Grizzly T33987 User guide

MODEL T33987

SMALL ITEM SLED

OWNER'S MANUAL

(For models manufactured since 11/23)

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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

Contact Info
Specifications
Manual Accuracy

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SECTION 1: SAFETY

Safety Instructions for Machinery
Additional Safety for Small Item Sleds

SECTION 2: SETUP

Needed for Setup
Unpacking
Inventory
Assembly

SECTION 3: OPERATIONS

Positioning Hold-Down Clamp
Cutting With Sled

SECTION 4: MAINTENANCE

Schedule
Cleaning & Protecting

SECTION 5: SERVICE

Troubleshooting

SECTION 6: PARTS

Main

WARRANTY & RETURNS

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INTRODUCTION

Contact Info

and manufacture date

Grizzly Technical Support

1815 W. Battlefield
Springfield, MO 65807
Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Grizzly Documentation Manager

P.O. Box 2069

Bellingham, WA 98227-2069

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manufacture date and

Product Weight ............................................. 1 lb.

Width x Depth x Height
Table Saw Requirements

Table Miter Slot Width .........................3/4 in.

Table Miter Slot Depth ........................ 3/8 in.

Blade to Miter Slot

Minimum Distance ............................2-1/2 in.

Blade Arbor to Rear Table Edge

Minimum Distance .......................... 11-1/ 2 i n.

Blade Tilt ............................................ 0 deg.

Maximum Stock Thickness
Maximum Stock Width
Sled T-Slot Size
Construction

Sled .....................................Laminated MDF

T-Slots .......................................... Aluminum

Miter Bar ....................................... Aluminum

Blade Guard .......................................Plastic

Specifications

...........12 x 15-5/8 x 4 in.

............................5-1/ 2 in.

........................................5/16 in.

.......................... 1 in.

Manufacture Date

Serial Number

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Model T33987 (Mfd. Since 11/23)

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.

Alerts the user to useful information about proper operation of the

NOTICE

machine to avoid machine damage.

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 your 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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may damage the wires inside. Do not handle

WEARING PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear
loose clothing, gloves, neckties, or jewelry that
can become entangled in moving parts. Always tie
back or cover long hair. Wear non-slip footwear to
reduce risk of slipping and losing control or acci­dentally contacting cutting tool or moving parts.

HAZARDOUS DUST. Dust created by machinery
operations may cause cancer, birth defects, or
long-term respiratory damage. Be aware of dust
hazards associated with each workpiece mate­rial. 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!

USE CORRECT TOOL FOR THE JOB. Only use
this tool for its intended purpose—do not force
it or an attachment to do a job for which it was
not designed. Never make unapproved modifica­tions—modifying tool or using it differently than
intended may result in malfunction or mechanical
failure that can lead to 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.

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

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rec-

ommended 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 improperly maintained could malfunction,
leading to serious personal injury or death.

DAMAGED PARTS. Regularly inspect machine
for damaged, loose, or mis-adjusted parts—or
any condition that could affect safe operation.
Immediately repair/replace BEFORE operating
machine. For your own safety, DO NOT operate
machine with damaged parts!

MAINTAIN POWER CORDS. When disconnect­ing cord-connected machines from power, grab
and pull the plug—NOT the cord. Pulling the cord

cord/plug with wet hands. Avoid cord damage by
keeping it away from heated surfaces, high traffic
areas, harsh chemicals, and wet/damp locations.

EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES. If at any time
you experience difficulties performing the intend­ed operation, stop using the machine! Contact our
Technical Support at [phone].

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Model T33987 (Mfd. Since 11/23)

Additional Safety for Small Item Sleds

Serious cuts, amputation, or death can occur from contact with rotating saw blade during
operation. Workpieces, broken blades, or flying particles thrown by blade can blind or strike
operators or bystanders with deadly force. To minimize the risk of these hazards, operators and
bystanders MUST completely heed the hazards and warnings below.

HAND & BODY POSITIONING. Keep hands away

from blade and out of blade path during operation,
so they cannot accidentally slip into blade. Only
operate at front of saw and always stand to side
of blade path. Never reach behind or over blade,
or under sled blade guard when blade is spinning.

