

Power Cord Included.............................................................................................................................................. Yes

Power Cord Length................................................................................................................................................. 6 ft.

Power Cord Gauge......................................................................................................................................... 14 AWG

Plug Included.......................................................................................................................................................... Yes

Included Plug Type................................................................................................................................................ 6-20

Switch Type.......................................................................... Magnetic Switch w/Overload Protection & Disabling Pin

Motors:

Main

Type................................................................................................................. TEFC Capacitor-Start Induction

Horsepower................................................................................................................................................ 3 HP

Phase............................................................................................................................................ Single-Phase

Amps......................................................................................................................................................... 12.8A

Speed................................................................................................................................................ 3450 RPM

Power Transfer ..................................................................................................................... Triple V-Belt Drive

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Model G0690/G0691 (Mfg. 11/10+)

Main Specifications:

Main Information

Table Saw Type..................................................................................................................................... Cabinet

Maximum Blade Diameter......................................................................................................................... 10 in.

Arbor Size................................................................................................................................................. 5/8 in.

Arbor Speed...................................................................................................................................... 4300 RPM

Maximum Width of Dado...................................................................................................................... 13/16 in.

Blade Tilt Direction....................................................................................................................................... Left

Max Blade Tilt......................................................................................................................................... 45 deg.

Maximum Depth of Cut At 90 Degrees.................................................................................................. 3-1/8 in.

Maximum Depth of Cut At 45 Degrees................................................................................................ 2-3/16 in.

Max Rip Right of Blade w/Included Fence & Rails.............................................................................. 29-1/2 in.

Max Rip Left of Blade w/Included Fence & Rails....................................................................................... 12 in.

Additional Blade Information

Included Blade Information.................................................................................................................. 10" x 40T

Riving Knife/Spreader Thickness.......................................................................................................... 0.100 in.

Required Blade Body Thickness.............................................................................................. 0.071 – 0.094 in.

Required Blade Kerf Thickness............................................................................................... 0.102 – 0.126 in.

Rim Speed at Max Blade Diameter................................................................................................. 11,300 FPM

Table Information

Floor to Table Height................................................................................................................................. 34 in.

Table Size with Extension Wings Width.................................................................................................... 40 in.

Table Size with Extension Wings Depth.................................................................................................... 27 in.

Distance Front of Table to Center of Blade......................................................................................... 17-1/4 in.

Distance Front of Table to Blade At Maximum Cut............................................................................. 12-1/4 in.

Main Table Size Thickness.................................................................................................................... 1-1/2 in.

Fence Information

Fence Type.................................................... Camlock T-Shape w/ Wraparound Rail-Mounting & HDPE Face

Fence Size Length..................................................................................................................................... 48 in.

Fence Size Width.................................................................................................................................. 4-1/8 in.

Fence Size Height................................................................................................................................. 2-1/2 in.

Fence Rail Type................................................................................................................. Square Steel Tubing

Fence Rail Length...................................................................................................................................... 62 in.

Fence Rail Width................................................................................................................................... 2-3/4 in.

Fence Rail Height........................................................................................................................................ 2 in.

Miter Gauge Information

Miter Gauge Slot Type.............................................................................................................................. T-Slot

Miter Gauge Slot Size Width..................................................................................................................... 3/4 in.

Miter Gauge Slot Size Height................................................................................................................... 3/8 in.

Construction

Table....................................................................................................................... Precision-Ground Cast Iron

Wings...................................................................................................................... Precision-Ground Cast Iron

Cabinet................................................................................................................................... Pre-Formed Steel

Trunnions............................................................................................................................................. Cast Iron

Fence Assembly................................................................................................... Steel with HDPE Side Plates

Rails........................................................................................................................................................... Steel

Miter Guage Construction............................................................................................. Cast Iron with Steel Bar

Guard............................................................................................................................. Steel and Clear Plastic

Body/Cabinet Paint.................................................................................................................... Powder Coated

Arbor Bearings.............................................................................................. Sealed & Permanently Lubricated

Other Related Information

Number of Dust Ports....................................................................................................................................... 1

Dust Port Size.............................................................................................................................................. 4 in.

Compatible Mobile Base........................................................................................................................ D2057A

Model G0690/G0691 (Mfg. 11/10+)

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Other Specifications:

Country Of Origin ............................................................................................................................................... China

Warranty ........................................................................................................................................................... 1 Year

Approximate Assembly & Setup Time .............................................................................................................. 1 Hour

Serial Number Location ............................................................................................................... ID Label on Cabinet

ISO 9001 Factory .................................................................................................................................................. Yes

CSA Certified ......................................................................................................................................................... Yes

Features:

Quick-Release Blade Guard and Spreader
Quick Release Riving Knife
Hinged Motor Cover
4" Dust Port
Heavy Duty Handwheels
Heavy Duty T-Slot Miter Gauge
Triple V-Belts
Precision-Ground Cast Iron Table
High Quality 3HP Leeson Motor
Heavy-Duty Cast Iron Trunnions
Powder Coated Paint
Camlock T-Shaped Fence with HDPE Face
Easy Glide Fence System
Knurled Knobs for Adjusting Fence
Nylon Runners Inside Fence Head Assembly
Standard and Dado Table Inserts
Recessed Screw Holding Table Insert
Included 10" x 40T Carbide-Tipped Blade

Accessories Recommended:

T24862 Long Rail Kit for G0690

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Model G0690/G0691 (Mfg. 11/10+)

MACHINE DATA

Bearings..................................................................................................... Shielded & Permanently Lubricated

SHEET

Customer Service #: [phone] · To Order Call: [phone] · Fax #: [phone]

MODEL G0691 10" 3HP 220V CABINET TABLE SAW WITH

LONG RAILS & RIVING KNIFE

Product Dimensions:

Weight.............................................................................................................................................................. 546 lbs.

Width (side-to-side) x Depth (front-to-back) x Height........................................................................... 82 x 41 x 40 in.

Footprint (Length x Width)............................................................................................................................ 20 x 20 in.

Space Required for Full Range of Movement (Width x Depth).............................................................. 82 x 45-1/2 in.

Shipping Dimensions:

Carton #1

Type.................................................................................................................. Cardboard Box on Wood Skids

Content................................................................................................................................................. Machine

Weight.................................................................................................................................................... 450 lbs.

Length x Width x Height............................................................................................................. 24 x 30 x 42 in.

Must Ship Upright......................................................................................................................................... Yes

Carton #2

Type........................................................................................................................................... Cardboard Box

Content..................................................................................................................................................... Fence

Weight...................................................................................................................................................... 26 lbs.

Length x Width x Height............................................................................................................... 42 x 17 x 7 in.

Must Ship Upright.......................................................................................................................................... No

Carton #3

Type........................................................................................................................................... Cardboard Box

Content....................................................................................................................................................... Rails

Weight...................................................................................................................................................... 66 lbs.

Length x Width x Height................................................................................................................. 67 x 7 x 5 in.

Must Ship Upright.......................................................................................................................................... No

Electrical:

Power Requirement........................................................................................................... 220V, Single-Phase, 60 Hz

Prewired Voltage.................................................................................................................................................. 220V

Full-Load Current Rating..................................................................................................................................... 12.8A

Minimum Circuit Size.............................................................................................................................................. 20A

Connection Type....................................................................................................................................... Cord & Plug

Power Cord Included.............................................................................................................................................. Yes

Power Cord Length................................................................................................................................................. 6 ft.

Power Cord Gauge......................................................................................................................................... 14 AWG

Plug Included.......................................................................................................................................................... Yes

Included Plug Type................................................................................................................................................ 6-20

Switch Type.......................................................................... Magnetic Switch w/Overload Protection & Disabling Pin

Motors:

Main

Type................................................................................................................. TEFC Capacitor-Start Induction

Horsepower................................................................................................................................................ 3 HP

Phase............................................................................................................................................ Single-Phase

Amps......................................................................................................................................................... 12.8A

Speed................................................................................................................................................ 3450 RPM

Power Transfer ..................................................................................................................... Triple V-Belt Drive

Model G0690/G0691 (Mfg. 11/10+)

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Main Specifications:

Main Information

Table Saw Type..................................................................................................................................... Cabinet

Maximum Blade Diameter......................................................................................................................... 10 in.

Arbor Size................................................................................................................................................. 5/8 in.

Arbor Speed...................................................................................................................................... 4300 RPM

Maximum Width of Dado...................................................................................................................... 13/16 in.

Blade Tilt Direction....................................................................................................................................... Left

Max Blade Tilt......................................................................................................................................... 45 deg.

Maximum Depth of Cut At 90 Degrees.................................................................................................. 3-1/8 in.

Maximum Depth of Cut At 45 Degrees................................................................................................ 2-3/16 in.

Max Rip Right of Blade w/Included Fence & Rails.................................................................................... 50 in.

Max Rip Left of Blade w/Included Fence & Rails....................................................................................... 12 in.

Additional Blade Information

Included Blade Information.................................................................................................................. 10" x 40T

Riving Knife/Spreader Thickness.......................................................................................................... 0.100 in.

Required Blade Body Thickness.............................................................................................. 0.071 – 0.094 in.

Required Blade Kerf Thickness............................................................................................... 0.102 – 0.126 in.

Rim Speed at Max Blade Diameter................................................................................................. 11,300 FPM

Table Information

Floor to Table Height................................................................................................................................. 34 in.

Table Size with Extension Wings Width.............................................................................................. 74-3/4 in.

Table Size with Extension Wings Depth.................................................................................................... 27 in.

Distance Front of Table to Center of Blade......................................................................................... 17-1/4 in.

Distance Front of Table to Blade At Maximum Cut............................................................................. 12-1/4 in.

Main Table Size Thickness.................................................................................................................... 1-1/2 in.

Fence Information

Fence Type.................................................... Camlock T-Shape w/ Wraparound Rail-Mounting & HDPE Face

Fence Size Length..................................................................................................................................... 48 in.

Fence Size Width.................................................................................................................................. 4-1/8 in.

Fence Size Height................................................................................................................................. 2-1/2 in.

Fence Rail Type................................................................................................................. Square Steel Tubing

Fence Rail Length...................................................................................................................................... 62 in.

Fence Rail Width................................................................................................................................... 2-3/4 in.

Fence Rail Height........................................................................................................................................ 2 in.

Miter Gauge Information

Miter Gauge Slot Type.............................................................................................................................. T-Slot

Miter Gauge Slot Size Width..................................................................................................................... 3/4 in.

Miter Gauge Slot Size Height................................................................................................................... 3/8 in.

Construction

Table....................................................................................................................... Precision-Ground Cast Iron

Wings...................................................................................................................... Precision-Ground Cast Iron

Cabinet................................................................................................................................... Pre-Formed Steel

Trunnions............................................................................................................................................. Cast Iron

Fence Assembly................................................................................................... Steel with HDPE Side Plates

Rails........................................................................................................................................................... Steel

Miter Guage Construction............................................................................................. Cast Iron with Steel Bar

Guard............................................................................................................................. Steel and Clear Plastic

Body/Cabinet Paint.................................................................................................................... Powder Coated

Arbor Bearings.............................................................................................. Sealed & Permanently Lubricated

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Other Related Information

Number of Dust Ports....................................................................................................................................... 1

Dust Port Size.............................................................................................................................................. 4 in.

Compatible Mobile Base........................................................................................................................ D2057A

Model G0690/G0691 (Mfg. 11/10+)

Other Specifications:

Country Of Origin ............................................................................................................................................... China

Warranty ........................................................................................................................................................... 1 Year

Approximate Assembly & Setup Time .............................................................................................................. 1 Hour

Serial Number Location ............................................................................................................... ID Label on Cabinet

ISO 9001 Factory .................................................................................................................................................. Yes

CSA Certified ......................................................................................................................................................... Yes

Features:

Quick-Release Blade Guard and Spreader
Quick Release Riving Knife
Hinged Motor Cover
4" Dust Port
Heavy Duty Handwheels
Heavy Duty T-Slot Miter Gauge
Triple V-Belts
Precision-Ground Cast Iron Table
High Quality 3HP Leeson Motor
Heavy-Duty Cast Iron Trunnions
Powder Coated Paint
Camlock T-Shaped Fence with HDPE Face
Easy Glide Fence System
Knurled Knobs for Adjusting Fence
Nylon Runners Inside Fence Head Assembly
Standard and Dado Table Inserts
Recessed Screw Holding Table Insert
Extension Table and Long Rails enable 50" Rip Capacity
Sturdy Steel Legs with Adjustable Feet
Included 10" x 40T Carbide-Tipped Blade

Model G0690/G0691 (Mfg. 11/10+)

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SECTION 1: SAFETY

For Your Own Safety, Read Instruction

Manual Before Operating This Machine

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible hazardous conditions.
This manual uses a series of symbols and signal words 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. Always use common sense and good judgment.

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

NOTICE

proper operation of the machine.

Safety Instructions for Machinery

OWNER’S MANUAL. Read and understand this
owner’s manual BEFORE using machine.

TRAINED OPERATORS ONLY. Untrained oper­ators have a higher risk of being hurt or killed.
Only allow trained/supervised people to use this
machine. When machine is not being used, dis­connect power, remove switch keys, or lock-out
machine to prevent unauthorized use—especially
around children. Make workshop kid proof!

DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. Do not use
machinery in areas that are wet, cluttered, or have
poor lighting. Operating machinery in these areas
greatly increases the risk of accidents and injury.

MENTAL ALERTNESS REQUIRED. Full mental
alertness is required for safe operation of machin­ery. Never operate under the influence of drugs or
alcohol, when tired, or when distracted.

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT INJURY RISKS. You
can be shocked, burned, or killed by touching live
electrical components or improperly grounded
machinery. To reduce this risk, only allow qualified
service personnel to do electrical installation or
repair work, and always disconnect power before
accessing or exposing electrical equipment.

DISCONNECT POWER FIRST.
nect machine from power supply BEFORE making
adjustments, changing tooling, or servicing machine.
This prevents an injury risk from unintended startup
or contact with live electrical components.

EYE PROTECTION. Always wear ANSI-approved
safety glasses or a face shield when operating or
observing machinery to reduce the risk of eye
injury or blindness from flying particles. Everyday
eyeglasses are not approved safety glasses.

Always discon-

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Model G0690/G0691 (Mfg. 11/10+)

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WEARING PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear
clothing, apparel or jewelry that can become
entangled in moving parts. Always tie back or
coverlonghair.Wearnon-slipfootweartoavoid
accidentalslips,whichcouldcauselossofwork­piececontrol.

hAzARdOus dusT. Dust created while using
machinery may cause cancer, birth defects, or
long-term respiratory damage. Be aware ofdust
hazardsassociatedwitheachworkpiecematerial,
andalwayswearaNIOSH-approvedrespiratorto
reduceyourrisk.

hEARING PROTECTION. Always wear hear­ing protection whenoperating or observing loud
machinery. Extended exposure to this noise
withouthearingprotection can cause permanent
hearingloss.

REMOVE AdJusTING TOOLs. Tools left on
machinery can become dangerous projectiles
uponstartup.Neverleavechuckkeys,wrenches,
or any other tools on machine. Always verify
removalbeforestarting!

INTENdEd usAGE. Only use machine for its
intendedpurposeandnever makemodifications
not approved by Grizzly. Modifying machine or
using it differently than intended may result in
malfunctionormechanicalfailurethatcanleadto
seriouspersonalinjuryordeath!

AWKWARd POsITIONs. Keep proper footing
andbalanceatalltimeswhenoperatingmachine.
Donotoverreach!Avoidawkwardhandpositions
that make workpiececontrol difficult or increase
the

riskofaccidentalinjury.

ChILdREN & BYsTANdERs. Keepchildrenand
bystandersatasafedistancefromtheworkarea.
Stopusingmachineiftheybecomeadistraction.

FORCING MAChINERY.Donotforce machine.
Itwill do the job safer and betterattheratefor
whichitwasdesigned.

NEVER sTANd ON MAChINE. Serious injury
may occur if machine is tipped or if the cutting
toolisunintentionallycontacted.

sTABLE MAChINE. Unexpectedmovementdur­ing operation greatly increases risk of injury or
lossofcontrol.Beforestarting,verifymachineis
stableandmobilebase(ifused)islocked.

usE RECOMMENdEd ACCEssORIEs.Consult
thisowner’smanualorthemanufacturerforrec­ommended accessories. Using improper acces­sorieswillincreasetheriskofseriousinjury.

uNATTENdEd OPERATION. To reduce the
risk of accidental injury, turn machine off and
ensure all moving parts completely stop before
walking away. Never leave machine running
whileunattended.

MAINTAIN WITh CARE.Followallmaintenance
instructions and lubrication schedules to keep
machine in good working condition. A machine
that is
leadingtoseriouspersonalinjuryordeath.

ChECK dAMAGEd PARTs. Regularly inspect
machine for any condition that may affect safe
operation.Immediatelyrepairorreplacedamaged
ormis-adjustedpartsbeforeoperatingmachine.

MAINTAIN POWER CORds. When disconnect­ing cord-connected machines from power, grab
andpulltheplug—NOTthecord.Pullingthecord
may damage the wires inside. Do not handle
cord/plugwithwethands.Avoidcorddamageby
keepingitawayfromheatedsurfaces,hightraffic
areas,harshchemicals,andwet/damplocations.

 improperly maintained could malfunction,

GuARds & COVERs.Guardsandcoversreduce
accidental contact with moving parts or flying
debris. Make sure they are properly installed,
undamaged,andworkingcorrectly.

Model G0690/G0691 (Mfg. 11/10+)

EXPERIENCING dIFFICuLTIEs. If at any time
youexperiencedifficultiesperformingtheintend­edoperation,stopusingthemachine!Contactour
TechnicalSupportat(570)546-9663.

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Additional Safety for Table Saws

HAND POSITIONING. Never purposely touch a
saw blade during operation. Always keep hands/
fingers out of the blade path; place them where
they cannot slip into the blade accidentally. Never
reach around, behind, or over the blade. Touching
a spinning saw blade will cause serious laceration
or amputation injuries.

BLADE GUARD. Use the blade guard for all
“through cuts” for which it can be used. (A through
cut is an operation where the blade cuts complete­ly through the top of the workpiece.) Make sure
the blade guard is installed and adjusted correctly;
promptly repair or replace it if damaged. Always
re-install blade guard immediately after operations
that require its removal. Operating saw with the
blade guard removed greatly increases the risk of
severe laceration or amputation injuries from acci­dental blade contact.

RIVING KNIFE. Use the riving knife for all “non­through cuts” for which it can be used. (A non­through cut is an operation where the blade does
not cut through the top of the workpiece.) Make
sure the riving knife is aligned and positioned cor­rectly; and promptly repair or replace it if damaged.
Using the riving knife incorrectly will increase the
risk of kickback or accidental blade contact.

FENCE. Make sure the fence remains properly
adjusted and parallel with the blade. Always lock
the fence in place before using. Using or adjusting
the fence incorrectly will increase risk of kickback.

PUSH STICKS/BLOCKS. Use push sticks or push
blocks whenever possible to keep your hands far­ther away from the blade while cutting; in the event
of an accident these devices will often take dam­age that would have happened to hands/fingers.

CUT-OFF PIECES. Never use your hands to move
cut-offs away from the blade while the saw is run­ning. If a cut-off becomes trapped between the
blade and table insert, turn the saw OFF and allow
the blade to completely stop before removing it.

