Grizzly T33988 User guide

MODEL T33988

CROSSCUT SLED

OWNER'S MANUAL

(For models manufactured since 11/23)

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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

Contact Info
Specifications
Manual Accuracy

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SECTION 1: SAFETY

Safety Instructions for Machinery
Additional Safety for Crosscut Sleds

SECTION 2: SETUP

Needed for Setup
Unpacking
Inventory
Assembly

SECTION 3: OPERATIONS

Adjusting Fence
Adjusting Flip Stop
Cutting with Sled

SECTION 4: ACCESSORIES

SECTION 5: MAINTENANCE

Schedule
Cleaning & Protecting

SECTION 6: SERVICE

Troubleshooting
Calibrating Angle Scale

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SECTION 7: PARTS

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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 .......................................... 11 l bs.

Width x Depth x Height
Table Saw Requirements

Typ e .................................................. Cabinet

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

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

Blade to Miter Slot

Minimum Distance ............................4-1/4 in.

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

Fence Angle
Fence T-Slot Size
Fence Face Length
Fence Face Width
Fence Face Height
Construction

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

Fence ........................................... Aluminum

Fence Face .........................Laminated MDF

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

Specifications

.... 27-3/8 x 24 x 5-3/4 in.

.................................. 0–49-1/2 deg.

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

.............................. 24-3/8 in.

......................................1/2 in.

................................2-9/16 in.

Manufacture Date

Serial Number

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Model T33988 (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 T33988 (Mfd. Since 11/23)

Additional Safety for Crosscut 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
when blade is spinning.

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.

FEEDING SLED. Feeding sled incorrectly increas­es risk of kickback. Turn OFF machine and feed
sled through saw to check for blade interference
and to ensure proper outfeed support. Always
allow blade to reach full speed before cutting. Feed
sled from front of saw, making sure workpiece is
flat against sled base and sled fence. ALWAYS use
two hands to firmly hold and maintain downward
pressure on sled. Failure to maintain downward
pressure on sled could cause it to lift out of miter
slot. Feed cuts through to completion. Never pull
sled from behind blade or make plunge cut.

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.

TABLE SAW ACCESSORIES. Using rip fence or
miter gauge while using sled increases risk of kick­back. Do not use rip fence, miter gauge, or dado
blades while using sled.

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

WORKPIECE. ALWAYS securely clamp workpiece
to sled and make sure all fasteners and lock knobs
are tight before starting saw. Make sure workpiece
is in stable position against sled base and fence
during cutting operation, and that workpiece is
secured with hold-down clamp. Never start saw
with workpiece touching blade.

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.

SPECIFICACTIONS. DO NOT use sled on table
saw 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 T33988 (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

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!

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.

Needed for Setup

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

Description Qty

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

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

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

• 90° Square ................................................. 1

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 T33988 (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

J. Knob Bolt 5⁄16 "-18 x 5⁄8" ............................... 1

K. Knobs 5⁄16 "-18 .............................................. 2

L. Round Knobs 5⁄16 "-18 .................................. 3

M. Spacer ........................................................ 1

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

O. T-B ol ts 5⁄16 "-18 x 1 ....................................... 3

P. T-Bolt 5⁄16 "-18 x 11⁄2 " .................................... 1

Q. T- Bolt 5⁄16 "-18 x 31⁄2 " .................................... 1

R. Flat Head Screws 1⁄4"-20 x 3⁄4" .................... 3

S. Slotted Set Screws 10-32 x 5⁄8" .................. 8

) Qty

Loose Inventory (Figure 1

A. Flip Stop ..................................................... 1

B. Fence ......................................................... 1

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

D. Sled ............................................................ 1

E. Hold-Down Clamp ...................................... 1

F. Protective Strips ......................................... 3

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

H. Hex Wrench 4mm ....................................... 1

I. Fence Face ................................................ 1

A

C

) Qty

B

O

M

K

N

Q

S

J

L

P

R

D

E

F

I

Figure 1. Loose inventory.

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Figure 2. Fasteners.

NOTICE

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

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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 miter gauge and fence.

3. Remove backing from (3) protective strips

and affix them to underside of sled at loca­tions shown in Figure 3.

5.

Attach miter bar to sled with (3) 1⁄4"-20 x 3⁄4"

flat head screws (see Figure 5).

x 3

Miter Bar

Figure 5. Attaching miter bar to sled.

Protective Strip

Sled

Figure 3. Protective strips affixed to sled.

4. Thread (8) 10-32 x 5⁄8" slotted set screws into

miter bar (see Figure 4).

x 8

(1 of 3)

6. Insert (3) 5⁄16 "-18 x 1" T-bolts into fence face
slot, as shown in Figure 6.

Align bolts with holes in fence, then attach

7.

fence face to fence by loosely threading (3)

5

⁄16 "-18 round knobs onto bolts (see Figure 6).