SLED BLADE GUARD & STOP. Sled blade guard
protects operator from rotating saw blade during
sled operations. Make sure sled blade guard is
installed, adjusted correctly, and used for all cuts.
Promptly repair or replace if damaged. Sled stop
MUST be securely and correctly installed in table
saw miter slot for all sled operations to prevent
blade from exiting blade guard protection.

FEEDING SLED. Feeding sled incorrectly increas­es risk of kickback. Always allow blade to reach
full speed before cutting, then feed sled from front
of saw, making sure workpiece is flat against sled
base and rear sled fence. Maintain downward
pressure on workpiece with hold-down. Feed
cuts through to completion. Never start saw with
workpiece touching blade or pull sled from behind
blade. Never plunge cut. ALWAYS use two hands
to firmly hold sled when cutting. Failure to maintain
downward pressure on sled could cause it to lift
out of miter slot.

DADO & RABBETING OPERATIONS. DO NOT
attempt dado or rabbeting operations with sled.

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

TABLE SAW ACCESSORIES. Sled operation
requires removal of saw miter gauge, fence, and
blade guard. Always immediately re-install and
correctly adjust saw blade guard and any other
safety features of table saw after sled is removed.

CUT-OFF PIECES. To avoid risk of injury due to
blade contact, turn saw OFF and allow blade to
completely stop before removing cut-off pieces
near blade. Never use your hands to move cut-off
pieces away from blade while saw is running.

CUTTING CORRECT MATERIAL. Cutting metal,
glass, stone, tile, etc., increases risk of operator
injury due to kickback of flying particles. Only cut
natural and man-made wood products, laminate­covered wood products, and some plastics. Never
cut materials not intended for your saw.

SPECIFICATIONS. DO NOT use sled on table
saw or with workpiece that does not meet the
requirements included in Specification section
of this manual. Table saws that do not meet these
requirements or are adjusted incorrectly may
cause an increased risk of kickback and operator
injury.

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
equipment and machinery with caution
and respect. Failure to do so could result
in serious personal injury, damage to
equipment, or poor work results.

Model T33987 (Mfd. Since 11/23)

Like all machinery there is potential danger
when operating this equipment. Accidents
are frequently caused by lack of familiarity or
failure to pay attention. Use this equipment
with respect and caution to decrease the
risk of operator injury. If normal safety
precautions are overlooked or ignored,
serious personal injury may occur.

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SECTION 2: SETUP

Needed for Setup

Sled setup and use present
serious injury hazards
to untrained users.
Read through this entire
manual to become familiar
with operations before
beginning setup!

Wear safety glasses during
entire setup process!

The following items are needed, but not included,
for the setup/assembly of this equipment.

Description Qty

• Safety Glasses ........................................... 1

• Phillips Head Screwdriver #2 ..................... 1

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

• Wrench 7⁄16 "................................................. 1

• Ruler or Measuring Tape ............................ 1

• Hand Drill .................................................... 1

• Drill Bit 1⁄8" .................................................. 1

• Pencil or Marker ......................................... 1

Proper sled setup requires cutting with a
table saw. Eye injuries, respiratory prob­lems, or hearing loss can occur while oper­ating table saw. Wear personal protective
equipment to reduce your risk from these
hazards during steps that require use of
table saw.

Unpacking

This equipment was carefully packaged for safe
transport. When unpacking, separate all enclosed
items from packaging materials and inspect them
for shipping damage. If items are damaged,

please call us immediately at [phone].

IMPORTANT: Save all packaging materials until
you are completely satisfied with the equipment
and have resolved any issues between Grizzly or
the shipping agent. You MUST have the original

packaging to file a freight claim. It is also extremely
helpful if you need to return your equipment later.

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Model T33987 (Mfd. Since 11/23)

Inventory

The following is a list of items shipped with your
sled. 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.

Fasteners (Figure 2

I. Hex Bolts 1⁄4"-20 x 1⁄2 " ................................. 2

J. Acorn Nuts 1⁄4"-20 ....................................... 2

K. Wood Screws #8 x 1⁄2 "................................ 2

L. Wood Screws #8 x 3⁄4" ................................ 5

M. T-Bol t 5⁄16 "-18 x 31⁄2 " .................................... 1

N. Knob 5⁄16 "-18 ............................................... 1

O. Flat Washer 5⁄16 " ......................................... 1

) Qty

Loose Inventory (Figure 1) Qty

A. Sled ............................................................ 1

B. Zero Clearance Insert ................................ 1

C. Miter Bar ..................................................... 1

D. Blade Guard ............................................... 1

E. Cut-Off Ramp ............................................. 1

F. Sled Stop Assembly ................................... 1

G. Hold-Down Clamp ...................................... 1

H. Flat Head Screwdriver 1⁄8" .......................... 1

A

B

I

L

N

Figure 2. Fasteners.