BLADE ADJUSTMENTS. Adjusting the blade
height or tilt during operation increases the risk of
crashing the blade and sending metal fragments
flying with deadly force at the operator or bystand­ers. Only adjust the blade height and tilt when the
blade is completely stopped and the saw is OFF.

CHANGING BLADES. Always disconnect power
before changing blades. Changing blades while
the saw is connected to power greatly increases
the injury risk if saw is accidentally powered up.

KICKBACK. Kickback occurs when the saw blade
ejects the workpiece back toward the operator.
Know how to reduce the risk of kickback, and learn
how to protect yourself if it does occur.

FEEDING WORKPIECE. Feeding the workpiece
incorrectly will increase risk of kickback. Never
start the saw with a workpiece touching the blade;
allow the blade to reach full speed before cutting.
Only feed the workpiece against the direction of
blade rotation. Always use some type of guide
(fence, miter gauge, sliding table or sled, etc.) to
feed the workpiece in a straight line. Never back a
workpiece out of a cut or try to move it backwards
or sideways after starting a cut. Feed cuts all the
way through to completion. Never perform any
operation “freehand” (making a cut without using a
fence, miter gauge, or other guide).

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DAMAGED SAW BLADES. Never use blades
that have been dropped or otherwise damaged.
Damaged blades can fly apart and strike the oper­ator with shards of metal.

DADO AND RABBET OPERATIONS. DO NOT
attempt dado or rabbeting operations without
first reading those sections in this manual. Dado
and rabbeting operations require special attention
because they must be performed with the blade
guard removed.

CUTTING CORRECT MATERIAL. Never cut
materials not intended for this saw; only cut natural
and man-made wood products, laminate covered
wood products, and some plastics. Cutting metal,
glass, stone, tile, etc. increases the risk of operator
injury due to kickback or flying particles.

Model G0690/G0691 (Mfg. 11/10+)

Preventing Kickback

Below are tips to avoid the most common
causes of kickback:

• Only cut workpieces with at least one smooth
and straight edge. DO NOT cut warped,
cupped or twisted wood.

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

• Make sure the spreader or riving knife is
aligned with the blade. A misaligned spreader
or riving knife can cause the workpiece to
catch or bind, increasing the chance of kick­back. If you think that your spreader or riving
knife is not aligned with the blade, check it
immediately!

Statistics show 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.

Protecting Yourself

From Kickback

Even if you know how to prevent kickback, it
may still happen. Here are some tips to pro­tect yourself if kickback DOES occur:

• Take the time to check and adjust the rip
fence parallel with the blade; otherwise, the
chances of kickback are extreme.

• The spreader or riving knife maintains the
kerf in the workpiece, reducing the chance of
kickback. Always use the riving knife for all
non-through operations, unless a dado blade
is installed. Always use the spreader with the
blade guard for all through cuts.

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

• Keep the blade guard installed and in good
working order. Only remove it when per­forming non-through cuts and immediately
re-install the blade guard when finished.
Remember, always use the riving knife for all
non-through operations, unless a dado blade
is installed.

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

• Wear safety glasses or a face shield. In the
event of 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 push stick to keep your hands farther
away from the moving blade. If kickback
occurs, the push stick will most likely take
the damage that your hand would have
received.

• Use featherboards or anti-kickback devices
to prevent or slow down kickback.

• Make multiple, shallow passes when per­forming a non-through cut. Making a deep
non-through cut will greatly increase the
chance of kickback.

Model G0690/G0691 (Mfg. 11/10+)

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Glossary of Terms

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: A metal shaft extending from the drive

mechanism that is the mounting location for the
saw blade.

Bevel Edge Cut: A cut made with the blade tilted

to an angle between 0˚ and 45˚ to cut a beveled
edge onto a workpiece. Refer to Page 42 for
more details.

Blade Guard Assembly: 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. Refer to Page 37
for more details.

Crosscut: Cutting operation in which the cross-

cut fence is used to cut across the shortest
width of the workpiece. Refer to Page 41 for
more details.

Dado Blade: Blade or set of blades that are used

to cut grooves and rabbets. Refer to Page 59
for more details. The saw and arbor are not
intended to safely use a larger dado blade.

Dado Cut: Cutting operation that uses a dado

blade to cut a flat bottomed groove into the face
of the workpiece. Refer to Page 42 for more
details.

Featherboard: Safety device used to keep the

workpiece against the rip fence and against
the table surface. Refer to Page 50 for more
details.

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.

Non-Through Cut: A cut in which the blade does

not cut through the top of the workpiece. Refer
to Page 33 for more details.

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).

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.
Refer to Page 53 for more details.

Rabbet: Cutting operation that creates an L-shaped

channel along the edge of the workpiece. Refer
to Page 45 for more details.

Rip Cut: Cutting operation in which the rip fence

is used to cut across the widest width of the
workpiece. Refer to Page 40 for more details.

Riving Knife: Metal plate located behind the

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

Page 39 for more details.

Straightedge: A tool used to check the flatness,

parallelism, or consistency of a surface(s).

Thin Kerf Blade: A blade with a kerf or thickness

that is thinner than a standard blade cannot be
used on this saw.

Through Cut: A cut in which the blade cuts com-

pletely through the workpiece. Refer to Page
33 for more details.

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Model G0690/G0691 (Mfg. 11/10+)

SECTION 2: POWER SUPPLY

Before installing the machine, consider the avail­ability and proximity of the required power supply
circuit. If an existing circuit does not meet the
requirements for this machine, a new circuit must
be installed. To minimize the risk of electrocution,
fire, or equipment damage, installation work and
electrical wiring must be done by an electrican or
qualified service personnel in accordance with all
applicable codes and standards.

Electrocution, fire, or
equipment damage may
occur if machine is not
correctly grounded and
connected to the power

The full-load current rating is the amperage a
machine draws at 100% of the rated output power.
On machines with multiple motors, this is the
amperage drawn by the largest motor or sum of all
motors and electrical devices that might operate
at one time during normal operations.

The full-load current is not the maximum amount
of amps that the machine will draw. If the machine
is overloaded, it will draw additional amps beyond
the full-load rating.

If the machine is overloaded for a sufficient length
of time, damage, overheating, or fire may result—
especially if connected to an undersized circuit.
To reduce the risk of these hazards, avoid over­loading the machine during operation and make
sure it is connected to a power supply circuit that
meets the requirements in the following section.

For your own safety and protection of

Note: The circuit requirements listed in this man­ual apply to a dedicated circuit—where only one
machine will be running at a time. If this machine
will be connected to a shared circuit where mul­tiple machines will be running at the same time,
consult a qualified electrician to ensure that the
circuit is properly sized for safe operation.

A power supply circuit includes all electrical
equipment between the breaker box or fuse panel
in the building and the machine. The power sup­ply circuit used for this machine must be sized to
safely handle the full-load current drawn from the
machine for an extended period of time. (If this
machine is connected to a circuit protected by
fuses, use a time delay fuse marked D.)

This machine is prewired to operate on a 220V
power supply circuit that has a verified ground and
meets the following requirements:

Availability

supply.

Full-Load Current Rating

Circuit Information

property, consult an electrician if you are
unsure about wiring practices or electrical
codes in your area.

Full-Load Current Rating at 220V .. 12.8 Amps

Model G0690/G0691 (Mfg. 11/10+)

Circuit Requirements for 220V

Nominal Voltage .............................. 220V/240V

Cycle ..........................................................60 Hz

Phase ........................................... Single-Phase

Circuit Rating ...................................... 20 Amps

Plug/Receptacle ............................. NEMA 6-20

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We do not recommend using an extension cord
with this machine.
cord, only use it if absolutely necessary and only
on a temporary basis.

Extension cords cause voltage drop, which may
damage electrical components and shorten motor
life. Voltage drop increases as the extension cord
size gets longer and the gauge size gets smaller
(higher gauge numbers indicate smaller sizes).

Any extension cord used with this machine must
contain a ground wire, match the required plug
and receptacle, and meet the following require­ments:

Grounding Instructions

This machine MUST be grounded. In the event
of certain malfunctions or breakdowns, grounding
reduces the risk of electric shock by providing a
path of least resistance for electric current.

Improper connection of the equipment-grounding
wire can result in a risk of electric shock. The
wire with green insulation (with or without yellow
stripes) is the equipment-grounding wire. If repair
or replacement of the power cord or plug is nec­essary, do not connect the equipment-grounding
wire to a live (current carrying) terminal.

Check with a qualified electrician or service per­sonnel if you do not understand these grounding
requirements, or if you are in doubt about whether
the tool is properly grounded. If you ever notice
that a cord or plug is damaged or worn, discon­nect it from power, and immediately replace it with
a new one.

This machine is equipped with a power cord that
has an equipment-grounding wire and a ground­ing plug (similar to the figure below). The plug
must only be inserted into a matching receptacle
(outlet) that is properly installed and grounded in
accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

No adapter should be used with the
required plug. If the plug does not fit the
available receptacle, or the machine must

GROUNDED

6-20 RECEPTACLE

Current Carrying Prongs

6-20 PLUG

Serious injury could occur if you connect
the machine to power before completing the
setup process. DO NOT connect to power
until instructed later in this manual.

Grounding Prong

Figure 4. Typical 6-20 plug and receptacle.

be reconnected for use on a different type
of circuit, the reconnection must be made
by a qualified electrician and comply with all
local codes and ordinances.

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Extension Cords

If you must use an extension

Minimum Gauge Size ...........................12 AWG

Maximum Length (Shorter is Better).......50 ft.

Model G0690/G0691 (Mfg. 11/10+)

SECTION 3: SETUP

Your machine was carefully packaged for safe
transportation. Remove the packaging materials
from around your machine and inspect it. If you
discover any damage, please call us immediately

at [phone]

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, inventory the contents.

Lifting heavy machinery
or parts without proper
assistance or equipment

Items Needed for

Setup

The following items are needed to complete the
setup process, but are not included with your
machine:

Description Qty

• Safety Glasses for Each Person ................ 1

• Degreaser or Solvent for Cleaning ..... Varies

• Disposable Rags for Cleaning ............ Varies

• Straightedge ............................................... 1

• Level ........................................................... 1

• Dust Collection System .............................. 1

• 4" Dust Hose .............................................. 1

• 4" Hose Clamp ........................................... 1

• Assistant for Lifting ..................................... 1

• Needle Nose Pliers .................................... 1

• Wrench or Socket 17mm ............................ 1

• Wrenches or Sockets 13mm ...................... 2

• Wrench or Socket 10mm ............................ 1

• Wrench 14mm ............................................ 1

• Adjustable Wrench ..................................... 1

Unpacking

for advice.

may result in strains, back
injuries, crushing injuries,
or property damage.

To reduce the risk of serious
injury, read and understand
this entire document before
using the machine!

Model G0690/G0691 (Mfg. 11/10+)

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Hardware Recognition Chart

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Model G0690/G0691 (Mfg. 11/10+)

Inventory

The following is a list of items shipped with your
machine. Before beginning setup, lay these items
out and inventory them.

If any non-proprietary parts are missing (e.g. a
nut or a washer), we will gladly replace them; or
for the sake of expediency, replacements can be
obtained at your local hardware store.

Box Contents: (Figures 5–7) Qty

A. Main Table Saw Unit .................................. 1

B. Extension Wings ........................................ 2

C. Dust Port .................................................... 1

D. Door ............................................................ 1

E. Blade Guard Assembly .............................. 1

F. Riving Knife ................................................ 1

G. Miter Gauge ................................................ 1

H. Wrench 27mm ............................................ 1

I. Wrench 22/24mm ....................................... 1

J. Dado Table Insert ....................................... 1

K. Hex Wrench Set (Eight Pieces) 1.5-8mm ... 1

L. Key 5 x 5 x 40 ............................................ 1

M. Handwheel Lock Knob ............................... 1

N. Handwheel Handle ..................................... 1

O. Handwheel ................................................. 1

P. Push Stick .................................................. 1

Q. Saw Blade 10" x 40T .................................. 1

A

Figure 5. Main table saw unit.

B

Figure 6. Extension wings.

Hardware (Not Shown)

Phillips Head Screw M6-1 x 12 (Mag Switch) .... 1

Hex Bolts M6-1 x 12 (Mag Switch) .................... 2

Lock Washers 6mm (Mag Switch) ..................... 3

Flat Washers 6mm (Mag Switch) ...................... 3

Qty

NOTICE

If you cannot find an item on this list, care­fully check around/inside the machine and
packaging materials. Often, these items get
lost in packaging materials while unpack­ing or they are pre-installed at the factory.

Model G0690/G0691 (Mfg. 11/10+)

C

Q

P

O

M

L

N

Figure 7. Component inventory.

J

K

D

E

F

G

H

I

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Fence Inventory

Fence Inventory

G0690

Components Qty

A. Front Rail Rectangular Tube 62" ................ 1

B. Front Rail Tape Scale ................................. 1

C. Front Rail 50" .............................................. 1

D. Rear Rail 50" .............................................. 1

E. Fence Assembly ......................................... 1

F. Fence Handle ............................................. 1

G. Rear Rail Foot M12-1.75 ............................. 1

H. Hex Wrench 6mm ....................................... 1

I. Extension Table 27" x 13

A

F

3

⁄4" ....................... 1

B

C

D

E

G0691

Components Qty

A. Front Rail Rectangular Tube 82" ................ 1

B. Front Rail 70" .............................................. 1

C. Rear Rail 70" .............................................. 1

D. Fence Assembly ......................................... 1

D. Fence Handle ............................................. 1

F. Rear Rail Foot ............................................ 1

G. Hex Wrench 6mm ....................................... 1

H. Front Rail Tape Scale ................................. 1

I. Extension Table .......................................... 1

J. Legs ............................................................ 2

C

A

B

J

H

D

E

F

G

GIH

Figure 8. Inventory needed to install the fence

on the Model G0690.

Hardware and Tools (Not Shown) Qty

Cap Screws M6-1 x 16 (Front Rail/Tube) .......... 3

Flat Washers 6mm (Front Rail/Tube) ................ 3

Lock Washers (Front Rail/Tube) ........................ 3

Hex Bolts M8-1.25 x 40 (Front & Rear Rails) .... 6

Flat Washers 8mm (Front & Rear Rails) ......... 14

Lock Washers 8mm (Front & Rear Rails) .......... 8

Hex Nuts M8-1.25 (Front & Rear Rails) ............. 6

Hex Bolts

Hex Bolts M8-1.25 x 30 (Extension Table) ........ 4

Hex Nuts M8-1.25 (Extension Table) ................. 4

Flat Washers 8mm (Extension Table) ............... 8

Lock Washers 8mm (Extension Table) .............. 4

5

⁄16"-18 x 1" (Rear Rail) ...................... 2

I

Figure 9. Inventory needed to install the fence

on the Model G0691.

Hardware and Tools (Not Shown) Qty

Feet w/Bolts & Hex Nuts ........................... 2 Sets

Cap Screws M6-1 x 16 (Front Rail/Tube) .......... 5

Flat Washers 6mm (Front Rail/Tube) ................ 5

Lock Washers (Front Rail/Tube) ........................ 5

Hex Bolts M8-1.25 x 40 (Front & Rear Rails) .... 6

Flat Washers 8mm (Front & Rear Rails) ......... 14

Lock Washers 8mm (Front & Rear Rails) .......... 8

Hex Nuts M8-1.25 (Front & Rear Rails) ............. 6

Hex Bolts

Hex Bolts M8-1.25 x 30 (Extension Table) ........ 6

Hex Nuts M8-1.25 (Extension Table) ................. 6

Flat Washers 8mm (Extension Table) ............. 12

Lock Washers 8mm (Extension Table) .............. 6

Cap Screws M8-1.25 x 20 (Legs) ...................... 4

Flat Washers 8mm (Legs) ................................. 4

Lock Washers 8mm (Legs) ............................... 4

Hex Nuts M8-1.25 (Legs) ................................... 4

5

⁄16"-18 x 1" (Rear Rail) ...................... 2

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Model G0690/G0691 (Mfg. 11/10+)

The unpainted surfaces of your machine are
coated with a heavy-duty rust preventative that
prevents corrosion during shipment and storage.
This rust preventative works extremely well, but it
will take a little time to clean.

Be patient and do a thorough job cleaning your
machine. The time you spend doing this now will
give you a better appreciation for the proper care
of your machine's unpainted surfaces.

There are many ways to remove this rust preven
tative, but the following steps work well in a wide
variety of situations. Always follow the manufac
turer’s instructions with any cleaning product you
use and make sure you work in a well-ventilated
area to minimize exposure to toxic fumes.

Before cleaning, gather the following:

•

•

•

•

Basic steps for removing rust preventative:

1.

2.

3.

4.

metal protectant to prevent rust.

Gasoline or products

Many cleaning solvents

ed amounts are inhaled.

Avoid chlorine-based solvents, such as

Cleanup

with low flash points can
explode or cause fire if
used to clean machin­ery. Avoid cleaning with
these products.

are toxic if concentrat-

Disposable Rags
Cleaner/degreaser (WD•40 works well)
Safety glasses & disposable gloves
Plastic paint scraper (optional)

Put on safety glasses.

Coat the rust preventative with a liberal

amount of cleaner/degreaser, then let it soak
for 5–10 minutes.

Wipe off the surfaces. If your cleaner/degreas-

er is effective, the rust preventative will wipe
off easily. If you have a plastic paint scraper,
scrape off as much as you can first, then wipe
off the rest with the rag.

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Only work in a well-venti­lated area.

NOTICE

acetone or brake parts cleaner, that may
damage painted surfaces. Test all cleaners
in an inconspicuous area before using to
make sure they will not damage paint.

Repeat Steps 2–3 as necessary until clean,

then coat all unpainted surfaces with a quality

Model G0690/G0691 (Mfg. 11/10+)

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Site Considerations

Weight Load

Physical Environment

Place this machine near an existing power source.

Shadows, glare, or strobe effects that may distract

Wall

Min. 30"

Access

Door

Swing at 90º

= Power Connection

45½"

G0691

82"

Refer to the Machine Data Sheet for the weight
of your machine. Make sure that the surface upon
which the machine is placed will bear the weight
of the machine, additional equipment that may be
installed on the machine, and the heaviest work­piece that will be used. Additionally, consider the
weight of the operator and any dynamic loading
that may occur when operating the machine.

Space Allocation

Consider the largest size of workpiece that will
be processed through this machine and provide
enough space around the machine for adequate
operator material handling or the installation of
auxiliary equipment. With permanent installations,
leave enough space around the machine to open
or remove doors/covers as required by the main­tenance and service described in this manual.

See below for required space allocation.

Children or untrained people
may be seriously injured by
this machine. Only install in an
access restricted location.

The physical environment where the machine is
operated is important for safe operation and lon­gevity of machine components. For best results,
operate this machine in a dry environment that is
free from excessive moisture, hazardous chemi­cals, airborne abrasives, or extreme conditions.
Extreme conditions for this type of machinery are
generally those where the ambient temperature
range exceeds 41°–104°F; the relative humidity
range exceeds 20–95% (non-condensing); or the
environment is subject to vibration, shocks, or
bumps.

Electrical Installation

Make sure all power cords are protected from
traffic, material handling, moisture, chemicals,
or other hazards. Make sure to leave access to
a means of disconnecting the power source or
engaging a lockout/tagout device, if required.

Lighting

Lighting around the machine must be adequate
enough that operations can be performed safely.

or impede the operator must be eliminated.

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Wall

Swing at 90º

Access

Door

Min. 30"

G0690

= Power Connection

62"

Figure 10. Minimum working clearances.