Fence Face

x 3

Fence

Miter Bar

Figure 4. Installing slotted set screws into miter

bar.

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Figure 6. Attaching fence face to fence.

8. Align fence face with edges of fence so face

does not extend past fence on either side
(see Figure 7), then tighten knobs from Step
7 to secure.

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9. Place spacer into fence hole shown in Figure
7, then place fence hole over threaded insert

5

in sled and secure with

⁄16 "-18 x 5⁄8" knob bolt.

Knob

Bolt

Spacer

Threaded

Insert

Fence Face

Aligned

w/Fence

Figure 7. Attaching pivot point of fence to sled.

10.

Insert 5⁄16 "-18 x 11⁄2 " T-bolt up through curved

angle slot in sled and hole in fence, then

5

secure fence to sled by loosely threading

⁄16 "-

18 knob onto bolt (see Figure 8).

Table Saw

Miter Slot

Sled

Figure 9. Sled miter bar in left table saw miter

slot.

14. Adjust (8) slotted set screws in Step 4 until

miter bar will move snugly and smooth­ly through miter slot, without wobbling
side-to-side.

Slide sled backward in table saw T-slot until

15.

blade opening is clear (see Figure 10).

Raise table saw blade all the way (see

16.
Figure 10).

Curved

Angle Slot

Figure 8. Securing fence to sled.

11.

Refer to owner's manual of table saw to con-

firm saw blade is parallel to miter slot and
blade is 90° to table.

Completely lower table saw blade so it is hid-

12.

den under table and remove blade guard.

Place sled miter bar in table saw miter slot

13.

to left of blade (see Figure 9) to check how
miter bar moves through slot.

Blade

Figure 10. Checking blade clearance.

Push sled toward rear of table saw in miter

17.

slot.

— If sled contacts blade, proceed to Step 18.

You will need to cut edge of sled to create
blade clearance.

— If sled can move through entire miter

slot without contacting blade, install blade
guard, then proceed to Step 24.

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18.

Slide sled backward in table saw T-slot until

it is not contacting blade, lower blade so it

1

extends about

⁄4" above sled base, then

install blade guard.

Check outfeed side of machine for proper

19.

support and make sure sled can safely pass
all the way through blade without interference.

Some of table saw setups 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.

22. Turn OFF table saw, allow blade to come to a

complete stop, and DISCONNECT MACHINE
FROM POWER.

Discard extra material cut-off piece.

23.

24. Slide sled back to starting position, then

advance it in slot so fence is next to blade.

Loosen fence angle knobs shown in Figure

25.
12, then place 90° square against blade body

and sled fence (see Figure 13).

— If fence stop cap screw shown in Figure

12 prevents this, loosen screw to move it
out of the way.

Fence Angle

Knobs

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

Feed sled forward all the way through blade

21.

while maintaining firm forward and downward
pressure on sled to cut extra material from
sled base (see Figure 11).

Extra Material

Figure 11. Extra material cut from sled base

(blade guard removed for clarity).

Fence Stop

Cap Screw

Figure 12. Location of fence knobs and fence

stop cap screw.

Square

Blade

Sled Fence

Figure 13. 90° square against blade and sled

fence (blade guard removed for clarity).

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26.

When sled fence is square to blade, tighten

fence angle knobs to secure.

Tighten fence stop cap screw (see Figure 12

27.
on Page 10) until it contacts fence.

30. Insert 5⁄16 "-18 x 31⁄2 " T-bolt up through straight

5

clamp slot, place hold-down clamp and

⁄16 "

flat washer on bolt, then secure by loose-

5

ly threading

⁄16 "-18 knob onto bolt (see

Figure 15).

Check fence angle indicator shown in

28.
Figure 14.

— If indicator lines up with 0°, no adjustment

is necessary. Proceed to Step 30.

— If indicator does not line up with 0°, pro-

ceed to Step 29.

Loosen (2) screws shown in Figure 14,

29.

adjust indicator to 0°, then tighten screws to
secure.

x 2

Insert flip stop T-bolt into top fence T-slot,

31.

then tighten knob to secure (see Figure 15).

Hold-Down

Clamp

Straight

Flip

Clamp Slot

Stop

Figure 15. Installing hold-down clamp and flip

stop.

Angle

Indicator

Figure 14. Location of angle indicator and

screws.

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SECTION 3: OPERATIONS

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.

Adjusting Fence

Use the following steps to adjust the fence angle
using the inlaid angle scale, then adjust the fence
face position to provide the utmost support for
your workpiece to minimize tearout.