J

O

K

M

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.

C

D

E

G

Figure 1. Loose inventory.

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F

H

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Assembly

The sled must be fully assembled before it can
be used. Before beginning the assembly process,
refer to Needed for Setup and gather all listed
items.

To assemble sled:

DISCONNECT TABLE SAW FROM POWER!

1.

2. Remove existing blade guard, miter gauge,

and fence, then completely lower table saw
blade below table surface.

5. Remove sled from table and adjust (4) slotted
set screws shown in Figure 5 until miter bar
will move snugly and smoothly through miter
slot, without wobbling side-to-side.

Attach miter bar to sled with (3) #8 x 3⁄4" wood

3.

screws (see Figure 3).

Miter Bar

x 3

Figure 3. Attaching miter bar to sled.

4. Place sled miter bar in table saw miter slot

to left of blade (see Figure 4) to check how
miter bar moves through slot.

Sled

x 4

Figure 5. Location of slotted set screws.

Insert (2) 1⁄4"-20 x 1⁄2 " hex bolts into front sled

6.

T-slot, as shown in Figure 6.

Align bolts with holes in blade guard, then

7.

attach blade guard by loosely threading (2)

1

⁄4"-20 acorn nuts onto bolts (see Figure 6).

T-Slot

x 2

Blade

Guard

Sled

Table Saw

Miter Slot

Figure 4. Sled miter bar in table saw miter slot.

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Figure 6. Attaching blade guard to sled.

8. Position sled miter bar in left table saw miter

slot so sled is just behind blade opening (see
Figure 7).

Model T33987 (Mfd. Since 11/23)

9. Slide blade guard so it is centered over blade
opening (see Figure 7), then tighten acorn
nuts from Step 7.

Blade

Opening

Some of the following steps require cutting
with table saw. Eye injuries, respiratory
problems, or hearing loss can occur while
operating table saw. Wear personal protec­tive equipment to reduce your risk from
these hazards during steps that require use
of table saw.

Blade Guard

Figure 7. Blade guard centered over blade

opening.

10. Return sled to starting position so sled clears
blade (see Figure 8).

Raise table saw blade so blade extends 2"

11.

out of table (see Figure 8).

Blade

12. Connect table saw to power and turn saw
ON.

Push sled through blade to cut kerf opening

13.

in sled base and fences, but stop sled while
blade is still enclosed by blade guard (see
Figure 9).

Blade

Guard

Blade

Figure 9. Kerf opening cut into sled base and

fences.

Kerf

Opening

Figure 8. Sled positioned for blade clearance

cut.

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14. Tu rn OFF table saw, allow blade to come to a
complete stop, and DISCONNECT MACHINE
FROM POWER.

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15. Place sled stop assembly in rear of left table

saw miter slot against sled miter bar, then
tighten lock knob to secure (see Figure 10).

WARNING: Blade guard reduces risk of

operator contact with blade. Sled stop must
be installed to stop sled before blade leaves
blade guard.

Sled Stop Assembly

Sled

Miter Bar

Figure 10. Installing sled stop against miter bar.

16. Remove sled from table saw.

17. Slide zero clearance insert into slot under

sled fences until insert is flush against base
T-track (see Figure 11).

While holding zero clearance insert in place,

18.

turn sled over (see Figure 12).

Secure zero clearance insert by installing

19.

(2) #8 x 3⁄4" wood screws in pre-drilled holes
shown in Figure 12.

x 2

Figure 12. Location of zero clearance insert

screw holes on underside of sled.

— If pre-drilled holes were cut during Step

13, drill (2) new pilot holes on underside
of sled between sled kerf cut and T-track,
then use those holes to secure insert (see
Figure 13).

Sled

T-Track

Figure 11. Installing zero clearance insert in

sled.

Zero

Clearance

Insert

T-Track

Sled Kerf

Cut

= Area to secure insert

Figure 13. Location to drill new pilot holes (blade

guard removed for clarity).