45½"

G0691

= Power Connection

Access

Door

Swing at 90º

Wall

Min. 30"

Model G0690/G0691 (Mfg. 11/10+)

82"

45½"

Assembly

Assembly steps are the same for the Model
G0690 and G0691 except where noted. Assembly
consists of installing minor components, the exten­sion wings, front and rear rails, extension table,
and the legs (Model G0691 only).

3. Thread the handwheel lock knob into the cen­ter of the handwheel and tighten, then install
the handle into the handwheel using a 14mm
wrench (see Figure 13).

To assemble the table saw:

1. Pull the magnetic switch out of the saw cabi-

net and install the door by inserting the door
pins into the hinge sockets on the cabinet
(see Figure 11).

Hinge

Socket

Figure 11. Door installed.

2. Place the included 5 x 5 x 40 key in the

handwheel shaft and slide the handwheel
onto the shaft on the front of the table saw.
Use the included 2.5mm hex wrench to tight­en the set screw (see Figure 12) on the side
of the handwheel until it is secure.

Handle

Lock Knob

Figure 13. Handwheel installed.

4. Remove the shipping brace (see Figure 14)

using a 17mm wrench and a pair of needle
nose pliers. Reinstall the M10-1.5 x 25 hex
bolt, flat washer, hex nut and the cotter pin,
and save the shipping brace.

Figure 12. Handwheel set screw.

Model G0690/G0691 (Mfg. 11/10+)

Figure 14. Shipping brace location.

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5. Insert the lip of the lower part of the dust port
into the cabinet and tighten the thumb knob
(already installed) to secure (see Figure

15).

9. Place the straightedge across the extension

wings and main table to make sure that the
combined table surface is flat.

— If the combined table surface is flat, skip to

the next step.

Thumb Knob

Figure 15. Dust port installed.

6. Remove the M8-1.25 x 30 cap screws, and

8mm flat washers and lock washers from the
ends of the main table.

7. Inspect the extension wings and main table
mating surfaces for burrs or foreign materials
that may inhibit assembly.

The mating edges of the wings and the table

must be clean, smooth, and flat. Use a wire
brush or file if necessary to clean up the
edges. This step will ensure that the wings
mount properly to the main table.

— If the outside end of the extension wing tilts

down, use a strip of masking tape along the
bottom edge of the main table to shim the
extension wing up (Figure 17).

Figure 17. Masking tape location for tilting the

extension wing up.

— If the outside end of the extension wing

tilts up, use a strip of masking tape along
the top edge of the main table to shim the
extension wing down (Figure 18).

Note: After reinstalling wings, remove all

excess masking tape with a razor blade.

8. While a helper holds the wings in place,
attach each extension wing to the main table
with the four M8-1.25 x 30 cap screws, 8mm
lock washers and 8mm flat washers removed
in Step 6 (Figure 16).

x4

Figure 16. Extension wings installed.

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Figure 18. Masking tape location for adjusting

the extension wing down.

Model G0690/G0691 (Mfg. 11/10+)

10. Install the front rail onto the table and exten­sion wings with four M8-1.25 x 40 hex bolts,
eight 8mm flat washers, four 8mm lock wash­ers, and four M8-1.25 hex nuts, as shown in

Figure 19.

G0691 ONLY: Install the 82" front rail rect-

angular tube onto the 70" front rail with five
M6-1 x 16 cap screws, 6mm lock washers,
and 6mm flat washers, as shown in Figure

21.

Before final tightening, make sure the front

3

rail is set

⁄16" below the beveled edge of the
main table and extension wings along its
entire length.

Figure 19. Front rail installed (Model G0690

shown).

11. G0690 ONLY: Install the 62" front rail rectan­gular tube onto the 50" front rail with the three
M6-1 x 16 cap screws, 6mm flat washers,
and 6mm lock washers, as shown in Figure

20.

x5

Figure 21. Model G0691 tube attached to front

rail.

12. Attach the rear rail to the holes on the main

5

table using two

⁄16"-18 x 1" hex bolts, 8mm
lock washers and 8mm flat washers, as
shown in Figure 22.

x3

Figure 20. Model G0690 tube attached to front

rail.

Model G0690/G0691 (Mfg. 11/10+)

x2

Figure 22. Rear rail installed (Model G0691

shown).

13. Secure the rear rail to the extension wings
with two M8-1.25 x 40 hex bolts, four 8mm
flat washers, two 8mm lock washers and two
M8-1.25 hex nuts.

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Note: Before tightening the fasteners, check to
make sure the top edge of the rear rail is flush
with the lowest edge of both T-slots (see Figure

23), so the miter gauge will slide smoothly when
installed later.

Figure 25. Adjusting Model G0690 extension

table flush with extension wing and table.

G0691 Extension Table

1. Remove the six M8-1.25 x 30 hex bolts, (12)

8mm flat washers, six 8mm lock washers,
and six M8-1.25 hex nuts from the extension
table.

Figure 23. Verifying rear rail is flush with bottom

of T-slot.

G0690 Extension Table

1. Install the extension table between the front

and rear rails with the four M8-1.25 x 30 hex
bolts, eight 8mm flat washers, four 8mm
lock washers, and four M8-1.25 hex nuts, as
shown in Figure 24.

2. While an assistant holds the extension table
between the front and rear rails, fasten the
extension table to the rails with the fasteners
removed in Step 1.

3. Thread the feet into the legs with the two
M8-1.25 x 60 hex bolts, place the legs under
the table, and thread the feet out until the top
of each leg is against the underside corner of
the table.

4. Use the four M8-1.25 x 20 cap screws, 8mm
lock washers, flat washers, and M8-1.25
hex nuts to secure the legs to the end of the
extension table, as shown in Figure 26.

Figure 24. Model G0690 extension table

installed.

2. Using a long straightedge, adjust the exten­sion table so it is flat (both flush and paral­lel) with the main table and extension wings
(Figure 25), then tighten the fasteners.

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x4

Foot

Figure 26. Model G0691 extension table

installed.

Model G0690/G0691 (Mfg. 11/10+)

5. Adjust the extension table so it is flat (both
flush and parallel) with the main table, using
a long straightedge (similar to the method
shown in Figure 25). This can be done by
loosening the mounting bolts and adjusting
the feet up/down as needed.

6. Tighten the extension table mounting bolts,
and tighten the hex nuts on the feet up
against the legs so they will not move.

Fence & Miter Gauge

1. Attach the fence handle to the fence and

thread the rear rail foot into the bottom of the
fence (see Figure 27).

Handle

Rear Rail Foot

3. Slide the miter gauge into the T-slot on the
left hand side of the blade.

Magnetic Switch

1. Install the magnetic switch onto the bottom

left hand side of the front rail using two M6-1
x 12 hex bolts, 6mm lock washers, and 6mm
flat washers, as shown in Figure 29.

Figure 27. Fence assembled.

2. Place the fence on the rails on the right hand

side of the blade.

Note: Make sure the cam foot contacts the

cam on the fence lock handle before you
place the fence on the rail, otherwise the
fence will not lock onto the rail tube.

Cam

Cam

Foot

Figure 29. Magnetic switch installed.

2. Secure the top of the switch to the rail with

an M6-1 x 12 Phillip head screw, 6mm lock
washer, and flat washer.

Saw Blade

1. Remove the table insert by unscrewing the

screw that fastens it to the table.

2. Raise the arbor all the way up and set the
blade angle at 0º.

3. Remove the arbor nut and arbor flange from
the arbor, slide on the included 10" saw
blade, making sure the teeth face the front
of the saw, then install the arbor flange and
arbor nut onto the blade.

4. Put on a pair of heavy leather gloves and
use the included arbor wrenches to tighten
the arbor nut (turn clockwise to tighten), as
shown in Figure 30.

Figure 28. Fence installed on rails.

Model G0690/G0691 (Mfg. 11/10+)

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— If the fence/miter slot are still parallel with

the blade, proceed to Fence Scale.

— If the fence is not parallel to the blade/miter

slot, then you MUST adjust the fence, as
described in Fence Adjustments on Page
69, so that it is parallel to the blade.

—If the miter slot is not parallel with the blade,

you must follow the procedures described
in Miter Slot to Blade Parallelism on

Page 67.

Figure 30. Securing blade.

Checking Fence Parallelism

1. Slide the fence along the rail. If it drags

across the table, then adjust the foot at the
rear of the fence with a 6mm hex wrench to
raise the fence off of the table, just enough so
that the gap between the fence and the table
is even from front to back.

2. Slide the fence up against the right hand edge
of the miter slot, and lock it in place. Examine
how the fence lines up with the miter slot.

Note: It's permissible for the back of the

fence to pivot outward not more than
being parallel to the blade. This creates a
slightly larger opening between the fence and
the blade, at the rear of the blade, to reduce
the risk of workpiece binding or burning as
it is fed through the cut. Many woodworkers
intentionally set up their fence in this man­ner. Keep this in mind before adjusting your
fence. For more details see Figure 121 on
Page 71.

1

⁄64" from

Fence Scale

Since the adhesive fence scale will be difficult to
remove once it installed, determine whether you
will use the pointer window on the right or the left
side of the fence before installing the scale.

The pointer window may come pre-installed on the
left side of the fence. However, we recommend
loosening the mounting screws on the window
and reinstalling it on the right side of the fence
(see Figure 32) so workpieces will not cover the
pointer window when preparing to cut.

Screws

Red Line

Pointer

Window

Fence

Miter Slot

Blade

Fence is

Parallel to

Miter Slot,

which is

Parallel to

Blade

Figure 31. Checking fence parallelism with

blade.

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Figure 32. Aligning rail tape with scale pointer.

On the Model G0690, if you move the pointer win­dow to the right side of the fence, you may have
to trim the last two inches of the scale so it will not
protrude past the end of the fence tube.

One option for using the pointer window on the left
side of the fence is to use it in conjunction with a
small, left-reading scale (not included).

Model G0690/G0691 (Mfg. 11/10+)

To install the fence scale:

1. Slide the fence up against the saw blade and

lock it in place.

2. Place the front rail tape scale on the fence
tube, making sure it is parallel with the tube
and that the "0" end is directly under the
red line on the pointer window, as shown in

Figure 32.

3. Lightly mark the "0" location on the fence

tube with a pencil, then remove the fence.

The blade guard, when properly installed,

should look like Figure 34, and should pivot
freely so it touches the table surface in the
down position. It should also swing up high
enough to accommodate the workpiece.

4. Peel the tape and carefully align the "0" mark
on the scale with the pencil mark you made
on the fence tube.

—If you make a mistake, loosen the screws

on the pointer window, slide the fence
against the blade, adjust the pointer win­dow so the red line on the window is over
the 0" mark on the tape, then secure the
screws.

Blade Guard

1. Reinstall the table insert, slide the knurled

knob out (see Figure 33) and rotate it forward
so it engages the upper bracket.

Bracket

Locking Pin

Button Head

Set Screw

Screw

Figure 34. Blade guard installed.

4. Adjust the set screws to make sure the table

insert is flush with the table (use a straight­edge as a guide), then tighten the button
head screw to secure the table insert in
place.

5. Place a straightedge against the blade and
the spreader. When properly aligned, the
spreader/riving knife will be in the "Alignment
Zone," shown in Figure 35, and will be paral­lel with the blade.

Alignment

Zone

Spreader or

Riving Knife

Knurled

Knob

Adjustment

Block

Figure 33. Knurled knob used to secure

spreader.

2. Slide the blade guard spreader all the way
down into the adjustment block, then rotate
the knurled knob so it disengages the bracket
and the locking pin engages the hole in the
center of the spreader.

3. Give the spreader an upward tug to verify that
it is locked.

Model G0690/G0691 (Mfg. 11/10+)

Blade

Figure 35. Spreader/riving knife alignment zone.

— If the spreader/riving knife is not inside

the alignment zone and not parallel with
the blade, then it needs to be adjusted.
Proceed to "Adjusting Alignment" on Page

68.

— If the spreader/riving knife is not parallel

with the blade, it may be bent. Proceed to
"Checking Alignment" on Page 68 to deter-
mine if the spreader/riving knife is bent.

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Dust Collection

After you have completed all previous setup
instructions and circuit requirements, the machine
is ready to be connected to the power supply.

To avoid unexpected startups or property dam­age, use the following steps whenever connecting
or disconnecting the machine.

1. TurnthemachinepowerswitchOFF.

2.

matching

is

1. TurnthemachinepowerswitchOFF.

2.

completely

cord

DO NOT operate the Model G0690 or G0691
without an adequate dust collection system.
This saw creates substantial amounts of
wood dust while operating. Failure to use a
dust collection system can result in short
and long-term respiratory illness.

Components and Hardware Needed: Qty

Dust Hose 4 " (not included) ...............................1

Hose Clamps 4" (not included) ..........................2

Dust Collection System (not included) ...............1

Recommended CFM at Dust Port: 400 CFM

Do not confuse this CFM recommendation with
the rating of the dust collector. To determine the
CFM at the dust port, you must consider these
variables: (1) CFM rating of the dust collector,
(2) hose type and length between the dust col­lector and the machine, (3) number of branches
or wyes, and (4) amount of other open lines
throughout the system. Explaining how to cal­culate these variables is beyond the scope of
this manual. Consult an expert or purchase a
good dust collection "how-to" book.

Power Connection

Connecting Power

 Insert the power cord plug into a

power supply receptacle. The machine
nowconnectedtothepowersource.

Figure 37. Connecting power.

To connect a dust collection hose:

1. Fit a 4" dust hose over the dust port, as

shown in Figure 36, and tightly secure in
place with a hose clamp.

2. Tug the hose to make sure it does not come
off. Note: A tight fit is necessary for proper

performance.

Figure 36. Dust hose attached to dust port.

Disconnecting Power

 Graspthemoldedplugandpullit

outofthereceptacle.Donotpullbythe
asthismaydamagethewiresinside.

Figure 38. Disconnecting power.

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Model G0690/G0691 (Mfg. 11/10+)

Test Run

Once the assembly is complete, test run your
machine to make sure it runs properly and is
ready for regular operation.

The test run consists of verifying the following:

1) The motor powers up and runs correctly, and

2) the safety disabling mechanism on the switch

works correctly.

If, during the test run, you cannot easily locate
the source of an unusual noise or vibration, stop
using the machine immediately, then review
Troubleshooting on Page 63.

Pin

Figure 39. Switch disabling pin inserted into ON

button.

7. Press the green ON button to test the dis­abling feature on the switch.

If you still cannot remedy a problem, contact our
Tech Support at [phone] for assistance.

To test run the machine:

1. Make sure you have read the safety instruc-

tions at the beginning of the manual and that
the machine is setup properly.

2. Make sure all tools and objects used during
setup are cleared away from the machine.

3. Connect the machine to the power source.

4. Verify that the machine is operating correctly

by turning the machine ON.

—When operating correctly, the machine

runs smoothly with little or no vibration or
rubbing noises.

— Investigate and correct strange or unusual

noises or vibrations before operating the
machine further. Always disconnect the
machine from power when investigating or
correcting potential problems.

5. Turn the machine OFF.

6. Insert the switch disabling pin through the

green ON button, as shown in Figure 39.

—If the machine does not start, the switch

disabling feature is working as designed.

—If the machine starts, immediately stop the

machine. The switch disabling feature is
not working correctly. This safety feature
must work properly before proceeding with
regular operations. Call Tech Support for
help.

Recommended

Adjustments

For your convenience, the adjustments listed
below have been performed at the factory and no
further setup is required to operate your machine.
However, because of the many variables involved
with shipping, we recommend that you at least
verify the following adjustments to ensure that the
cutting you do with your new machine is safe and
accurate.

Step-by-step instructions for these adjustments
can be found in SECTION 7: SERVICE.

Adjustments that should be verified:

1. Blade Tilt Stop Accuracy (Page 65).

Model G0690/G0691 (Mfg. 11/10+)

2. Miter Slot Parallel to Blade (Page 67).

3. Spreader/Riving Knife Alignment (Page 68).

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SECTION 4: OPERATIONS

To reduce the risk of
serious injury when using
this machine, read and
understand this entire
manual before beginning
any operations.

Damage to your eyes, lungs, and hearing
could result from using this machine without
proper protective gear. Always wear safety
glasses, a respirator, and hearing protection
when operating this machine.

Operation Overview

The purpose of this overview is to provide the
novice machine operator with a basic understand­ing of how the machine is used during a typical
operation, so the controls/components discussed
later in this manual are easier to understand.

Due to the generic nature of this overview, it is
not intended to be an instructional guide. To learn
more about specific operations, read this entire
manual, read "how to" books, and seek additional
training from experienced machine operators.

To complete a typical operation, the operator
does the following:

1. Examines the workpiece to make sure it is

suitable for cutting.

For Your Own Safety Read Instruction

Manual Before Operating Saw

a) Wear eye protection.
b) Use saw-blade guard and riving knife for

every operation for which it can be used,

including all through sawing.
c) Keep hands out of the line of saw blade.
d) Use a push-stick when required.
e) Pay particular attention to instructions

on reducing risk of kickback.
f) Do not perform any operation freehand.
g) Never reach around or over saw blade.

NOTICE

If you have never used this type of machine
or equipment before, seek training from an
experienced machine operator or read "how
to" books before beginning any projects.
Regardless of the content in this section,
Grizzly Industrial will not be held liable for
accidents caused by lack of training.

2. Adjusts the blade tilt, if necessary, to the cor-

rect angle for the desired cut.

3. For "Through Cuts," adjusts the blade height
no more than
the workpiece.

4. Adjusts the fence to the desired width of cut,
then locks it in place.

5. Checks the outfeed side of the machine
for proper support and to make sure the
workpiece can safely pass all the way through
the blade without interference.

6. Puts on safety glasses and a respirator.
Locates push sticks/blocks if needed.

7. Starts the saw.

8. Feeds the workpiece all the way through the

blade while maintaining firm pressure on the
workpiece against the table and fence, and
keeping hands and fingers out of the blade
path and away from the blade.

9. Stops the machine immediately after the cut
is complete.

1

⁄4" higher than the thickness of

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Model G0690/G0691 (Mfg. 11/10+)

Basic Controls

Examples of non-through cuts include dadoes
and rabbets. Non-through cuts have a higher risk
of injury from kickback because the blade guard
must be removed. However, the riving knife MUST
be installed because it still provides some protec­tion. When making non-through cuts with a dado
blade, do not attempt to cut the full depth in one
pass. Instead, take multiple light passes to reduce
the load on the blade. A dado blade smaller than
10" will require removal of the riving knife, because
the riving knife will be higher than the blade.

A non-through cut is a sawing operation where
the blade does not protrude above the top face of
the wood stock, as shown in the

A through cut is a sawing operation in which the
workpiece is completely sawn through, as shown
in the

. Examples of through cuts are
rip cuts, cross cuts, miter cuts, and beveled cuts.
The blade guard assembly MUST be used when
performing through cuts.

ON/OFF Switch: Starts and stops the motor.

Non-Through &

Through Cuts

Safety Pin & Chain: When installed (Figure 40),

disables the switch to prevent accidental startup.

Pin

Safety

Pin

ON

Switch

Safety

Figure 40. ON/OFF switch disabled.

Blade Tilt: To adjust the blade tilt, loosen the

blade tilt lock, turn the blade tilt handwheel to
position the blade at the desired angle, then
tighten the lock shown in Figure 41.

Non-Through Cuts

Figure below.