Adjusting Fence Angle

1. DISCONNECT TABLE SAW FROM POWER!

2. Loosen (2) fence angle knobs (see Figure 16).

Fence Angle

Knobs

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.

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.

Figure 16. Location of fence angle knobs.

3. Adjust fence until angle indicator aligns with

desired angle on scale (see Figure 17), then
tighten fence angle knobs to secure setting.

Angle

Indicator

Scale

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Figure 17. Location of angle indicator and scale.

Model T33988 (Mfd. Since 11/23)

Adjusting Fence Face Position

1. Loosen (3) fence face knobs (see Figure 18).

Fence Face Knob

(1 of 3)

Figure 18. Location of fence face knobs.

Adjusting Flip Stop

The Model T33988 is equipped with a flip stop for
repetitive cutting operations.

To adjust the flip stop position, loosen the flip
stop knob, move the stop so the arm is against
the edge of the workpiece (see Figure 20), then
tighten the knob to secure.

The flip stop is set up in the top fence T-slot (for
use with the existing fence face) or it can be
configured for use in the T-slot at the front of the
fence (for use with a
(see Figure 20).

3

⁄4" deep sacrificial fence)

2. Adjust fence face in fence so fence face
extends as close to cut line as possible with­out contacting blade (see Figure 19), then
tighten fence face knobs to secure setting.

Fence Face

Figure 19. Fence face extended out of fence to

provide workpiece support (blade guard removed

for clarity).

Top T-Slot

Figure 20. Flip stop adjusted to edge of

workpiece.

Front T-Slot

Installing Flip Stop in Front T-Slot

1. Remove flip stop knob and T-bolt, rotate flip

stop body, then re-install knob and T-bolt (see
Figure 21).

Body

3. Push sled forward in table saw miter slot
to confirm fence face will not contact blade
before performing operation.

Model T33988 (Mfd. Since 11/23)

Figure 21. Configuring flip stop for front T-slot.

2. Insert flip stop T-bolt into front fence T-slot,

then tighten knob to secure (see Figure 20).

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Cutting with Sled

Use the following steps to complete a basic cut
using the Model T33988.

To cut with sled:

Position sled at front of table saw in start

1.

position.

Adjust sled fence to desired angle.

2.

For repetitive cutting operations, adjust flip

5.

stop to workpiece edge.

Adjust blade height to no more than 1⁄4" higher

6.

than workpiece.

Check outfeed side of machine for proper

7.

support and to make sure sled and workpiece
can safely pass all the way through blade
without interference.

Put on safety glasses, respirator, and hearing

8.

protection.

3. Adjust fence face in fence so fence face
extends to cut line without contacting blade
(see Figure 22).

Place workpiece on sled against fence and

4.

align cut line with blade kerf, then secure
workpiece with hold-down (see Figure 22).

Hold-Down

Fence

Figure 22. Workpiece prepared for cut (blade

guard removed for clarity).

Clamp

Fence

Face

Blade

Workpiece

Cut Line

Start dust collection system, then start saw.

9.

10. Maintaining firm downward pressure on sled

against table, feed workpiece all the way
through blade, keeping hands and fingers
away from blade (see Figure 23).

Workpiece

Cut-Off

Piece

Blade

Figure 23. Completed cut.

Turn OFF saw and allow blade to come to

11.

complete stop before removing cut-off piece
or bringing sled back to start position.

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.

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Model T33988 (Mfd. Since 11/23)

SECTION 4: ACCESSORIES

Installing unapproved accessories may

order online at www.grizzly.com or call 1-800-523-4777

cause machine to malfunction, resulting in
serious personal injury or machine damage.
To reduce this risk, only install accessories
recommended for this machine by Grizzly.

NOTICE

Refer to our website or latest catalog for
additional recommended accessories.

T32428—37" Bear Roll Outfeed System

This unique roller system folds down easily without
tools and snaps up in place quickly when needed.
Safely support large sleds and workpieces all by
yourself. The advanced outfeed design allows for
straight, level feeding and significantly reduces
the possibility of kickback, binding, and blade
jams.

T33987—Small Item Sled

The T33987 Small Item Sled allows you to cut
workpieces less than 1" thick and 5
Table saw miter slot must be
deep, there must be at least 2
and miter slot, and there must be at least 11
between blade arbor and rear table edge.

Figure 25. T33987 Small Item Sled.

3

⁄4" wide and 3⁄8"

1

⁄2 " between blade

1

⁄2 " wide.

1

⁄2 "

Figure 24. T32428 37" Bear Roll Outfeed

System.

