Grizzly T33989 User guide

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Model T33989

***IMPORTANT UPDATE***

For Machines Mfd. Since 11/23

and Owner's Manual Printed 01/24

For questions or help with this product contact Tech Support at [phone] or [e-mail]

The following change was recently made since the owner's manual was printed:

• Section for Adjusting Stop has been added.

Aside from this information, all other content in the owner's manual applies and MUST be read and under­stood for your own safety. IMPORTANT: Keep this update with the owner's manual for future reference.

For questions or help, contact our Tech Support at [phone] or [e-mail].

Adjusting Stop

The work stop should be adjusted to support the
workpiece for both straight and taper cuts. Loosen
the stop screws, adjust the stop as far out as the
operation allows to provide as much workpiece
support as possible (see Figure 1), then tighten
the screws to secure.

x 2

Stop

Figure 1. Location of stop screws.

The stop MUST be adjusted so it will not contact
the blade during the cut. To check for interference
with the stop, draw a cut line on the workpiece
that traces the path of the blade, as shown in
Figure 2, then proceed with the operation.

Cut Line

Stop

Figure 2. Stop adjusted away from cut line to

prevent interference with blade.

If stop contacts blade during operation,
stop can become a dangerous projectile or
cause kickback. If stop cannot be adjusted
to support workpiece without contacting
blade, do not proceed with operation.
Use different workpiece support method
or modify angle settings so stop will not
contact blade or blade guard.

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MODEL T33989

TAPER/STRAIGHT LINE JIG

OWNER'S MANUAL

(For models manufactured since 11/23)

COPYRIGHT © JANUARY, 2024 BY GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC.

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

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

#CS22986 PRINTED IN TAI WAN

***Keep for Future Reference***

V1.01.24

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 Taper/Straight Line Jigs

SECTION 2: SETUP

Needed for Setup
Unpacking
Inventory
Assembly

SECTION 3: OPERATIONS

Adjusting Fence Taper
Cutting Tapers
Cutting Straight Lines

SECTION 4: ACCESSORIES

SECTION 5: MAINTENANCE

Schedule
Cleaning & Protecting

SECTION 6: SERVICE

Troubleshooting

SECTION 7: PARTS

Main

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WARRANTY & RETURNS

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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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.

We stand behind our machines! If you have ques­tions or need help, contact us with the information
below. Before contacting, make sure you get the

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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

Manual Accuracy

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manufacture date and

Product Weight ............................................6 lbs.

Width x Depth X Height
Table Saw Requirements

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

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

Blade to Right Miter Slot

Minimum Distance ........................... 3-3/4 in.

Maximum Stock Thickness (10" Blade)
Maximum Stock Width
Taper Angle
Fence Length
Fence Width
Fence Height
Construction

Base ....................................Laminated MDF

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

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

Specifications

.....10-1/4 x 36 x 4-3/4 in.

........................... 5-3/4 in.

......................................... 0–12 deg.

............................................. 32 in.

............................................2-1/2 i n.

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

........ 2 in.

Manufacture Date

Serial Number

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Model T33989 (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 T33989 (Mfd. Since 11/23)

Additional Safety for Taper/Straight Line Jigs

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 saw blade and out of blade path during opera­tion, so they cannot accidentally slip into blade.
Only feed jig from right of blade on infeed side
of machine. Always stand to side of blade path.
Never reach behind or over blade when blade is
spinning.

FEEDING JIG. Feeding jig incorrectly increases
risk of kickback. Turn OFF machine, lower blade,
and feed jig forward to check for blade interfer­ence and to ensure proper outfeed support. Allow
blade to reach full speed before cutting. Feed jig
from right side of blade at infeed side of machine
so force of blade rotation presses workpiece
and jig against table. ALWAYS use two hands to
firmly hold and maintain downward pressure on
jig. Exerting downward pressure where workpiece
hangs off of jig may cause jig to rock. Failure to
maintain proper downward pressure on jig could
cause jig to lift out of miter slot or off of table. Feed
cuts through to completion. Do not change feed
direction while table saw is ON or while blade is in
motion. Never pull jig from behind blade or plunge
cut.

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.