Figure 42. Example of a non-through cut.

Fence Lock

Blade Height

Lock

Blade Height: To set the blade height, unlock the
blade height lock, turn the handwheel to set the
blade height approximately
workpiece, then re-tighten the blade height lock.

Fence Lock: After adjusting the fence to the
desired width of cut, lock it in place by firmly push­ing the fence lock down until it stops.

Model G0690/G0691 (Mfg. 11/10+)

Figure 41. Basic table saw controls.

Blade Height

Blade Tilt

Lock

Handwheel

Blade Tilt

Handwheel

1

⁄4" higher than the

Through Cuts

Figure below

Figure 43. Example of a through cut (blade

guard not shown for illustrative clarity).

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This section on blade selection is by no means
comprehensive. Always follow the saw blade
manufacturer's recommendations to ensure safe
and efficient operation of your table saw.

Ripping Blade Features:

•

•

•

•

Workpiece

• Material Type:Thismachineisintendedfor

-

and

cementitious

and

bearings.

metal,

materials

of

•

rocks

-

objects

operator,

which

inspect

t

•

can

­and
that

ahead

•

a

-

of

•

-

­and

•

workpieces

side

-

rock

duringthecut,whichcouldcausekickback.

Inspection

Some workpieces are not safe to cut on this
machine or may need to be modified before they
can be safely cut. Before cutting, inspect all

workpieces for the following:

cutting natural and man-made wood prod
ucts, laminate covered wood products,
someplastics.Cuttingdrywallor
backerboardcreatesextremelyfinedust
may reduce the life of the motor
Thismachineis NOTdesignedtocut
glass,stone,tile,etc.;cuttingthese
withatablesawgreatlyincreasestherisk
injuryanddamagetothesaworblade.

Foreign Objects: Nails, staples, dirt,
and other foreign objects are often embed
ded in wood. While cutting, these
canbecome dislodged and hit the
cause kickback, or break the blade,
mightthen fly apart. Always visually
yourworkpiecefortheseitems.Iftheycan’
beremoved,DONOTcuttheworkpiece.

Large/Loose Knots: Loose knots
become dislodged duringthe cutting opera
tion. Large knots can cause kickback
machine damage. Choose workpieces
donothavelarge/looseknotsorplan
toavoidcuttingthroughthem.

Wet or “Green” Stock:Cuttingwoodwith
moisturecontentover20%causesunneces
sarywearontheblades,increasestherisk
kickback,andyieldspoorresults.

Excessive Warping:Workpieceswithexces
sivecupping,bowing,ortwistingaredanger
ous to cut because they are unstable
maymoveunpredictablywhenbeingcut.

Blade Requirements

The riving knife included with this machine is 0.1"
(2.5mm) thick and is only designed for 10" diam­eter blades.

When choosing a main blade, make sure the
blade size meets the requirements listed below.
The thickness of the blade body and teeth can be
measured with calipers or any precision measur­ing device.

Blade Size Requirements:

• Body Thickness: 0.071"-0.094" (1.8-2.4mm)

• Kerf (Tooth) Thickness: 0.102"-0.126"
(2.6-3.2mm)

Blade Selection

Best for cutting with the grain
20-40 teeth
Flat-top ground tooth profile
Large gullets for large chip removal

Flat
Top

Blade

Minor Warping:Slightlycupped
can be safely supported with cupped
facing the table or fence; however, work
piecessupportedonthebowedsidewill

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Figure 44. Ripping blade.

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Crosscut blade features:

•

Best for cutting across the grain

•

•

•

Combination blade features:

•

•

•

•

•
cross-cut blade), then large and deep (similar

Laminate blade features:

•

•

•

•

Thin Kerf Blade: A blade with thinner kerf than
a standard blade. Since the spreader/riving knife
included with this table saw is sized for standard
blades, thin kerf blades cannot be used on this
saw unless they meet the
specified in this manual; otherwise, they will
increase the risk of kickback.

Dado Blades

Stacked Dado Blade

Multiple
blades are stacked together to control the cutting
width.

are more expensive
than wobble blades, but typically produce higher
quality results.

Wobble Dado Blade:

mounted at
a slight angle on an arbor hub. The blade angle is
adjustable on the hub, and the width of the dado
cut is controlled by the angle setting of the blade.

60-80 teeth
Alternate top bevel tooth profile
Small hook angle and a shallow gullet

Best for cutting plywood or veneer
40-80 teeth
Triple chip tooth profile
Very shallow gullet

Alternate

Top

Bevel

Figure 45. Crosscutting blade.

Designed to cut both with and across grain
40-50 teeth
Alternate top bevel and flat, or alternate top

bevel and raker tooth profile
Teeth are arranged in groups
Gullets are small and shallow (similar to a

to a ripping blade

Alternate

Top

Bevel

and
Flat

Triple

Chip

Blade

Figure 47. Laminate blade.

Blade Requirements

(see below):

Stacked dado blades

A single blade

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Figure 46. Combination blade.

Figure 48. Stacked dado blade.

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Blade Installation

The saw blade is sharp. Use extra care or
wear gloves when handling the blade or
working near it.

5. Slide the blade over the arbor with the teeth

facing the front of the saw, as shown in

Figure 49.

Review this section, even if your saw blade came
pre-installed.

To install the blade:

1. DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM POWER!

2. Put on heavy leather gloves and raise the

arbor all the way up.

3. Remove the table insert and blade guard/riv­ing knife, depending on what is installed.

4. Use the arbor wrenches to loosen and remove
the arbor nut, flange, and blade.

Note: The arbor nut has right hand threads;

turn it counterclockwise to loosen.

Front

of Saw

Figure 49. Example of correct blade direction.

6. Re-install the arbor flange and the arbor nut,

and tighten them against the blade with the
wrenches included with the saw. DO NOT
overtighten.

Teeth Direction

& Blade Rotation

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The guard encloses the top of the blade to reduce
the risk of accidental blade contact and contain
flying chips or dust.

The
pushed into the blade, remain in contact with the
workpiece

, then return to a resting
position against the table when the cut is com­plete. When installed and properly maintained,
the guard is an excellent tool for reducing the risk
of injury when operating the table saw.

To ensure that the guard

it
MUST be installed and adjusted so that it moves
up and down properly to accommodate workpiec­es and maintain coverage over the blade.

Blade Guard

The spreader is a metal plate that prevents the
freshly cut pieces of the workpiece from pinching
the backside of the blade

kickback.

It

shield
hands from being pulled into the blade if a kick­back occurs.

Assembly

The term "blade guard" refers to the assembly
that consists of the guard, spreader, and anti­kickback pawls (see Figure below). Each of these
components have important safety functions.

Clear Shield Spreader

Anti-Kickback

Pawl

Figure 50. Blade guard assembly components.

Blade Guard

In order to work properly, the spreader
cannot be bent or misaligned with the blade.
If the spreader gets accidentally bent, take
the time to straighten it or just replace it.
Using a bent or misaligned spreader will
increase the risk of kickback! Refer to
Page 68 to check or adjust alignment if
necessary.

Anti-Kickback Pawls

The anti-kickback pawls allow the workpiece to
travel in only one direction. If the workpiece moves
backwards, such as during a kickback, the pawls
will dig into the workpiece to slow or stop it.

To work properly, the pawls must return to their
bottom-most position after pivoting, as shown in
Figure 51, and they must not be engaged in the
arresting hooks.

Arresting

Hooks

guard is designed to lift as the workpiece is

during the cut

does its job effectively,

Spreader

also acts as a barrier behind the blade to

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and causing a

Pawl

Figure 51. Pawls in return position.

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If the pawls fail to return to the bottom position,
the pivot spring may have been dislodged or bro­ken and will need to be fixed/replaced.

The anti-kickback pawls and arresting hooks are
constructed to comply with the UL Standard for

Safety for Stationary and Fixed Electric Tools, UL
987 (Seventh Edition).

Disabling Pawls

To disable the pawls, rotate the arresting hooks
downward, then place the pawls on each of the
hooks, as shown in Figure 52.

Use your best judgment before retracting the
pawls, as they are provided for your safety.
Certain situations could warrant retracting the
pawls. For example, you might retract the pawls
if you are concerned about them scratching a
delicate workpiece, or if you believe that they will
obstruct a narrow workpiece and cause feeding
difficulty or loss of control.

When to Use the Blade Guard

The blade guard assembly MUST always be
installed on the saw for all normal through cuts
(those where the blade cuts all the way through
the thickness of the workpiece).

When Not to Use the Blade Guard

The blade guard cannot be used on any non­through cuts (those in which the blade does
not cut all the way through the thickness of the
workpiece).

Sometimes the blade guard or its components
can get in the way when cutting very narrow
workpieces or other specialized cuts. Because
the blade guard is provided to decrease your risk
of injury, it should not be used if it gets in the way
of making a safe cut. Use good judgment!

IMPORTANT: Whenever the blade guard cannot
be used, the riving knife must be installed.

Arresting Hooks

(One Shown)

Pawl

Figure 52. Pawl disabled.

We do not recommend disabling the pawls
during normal operations unless absolutely
necessary. In most situations, disabling the
pawls will increase your risk of serious per­sonal injury in the event of a kickback.

Enabling Pawls

To enable the pawls, lift up on each pawl and
move them outward and down until they both
touch the table surface, as shown in Figure 51
on Page 37.

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Riving Knife

The riving knife works in the same manner as
the spreader on the blade guard assembly. It is a
metal plate that prevents the newly cut workpiece
from pinching the backside of the blade and caus­ing kickback.

The key difference between the spreader and the
riving knife is that the riving knife mounts below
the blade's highest point of rotation, as shown in
Figure 53.

Minimum 1mm

Maximum 5mm

Figure 53. Height difference between riving knife

and blade.

The height difference between the riving knife and
the blade allows the workpiece to pass over the
blade during non-through cuts (those in which the
blade does not cut all the way through the thick­ness of the workpiece).

The riving knife acts as a barrier behind the blade
to reduce the risk of hands being pulled into the
blade if a kickback occurs.

The riving knife must be kept within the range
shown in Figure 54. For that reason, we only
recommend using a 10" blade for operations that
require use of the riving knife.

Height Difference

To ensure that the riving knife works safe­ly, it MUST be aligned with and correctly
adjusted to the blade. Refer to Page 68 to
check or adjust the riving knife alignment.

How to Install the Riving Knife

The riving knife is installed in a similar manner
to the blade guard and spreader. Refer to Blade

Guard on Page 37 for installation instructions.

When to Use the Riving Knife

Use the riving knife for all non-through cuts made
with a standard table saw blade (i.e., dadoes or
rabbet cuts in which a dado blade is NOT used,
and when using a tenoning jig).

Also, use the riving knife for those special opera­tions where the blade guard or its components
get in the way of safe operation, such as with very
narrow cuts.

When Not to Use the Riving Knife

The riving knife CANNOT be used with a dado
blade. Otherwise, the riving knife height will
exceed the blade height and the workpiece will hit
the riving knife during the cut, forcing the opera­tor into a dangerous situation of trying to turn the
saw off with the workpiece stuck halfway through
the cut.

In addition, although it is possible to use the riv­ing knife for through cutting operations, the blade
guard assembly offers far more injury protection
and risk reduction than the riving knife. Therefore,
we strongly recommend that you use the blade
guard assembly instead of the riving knife for
through cuts.

Top Distance

Minimum 3mm
Maximum 8mm

Bottom Distance

Minimum 3mm
Maximum 8mm

Figure 54. Allowable top and bottom distances

between riving knife and blade.

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Ripping

Note: The jointed edge of the workpiece

must slide against the fence during the cut­ting operation.

"Ripping" means cutting with the grain of a natu­ral wood workpiece. In other man-made materials
such as MDF or plywood, ripping simply means
cutting lengthwise.

Serious injury can be caused by kickback.
Kickback is a high-speed expulsion of stock
from the table saw toward an operator. The
operator or bystanders may be struck by
flying stock, or the operator’s hands can be
pulled into the blade during kickback.

To make a rip cut:

1. Review Preventing Kickback on Page 13

and take the necessary precautions to pre­vent kickback.

2. If using natural wood, joint one long edge of
the workpiece on a jointer.

10. Use a push stick to feed the workpiece
through the saw blade, as shown in Figure
55, until the workpiece is completely past the
saw blade.

Figure 55. Typical ripping operation.

3. DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM POWER!

4. Ensure that the blade guard/spreader is

installed.

5. Set the fence to the desired width of cut on
the scale.

6. Adjust the blade height so the highest saw
tooth protrudes approximately
workpiece.

7. Set up safety devices such as featherboards
or other anti-kickback devices.

8. Rotate the blade to make sure it does not
come into contact with any of the safety
devices.

9. Plug the saw into the power source, turn it
ON, and allow it to reach full speed.

1

⁄4" above the

Turn OFF the saw and allow the blade to
come to a complete stop before removing
the cut-off piece. Failure to follow this warn­ing could result in serious personal injury.

Keep the blade guard installed and in the
down position. Failure to do this could
result in serious personal injury or death.

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Model G0690/G0691 (Mfg. 11/10+)

Crosscutting Miter Cuts

"Crosscutting" means cutting across the grain of
a natural wood workpiece. In other man-made
materials, such as MDF or plywood, crosscutting
means cutting across the width of the workpiece.

To make a crosscut using the miter gauge:

1. DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM POWER!

2. Ensure that the blade guard/spreader is

installed.

3. Move the rip fence aside and position the
miter gauge, adjusted to 90°, in a miter slot.

4. Adjust the blade height so the teeth protrude
approximately

5. Slide the miter gauge near the blade and
adjust the workpiece so the blade will cut on
the waste side of the line.

6. Plug in the table saw, turn it ON, and allow it
to reach full speed.

1

⁄4" above the workpiece.

A miter is an angled crosscut. Miters are usually
cut in the same manner as crosscuts, using the
miter gauge and a predetermined mark on the
workpiece.

To perform a miter cut:

1. DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM POWER!

2. Ensure that the blade guard/spreader is

installed.

3. Determine the angle of your cut. If the angle
needs to be very precise, use a protractor to
set the miter gauge to the blade.

4. Place the face of the miter gauge against
the edge of the workpiece and place the bar
across the face of the workpiece. Use the
bar as a guide to mark your cut, as shown in

Figure 57.

7. Hold the workpiece firmly against the face

of the miter gauge (Figure 56), and ease it
through the blade until the workpiece is com­pletely past the saw blade.

Figure 56. Typical crosscutting operation.

Turn OFF the saw and allow the blade to
come to a complete stop before removing
the cut-off piece. Failure to follow this warn­ing could result in serious personal injury

Figure 57. Example of marking miter line.

5. Place the miter gauge back into the slot and

hold the workpiece firmly against the miter
gauge body. Slide the miter gauge near the
blade and adjust the workpiece so the blade
will cut on the waste side of the line.

6. Proceed to make the cut in the same manner
as described in the Crosscutting instruc­tions.

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Blade Tilt/Bevel Cuts

non-through cuts. Failure to heed this

non-through cuts. Failure to heed this

Installing a Dado Blade

1. DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM POWER!

When the blade tilt stop bolts are properly adjust­ed (Page 65), the blade tilt handwheel allows
the operator to tilt the blade to the left, anywhere
between 0° and 45°. This is used most often when
cutting bevels, compound miters or chamfers.
Figure 58 shows an example of the blade when
tilted to 45°.

Figure 58. Blade tilted to 45° for bevel cutting on

a typical table saw.

Dado Cutting

2. Remove the table insert, the blade guard

assembly or riving knife, and the saw blade.

3. Attach and adjust the dado blade system
according to the dado blade manufacturer’s
instructions

4. Install the dado table insert.

Dado blades have a higher risk of kickback
than normal blades because their larger size
applies stronger forces to the workpiece.
This risk increases relative to the depth and
width of the cut. To minimize your risk of
serious personal injury, ensure that stock
is flat and straight, and make multiple light
cuts (rather than one deep cut) to achieve
the desired cutting depth.

Commonly used in furniture joinery, a dado is a
straight channel cut in the face of the workpiece.
Dadoes can be cut using either a dedicated dado
blade or a standard saw blade. Figure 59 shows
a cutaway view of a dado cut being made with a
dado blade.

Dado Blade

Fence

Workpiece

Figure 59. Example of a dado cut with a dado

blade.

DO NOT make through cuts with a dado
blade. Dado blades are only intended for

warning could result in serious injury.

Never try to dado a warped board by holding
it down against the table. If kickback occurs,
your hand will likely be pulled into the blade,
resulting in serious personal injury.

DO NOT make through cuts with a dado
blade. Dado blades are only intended for

warning could result in serious injury.

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Cutting Dadoes with a Dado Blade

The Figure below demonstrates the sequential
process of making multiple, light cuts that get
progressively deeper. The actual number of cuts
used should be determined by workpiece hard­ness, total dado depth, and feed rate. In general, if
you hear the motor slow down during the cut, you
are cutting too deep or feeding too fast.

Dado Blade

Workpiece

Cut 1

Fence

Cut 2

Fence

Workpiece

Cut 3

Fence

Workpiece

To cut a dado with a dado blade:

1. Adjust the dado blade to the desired depth of

cut.

2. Adjust the distance between the fence and the
inside edge of the blade, as shown in Figure

59, to dado the length of a workpiece.

— If dadoing across the workpiece, use the

miter gauge and carefully line up the
desired cut with the dado blade. DO NOT
use the fence in combination with the miter
gauge.

3. Reconnect the saw to the power source.

4. Turn the saw ON. The blade should run

smooth, with no vibrations.

5. When the blade has reached full speed, per­form a test cut with a scrap piece of wood.

6. If the cut is satisfactory, repeat the cut with
the actual workpiece.

Finished

Figure 60. Example of dado being cut with
multiple light cuts, instead of one deep cut.

Always use push sticks, featherboards,
push paddles and other safety accessories
whenever possible to increase safety and
control during operations that require the
blade guard and spreader to be removed
from the saw. ALWAYS replace the blade
guard after dadoing is complete.

Dado Cut

Workpiece

Fence

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Cutting Dadoes with a Standard
Blade

A ripping blade (described on Page 34) is typically
the best blade to use for cutting dadoes when
using a standard blade, because it removes saw­dust very efficiently.

To use a standard saw blade to cut dadoes:

1. DISCONNECT SAW FROM POWER!

6. Reconnect the saw to the power source and

turn the saw ON. Allow the blade to reach full
speed, then perform the cutting operation.

7. Repeat the cutting operation on the other

side of the dado channel, as shown in Figure

62.

2. Mark the width of the dado cut on the

workpiece. Include marks on the edge of the
workpiece so the cut path can be aligned
when the workpiece is lying on the table.

3. Raise the blade up to the desired depth of cut
(depth of dado channel desired).

4. Set the saw up for the type of cut you need
to make, depending on if it is a rip cut (Page

40) or crosscut (Page 41).

5. Align the blade to cut one of the dado sides,

as shown in Figure 61.

Cut 1

Workpiece

Blade

Fence

Cut 2

Workpiece

Figure 62. Second cut for a single blade dado.

8. Make additional cuts (see Figure 63) in the

center of the dado to clear out the necessary
material. The dado is complete when the
channel is completely cleared out.

Blade

Fence

Cuts 3+

Fence

Workpiece

Figure 63. Additional single blade dado cuts.

Figure 61. First cut for a single-blade dado.