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Model T33987 (Mfd. Since 11/23)

20. Place sled in table saw miter slot in starting

position.

Connect table saw to power and turn saw

21.

ON.

Push sled forward to cut through zero clear-

22.

ance insert (see Figure 14), stopping when
sled contacts sled stop.

Insert

Cut-off

Piece

While holding cut-off ramp in place, push sled

26.

through its full range of movement to ensure
blade will not contact cut-off ramp once it is
installed.

Mark location of cut-off ramp mounting holes

27.

(see Figure 15).

Remove cut-off ramp from sled, then drill

28.

pilot holes in sled base at locations marked
in Step 27.

Install cut-off ramp and secure with (2) #8 x

29.

1

⁄2 " wood screws (see Figure 16).

x 2

Figure 14. Zero clearance insert cut to size.

Turn OFF table saw, allow blade to come to a

23.

complete stop, and DISCONNECT MACHINE
FROM POWER.

Remove and discard zero clearance insert

24.

cut-off piece (see Figure 14).

Slide cut-off ramp into slot under sled fences

25.

and align it with outside edge of blade kerf
opening in sled base, as shown in Figure 15.

Mounting

Blade Kerf

Opening

Hole

(1 of 2)

Figure 16. Installing cut-off ramp.

Insert 5⁄16 "-18 x 31⁄2 " T-bolt in sled T-track,

30.

place hold-down clamp and

5

⁄16 " flat washer

on bolt, then secure by loosely threading
18 knob onto bolt (see Figure 17).

Hold-Down

Clamp

5

⁄16 "-

Cut-Off

Ramp

Figure 15. Cut-off ramp aligned with edge of

blade kerf opening.

Model T33987 (Mfd. Since 11/23)

Figure 17. Installing hold-down clamp.

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SECTION 3: OPERATIONS

Positioning

To reduce your risk of
serious injury, read this
entire manual BEFORE
using sled.

Eye injuries, respiratory problems, or hear­ing loss can occur while operating table
saw. Wear personal protective equipment
to reduce your risk from these hazards.

Kickback is often defined as the high-speed
expulsion of stock from table saw toward
its operator. In addition to the danger of
operator or others in area being struck
by flying stock, kickback can also pull
operator's hands into blade. Always use
hold-down clamp to secure workpiece to
sled to prevent these risks.

Hold-Down Clamp

When securing a workpiece, the hold-down clamp
positioning will depend on the size and shape of
your workpiece and the distance between the
table saw miter gauge slot and the blade.

Position the clamp however it will best secure
your workpiece without interfering with the blade
during the cut. When the clamp is positioned, fully
tighten the knob to secure the workpiece. Figure
18 shows some examples of different workpieces
secured with the clamp. As shown in the figure,
the cut line of the blade must never intersect the
clamp.

Hold-Down

Clamp

Workpiece

Cut Line

If you are not experienced with this type of
equipment, WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND
that you seek additional training outside of
this manual. Read books/magazines or get
formal training 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.

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Hold-Down

Clamp

Workpiece

Cut Line

Hold-Down

Clamp

Workpiece

Cut Line

Figure 18. Example of hold-down clamp setups

(blade guard removed for clarity).

Model T33987 (Mfd. Since 11/23)

Cutting With Sled

Use the following steps to complete a basic cut
using the Model T33987.

3. Completely lower table saw blade below table
surface.

Push sled forward in table saw miter slot to

4.

make sure hold-down clamp can safely pass
through blade without interference.

To cut with sled:

Position sled at front of table saw in start

1.

position.

Place workpiece in sled against rear fence

2.

and align cut line with blade kerf opening in
sled, then secure workpiece with hold-down
clamp (see Figure 19).

Hold-Down

Clamp

Sled

Workpiece

Rear

Fence

Cut Line

Return sled to start position, then adjust

5.

blade height to no more than 1⁄4" higher than
workpiece (but no higher than 2" from table).

Put on safety glasses, respirator, and hearing

6.

protection.

Start dust collection system, then start saw.

7.

8. Maintaining firm downward pressure on

sled against table, feed sled through blade
until sled miter bar contacts sled stop and
workpiece cut is completed (see Figure 20).

Sled

Miter Bar

Sled Stop

Cut-Off

Piece

Figure 19. Workpiece prepared for cut.

