Grizzly T10687 User Manual

MODEL T10687

TRACK SAW

OWNER'S MANUAL

(For models manufactured since 10/12)

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#JM15261 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 Contact Info Glossary Of Terms Features and Controls

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SECTION 1: SAFETY

Safety Instructions for Power Tools Additional Safety for Circular Saws

Understanding Kickback........................................................................................................... 11

Preventing Kickback

SECTION 2: POWER SUPPLY

SECTION 3: SETUP

Unpacking Included Inventory

Optional Accessories................................................................................................................ 14

Dust Collection

SECTION 4: OPERATIONS

Using the Saw Blade Selection Changing Blades Riving Knife Adjustment Setting Cutting Depth Setting Cutting Angle Making Straight Cuts Making Plunge Cuts Using Rail Track Adding Rail Tracks Using Adjustable Stop Using the Stabilizer

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SECTION 5: MAINTENANCE......................................................................................................... 24

Electrical Cleaning Lubrication Blade

SECTION 6: SERVICE

Troubleshooting Adjusting Zero-Stop Set Screw Replacing Brushes

SECTION 7: PARTS

T10687 Track Saw Parts Breakdown T24872 Rail Track & T25094 Accessory Pack Parts Breakdown

WARRANTY & RETURNS

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INTRODUCTION

We stand behind our machines. If you have any questions or need help, use the information below to contact us. Before contacting, please get the serial number and manufacture date of your machine. This will help us help you faster.

We want your feedback on this manual. What did you like about it? Where could it be improved? Please take a few minutes to give us feedback.

Manual Accuracy Contact Info

We are proud to offer this document with your new Grizzly Model T10687 Track Saw! We've made every effort to be exact with the instructions, specifications, drawings, and photographs of the tool we used when writing this manual. However, sometimes we still make an occasional mistake.

Also, owing to our policy of continuous improvement, your tool may not exactly match the manual. If you find this to be the case, and the difference between the manual and tool leaves you in doubt, immediately call our technical support for updates or clarification.

For your convenience, we post all available documentation on our website at www.grizzly.com. Any updates to this document will be reflected on our website as soon as complete.

Grizzly Technical Support

1203 Lycoming Mall Circle

Muncy, PA 17756

Phone: (570) 546-9663

Email: techsupport@grizzly.com

Grizzly Documentation Manager

P.O. Box 2069

Bellingham, WA 98227-2069

Email: manuals@grizzly.com

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

Glossary Of Terms

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

Arbor: Metal shaft extending from the drive

mechanism, to which saw blade is mounted. The blade is held in place on the arbor using a special arbor bolt and arbor washer.

Bevel Edge Cut: Tilting the saw blade to an

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

Blade Guard: Metal or plastic safety device that

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

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 tool is propelled

back towards the operator at a high rate of speed.

Parallel: Being an equal distance apart at every

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

Perpendicular: Lines or planes that intersect

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

Riving knife: Metal plate located behind the

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

Straightedge: A tool used to check the flatness,

parallelism, or consistency of a surface(s).

Through Cut: A sawing operation in which the

workpiece is completely sawn through.

Rip Cut: Cutting operation in which the rip fence

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

Plunge Cut: A sawing operation in which the

cut is started above the workpiece; the blade engages the workpiece by "plunging" down at the beginning of the cut, and advances once the blade cuts through the workpiece.

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Features and Controls

A. Primary Handle: Used to steady the saw

when plunging and to advance its position on the workpiece/rail track.

B. Secondary Handle: Used to lower saw blade

into workpiece once the plunge release and

ON/OFF trigger have been pulled.

C. Depth Stop & Lock Knob: Sets the maxi-

mum depth at which the saw blade will enter the workpiece.

D. Bevel Gauge & Lock Knob (Front & Rear):

Sets the angle (up to 45°) at which the saw blade will cut into the workpiece and locks it into place.

E. Rail Adjustment Knobs: Allows for adjust-

ment of play in how saw slides along guide rail track to ensure accurate cuts.

F. Zero-Stop Set Screw: Fine-tunes the zero-

stop point for calibrating the bevel gauge.

G. ON/OFF Trigger: Starts/stops the saw blade

rotation and motor.

H. Plunge Release: Allows saw blade to pivot

down and plunge into workpiece.

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I. Dust Collection Port: 1 1⁄2" port for con-

nection to a dust collection system or shop vacuum (not included).

J. Arbor Bolt: Holds saw blade in place on the

20mm arbor. Remove it to change blades.

K. Spring-Loaded Riving Knife: Lowers into

kerf behind blade to reduce risk of binding or pinching that causes kickback. Spring-loaded operation allows riving knife to work with plunge cuts. Also provides limited protection against accidental blade contact if kickback occurs.

L. Saw Blade: This saw is designed for a blade

that has a 160mm diameter, a 20mm arbor, and is 2.2mm thick. A 48-tooth, carbidetipped blade is included.

M. Base Plate: Can be attached to the accom-

panying rail track or placed directly on the workpiece if track is not used.

N. Blade Lock: Prevents the blade from rotating

when changing blades.

O. Cutting Indicator Arrows: Three embossed

indicator arrows, indicating maximum blade reach for the front and rear, as well as the center point of the blade.

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model T10687

Track saw

Product Dimensions:

Weight ............................................................................................................................................................................. 11 lbs.