WORKPIECE. ALWAYS securely clamp workpiece
to jig and make sure all fasteners and lock knobs
are tight before you start saw. Make sure workpiece
is in stable position against jig base, jig fence,
and jig stop during cutting operation, and that
workpiece is secured with both hold-down clamps.
Clamps must secure workpiece without interfer­ing with or contacting blade or blade guard during
cut. If workpiece cannot be secured with provided
hold-down clamps, use an alternate hold-down
method. Always adjust jig stop as far out as opera­tion allows to provide as much workpiece support
as possible. Never start saw with workpiece touch­ing blade.

CUT-OFF PIECES. To avoid risk of injury due to
blade contact, turn table 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.

TAPER CUTS. Do not use table saw rip fence
with jig while cutting tapers. Jig miter bar must be
placed in miter slot to right of blade during taper
cuts. Ensure that fence is set up so wide end of
intended tapers will be cut first to reduce the risk
of kickback.

RIP CUTS. Remove miter bar from jig before per­forming rip cut. Do not perform a rip cut freehand;
always use table saw rip fence to guide jig when
rip cutting. When rip cutting is complete, always
install miter bar on jig before performing taper cut.

Model T33989 (Mfd. Since 11/23)

CUTTING CORRECT MATERIAL. Cutting metal,
glass, stone, tile, etc., increases risk of operator
injury due to kickback or 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 jig on table saw
that does not meet the requirements included
in Specifications 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.

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SECTION 2: SETUP

Needed for Setup

Jig setup and use presents
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 machine.

Description Qty

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

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

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

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

• Scissors or Precision Knife ........................ 1

Unpacking

Setup for some table saws requires trim­ming jig base. Eye injuries, respiratory
problems, or hearing loss can occur while
operating table saw. Wear personal protec­tive equipment to reduce your risk from
these hazards if your setup requires you to
trim jig base with table saw.

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 T33989 (Mfd. Since 11/23)

Inventory

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

Loose Inventory (Figure 1) Qty

A. Jig Base...................................................... 1

B. Hold-Down Clamps .................................... 2

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

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

E. Adhesive Scales ......................................... 2

F. Adhesive Grip Strips ................................... 3

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

Fasteners (Figure 2

H. Knobs 5⁄16 "-18 .............................................. 4

I. Tapered Knob 5⁄16 "-18 ................................. 1

J. T-Bol t s 5⁄16 "-18 x 31⁄2 " .................................. 2

K. T-Bol t s 5⁄16 "-18 x 21⁄2 " .................................. 2

L. Flat Head Screw 5⁄16 "-18 x 1" ...................... 1

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

N. Slotted Set Screws 10-32 x 5⁄8" .................. 9

O. Flat Washers 5⁄16 "........................................ 5

H

I

) Qty

J

G

B

K

L M

N

Figure 2. Fastener inventory.

O

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.

A

C

D

E

F

Figure 1. Loose inventory.

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Assembly

The jig 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 jig:

DISCONNECT TABLE SAW FROM POWER!

1.

5. Measure distance between inner edge of

right miter slot and blade on your table saw
(see Figure 5).

Blade

2. Remove existing table saw miter gauge and

fence.

Attach 5⁄16 "-18 tapered knob to jig base with

3.

5

⁄16 " flat washer and 5⁄16 "-18 x 1" flat head

screw (see Figure 3).

Tapered Knob

Figure 3. Attaching tapered knob to jig base.

Miter Slot

Figure 5. Distance between inner edge of right

miter slot and blade.

6.

Attach miter bar to jig base with (3) 1⁄4"-20

3

⁄4" flat head screws (see Figure 6). Miter

x
bar should extend past rear edge of jig base
when installed correctly.

— If distance measured in Step 5 is between

3

⁄4"–5", use left mounting holes.

3

— If distance measured in Step 5 is between

3

⁄8", use center mounting holes.

5"–6

— If distance measured in Step 5 is more

3

than 6

⁄8", use right mounting holes.

Note: Some table saws require cutting edge

of jig for blade clearance to provide zero­clearance support.

4. Thread (9) 10-32 slotted set screws into miter
bar (see Figure 4).

Miter Bar

x 9

Figure 4. Installing slotted set screws in miter

bar.