T33989—Taper/Straight Line Jig

The T33989 Taper/Straight Line Jig cuts 0–12
degree tapers on table saws with

3

⁄8" deep miter slots. It has an aluminum miter bar,

a laminated MDF fence and base, and indexing
marks and scales for setting your angle exactly.

Figure 26. T33989 Taper/Straight Line Jig.

3

⁄4" wide and

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SECTION 5: MAINTENANCE

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

Cleaning &

Protecting

power before adjustments,
maintenance, or service.

Schedule

For optimum performance from this equipment,
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.

•

Cleaning the Model T33988 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.

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Model T33988 (Mfd. Since 11/23)

SECTION 6: SERVICE

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.

Kickback
occurs.

Will not make
accurate cuts.

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. Slednotheldrmlyagainsttable.

2. Using crosscut sled and rip fence at the same
time.

1. Angle indicator not calibrated correctly to
angle scale.

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.

1. Holdsledrmlyagainsttabletopreventmiterbar

lifting out of miter slot.

2. Never use crosscut sled and rip fence together.
Always use one or the other.

1. Calibrate indicator to angle scale (see Page 18).

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Calibrating

Angle Scale

Calibrate the angle scale if the angle of the cut
workpiece does not match the angle shown with
the angle indicator.

Items Needed Qty

90° Square ........................................................ 1

Phillips Head Screwdriver #2

............................ 1

Square

Blade

Sled Fence

To calibrate angle scale:

DISCONNECT TABLE SAW FROM POWER!

1.

2. Place sled in starting position on table saw.

3. Loosen fence angle knobs shown in Figure
27, then place 90° square against blade body

and sled fence (see Figure 28).

— If fence stop cap screw shown in Figure

27 prevents this, loosen screw to move it

out of the way.

Fence Angle

Knobs

Figure 28. 90° square against blade and sled

fence (blade guard removed for clarity).

4. When sled fence is square to blade, tighten

fence angle knobs to secure.

Tighten fence stop cap screw (see Figure

5.

27) until it contacts fence.

Loosen (2) screws shown in Figure 29,

6.

adjust indicator to 0°, then tighten screws to
secure.

x 2

Fence Stop

Cap Screw

Figure 27. Location of fence knobs and fence

stop cap screw.

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Angle

Indicator

Figure 29. Location of angle indicator and

screws.

Model T33988 (Mfd. Since 11/23)

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SECTION 7: 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

22

28

27

24

25

26

32

3

29

8

33

7

10

2

9

14

18

6

1

31

17

21

16

11

34

12

13

19

Model T33988 (Mfd. Since 11/23)

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15

20

4

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Main Parts List

REF PART # DES CRIPTI ON REF PART # DES CRIPTI ON

1 PT33988001 SLED BODY 19 PT33988019 HE X WRENCH 4 MM
2 PT33988002 FENCE FA CE 20 PT33988020 S CREWDRI VER FL AT 1/ 8
3 PT33988003 FENCE 21 PT33988021 CLAMP GRI P
4 PT33988004 MITE R BAR 22 PT33988022 SHOULDER SCREW 5/16-18 X 1-3/8, 5/ 16 X 1
6 PT33988006 HOLD- DOWN CLA MP 23 PT33988023 SPACER 8 X 15 X 1MM
7 PT33988007 KNOB 5/16-18, 5-LOBE, D2 24 PT33988024 KNOB 5/16-18, D1, ROUND KD
8 PT33988008 KNOB 5/16-18, D1, ROUND KD 25 PT33988025 FLIP STOP BODY
9 PT33988009 T-BOLT 5/16-18 X 1 26 PT33988026 LOCK NUT 5/16-18
10 PT33988010 KNOB BOLT 5/16-18 X 5/ 8, 7-LOBE, D2 27 PT33988027 T-BOLT 5/16-18 X 1-1/2
11 PT33988011 FLAT HD SCR 1/4-20 X 3/4 28 PT33988028 FLIP STOP ARM
12 PT33988012 T-BOLT 5/16-18 X 1-1/ 2 29 PT33988029 PHLP HD SCR M4-.7 X 5
13 PT33988013 SET SCREW 10-32 X 5/8 SLOTTED NYLON 30 PT33988030 ANGLE INDICATOR
14 PT33988014 SPACER 10 X 19.2 X 5. 8MM 31 PT33988031 ANGLE SCALE
15 PT33988015 PROTE CTI V E STRI P 32 PT33988032 CAP SCREW M5-.8 X 16
16 PT33988016 T-BOLT 5/16-18 X 3-1/ 2 33 PT33988033 ANGLE CALIBRATI ON BLOCK
17 PT33988017 FLAT WASHER 5/16" 34 PT33988034 FLA T HD SCR M6- 1 X 18
18 PT33988018 KNOB 5/ 16-18, 5-LOBE, D2

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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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