Width (side-to-side)/Depth (front-to-back)/Height ....................................................................................... 13

Shipping Dimensions:

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

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

Weight .............................................................................................................................................................................. 16 lbs.

Width/Depth/Height ........................................................................................................................................ 13" x 10

Electrical:

Switch ..................................................................................................................................................Trigger with Safety Latch

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

Cord Gauge .................................................................................................................................................................. 18 AWG

Plug Type Included ............................................................................................................... NEMA 1-15 Two-Prong Polarized

Motor:

Type .............................................................................................................................................................................Universal

Horsepower ..................................................................................................................................................................... 1.1 KW

Voltage ............................................................................................................................................................................... 120V

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

Amps ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 9A

Speed .........................................................................................................................................................................5500 RPM

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

⁄8" x 10 1⁄4" x 9 1⁄2"

⁄8" x 9 1⁄4"

Main Specifications:

Blade Specifications

Blade Diameter ............................................................................................................................................ 160mm (6

Blade Tilt .................................................................................................................................................................0°-45°

Arbor Size ................................................................................................................................................................ 20mm

Arbor Speed .....................................................................................................................................................5500 RPM

Blade Rim Speed ............................................................................................................................................. 9070 FPM

Cutting Capacities

Maximum Depth of Cut at 90° (without rail track) ..................................................................................................... 2

Maximum Depth of Cut at 45° (without rail track) ...................................................................................................... 1

Maximum Depth of Cut at 90° (with rail track) ......................................................................................................... 1

Maximum Depth of Cut at 45° (with rail track) .......................................................................................................... 1

Construction

Saw Construction ....................................................................................................... Aluminum and Engineered Plastic

Hand Grips ................................................................................................................................. Heavy-Duty Rubberized

Rail Track .........................................................................................................................................................Aluminium

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

Dust Port Size ............................................................................................................................................................ 1

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⁄4")

⁄32"

⁄8"

⁄32"

⁄16"

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Other Specifications:

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

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

Serial Number Location ...................................................................................................................ID Label on Motor Housing

Assembly Time ......................................................................................................................................................... 10 Minutes

Features:

Anti-Kickback Design with Spring-Loaded Riving Knife Low-Profile Blade Guard for Cuts as Close as

⁄2" Dust Port for Efficient Dust Collection Versatile—Saw can be Used With or Without Track Precision Depth Control Scale in

⁄32" Increments

⁄8" from Wall

48 Tooth Carbide Tip Blade Included

Optional Accessories:

T24872 55" Rail Track T25094 Accessories Pack (Includes rail connector, (2) F-clamps, stop, and stabilizer) T25331 48-Tooth Replacement Blade

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SECTION 1: SAFETY

For Your Own Safety, Read Instruction

Manual Before Operating this Power Tool

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 Power Tools

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 power tool. When tool is not being used, disconnect power, and store in out-of-reach location to prevent unauthorized use—especially around children. Make workshop kid proof!

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

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

DISCONNECT POWER FIRST. tool 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.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY. Tool plug must match outlet. Double-insulated tools have a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other), which must be plugged into a polarized outlet. Never modify plug. Do not use adapter for grounded tools. Use a ground fault circuit interrupter if operation is unavoidable in damp locations. Avoid touching grounded surfaces when operating tool.

Always disconnect

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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. Wear hard hat as needed.

HAZARDOUS DUST. Dust created while using tools may cause cancer, birth defects, or longterm respiratory damage. Be aware of dust hazards associated with each workpiece material, always wear a NIOSH-approved respirator, and connect tool to an appropriate dust collection device 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. Never leave adjustment tools, chuck keys, wrenches, etc. in or on tool—especially near moving parts. Verify removal before starting!

INTENDED USAGE. Only use tool for its intended purpose. Never modify or alter tool for a purpose not intended by the manufacturer or serious injury or death may result!

AWKWARD POSITIONS. Keep proper footing and balance at all times when operating tool. Do not overreach! Avoid awkward hand positions that make tool 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 TOOLS. Use the right tool for the job, and do not force it. It will do the job safer and better at the rate for which it was designed.

USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult this owner’s manual or the manufacturer for recommended accessories. Using improper accessories will increase the risk of serious injury.

MAINTAIN WITH CARE. Keep cutting tool edges sharp and clean. Follow all maintenance instructions and lubrication schedules to keep tool in good working condition. A tool that is improperly maintained could malfunction, leading to serious personal injury or death. Only have tool serviced by qualified service-personnel using matching replacement parts.

CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Regularly inspect tool for any condition that may affect safe operation. Immediately repair or replace damaged or mis-adjusted parts before operating tool.

MAINTAIN POWER CORDS. When disconnecting cord-connected tools from power, grab and pull the plug—NOT the cord. Carrying or pulling the cord may damage 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, sharp edges, moving parts, and wet/damp locations. Damaged cords increase risk of electrocution.

SAFE HANDLING. Firmly grip tool. To avoid accidental firing, do not keep finger on switch or trigger while carrying.

SECURING WORKPIECE. When required, use clamps or vises to secure workpiece. A secured workpiece protects hands and frees both of them to operate the tool.

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

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UNATTENDE D OPERATION . Never leave tool running while unattended. Turn tool off and ensure all moving parts completely stop before walking away.

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

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