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Rabbet Cutting

Cutting Rabbets with a Dado Blade

1. DISCONNECT SAW FROM POWER!

Commonly used in furniture joinery, a rabbet is an
L-shaped groove cut in the edge of the workpiece.
Rabbets can be cut with either a dado blade or a
standard saw blade.

Rabbet cutting on the edge of the workpiece with
a dado blade requires a sacrificial fence (Figure

64). Make the sacrificial fence the same length as

the fence and
screws or clamps, making sure they are all secure
and tight. Raise the blade into the sacrificial fence
to the height needed.

3

⁄4" thick. Attach it to the fence with

Rip Fence

Sacrificial

Fence

Dado Insert

2. Adjust the dado blade to the height needed
for the rabbeting operation. When cutting
deep rabbets, take more than one pass to
reduce the risk of kickback.

3. Adjust the fence and align the workpiece to
perform the cutting operation, as shown in
Figure 65.

Sacrificial Fence

Dado Blade

Fence

Workpiece

Blade Cut-Out

Figure 64. Sacrificial fence.

Dado blades have a higher risk of kickback
than normal blades because their larger size
applies stronger forces to the workpiece.
This risk increases relative to the depth and
width of the cut. To minimize your risk of
serious personal injury, ensure that stock
is flat and straight, and make multiple light
cuts (rather than one deep cut) to achieve
the desired cutting depth.

Always use push sticks, featherboards,
push paddles and other safety accessories
whenever possible to increase safety and
control during operations which require
that the blade guard be removed from the
saw. ALWAYS replace the blade guard after
dadoing is complete.

Figure 65. Rabbet cutting.

4. Reconnect the saw to the power source

and turn the saw ON. When the blade has
reached full speed, perform a test cut with a
scrap piece of wood.

— If the cut is satisfactory, repeat the cut with

the final workpiece.

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Cutting Rabbets with a Standard
Blade

A ripping blade is typically the best blade to use
for cutting rabbets when using a standard blade
because it removes sawdust very efficiently. (See
Page 34 for blade details.) Also, a sacrificial fence
is not required when cutting rabbets with a stan­dard blade.

To cut rabbets with the standard blade:

1. DISCONNECT SAW FROM POWER!

2. Ensure that the riving knife and standard

table insert are installed.

3. Mark the width of the rabbet cut on the edge
of the workpiece, so you can clearly identify
the intended cut while it is laying flat on the
saw table.

4. Raise the blade up to the desired depth of cut
(depth of rabbet channel desired).

5. Stand the workpiece on edge, as shown in
Figure 66, then adjust the fence so the blade

is aligned with the inside of your rabbet chan­nel.

45

DO NOT place a tall board on edge to per­form a rabbet cut with a standard blade.
Workpieces that are too tall to properly
support with the fence can easily shift dur­ing operation and cause kickback. Instead,
place the stock flat on the saw and perform
the rabbet cut with a dado blade, as instruct­ed on Page 45.

6. Reconnect the saw to the power source, then

perform the cut.

Blade

Workpiece

Fence

Figure 66. Rabbet cutting with a standard blade.

— If the workpiece is very tall, or is unstable

when placed against the fence, lay it flat on
the table and use a dado blade to perform
the rabbet cut.

7. Lay the workpiece flat on the table, as shown
in Figure 67, adjust the saw blade height to
intersect with the first cut, then perform the
second cut to complete the rabbet.

Blade

Fence

Workpiece

Figure 67. Second cut to create a rabbet.

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Model G0690/G0691 (Mfg. 11/10+)

Resawing

Making Resaw Barrier

The resaw barrier acts in tandem with the rip
fence when resawing to provide tall support for
the workpiece to minimize the probability of it
binding against the blade and causing kickback.

Resawing operations require proper pro­cedures to avoid serious injury. Extra care
must be taken to prevent kickback when
resawing. Any tilting or movement of the
workpiece away from the fence will cause
kickback. Be certain that stock is flat and
straight. Failure to follow these warnings
could result in serious personal injury.

Resawing is the process of cutting a thick piece
of stock into one or more thinner pieces. Although
resawing can be done with a table saw, we strong­ly recommend that you use a bandsaw instead.

A bandsaw is the ideal machine for resawing, and
resawing with one is fairly easy and safe. A table
saw is not intended for resawing, and resawing
with one is difficult and dangerous due to the
increased risk of kickback from binding and deep
cuts, and the increased risk of injury from having
to remove the guard.

Tools Needed: Qty

Table Saw ..........................................................1

Jointer and Planer ....................... Recommended

Clamps ...............................................2 Minimum

Drill and Drill Bits ................................................1

Components Needed for Resaw Barrier:

3

Wood*
Wood*

⁄4" x 51⁄2" x Length of Fence ...................1

3

⁄4" x 3" x Length of Fence ......................1

Wood Screws #8 x 2" ........................................4

Wood Glue .........................................As Needed

* Only use furniture-grade plywood, kiln dried

hardwood, or HDPE plastic to prevent warping.

To build the resaw barrier:

1. Cut your wood pieces to the size specified

above. If you are using hardwood, cut the
pieces oversize, then joint and plane them to
the correct size to make sure they are square
and flat.

If you insist on resawing with a table saw, DO NOT
do so without using a resaw barrier and wearing a
full face shield. The following instructions describe
how to build a resaw barrier and add an auxiliary
fence to your standard fence, to reduce the risk
injury from resawing on a table saw.

Note: To determine the maximum resawing height
for this table saw, find the maximum blade height,

1

then double it and subtract

⁄8".

2. Pre-drill and countersink four holes approxi-

3

mately

⁄8" from the bottom of the 51⁄2" tall

wood piece.

3. Glue the end of the 3" board, then clamp the

boards at a 90° angle with the larger board in
the vertical position, as shown in Figure 68,
fasten together with the wood screws.

#8 x 2"

Wood Screw

3

⁄4"

3

⁄4"

Assembled

Resaw Barrier

Model G0690/G0691 (Mfg. 11/10+)

Figure 68. Resaw barrier.

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Auxiliary Fence

The auxiliary fence is necessary if you are
resawing a workpiece that is taller than it is wide.
It should be no less than
board to be resawn.

Components Needed for the Auxiliary Fence:

3

Wood*

⁄4" x (Height) x Length of Fence ............1

* Only use furniture-grade plywood, kiln dried

hardwood, or HDPE plastic to prevent warping.

Tools Needed for the Auxiliary Fence:

Table Saw ..........................................................1

Jointer and Planer ....................... Recommended

Clamps ...............................................2 Minimum

1

⁄2" shorter than the

Resawing Operations

The table saw motor is pushed to its limits when
resawing. If the motor starts to bog down, slow
down your feed rate. Motor overloading and blade
wear can be reduced by using a ripping blade.
Ripping blades are designed to clear the sawdust
quickly.

Components Needed for Resawing:

Zero-clearance Insert .........................................1

Ripping Blade 10" ...............................................1

Clamps ...............................................................2

Shop Made Auxiliary Fence ...............................1

Shop Made Resaw Barrier .................................1

To build the auxiliary fence:

1. Cut the auxiliary fence board to size. If you

are using hardwood, cut the board oversize,
then joint and plane the board to the correct
size to make sure the board is square and
flat.

2. Unthread the fence face mounting hardware
and remove the fence face from the fence
assembly.

3. Place the auxiliary fence next to the fence
face you removed in Step 1, mark the
location of the nine mounting holes on the
auxiliary fence, then drill the holes.

4. Use the mounting hardware that had
previously attached the fence face to attach
the auxiliary fence. The end result should be
similar to Figure 69.

Fence

Fence
Facing

Body

Auxiliary
Fence

You may experience kickback during this
procedure. Stand to the side of the blade
and wear a full face shield to prevent injury
when resawing.

To perform resawing operations:

1. DISCONNECT SAW FROM POWER!

2. Remove the standard table insert and the

blade guard assembly.

3. Install a ripping blade, install the riving knife,
lower the blade below the table, then install
the optional Model T20916 zero clearance
table insert.

4. Attach the auxiliary fence and set it to the
desired width.

Note: When figuring out the correct width,

don't forget to account for blade kerf and
the inaccuracy of the fence scale while the
auxiliary fence is installed.

5. Place the workpiece against the auxiliary
fence and slide the resaw barrier against
the workpiece, as shown in Figure 70. Now
clamp the resaw barrier to the top of the table
saw at both ends.

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Figure 69. Auxiliary fence.

Model G0690/G0691 (Mfg. 11/10+)

Workpiece

Resaw
Barrier

(Front View)

Auxiliary

Fence

Fence

10. Repeat Steps 7–9 until the blade is close to
half of the height of the board to be resawn.
The ideal completed resaw cut will leave an

1

⁄8" connection when the resawing is com-

plete as shown in Figure 71. Leaving an

1

⁄8"

connection will reduce the risk of kickback.

Figure 70. Ideal resaw workpiece setup.

6. Lower the blade completely below the table,

and slide the workpiece over the blade
to make sure it moves smoothly and fits
between the resaw barrier and fence.

7. Raise the blade approximately an inch, or
close to half the height of the workpiece
(Figure 71), whichever is less.

The danger of kickback increases relative to
the depth of a cut. Reduce the risk of kick­back by making multiple passes to achieve
the desired depth of cut. Failure to follow
these warnings could result in serious per­sonal injury.

Workpiece

Resaw
Barrier

1

/8" Connection

Auxiliary

Fence

Fence

Figure 71. Ideal completed resaw cut.

11. Turn OFF the table saw, then separate the

parts of the workpiece and hand plane the
remaining ridge to remove it.

12. When finished resawing, remove the resaw
barrier and auxiliary fence, then re-install the
blade guard/spreader or riving knife and stan­dard table insert.

Always use push sticks or push paddles to
increase safety and control during opera­tions which require that the blade guard
and spreader must be removed from the
saw. ALWAYS replace the blade guard after
resawing is complete.

8. Plug in the table saw, turn it ON, and use a

push stick or push block to feed the workpiece
through the blade, using a slow and steady
feed rate.

9. Flip the workpiece end for end, keeping the
same side against the fence, and run the
workpiece through the blade.

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SECTION 5: SHOP MADE SAFETY

ACCESSORIES

Featherboards

We recommend using a bandsaw for making

Easily made from scrap stock, featherboards
provide an added degree of protection against
kickback, especially when used together with
push sticks. They also maintain pressure on the
workpiece to keep it against the fence or table
while cutting, which makes the operation easier
and safer because the cut can be completed with­out the operator’s hands getting near the blade.
The angled ends and flexibility of the fingers allow
the workpiece to move in only one direction.

Making a Featherboard

This sub-section covers the two basic types of
featherboards: 1) Those secured by clamps, or 2)
those secured with the miter slot.

Material Needed for Featherboard

Hardwood
Hardwood

Additional Material Needed for Mounting
Featherboard in Miter Slot

Hardwood
Wing Nut
Flat Head Screw
Flat Washer

To make a featherboard:

3

⁄4" x 3" x 10" (Minimum)

3

⁄4" x 6" x 28" (Maximum) ..................1

3

⁄8" x (Miter Slot Width) x 5"L ...........1

1

/4"-20 ..................................................1

1

⁄4"-20 x 2" ...............................1

1

⁄4"-20..............................................1

fingers in the next step because it tends to
be safer. A table saw can be used, but it will
over-cut the underside of the ends, produce
a thicker kerf, and require you to stop the
blade half-way through the cut, which can be
dangerous.

3. Make a series of end cuts with the grain

1

⁄4" apart and 2"–3" long, as shown in Figure
72 (A). Alternatively, start cuts at 2"-3" deep,
then make them progressively deeper, as
shown in Figure 72 (B).

10" (Minimum)

30°

3

A

B

Figure 72. Patterns for featherboards

(top view shown).

⁄8"

2"-3"

3

⁄8"

Initial Cut

1

⁄16"-1⁄8"

2"-3"

Kerf

1

⁄16"-1⁄8"

Progressively
Longer Cuts

Kerf

3

⁄8"–

3

1. Cut a hardwood board approximately
to size. The length and width of the board
can vary according to your design. Most
featherboards are 10"–28" long and 3"–6"
wide. Make sure the wood grain runs paral­lel with the length of the featherboard, so the
fingers you will create in Step 3 will bend
without breaking.

2. Cut a 30º angle at one end of the board.

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⁄4" thick

IMPORTANT: Cuts made across the grain result
in weak fingers that easily break when flexed.
When made correctly, the fingers should with­stand flexing from moderate pressure. To test the
finger flexibility, push firmly on the ends with your
thumb. If the fingers do not flex, they are likely too
thick (the cuts are too far apart).

NOTICE

Only Steps 1–3 are required to make a
clamp-mounted featherboard. Refer to Page
52 for instructions on clamping.

Model G0690/G0691 (Mfg. 11/10+)

1

4. Rout a

⁄4"–3⁄8" wide slot 4"–5" long in the
workpiece and 1"–2" from the short end of the
featherboard (see Figure 73).

7. Mark a 4" line through the center of the coun­tersunk hole in the center, then use a jig saw
with a narrow blade to cut it out.

1

/4"-3/8" Slot

1"-2"

4"-5"

Figure 73. Slot routed in featherboard.

5. Cut a miter bar that will fit in the table miter

slot approximately 5" long, as shown in
Figure 74.

Tip: Consider making the miter bar longer for

larger featherboards—approximately half the
length of the total featherboard—to support
the force applied to the featherboard during
use.

(Top View)

5"

3

/8"

1

/4" Hole

Countersink on Bottom

4" Slot

(Side View)

5"

Figure 74. Miter bar pattern.

1

6. Drill a
countersink the bottom to fit a

⁄4" hole in the center of the bar, then

1

⁄4"-20 flat head

screw.

8. Assemble the miter bar and featherboard

1

with a

⁄4"-20 x flat head screw, flat washer,

and a wing nut or a star knob (see Figure

75). Congratulations! Your featherboard is
complete.

Wing Nut

(Side View)

Flat Washer

Featherboard

Miter Bar

Flat Head Screw

Figure 75. Assembling miter slot featherboard

components.

Note: The routed slot, countersink hole, and

the flat head screw are essential for the miter
bar to clamp into the miter slot. When the
wing nut is tightened, it will draw the flat head
screw upward into the countersunk hole. This
will spread the sides of the miter bar and
force them into the walls of the miter slot,
locking the featherboard in place.

Tip: The length of the flat head screw depends

on the thickness of the featherboard—though

1

⁄2" to 2" lengths usually work.

1

Now, proceed to Mounting Featherboard in

Miter Slot on Page 52.

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Mounting Featherboards w/Clamps

1. Lower the saw blade, then adjust the fence to

the desired width and secure it.

Mounting Featherboard in Miter Slot

1. Lower the saw blade, then adjust the fence to

the desired width and secure it.

2. Place the workpiece against the fence, mak­ing sure it is 1" in front of the blade.

3. Place a featherboard on the table away from
the blade so all fingers point forward and
contact the workpiece (see Figure 76).

Fence Featherboard

Clamp

Clamp

Table

Featherboard

Figure 76. Example of featherboards secured

with clamps.

2. Place the workpiece evenly against the fence,
making sure it is 1" in front of the blade.

3. Slide the featherboard miter bar into the miter
slot, making sure the fingers slant toward the
blade, as shown in Figure 77.

Blade

Featherboard

Workpiece

Figure 77. Featherboard installed in miter slot

and supporting workpiece for ripping cut.

4. Secure the featherboard to the table with a
clamp.

5. Check the featherboard by pushing it with
your thumb to ensure it is secure.

— If the featherboard moves, tighten the

clamp more.

6. Mount a second featherboard to the fence
with another clamp (see Figure 76), then
repeat Step 5 to ensure it is secure.

4. Position the fingered edge of the feather­board against the edge of the workpiece, so
that all of the fingers contact the workpiece.
Slide the featherboard toward the blade until
the first finger is nearly even with the end of
the workpiece, which should be 1" away from
the blade.

5. Double check the workpiece and the feather­board to ensure they are properly positioned
as described in Step 4. Then secure the
featherboard to the table. Check the feather­board by hand to make sure it is tight.

Note: The featherboard should be placed

firmly enough against the workpiece to keep
it against the fence but not so tight that it is
difficult to feed the workpiece.

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Model G0690/G0691 (Mfg. 11/10+)

Push Sticks

When used correctly, push sticks reduce the risk
of injury by keeping hands away from the blade
while cutting. In the event of an accident, a push
stick can also absorb damage that would have
otherwise happened to hands or fingers.

Using a Push Stick

Use push sticks whenever your hands will get
within 12" of the blade. To maintain control when
cutting large workpieces, start the cut by feeding
with your hands then use push sticks to finish
the cut, so your hands are not on the end of the
workpiece as it passes through the blade.

Feeding: Place the notched end of the push
stick against the end of the workpiece (see inset
Figure below), and move the workpiece into the
blade with steady downward and forward pres­sure.

Supporting: A second push stick can be used to
keep the workpiece firmly against the fence while
cutting. When using a push stick in this manner,
only apply pressure before the blade; otherwise,
pushing the workpiece against or behind the
blade will increase the risk of kickback (see "Push
Stick Prohibition Zone" in the Figure below).

Push Stick
Prohibition

Zone

Push Stick

Store Push

Stick Here

for Easy

Access

Supporting

Blade

Path

Push Stick

Feeding

Figure 78. Using push sticks to rip narrow stock.

Making a Push Stick

Use this template to make

90º

Cut here to

1

⁄4" stock

push

Cut here to push 1⁄2" stock

Notch for placing on
corners of workpieces

MATERIAL: Only use
hardwood, sturdy plywood,
or high-density plastic. Do
not use softwood that may
break under pressure or

1

⁄2" Grid

metal that can break teeth
from the blade!

your own push stick.

15

Notch to help
prevent hand
from slipping

3

/

4

" Minimum Length

SANDING: Sand
edges to remove
rough edges and
increase comfort.

Figure 79. Side view of a push stick in-use.

SIZING: Push stick
must be at least 15

1

long. Use

⁄2"–3⁄4" thick

material.

3

⁄4"

Figure 80. Template for a basic shop-made push stick (not shown at actual size).

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Push Blocks

When used correctly, a push block reduces the
risk of injury by keeping hands away from the
blade while cutting. In the event of an accident,
a push block often takes the damage that would
have otherwise happened to hands or fingers.

Using a Push Block

A push block can be used in place of or in addi­tion to a push stick for feeding workpieces into the
blade. Due to their design, push blocks allow the
operator to apply firm downward pressure on the
workpiece that could not otherwise be achieved
with a push stick.

The push block design on this page can be used
in two different ways (see inset Figure below).
Typically, the bottom of the push block is used
until the end of the workpiece reaches the blade.

The notched end of the push block is then used
to push the workpiece the rest of the way through
the cut, keeping the operator's hands at a safe
distance from the blade. A push stick is often
used at the same time in the other hand to sup­port the workpiece during the cut (see "Using a
Push Stick" on previous page).

Push Stick

Prohibition

Zone

Push Stick

Supporting

Blade

Path

Push
Block

Feeding

Figure 82. Using a push block and push stick to

make a rip cut.

Making a Push Block

Use this template to make your own push block.

Figure 81. Side view of a push block in use.

Notch for use

as a push stick

CAUTION: Only use hardwood, sturdy plywood,
or high-density plastic. Do not use softwood that
may break under pressure or metal that can break
teeth from the blade!

Handle for
firm grip

Make push block with

1

⁄2"–3⁄4" thick material

CAUTION: Bottom

of handle must be

at least 4

" above

bottom of push

block to keep

hand away

from blade.