If workpiece is not large enough to be
secured with hold-down clamp, use
different hold-down method or DO NOT
cut workpiece on sled. If kickback occurs,
hold-down clamp will prevent or slow down
kickback.

Figure 20. Completed cut.

9. Turn OFF saw and allow blade to come to

complete stop before removing cut-off piece.

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SECTION 4: MAINTENANCE

To reduce risk of shock or
accidental startup, always
disconnect machine from

Cleaning &

Protecting

power before adjustments,
maintenance, or service.

Schedule

For optimum equipment performance, this mainte­nance schedule must be strictly followed.

Ongoing

To minimize your risk of injury and maintain proper
sled operation, shut down your table saw immedi­ately if you ever observe any of the items below,
and fix the problem before continuing operations:

• Loose fasteners.

• Dirty miter bar or table saw miter slot.
Any other unsafe condition.

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SECTION 5: SERVICE

Cleaning the Model T33987 is relatively easy.
After use, 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.

Be sure to dry or clean any water, oil, or chemical
solvents that come in contact with sled. These
may eat away at or warp the sled.

Review the troubleshooting procedures in this section if a problem develops with your equipment. If you
need replacement parts or additional help with a procedure, call our Technical Support. Note: Please gather

the manufacture date of your equipment before calling.

Troubleshooting

Operations

Symptom Possible Cause Possible Solution

Sled does not
move smoothly.

Burn marks on
workpiece.

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1. Miter bar/table saw miter slot or table is dirty
or sticky.

2. Miter bar set screws are not adjusted
correctly.

3. Bent miter bar; burrs on bar/in table saw
miter slot.

1. Feed rate too slow or inconsistent. 1. Increase feed rate and apply consistent pressure

1. Clean miter bar/table saw miter slot or table.

2. Adjustmiterbarsetscrewssobartssnuglyintable

saw miter slot.

3. Straighten/replace bar; deburr bar or slot.

through entire cut.

Model T33987 (Mfd. Since 11/23)

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SECTION 6: PARTS

We do our best to stock replacement parts when possible, but we cannot guarantee that all parts shown
are available for purchase. Call [phone] or visit www.grizzly.com/parts to check for availability.

Main

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25

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Model T33987 (Mfd. Since 11/23)

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13 PT33987013 KNOB 5/16-18, 5-LOBE, D2-1/8 26 PT33987026 CLAMP GRIP

Main Parts List

REF PART # DES CRIPTION REF PART # DES CRIPTION

1 PT33987001 SLED BODY 14 PT33987014 FENCE T-TRACK
2 PT33987002 ZERO CLEARANCE INSERT 15 PT33987015 WOOD SCREW #8 X 1-1/4
3 PT33987003 MI TE R BAR 16 PT33987016 SLED TRACK GASKET
4 PT33987004 WOOD SCREW #8 X 3/4 17 PT33987017 SL ED T-TRA CK
5 PT33987005 BLADE GUARD 18 PT33987018 TAP SCREW #8 X 1/2 BLUNT
6 PT33987006 HEX BOLT 1/4-20 X 1/2 19 PT33987019 SET SCREW 10-32 X 3/8 SLOTTED NYLON
7 PT33987007 ACORN NUT 1 / 4 -20 20 PT33987020 SCRE WDRI V ER FLA T 1/ 8
8 PT33987008 CUT-OFF RA MP 21 PT33987021 AMPUTATION HAZARD LABEL SMALL
9 PT33987009 WOOD SCREW #8 X 1/2 22 PT33987022 INSTABILITY HAZARD LABEL
10 PT33987010 SLED STOP 23 PT33987023 AMPUTATION HAZARD LABEL LARGE
11 PT33987011 FLAT HD SCR 5/16-18 X 2 24 PT33987024 HOL D-DOWN CL AMP
12 PT33987012 FLAT WASHER 5/16" 25 PT33987025 T-BOLT 5/16-18 X 3-1/2

Safety labels help reduce the risk of serious injury caused by machine hazards. If any label comes
off or becomes unreadable, the owner of this machine MUST replace it in the original location
before resuming operations. For replacements, contact [phone] or www.grizzly.com.

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Model T33987 (Mfd. Since 11/23)

WARRANTY & 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.

We shall in no event be liable for death, injuries to persons or property or for incidental, contingent, special,
or consequential damages arising from the use of our products.

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.

In the event you need to use 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.

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.

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WARRANTY