4"

1

/4"–1/2"

1

⁄2" Grid

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Lip for pushing workpiece

9"−10" Minimum Length

Figure 83. Template for a shop-made push block (shown at 50% of full size).

Model G0690/G0691 (Mfg. 11/10+)

Narrow-Rip Auxiliary

Fence & Push Block

There are designs for hundreds of specialty jigs
that can be found in books, trade magazines, and
on the internet. These types of jigs can greatly
improve the safety and consistency of cuts. They
are particularly useful during production runs
when dozens or hundreds of the same type of cut
need to be made.

The narrow-rip auxiliary fence and push block
system shown in this section is an example of
a specialty jig that can be made to increase the
safety of very narrow rip cuts.

Material Needed for Narrow Rip Auxiliary
Fence & Push Block

Hardwood
Plywood
Wood Screws #8 x 1

Material Needed for Push Block

Hardwood or Plywood
Hardwood or Plywood

Cyanoacrylate Wood Glue .........................Varies

Wood Screws #8 x 1

Making a Narrow-Rip Push Block for
an Auxiliary Fence

1. Cut a piece of 3⁄4" thick plywood 5 1⁄4" wide and

as long as your table saw fence; cut a piece
of
your table saw fence, as shown in Figure

84.

3"

3

⁄4" x 3" x Length of Fence ................1

3

⁄4" x 51⁄4" x Length of Fence ................1

3

⁄4" thick hardwood 3" wide and as long as

Length of Table
Saw Fence

1

⁄2" ......................................8

3

⁄4" x 15" x 55⁄8" ...............1

3

⁄4" x 10" x 5"–9" ............1

1

⁄2" ......................As Needed

3

⁄4" Hardwood

3

⁄4" Plywood

Length of Table
Saw Fence

51⁄4"

Note: We recommend cutting the hardwood

board oversize, then jointing and planing it
to the correct size to make sure the board
is square and flat. Only use furniture-grade
plywood or kiln dried hardwood to prevent
warping.

3

2. Pre-drill and countersink eight pilot holes

⁄8"
from the bottom of the 3" wide board, then
secure the boards together with eight #8 x

1

⁄2" wood screws, as shown in Figure 85.

1

#8 x 1

1

⁄2"

Wood Screw

3

⁄4" Hardwood

3

⁄4" Plywood

Completed
Fence

Figure 85. Location of pilot holes.

3. Using the

3

⁄4" material you used in the previ­ous steps, cut out pieces for the push block
per the dimensions shown in Figure 86; for
the handle, cut a piece 10" long by 5"–9" high
and shape it as desired to fit your hand.

5

5

⁄8"

15"

1

⁄2"

2

3

⁄2"

⁄8"

5

⁄8"

1

⁄4"

5

1

12

Handle

Lip

1

2

⁄2"

3

⁄8"

Figure 86. Push block dimensions and

construction.

1

4. Attach the handle to the base with #8 x 1

⁄2"
wood screws, and attach the lip to the base
with cyanoacrylate type wood glue.

Figure 84. Auxiliary fence dimensions.

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Using the Auxiliary Fence and Push
Block

1. Place the auxiliary fence on the table and

clamp it to the fence at both ends, then adjust
the distance between the auxiliary fence and
the blade—this determines how wide the
workpiece will be ripped (see Figure 87).

Auxilliary Fence

Auxilliary Fence

Push Stick

for Side

Support

Blade

Workpiece

Push

Block

Blade

Workpiece
Cutting Width

Figure 87. Adjusting ripping distance between

blade and auxiliary fence.

2. Install the blade guard, then secure the
spreader pawls in the upright position, as
shown in Figure 52 on Page 38, so they do
not interfere with the push block lip.

Blade Path

Figure 88. Push block in position to push

workpiece through blade.

4. Turn the saw ON, then begin ripping the
workpiece using a push stick for side sup­port.

5. As the workpiece nears the end of the cut,
place the push block on the auxiliary fence
with the lip directly behind the workpiece,
then release the push stick just before the
blade.

6. Guide the workpiece the rest of the way
through the cut with the push block, as shown
in Figure 89.

Keep the blade guard installed and in the
down position. Failure to do this could
result in serious personal injury or death.

3. Place the workpiece 1" behind the blade and

evenly against the table and the auxiliary
fence.

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Release

Push Stick

Before Blade

Lip

Blade Path

Figure 89. Ripping with push block.

Turn OFF the saw and allow the blade to
come to a complete stop before removing
the cut-off piece. Failure to follow this warn­ing could result in serious personal injury.

Model G0690/G0691 (Mfg. 11/10+)

Push
Block

Outfeed & Support

Tables

One of the best accessories for improving the
safety and ease of using a table saw is simply plac­ing a large table (outfeed table) behind the saw to
catch the workpiece (see Figure 90). Additionally,
another table to the left of the saw (support table)
can also help support large workpieces so they
can be cut safely and accurately.

Support

Table

Outfeed

Table

Crosscut Sled

A crosscut sled (see Figure 91) is a fantastic way
to improve the safety and accuracy of crosscut­ting on the table saw. Most expert table saw
operators use a crosscut sled when they have
to crosscut a large volume of work, because the
sled offers substantial protection against kickback
when crosscutting.

Crosscut

Sled

Figure 90. Example of outfeed & support tables.

Figure 91. Example of crosscut sled.

Model G0690/G0691 (Mfg. 11/10+)

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ACCESSORIES

SECTION 6: AFTERMARKET

ACCESSORIES FROM GRIZZLY

Some aftermarket accessories can be
installed on this machine that could cause
it to function improperly, increasing the risk
of serious personal injury. To minimize this
risk, only install accessories recommended
for this machine by Grizzly.

NOTICE

Refer to the newest copy of the Grizzly
Catalog for other accessories available for
this machine.

G7314Z—Heavy-Duty Mobile Base

Make your Model G0690 mobile with this popular
patented mobile base. The unique outrigger type
supports increase stability and lower machine
height. This heavy duty mobile base is rated for
up to a 700 lb. capacity.

H7583—Grizzly Tenoning Jig

Our fully adjustable tenoning jig handles stock
up to 3
angle with a 90° to 75° range. The two large grip
handles, adjustable guide bar, multi-position con­trol levers, and extra large clamping handwheel
will ensure accurate and repeatable results. A top
seller!

1

⁄4" thick and features an adjustable bevel

Figure 92. Model H7583 Tenoning Jig.

Figure 93. G7314Z SHOP FOX® Mobile Base.

G8684Z—Extension Kit for Shop Fox Mobile
Bases

This kit easily bolts on to Models G7314Z or
G8683Z to provide support for an extension table
or similar device. Allows the whole machine and
extension to move as one unit. Adjustable for
length (up to 44") as well as front to back. Very
versatile!

Figure 94. Model G8684Z Extension Kit.

G4173—Baby Power Feeder 110V
G4176—
G4179—
G4181—1 HP Power Feeder 220V

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1

⁄4 HP Power Feeder 110V

1

⁄2 HP Power Feeder 220V

Model G0690/G0691 (Mfg. 11/10+)

T10222—Router Table Attachment
T10223—Sliding Table Attachment

Accessorize your G0690 or G0691 Cabinet Table
Saw with either of these attachments for the ulti­mate in table saw functionality.

T10223

T10222

Figure 95. T10222-23 Sliding Table & Router

Table Attachments.

Forrest Woodworker II Saw Blades
T20778—10", 20 Teeth
T20779—10", 40 Teeth
T23527—10", 48 Teeth

Hailed as the Cadillac of all blades, Forrest saw
blades have become legendary for their ability to
leave highly polished, finish ready surfaces on
nearly everything they cut. Made in USA.

With this all purpose blade for table saws you can
rip and crosscut 1" 2" rockhards and softwoods
resulting in a smooth as sanded surface. With
20° face hook, ply veneers will crosscut with no
bottom splinter at moderate feed rates. Double
hard and 40% stronger C4 carbide will give up
to 300% longer life between sharpenings. Ends
blade changing (one blade does rip, combo and

1

crosscut), second-step finishing and cutting

⁄16"
oversize to allow for resurfacing. Buy and sharpen
one blade instead of 3 (24T rip, 50T combination

5

and 80T crosscut).

⁄8" arbor, 1⁄8" kerf.

Forrest Dado Blades
H4756— 8", 24 Teeth, 1/4"–29/32" Groove
T23267—8", 24 Teeth, 3/16"–1/4" Groove

The world's finest dado head cleancuts all your
grooves! No splintering when cross-cutting oak,
ply veneers and melamine. Perfect for flat-bot­tomed grooves. No staggered steps or round
bottoms like a wobble-dado leaves! Cuts in all
directions - rip, cross-cut, miter, any depth. Cuts

1

all sized grooves

⁄4" through 29⁄32" increments.
Super-hard carbide gives up to 300% longer
life, especially good on plywoods and abrasive

5

particle-boards.

⁄8" arb or.

Figure 97. H4756 Dado Head.

G1163—1HP Floor Model Dust Collector
G0710—1HP Wall-Mount Dust Collector
G3591—30 Micron Replacement Bag
H4340—3.0 Micron Upgrade Bag

Excellent point-of-use dust collectors that can
be used next to the machine with only a small
amount of ducting. Specifications: 450 CFM, 7.2"
static pressure, 2 cubic foot bag, and 30 micron
filter. Motor is 1HP, 110V/220V, 14A/7A.

Model G0710

Figure 96. Forrest Woodworker II Saw Blade.

Model G0690/G0691 (Mfg. 11/10+)

Model G1163

Figure 98. Point-of-use dust collectors.

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®

H3309—SHOP FOX

Designed to lock into a standard

Featherboard

3

⁄8" x 3⁄4" miter
slot, this featherboard is fully adjustable to accom­modate a wide range of workpieces.

Figure 99. H3309 SHOP FOX® Featherboard.

T20916—Zero Clearance Insert for G0690-91

H1052—Clear Flexible Hose 4" x 10'
G1536—Black Flexible Hose 4" x 10'
G3179—Heavy-Duty Clear Flex Hose 4" x 10'

1

G8830—Hose Hanger 4

⁄2"
G1552—Y-Fitting 4" x 4" x 4"
G1545—90° Elbow 4"
G2482—Hose Coupler (Splice) 4"
G2974—Wire Hose Clamp 4"
G1843—Plastic Blast Gate 4"
G4679—Anti-Static Grounding Kit

We've hand picked a selection of commonly used
dust collection components for machines with 4"
dust ports.

H1052

G1536

G2974

G4679

G1545

Figure 100. T20916 Zero Clearance Insert.

T20392—Success with Tablesaws

The tablesaw is the cornerstone of any work­shop, yet, too many woodworkers still haven’t
learned just how versatile this tool really is. This
indispensable handbook explains how to choose
and set up the right saw for any shop, and dem­onstrates basic and advanced techniques for rip­ping, crosscutting, and cutting bevels and mitered
edges. 176 pgs.

Figure 101. Model T20392 Success with

Tablesaws guide book.

G1843

Figure 102. Dust collection accessories.

G1317—37" Wide Outfeed Roller System

This unique roller system fold sdown easily with­out tools and snaps up in place quickly when
needed. Has a double level system which lets you
set the rollers either in line with the table or slightly
below it.

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Figure 103. G1317 Outfeed Roller System.

Model G0690/G0691 (Mfg. 11/10+)

SECTION 7: MAINTENANCE

Always disconnect power
to the machine before
performing maintenance.
Failure to do this may
result in serious person­al injury.

Schedule

For optimum performance from your machine,
follow this maintenance schedule and refer to any
specific instructions given in this section.

Daily Check:

• Inspect blades for damage or wear.

• Check for loose mounting bolts/arbor nut.

• Check cords, plugs, and switch for damage.

• Check for any other condition that could ham­per the safe operation of this machine.

• Wipe the table clean after every use—this
ensures moisture from wood dust does not
remain on bare metal surfaces.

Cleaning

Cleaning the Model G0690/G0691 is relatively
easy. Vacuum excess wood chips and sawdust,
and wipe off the remaining dust with a dry cloth.
If any resin has built up, use a resin dissolving
cleaner to remove it.

After cleaning, treat all unpainted cast iron and
steel with a non-staining lubricant.

Occasionally it will become necessary to clean
the internal parts with more than a vacuum. To do
this, remove the table top and clean the internal
parts with resin/pitch dissolver or mineral spirits
and a stiff wire brush or steel wool. DO NOT USE
WATER—WATER WILL CAUSE CAST IRON TO
RUS T.

Make sure the internal workings are dry before
using the saw again, so that wood dust will not
accumulate. If any essential lubrication is removed
during cleaning, re-lubricate those areas.

Weekly Maintenance:

• Wipe down the table surface and grooves
with a lubricant and rust preventive such as
SLIPIT

• Vacuum dust buildup from the motor housing
and trunnions.

• Clean the pitch and resin from the saw blade
with a cleaner like OxiSolv
Cleaner.

Monthly Maintenance:

• Check/tighten the belt tension (Page 73).

®

.

®

Blade & Bit

Model G0690/G0691 (Mfg. 11/10+)

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Lubrication

An essential step for lubrication is cleaning the
components before lubricating them.

This idea is critical because dust and chips build
up on lubricated components and make the
components hard to move. Simply adding more
grease to the components with built-up grime on
them will not yield smooth moving components.

Clean the components in this section with an oil/
grease solvent cleaner.

Worm Gears, Trunnion and Bearing
Housing Teeth

Clean away any built up grime and debris with
a wire brush and mineral spirits from the worm
gears and the teeth on the bearing housing and
trunnion. Then use a brush or rag to apply a thin
coat of white lithium grease to the gears and
teeth.

Teeth

If you thoroughly clean the components in this
section before lubricating them, the result will
be silky smooth movement when turning the
handwheels, which will result in much higher
enjoyment on your part!

The following are the main components that need
to be lubricated:

• Trunnion Slides and Orientation Gears

• Worm Gears, Trunnion and Bearing Housing
Teeth

Trunnion Slides & Orientation Gears

Clean the trunnion slides out with mineral spirits
and a rag, and brush a dollop of lithium grease
into each groove. Move the blade tilt back-and­forth to spread the grease (see Figure 104).

Front Trunnion

Slide

Worm
Gears

Teeth

Figure 105. Worm gears and teeth.

Rear Trunnion

Slide

Orientation

Gears

Figure 104. Trunnion slides and tilt leadscrew.

Also use a wire brush and mineral spirits to clean
any debris or grime off the orientation gears, then
apply lithium grease to the gears with a brush.

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Model G0690/G0691 (Mfg. 11/10+)

Troubleshooting

Review the troubleshooting and procedures in this section if a problem develops with your machine. If you
need replacement parts or additional help with a procedure, call our Technical Support at [phone].
Note: Please gather the serial number and manufacture date of your machine before calling.

SECTION 8: SERVICE

Troubleshooting

Symptom Possible Cause Possible Solution

Machine does not
start or a breaker
trips.

Machine stalls or is
underpowered.

Machine has
vibration or noisy
operation.

1. Locking pin installed.

2. Blown fuse.

3. Power supply switched OFF or at fault.

4. Plug/receptacle at fault/wired wrong.

5. Motor connection wired wrong.

6. Wall circuit breaker tripped.

7. Wiring open/has high resistance.

8. Motor ON/OFF switch at fault.

9. Start capacitor at fault.

10. Motor at fault.

1. Feed rate/cutting speed too fast.

2. Workpiece material unsuitable for machine.

3. Workpiece crooked; fence mis-adjusted.

4. Machine undersized for task.

5. Run capacitor at fault.

6. Belt slipping.

7. Motor wired incorrectly.

8. Plug/receptacle at fault.

9. Pulley/sprocket slipping on shaft.

10. Motor bearings at fault.

11. Contactor not energized/has poor contacts.

12. Motor overheated.

13. Motor at fault.

1. Motor or component loose.

2. Blade at fault.

3. Belts worn or loose.

4. Pulley loose.

5. Motor mount loose/broken.

6. Machine incorrectly mounted.

7. Arbor pulley loose.

8. Motor fan rubbing on fan cover.

9. Arbor bearings at fault.

10. Motor bearings at fault.

1. Remove locking pin from ON button.

2. Replace fuse/ensure no shorts.

3. Ensure power supply is on/has correct voltage.

4. Test for good contacts; correct the wiring.

5. Correct motor wiring connections.

6. Ensure circuit size is correct/replace weak breaker.

7. Check/fix broken, disconnected, or corroded wires.

8. Replace switch.

9. Test/replace if faulty.

10. Test/repair/replace.

1. Decrease feed rate/cutting speed.

2. Only cut wood/ensure moisture is below 20%.

3. Straighten or replace workpiece/adjust fence.

4. Use correct blade/reduce feed rate or depth of cut.

5. Test/repair/replace.

6. Tension/replace belt (Page 73).

7. Wire motor correctly.

8. Test for good contacts/correct wiring.

9. Replace loose pulley/shaft.

10. Test/repair/replace.

11. Test all legs for power/replace if faulty.

12. Clean motor, let cool, and reduce workload.

13. Test/repair/replace.

1. Inspect/replace damaged bolts/nuts, and re-tighten
with thread locking fluid.

2. Replace warped/bent blade; resharpen dull blade.

3. Tension/replace belts (Page 73).

4. Realign/replace shaft, pulley, setscrew, and key.

5. Tighten/replace.

6. Tighten mounting bolts; relocate/shim machine.

7. Retighten/replace arbor pulley.

8. Fix/replace fan cover; replace loose/damaged fan.

9. Replace arbor housing bearings; replace arbor.

10. Test by rotating shaft; grinding/loose shaft requires
bearing replacement.

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Symptom Possible Cause Possible Solution

Blade is not aligned
with miter slot or
fence.

Blade does not
reach 90°.

Blade hits insert at
45°.

Board binds or
burns when feeding
through table saw.

1. Blade is warped.

2. Table top is not parallel to blade.

3. Fence is not parallel to blade.

1. 90° stop bolt is out of adjustment.

2. Sawdust stuck on stop bolt.

1. 45° stop bolt is out of adjustment.

2. Sawdust stuck on stop bolt.

3. Hole in insert is inadequate.

4. Table out of alignment.

5. Blade position is incorrect.

1. Dull blade.

2. Blade is warped.

3. Fence is not parallel to blade.

4. Table top is not parallel to blade.

1. Replace blade (Page 36).

2. Make table parallel to blade (Page 67).

3. Make fence parallel to blade (Page 69).

1. Adjust 90° stop bolt (Page 65).

2. Clean sawdust off stop bolt.

1. Adjust 45° stop bolt (Page 65).

2. Clean sawdust off stop bolt.

3. File or mill the hole in the insert.

4. Align blade to the table (Page 67).

5. Adjust blade position.

1. Replace blade.

2. Replace blade (Page 36).

3. Make fence parallel to blade (Page 69).

4. Make table parallel to blade (Page 67).

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Model G0690/G0691 (Mfg. 11/10+)

Blade Tilt Stops

The table saw features stop bolts that stop the
blade exactly at 45° and 90° when tilting it with
the handwheel. The stops have been set at the
factory and should require no adjustments, unless
you notice that your cuts are not accurate.

Note: The tilt scale reads "0" when the blade is
90° to the table.

Tools Needed Qty

90° Square ........................................................ 1

45° Square ........................................................ 1

Hex Wrench 3mm .............................................. 1

Wrench 10mm ................................................... 1

Wrench 13mm ................................................... 1

Setting 90° Stop Bolt

1. DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM POWER!

2. Raise the blade as high as it will go, then tilt

it toward 0° until it stops and cannot be tilted
any more.

3. Place a 90° square against the table and
blade so it contacts the blade evenly from
bottom to top, as shown in Figure 106. Make
sure a blade tooth does not obstruct the
placement of the square.

Indicator

Figure 107. Tilt indicator arrow.

—If the blade is not 90° to the table, you will

need to adjust the 90° stop screw. Proceed
to the next step.

4. Tilt the blade away from 0° by about 5°, so
there is room for the stop bolt to move.

5. Open the motor access cover, loosen the jam
nut shown in Figures 108 and 109, adjust
the stop bolt up or down according to how
far off the blade was from 90°, then repeat
Steps 2-3 until the blade stops at 90°.

90° Stop Bolt

& Jam Nut

Blade

Table

Figure 106. Checking blade at 90°.

—If the blade is 90° to the table, then adjust-

ments do not need to be made. Make sure
the tilt indicator arrow shown in Figure 107
points to the 0° mark on the scale. Adjust
the position by loosening the button head
screw, moving the indicator with your fin­gers, then tightening the screw.

Model G0690/G0691 (Mfg. 11/10+)

90° Square

Figure 108. 90° stop bolt and jam nut.

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90° Stop Bolt &

Jam Nut

Figure 109. 90° stop bolt and jam nut (table

removed for clarity).

6. Tighten the jam nut, then close the motor
cover.

Setting 45° Stop Bolt

1. DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM POWER!

—If the blade is 45° to the table, then adjust-

ments do not need to be made.

—If the blade is not 45° to the table, you will

need to adjust the 45° stop screw. Proceed
to the next step.

4. Tilt the blade to 15°, so there is room for the
stop bolt to move.

5. Remove the dust port to access the stop
bolt.

6. Loosen the jam nut on the 45° stop bolt (see
Figure 111) with a 13mm wrench, adjust the

stop bolt up or down according to how far off
the blade was from 45°.

2. Raise the blade as high as it will go, then tilt it
towards 45° until it stops and cannot be tilted
any more.

3. Place a 45° square against the table and
blade so it contacts the blade evenly from
bottom to top, as shown in Figure 110. Make
sure a blade tooth does not obstruct the
placement of the square.

45° Square

Blade

Table

90° Stop Bolt

& Jam Nut

45° Stop Bolt &

Jam Nut

Figure 111. 45° stop bolt and jam nut.

7. Continue adjusting the stop bolt until it con-

tacts the cabinet when the blade is at 45°,
then tighten the jam nut.

8. Close the dust port.

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Figure 110. Checking blade at 45°.

Model G0690/G0691 (Mfg. 11/10+)

Miter Slot to Blade

Parallelism

Tools Needed Qty

Adjustable Square ............................................. 1

Metal Shim Stock .............................. As Needed

Marker ............................................................... 1

Your table saw will give the best results if the
miter slot and the rip fence are adjusted paral­lel to the blade. If either of these are not exactly
parallel, your cuts and your finished work will be
lower in quality, but more importantly, the risk of
kickback will be increased. Take the time to adjust
your table saw properly. A few minutes now will
be time well spent.

3. With the end of the adjustable square just
touching the tip, lock the square in place.
Now, mark the carbide tip with a marker
where you made this measurement.

The saw blade is dangerously sharp. Use
extra care or wear gloves when handling
the blade or working near it.

4. Rotate the marked blade tip to the other end

of the table insert.

5. Slide the adjustable square down to the other
end of the table insert, and compare the dis­tance from the marked blade tip to the end of
the adjustable square.

To adjust the blade parallel to the miter slot:

1. DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM POWER!

2. Use an adjustable square to measure the

distance from the miter slot to a carbide tip
on the blade, as shown in Figure 112. Make
sure that the face of the adjustable square is
even along the miter slot.

— If the blade tip does not touch the end of

the adjustable square similar to the first
measurement, the table will need to be
adjusted. Proceed to Step 6.

—If the blade tip measurement is the same

on both sides, go to Step 7.

6. To adjust the table, loosen the four cap
screws in the table mounting locations (see
Figure 113) and slightly tap the table in the
needed direction. Repeat Steps 2–5 until the
blade and miter slot are parallel.

7. Tighten the table mounting cap screws in a

criss-cross, alternating manner.

Mounting

Bolts

Figure 112. Example of adjusting blade to miter

slot.

Model G0690/G0691 (Mfg. 11/10+)

Figure 113. Table mounting bolts.

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Spreader or Riving

Knife Alignment

Checking Alignment

The blade guard spreader and riving knife must
be aligned with the blade when installed. If the
spreader/riving knife is not aligned with the blade,
then the workpiece will before forced sideways
during the cut, which will increase the risk of kick­back.

Alignment

Zone

Spreader or

Riving Knife

Blade

Figure 115. Spreader/riving knife alignment

zone.

Tools Needed Qty

Straightedge ...................................................... 1

To check the spreader/riving knife alignment:

1. DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM POWER!

2. Raise the saw blade to the maximum height

so you have easy working access.

3. Place the straightedge against the top and
bottom of blade and spreader/riving knife,
as shown in Figure 114. The spreader/riv­ing knife should be be parallel with the blade
along its length at both positions, and it will
be in the "Alignment Zone," as shown in
Figure 115.

Top Alignment

— If the spreader/riving knife is not parallel

with the blade and inside the alignment
zone, then it needs to be adjusted. Proceed
to Adjusting Alignment instructions.

— If the spreader/riving knife is not parallel

with the blade at either the top or bottom, it
may be bent.

4. Remove the spreader/riving knife and place
it on a flat surface and check to see if the
spreader/riving knife lays evenly along its
length.

— If the spreader/riving knife does not

lay evenly, proceed to Adjusting Bent

Spreader/Riving Knife on Page 69.

Adjusting Alignment

The spreader/riving knife mounting position can
be adjusted into alignment with the blade using
the set screws on the spreader/riving knife mount­ing block.

Bottom Alignment

Table

Figure 114. Checking top and bottom riving knife

parallelism with blade.

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Possible Tools Needed Qty

Hex Wrench 3mm .............................................. 1

Hex Wrench 5mm .............................................. 1

To adjust the spreader/riving knife position:

1. DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM POWER!

2. Remove the table insert.

Model G0690/G0691 (Mfg. 11/10+)

3. Loosen the two cap screws on the mounting
block, then adjust either the top or bottom
control set screws or side control set screws
(see Figure 116) to move it the needed direc-
tion.

5. Follow Checking Alignment, Steps 1–3.

— If the spreader/riving knife is in the align-

ment zone, no additional steps are neces­sary.

—If the spreader/riving knife is still not in the

alignment zone, continue adjusting the set
screws on the mounting block as neces­sary to correctly position the spreader/
riving knife.

Cap

Center

Screw

Set Screw

Alignment

Zone

Misaligned

Splitter or

Riving Knife

Blade

Figure 116. Set screws for adjusting spreader/

riving knife position.

Top and Bottom Control: To move the top

of the spreader/riving knife right or left (and
the bottom of the spreader/riving knife in the
opposite direction), adjust the top and bottom
pair of set screws on the mounting block an
equal amount in the opposite direction.

Side Control: To move the front of the

spreader/riving knife left or right (and the rear
of the spreader/riving knife in the opposite
direction), adjust each pair of side control
set screws an equal amount in the opposite
direction.

Adjustment Block

Top Control

Side

Control

Bottom Control

Cap

Screws

Screws

Control

Side

6. Tighten the two cap screws on the mount­ing block to secure the spreader/riving knife
adjustment.

Adjusting Bent Spreader/Riving
Knife

1. DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM POWER!

2. Bend the spreader or riving knife by hand
while installed, then follow Steps 1–3 in
Checking Alignment to determine if it is par-

allel with the blade and inside the "Alignment
Zone" (refer to Checkitng Alignment).

— If this doesn't work, remove it to straight-

en.

— If you cannot straighten it properly, replace

it.

Fence Adjustments

There are four main adjustments for the fence:
square, height, parallelism, and clamping pres­sure. Keep in mind that these adjustments are
interconnected and some trial-and-error may be
needed to achieve satisfactory results.

Tools Needed Qty

Hex Wrench 6mm .............................................. 1

Square ............................................................... 1

Felt-Tipped Marker ............................................ 1

Note: To adjust how tightly the mounting

block holds the spreader/riving knife, adjust
the center screw.

4. Reinstall the table insert.

Model G0690/G0691 (Mfg. 11/10+)

Square and Height

The fence face must be square to the table in
order to produce square cuts. Also, the fence
should be adjusted high enough off the table that
it does not drag across the surface.

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To check/adjust the fence height and square­ness to the table:

1. DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM POWER!

2. Place a square on the table against the face

of the fence (Figure 117) to check if the fence
is square to the table.

—If the gap is uneven, if the fence height is

1

more than

⁄8", or if the fence touches the

table, then continue with Step 5.

5. Adjust the fence height with the rear rail foot
until the gap between the table and the fence

1

is approximately

⁄16" and even from the front

of the table to the back.

— If the fence is not square to the table, pro-

ceed to Step 3.

— If the fence is square to the table, skip

ahead to Step 4.

90° Square

Fence

Table

Figure 117. Checking if fence is square to table.

3. Adjust the set screws (Figure 118) on top of

the fence bracket to ensure the fence face is
90° to the table, then tighten the knurled lock
nuts.

Set Screws

Lock Nut

Note: If the front end of the fence needs to

be adjusted up or down, use the set screws
from Figure 118; however, turn them in
even increments and recheck the square­ness afterwards.

Clamping Pressure and Parallelism

Set screws on the rear side of the fence bracket
adjust the clamping pressure to hold your fence
securely, and position the fence parallel to the
blade.

To adjust the fence clamping pressure and
parallelism to the blade:

1. DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM POWER!

2. Remove the fence.

3. Equally adjust the set screws shown in
Figure 119 on the rear side of the front

bracket as necessary until the clamping pres­sure is strong enough that the fence will not
move as pressure is applied against it.

Rear Rail

Fence

Bracket

Foot

Figure 118. Fence components used to adjust

fence height and squareness to table.

4. Look at the gap between the fence and the
table top.

1

— If the gap is approximately

⁄16" and even
from the front of the table to the back, then
no additional adjustments are necessary.

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Fence

Set Screws

Bracket

Figure 119. Location of set screws used to

adjust fence parallelism and clamping pressure.

4. Place the fence approximately 4" away from
the blade.

Model G0690/G0691 (Mfg. 11/10+)

5. Measure the distance between the fence and
the front of the blade at one end of the table
insert, then mark the tooth that you measured
from with a felt-tipped marker.

Fence Scale

Calibration

6. Rotate the blade to the other end of the

table insert (Figure 120), and recheck the
distance between the fence and the blade to
ensure they are parallel.

Space

Between Blade

and Fence/Miter Slot

Even

Figure 120. Example of fence aligned parallel to

miter slot.

7. Use trial-and-error to adjust the set screws
so the fence is parallel to the blade and the
clamping pressure is sufficient.

Optional: Some woodworkers prefer to off-

1

set the rear of the fence

/64" from the blade,
as shown in Figure 121, to help prevent the
workpiece from binding and burning.

The argument is that this offset adjustment

reduces the chance of kickback by alleviating
potential binding that may occur between the
backside of the blade and fence. The trade­off is slightly less accurate cuts.

The fence scale indicator window, shown in Figure
122, can be calibrated with the fence scale if you
notice that your cuts do not accurately match what
is shown on the fence scale.

Screws

Indicator Window

Figure 122. Fence indicator window.

The indicator adjusts by loosening the two mount­ing screws and sliding it in the desired direction.

Tools Needed Qty

Hex Wrench 2.5mm ........................................... 1

Scrap Piece of Wood......................................... 1

To calibrate the fence scale indicator win­dows:

1. Position and lock the fence at 13", as indi-

cated by the scale, cut your scrap piece of
wood.

X = Your Measurement

1

/64"

Blade

X" +

X"

to Prevent Binding

Figure 121. Adjusting fence with a

Model G0690/G0691 (Mfg. 11/10+)

Extra Space

(Optional)

1

⁄64" offset.

2. Reposition and lock the fence at 12", as indi­cated by the scale.

3. Flip your scrap piece of wood over, placing
the side that was cut in Step 2 against the
fence, and cut your scrap piece of wood.

4. Measure the width of the freshly cut workpiece
with a tape measure. The workpiece width
should be exactly 12". If it is not, then adjust
the indicator window to match the width of the
workpiece.

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Miter Gauge

Adjustments

The miter gauge can be adjusted so it is per­pendicular to the blade and so it is snug in the
T-slot.

— If the square does not touch the miter body

and blade body evenly at the same time,
then proceed to Step 5.

5. Loosen the button head cap screws on the

positive stop knob block (see Figure 124),
adjust the miter body until it is flush with the
square, then tighten the screws.

Tools Needed Qty

90° Square ........................................................ 1

45° Square ........................................................ 1

Hex Wrench 2.5mm ........................................... 1

Hex Wrench 2mm .............................................. 1

Hex Wrench 3mm .............................................. 1

Checking/Setting 90° Stops

1. DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM POWER!

2. Slide the miter gauge into the T-slot on the

table.

3. Loosen the miter gauge lock knob, pull out
the positive stop knob, then pivot the miter
gauge body to 90° so the stop knob springs
into position.

4. Place the square evenly against the face of
the miter gauge and the blade, as shown in
Figure 123.

Positive

Stop Knob

Button Head

Cap Screws

Figure 124. Screws for adjusting miter gauge

body.

6. Loosen the screw on the front of the miter
bar, adjust the pointer to 0°, then tighten the
screw.

Adjusting Miter Bar Tightness

The miter bar can be adjusted so it fits more
tightly in the miter slot.

To adjust the miter bar tightness:

Square

Miter Gauge

Figure 123. Checking 90° stop on miter gauge.

— If the square touches the miter body and

the body of the blade (not the teeth) evenly
at the same time, then it is square to the
blade and the 90° stop is set correctly. No
further adjustments are necessary.

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Blade

1. Loosen the cap screw on each guide block

(Figure 125), adjust the set screws as need­ed, then tighten the cap screw.

Set Screws

Cap Screws

Figure 125. Screws for adjusting miter bar in

Model G0690/G0691 (Mfg. 11/10+)

Guide

Block

miter slot.

Belt Tension &

Replacement

The three V-belts stretch slightly as the saw is
used. Most of the belt stretching will happen dur­ing the first 16 hours of use, but it may continue in
small increments through continued use.

Tools Needed Qty

Wrenches 18mm ............................................... 2

Pulley

Pulley

1

⁄2 "

Deflection

Tensioning Belt

1. DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM POWER!

2. Lower the blade completely, then open the

motor cabinet.

3. Loosen the hex nuts on the motor shown in
Figure 126, and pivot the motor up and down

to make sure that it is movable.

V-Belts

Hex Nut

(Not Shown)

Hex Nut

Figure 126. Motor mounting nut.

Figure 127. Checking belt tension.

— If there is more than

the V-belts are pushed with moderate pres­sure, loosen the hex nuts, adjust the motor
downward, then tighten the hex nuts.

6. Close the motor access cover.

1

⁄2" deflection when

Replacing Belt

1. DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM POWER!

2. Lower the blade completely, then open the

motor access cover.

3. Loosen the hex nuts that secure the motor
(see Figure 126) and raise the motor fully
to remove tension on the V-belts. Roll the
V-belts off of the arbor and motor pulleys.

4. While continuing to raise the motor, install a
new matching set of V-belts onto the pulleys,
lower the motor to tension the V-belts, then
tighten the hex nuts.

4. Press down on the motor with one hand to
keep the belt tension tight and tighten the hex
nuts.

5. Press each V-belt in the center to check belt
tension.

The belts are correctly tensioned when there

is approximately
pushed with moderate pressure, as shown in
Figure 127.

Model G0690/G0691 (Mfg. 11/10+)

1

⁄2" deflection when they are

5. Follow Step 5 in the Tensioning Belt sub­section to check V-belt tension.

6. Close the motor access cover.

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These pages are current at the time of printing. However, in the spirit of improvement, we may make chang­es to the electrical systems of future machines. Compare the manufacture date of your machine to the one

number and manufacture date of your

machine before calling. This information can be found on the main machine label.

machine

SECTION 9: WIRING

stated in this manual, and study this section carefully.

If there are differences between your machine and what is shown in this section, call Technical Support at
[phone] for assistance BEFORE making any changes to the wiring on your machine. An updated
wiring diagram may be available. Note: Please gather the serial

Wiring Safety Instructions

SHOCK HAZARD. Working on wiring that is con­nected to a power source is extremely dangerous.
Touching electrified parts will result in personal
injury including but not limited to severe burns,
electrocution, or death. Disconnect the power
from the machine before servicing electrical com­ponents!

MODIFICATIONS. Modifying the wiring beyond
what is shown in the diagram may lead to unpre­dictable results, including serious injury or fire.
This includes the installation of unapproved after­market parts.

WIRE CONNECTIONS. All connections must
be tight to prevent wires from loosening during
machine operation. Double-check all wires dis­connected or connected during any wiring task to
ensure tight connections.

CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS. You MUST follow
the requirements at the beginning of this man­ual when connecting your machine to a power
source.

WIRE/COMPONENT DAMAGE. Damaged wires
or components increase the risk of serious per­sonal injury, fire, or machine damage. If you notice
that any wires or components are damaged while
performing a wiring task, replace those wires or
components.

MOTOR WIRING. The motor wiring shown in
these diagrams is current at the time of printing
but may not match your machine. If you find this
to be the case, use the wiring diagram inside the
motor junction box.

CAPACITORS/INVERTERS. Some capacitors
and power inverters store an electrical charge for
up to 10 minutes after being disconnected from
the power source. To reduce the risk of being
shocked, wait at least this long before working on
capacitors.

EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES. If you are expe­riencing difficulties understanding the information
included in this section, contact our Technical
Support at [phone].

The photos and diagrams
included in this section are
best viewed in color. You
can view these pages in
color at www.grizzly.com.

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Model G0690/G0691 (Mfg. 11/10+)

Model G0690/G0691 Wiring Diagram

Ground

A1 A2

Figure 128. Magnetic switch.

1L1

CHINT
NCI-18

2T1

14

16

TEST

98 NO

2T1

3L2 5L3

4T2

6T3

12

18

96 NC

97 NO

4T2

CHINT
NR2-25

OFF

13

14

6T3

NO

220V
60HZ

M5

NO

H

95 NC

A2

CHINT
NP2

ON

Ground

Figure 130.

Figure 129. Motor wiring.

Run capacitor.

220V

MOTOR

Model G0690/G0691 (Mfg. 11/10+)

Start

Capacitor

200MFD
250VAC

Run

Capacitor

25MFD

370VAC

Figure 131. Start

capacitor.

READ ELECTRICAL SAFETY

ON PAGE 74!

Ground

Hot

Hot

6-20 Plug

(As Recommended)

220

G

VAC

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SECTION 10: PARTS

Table Saw Body Breakdown

28

46-1

29

46

27

42

41

46-2

30

1

26

33

31

43

32

44

45

53

34

52

53

54

32

33

36

27

50

4

3

2

47

15

49

48

14

69

70

10

9

71

6

5

7

40

51

63

8

10

9

68

56

64

65

65V2

23

22

21

66

55-1

55-2

55

55-3

8

9

19

55-4

55-5

18

20

24

25

72

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Model G0690/G0691 (Mfg. 11/10+)

Table Saw Body Parts List

REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION

1 P0690001 CABINET 42 PB74M HEX BOLT M10-1.5 X 20
2 PSB88M CAP SCREW M10-1.25 X 25 43 PW04M FLAT WASHER 10MM
3 PLW06M LOCK WASHER 10MM 44 PLW06M LOCK WASHER 10MM
4 PW04M FLAT WASHER 10MM 45 PN02M HEX NUT M10-1.5
5 P0690005 ANGLE SCALE 46 P0690046 DUST CLIP
6 P0690006 STRAIN RELIEF 46-1 P0690046-1 UPPER BRUSH
7 P0690007 CABINET PLATE 46-2 P0690046-2 LOWER BRUSH
8 PS14M PHLP HD SCR M6-1 X 12 47 PS02M PHLP HD SCR M4-.7 X 12
9 PW03M FLAT WASHER 6MM 48 PW05M FLAT WASHER 4MM
10 PLW03M LOCK WASHER 6MM 49 PLW02M LOCK WASHER 4MM
14 P0690014 MOTOR COVER 50 P0690050 HOOK
15 P0690015 KNOB M6-1 51 PTLW13M INT TOOTH WASHER 6MM
18 P0690018 CLEANOUT DOOR 52 P0690052 LIMIT PLATE
19 P0690019 DOOR LATCH 53 PN06M HEX NUT M5-.8
20 P0690020 KNOB M8-1.25 54 PS06M PHLP HD SCR M5-.8 X 20
21 PW01M FLAT WASHER 8MM 55 P0690055 MAG SWITCH ASSEMBLY MS-15
22 PLW04M LOCK WASHER 8MM 55-1 P0690055-1 CONTACTOR CHINT NC1-18
23 PN03M HEX NUT M8-1.25 55-2 P0690055-2 OL RELAY CHINT NR2-25 12~18
24 P0690024 DUST HOOD 55-3 P0690055-3 SWITCH BOX FRONT/BACK
25 PS05M PHLP HD SCR M5-.8 X 8 55-4 P0690055-4 MAG SWITCH COVER SCREW
26 P0690026 TABLE 55-5 P0690055-5 ON/OFF SWITCH CHINT NP2
27 P0690027 EXTENSION WING 56 P0690056 SWITCH BRACKET
28 PSB13M CAP SCREW M8-1.25 X 30 63 P0690063 STRAIN RELIEF
29 PLW04M LOCK WASHER 8MM 64 P0690064 MOTOR CORD 14AWG X 3C
30 PW01M FLAT WASHER 8MM 65 P0690065 POWER CORD V1.01.09
31 P0690031 STD TABLE INSERT 65V2 P0690065V2 POWER CORD W/PLUG V2.12.09
32 PSS53M SET SCREW M5-.8 X 12 66 P0690066 GREEN TRIM TAPE
33 PS08M PHLP HD SCR M5-.8 X 12 68 PB02M HEX BOLT M6-1 X 12
34 PS06M PHLP HD SCR M5-.8 X 20 69 PBHS09M BUTTON HD CAP SCR M5-.8 X 16
36 P0690036 DADO TABLE INSERT 70 PLW01M LOCK WASHER 5MM
40 P0690040 NAME PLATE RIVET 71 PW02M FLAT WASHER 5MM
41 P0690041 SHIPPING BRACE 72 P0690072 PUSH STICK

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Trunnion Assembly Breakdown

175

232

202

231

210

203

176

204

219

205

230

207

206

214

213

211

216

223

226

144

143

142

135

163

136

141

133

138

132

165

137

195

197

120

198

196

199

122

121

200

119

188

145

184

164

187

167

186

183

180

166

185

132

168

130

182

177

179

178

180

233

181

201

209

208

230

139

140

134-7

134-6

134-4

134-1

138

134-2

134-5

134-3

157

134

234

158

131

122

159

152

146

153

116

117

155

155

123

123

124

153

154

170

172

122

169

173

120

122

174

121

218

116

217

126

171

119

127

118

105

128

117

215

129

104

220

224

103

113

111

225

125

115

110

221

114

109

222

101

102-1

102

112

106

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124

103

102

101

108

107

Model G0690/G0691 (Mfg. 11/10+)

Trunnion Assembly Parts List

REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION

101 P0690101 HANDWHEEL LOCK 139 PLW05M LOCK WASHER 12MM
102-1 P0690102-1 HANDWHEEL HANDLE 140 PN09M HEX NUT M12-1.75
102 P0690102 HANDWHEEL 141 P0690141 MOTOR FRAME SUPPORT
103 PSS53M SET SCREW M5-.8 X 12 142 PSS14M SET SCREW M8-1.25 X 12
104 P0690104 ANGLE POINTER-1 143 PSS19M SET SCREW M8-1.25 X 30
105 PSS26M SET SCREW M5-.8 X 6 144 PN03M HEX NUT M8-1.25
106 P0690106 ANGLE POINTER-2 145 P0690145 HIGH SHAFT
107 PSB26M CAP SCREW M6-1 X 12 146 PLN14M LOCK NUT M18-1.5
108 PLW03M LOCK WASHER 6MM 152 PB09M HEX BOLT M8-1.25 X 20
109 PW03M FLAT WASHER 6MM 153 PN03M HEX NUT M8-1.25
110 PN01M HEX NUT M6-1 154 PB20M HEX BOLT M8-1.25 X 35
111 P0690111 ANGLE POINTER BRACKET 155 P0690155 FLANGE CASTING SLEEVE
112 PSB38M CAP SCREW M5-.8 X 25 157 PSS20M SET SCREW M8-1.25 X 8
113 P0690113 PLATE 158 P0690158 COMPRESSION SPRING
114 PSB31M CAP SCREW M8-1.25 X 25 159 P0690159 BALL
115 PLW04M LOCK WASHER 8MM 163 P0690163 REAR TRUNNION
116 P0690116 PIN-LOCK-SHAFT 164 P0690164 ADJUST BOLT
117 PK170M KEY 5 X 5 X 36 165 PSB13M CAP SCREW M8-1.25 X 30
118 P0690118 ANGLE SHAFT 166 PW01M FLAT WASHER 8MM
119 P0690119 LOCK COLLAR 167 PLW04M LOCK WASHER 8MM
120 PSS03M SET SCREW M6-1 X 8 168 PN03M HEX NUT M8-1.25
121 PLW12M LOCK WASHER 18MM 169 P0690169 HIGH SHAFT
122 P0690122 COPPER WASHER 18MM 170 PK44M KEY 6 X 6 X 50
123 P0690123 WORM 171 P0690171 GEARED BEARING HOUSING
124 PSS01M SET SCREW M6-1 X 10 172 PB116M HEX BOLT M10-1.5 X 45
125 P0690125 FRONT TRUNNION 173 PLW06M LOCK WASHER 10MM
126 PSB72M CAP SCREW M10-1.5 X 30 174 PW04M FLAT WASHER 10MM
127 PW04M FLAT WASHER 10MM 175 P0690175 ARBOR NUT
128 PLW06M LOCK WASHER 10MM 176 P0690176 ARBOR FLANGE
129 PN02M HEX NUT M10-1.5 177 P0690177 BLADE 10" 40T
130 P0690130 BELT SPZ 625 178 P0690178 BLADE ARBOR
131 P0690131 MOTOR PULLEY 179 PK12M KEY 5 X 5 X 30
132 PSS53M SET SCREW M5-.8 X 12 180 P6005 BALL BEARING 6005 ZZ
133 PK12M KEY 5 X 5 X 30 181 P0690181 COLLAR BLADE ARBOR
134 P0690134 MOTOR 3HP 220V 1-PH 182 P0690182 ARBOR PULLEY
134-1 P0690134-1 FAN COVER 183 P0690183 COLLAR BLADE ARBOR
134-2 P0690134-2 MOTOR FAN 184 P0690184 FLANGE RING
134-3 P0690134-3 R CAP 25M 370V 1-3/4 X 3 185 PS08M PHLP HD SCR M5-.8 X 12
134-4 P0690134-4 R CAPACITOR COVER 186 PLW01M LOCK WASHER 5MM
134-5 P0690134-5 S CAP 200M 250V 1-1/4 X 2-3/4 187 PW02M FLAT WASHER 5MM
134-6 P0690134-6 S CAPACITOR COVER 188 P0690188 LOCK NUT M16-1.5
134-7 P0690134-7 WIRING JUNCTION BOX 195 P0690195 LEFT BRACKET
135 P0690135 ORIENTATION PIN 196 P0690196 RIGHT BRACKET
136 P0690136 ROLL PIN 4 X 28 197 PSB13M CAP SCREW M8-1.25 X 30
137 PB121M HEX BOLT M12-1.75 X 100 198 PW01M FLAT WASHER 8MM
138 PW06M FLAT WASHER 12MM 199 PLW04M LOCK WASHER 8MM

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REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION

200 PN03M HEX NUT M8-1.25 217 PW04M FLAT WASHER 10MM
201 P0690201 BULL GEAR 218 PLN05M LOCK NUT M10-1.5
202 P0690202 SPLITTER ADJUST BLOCK 219 P0690219 GEAR SLEEVE
203 PW03M FLAT WASHER 6MM 220 P0690220 PLATE GEAR
204 PLW03M LOCK WASHER 6MM 221 PSS25M SET SCREW M6-1 X 20
205 PSB06M CAP SCREW M6-1 X 25 222 PN01M HEX NUT M6-1
206 PSS04M SET SCREW M6-1 X 12 223 PWF10M FENDER WASHER 10MM
207 P0690207 SPLITTER TIGHTEN CLIP 224 PW01M FLAT WASHER 8MM
208 PLW03M LOCK WASHER 6MM 225 PLW04M LOCK WASHER 8MM
209 PB08M HEX BOLT M6-1 X 20 226 PSB14M CAP SCREW M8-1.25 X 20
210 P0690210 ORIENTATION BAR 230 P0690230 SPACER
211 PRP49M ROLL PIN 5 X 25 231 P0690231 POSITION PIN SET
213 PLW01M LOCK WASHER 5MM 232 PLW02M LOCK WASHER 4MM
214 PSB38M CAP SCREW M5-.8 X 25 233 PSS22M SET SCREW M4-.7 X 12
215 P0690215 GEAR 234 P0690234 TRUNNION
216 PSB47M CAP SCREW M10-1.5 X 40

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Model G0690/G0691 (Mfg. 11/10+)

Blade Guard Breakdown

301AV4

334

333V2

332V2

347

348

353

340V2

335V2

349

345

319

352V2

350V2

324

342V2

339V2

324

331V2

323

347

354V2

356

355

315

345

348

322V2

357

349

346

326

339V2

327

341V2

328

329V2

332V2

340V2

358

334

333V2

331V2

351

REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION

301AV4 P0690301AV4 BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY V4.11.10 341V2 PS62M PHLP HD SCR M6-1 X 30
315 PRP39M ROLL PIN 4 X 20 342V2 P0690342V2 SPACER V2.10.10
319 P0690319 TORSION SPRING 345 P0690345 SPACER
322V2 P0690322V2 SUPPORTING ARM V2.10.10 346 PB42M HEX BOLT M5-.8 X 20
323 PS47M PHLP HD SCR M6-1 X 25 347 PLN02M LOCK NUT M5-.8
324 PW03M FLAT WASHER 6MM 348 PW02M FLAT WASHER 5MM
326 P0690326 TOP GUARD 349 P0690349 PAWL
327 PS17M PHLP HD SCR M4-.7 X 6 350V2 P0690350V2 SPLITTER V2.12.09
328 P0690328 FRONT GUARD 351 P0690351 RIVING KNIFE
329V2 PRP107M ROLL PIN 6 X 32 352V2 P0690352V2 RIVET V2.11.10
331V2 P0690331V2 SIDE GUARD V2.10.10 353 P0690353 RIVING KNIFE HOOK PLATE
332V2 P0690332V2 GUARD SUPPORT V2.10.10 354V2 P0690354V2 RIVET 5 X 12MM V2.11.10
333V2 PS38M PHLP HD SCR M4-.7 X 10 355 PLN03M LOCK NUT M6-1
334 PW02M FLAT WASHER 5MM 356 P0690356 GUARD CLAMP
335V2 PLN03M LOCK NUT M6-1 357 PS31M PHLP HD SCR M6-1 X 35
339V2 PW02M FLAT WASHER 5MM 358 PB11M HEX BOLT M5-.8 X 8
340V2 PB122M HEX BOLT M4-.7 X 8

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401A

Miter Gauge Breakdown

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419

417

416

408

412

407

405

406

402

403

REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION

401A P0690401A MITER GUAGE ASSEMBLY 410 P0690410 MITER STOP PIN BLOCK
401 P0690401 MITER BAR 411 P0690411 COMPRESSION SPRING
402 P0690402 GIB 412 P0690412 MITER STOP PIN
403 PSS79M SET SCREW M4-.7 X 6 413 PFH77M FLAT HD SCR M4-.7 X 20
404 PSB41M CAP SCREW M4-.7 X 14 414 P0690414 POINTER MITER GAUGE
405 P0690405 MITER RING 415 PW05M FLAT WASHER 4MM
406 PFH30M FLAT HD SCR M5-.8 X 8 416 PLW02M LOCK WASHER 4MM
407 P0690407 MITER BODY PIVOT PIN 417 PS07M PHLP HD SCR M4-.7 X 8
408 P0690408 MITER GAUGE BODY 418 P0690418 MITER KNOB
409 P0690409 MITER STOP PIN KNOB 419 PWF08M FENDER WASHER 8MM

404

411

410

401

415

414

413

409

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Model G0690/G0691 (Mfg. 11/10+)

501

Fence Breakdown

507

508

502

503

REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION

501 P0690501 FENCE INSERT 512 PB47M HEX BOLT M6-1 X 40
502 P0690502 FENCE FACE 513 PLN03M LOCK NUT M6-1
503 PSB01M CAP SCREW M6-1 X 16 514 PB116M HEX BOLT M10-1.5 X 45
504 P0690504 GLIDE PAD 515 PLN10M LOCK NUT M10-1.25
505 P0690505 FENCE SCALE WINDOW 516 P0690516 CAM FOOT
506 P0690506 SET SCREW M12-1.75 X 15 517 P0690517 MAGNET
507 PS09M PHLP HD SCR M5-.8 X 10 518 P0690518 CAM
508 PLW01M LOCK WASHER 5MM 519 P0690519 FENCE LOCK KNOB
509 P0690509 INDICATOR 520 PSS32M SET SCREW M12-1.75 X 30
510 P0690510 FENCE BODY 521 P0690521 SPECIAL LOCKING NUT M12-1.75
511 P0690511 SET SCREW

521

520

511

504

512

514

516

509

518

513

505

510

506

515

521

517

519

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Model G0690 Extension Table Breakdown

615

609

608

609

610

611

610

613

614

603

610

602

601

607

610

610

609

604

612

REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION

601 P0690601 FENCE INSERT 609 PLW04M LOCK WASHER 8MM
602 P0690602 GUIDE TUBE 610 PW01M FLAT WASHER 8MM
603 P0690603 SCALE 611 P0690611 REAR RAIL
604 P0690604 FRONT RAIL 612 PB126M HEX BOLT M8-1.25 X 40
605 PSB01M CAP SCREW M6-1 X 16 613 PN03M HEX NUT M8-1.25
606 PLW03M LOCK WASHER 6MM 614 P0690614 TABLE BOARD
607 PW03M FLAT WASHER 6MM 615 PB26M HEX BOLT M8-1.25 X 30
608 PB11 HEX BOLT 5/16-18 X 1-1/2

606

605

601

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Model G0690/G0691 (Mfg. 11/10+)

Model G0691 Extension Table Breakdown

619

615

609

620

609

608

610

609

610

613

610

601

610

611

602

604

607

618

610

603

606

613

614

610

609

613

613

613

616

617

601

607

606

605

612

REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION

601 P0691601 FENCE INSERT 611 P0691611 REAR RAIL
602 P0691602 GUIDE TUBE 612 PB126M HEX BOLT M8-1.25 X 40
603 P0691603 SCALE 613 PN03M HEX NUT M8-1.25
604 P0691604 FRONT RAIL 614 P0691614 TABLE BOARD
605 PSB01M CAP SCREW M6-1 X 16 615 P0691615 LEG
606 PLW03M LOCK WASHER 6MM 616 P0691616 FOOT
607 PW03M FLAT WASHER 6MM 617 PB28M HEX BOLT M8-1.25 X 60
608 PB11 HEX BOLT 5/16-18 X 1-1/2 618 PSB01M CAP SCREW M6-1 X 16
609 PLW04M LOCK WASHER 8MM 619 PSB14M CAP SCREW M8-1.25 X 20
610 PW01M FLAT WASHER 8MM 620 PB26M HEX BOLT M8-1.25 X 30

Model G0690/G0691 (Mfg. 11/10+)

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Labels and Cosmetic Parts Breakdown

701

702

703

712

704

705

706

708

REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION

701 P0690701 FENCE LABEL 708 P0690708 MODEL # LABEL G0690
702 P0690702 GUARD LABEL 708 P0691708 MODEL # LABEL G0691
703 PLABEL-14 ELECTRICITY LABEL 709 P0690709 MACHINE ID LABEL G0690
704 P0690704 KEEP CLOSED LABEL 709 P0691709 MACHINE ID LABEL G0691
705 PLABEL-63 UNPLUG POWER LABEL 710 PLABEL-43 GLASSES RESPIRATOR LABEL
706 PLABEL-12A READ MANUAL LABEL 712 PPAINT-11 "PUTTY" PAINT
707 G8589 GRIZZLY NAMEPLATE

707

709

710

Safety labels warn about machine hazards and ways to prevent injury. The owner of this machine
MUST maintain the original location and readability of the labels on the machine. If any label is
removed or becomes unreadable, REPLACE that label before using the machine again. Contact
Grizzly at [phone] or www.grizzly.com to order new labels.

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Model G0690/G0691 (Mfg. 11/10+)

WARRANTY CARD

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We shall in no event be liable for death, injuries to persons or property or for incidental, contingent, special,

WARRANTY AND RETURNS

Grizzly Industrial, Inc. warrants every product it sells for a period of 1 year to the original purchaser from
the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse,
negligence, accidents, repairs or alterations or lack of maintenance. This is Grizzly’s sole written warranty
and any and all warranties that may be implied by law, including any merchantability or fitness, for any par­ticular purpose, are hereby limited to the duration of this written warranty. We do not warrant or represent
that the merchandise complies with the provisions of any law or acts unless the manufacturer so warrants.
In no event shall Grizzly’s liability under this warranty exceed the purchase price paid for the product and
any legal actions brought against Grizzly shall be tried in the State of Washington, County of Whatcom.

or consequential damages arising from the use of our products.

To take advantage of this warranty, contact us by mail or phone and give us all the details. We will then
issue you a “Return Number,’’ which must be clearly posted on the outside as well as the inside of the
carton. We will not accept any item back without this number. Proof of purchase must accompany the
merchandise.

The manufacturers reserve the right to change specifications at any time because they constantly strive to
achieve better quality equipment. We make every effort to ensure that our products meet high quality and
durability standards and we hope you never need to use this warranty.

Please feel free to write or call us if you have any questions about the machine or the manual.

Thank you again for your business and continued support. We hope to serve you again soon.