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Miter Bar

x 3

Jig Base

Figure 6. Attaching miter bar to jig base (right

mounting hole setup shown).

Model T33989 (Mfd. Since 11/23)

7. Refer to owner's manual of table saw to
check and adjust saw blade parallel to miter
slot and blade 90° to table.

Completely lower table saw blade below table

8.

surface and remove splitter blade guard.

Push jig toward rear of table saw in miter slot

13.

to check jig for blade clearance.

— If jig contacts blade, proceed to Step 14.

You will need to cut edge of jig to provide
blade clearance.

Place jig miter bar in table saw miter slot on

9.

right of blade (see Figure 7) to check how
miter bar moves through slot.

Table Saw

Miter Slot

Jig

Figure 7. Jig miter bar in table saw miter slot.

10. Remove jig from table saw and adjust (9) slot-

ted set screws installed in Step 4 until miter
bar will move snugly and smoothly through
miter slot, without wobbling side-to-side.

Slide jig in miter slot so it is in starting position

11.

and blade opening is clear (see Figure 8).

— If jig can move through entire miter slot

without contacting blade, install blade
guard, then proceed to Step 20.

Slide jig toward front of table saw until it is not

14.

contacting blade, then install splitter blade
guard (see Figure 9).

Splitter

Blade Guard

Figure 9. Jig positioned for blade clearance cut.

Check outfeed side of machine for proper

15.

support and make sure jig can safely pass all
the way through blade without interference or
blade contact.

Raise table saw blade so it is just high

12.

enough that gullets clear workpiece (usually

1

no more than

⁄4" above table) (see Figure 8).

Blade

Figure 8. Checking blade clearance.

Model T33989 (Mfd. Since 11/23)

Setup for some table saws requires trim­ming jig base. Eye injuries, respiratory
problems, or hearing loss can occur while
operating table saw. Wear personal protec­tive equipment to reduce your risk from
these hazards if your setup requires you to
trim jig base with table saw.

16. Connect table saw to power and turn saw

ON.

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17. Using tapered knob, feed jig forward all the
way through the blade while maintaining
steady forward and downward pressure on
jig to cut extra material from jig base (see

Figure 10).

21.

Trim excess scale tape.

22. Insert (2) 5⁄16 "-18 x 31⁄2 " T-bolts up through
fence slots shown in Figure 12, place hold-

5

down clamp and
then secure by loosely threading (2)

⁄16 " flat washer on each bolt,

5

⁄16 "-18

knobs onto bolts (see Figure 12).

Extra

Material

Figure 10. Extra material cut from jig base

(blade guard removed for clarity).

Turn OFF table saw, allow blade to come to a

18.

complete stop, and DISCONNECT MACHINE
FROM POWER.

Discard extra material cut-off piece.

19.

20. Remove backing from (2) adhesive scales

and (3) adhesive grip strips and apply them to
jig, as shown in Figure 11. 0" on scales and
left edges of grip strips should be aligned with
left edge of jig base.

IMPORTANT: Do not cover miter bar mounting

screw holes with grip strips (see Figure 11).

Hold-Down

Clamp

(1 of 2)

Fence

x 2

Figure 12. Installing hold-down clamps in fence.

23.

Insert (2) 5⁄16 "-18 x 21⁄2 " T-bolts up through jig

base slots, as shown in Figure 13.

Align bolts with slots in fence, place 5⁄16 " flat

24.

washer on each bolt, then secure fence to jig

5

base by loosely threading (2)

⁄16 "-18 knobs

onto bolts (see Figure 13).

IMPORTANT: Fence must be installed so

stop shown in Figure 13 is on same side as
tapered knob.

0" Aligned

w/Edge

Scale

(1 of 2)

Grip Strip

(1 of 3)

Mounting

Screw Hole

(1 of 3)

Figure 11. Scales and grip strips affixed to jig.

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x 2

Stop

Tapered

Knob

Figure 13. Attaching fence to jig base.

Model T33989 (Mfd. Since 11/23)

SECTION 3: OPERATIONS

Adjusting

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

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

Cutting narrow end of a taper first will cause
workpiece to press against blade and will
likely result in kickback. 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 adjust jig fence so wide end
of taper will be cut first to prevent these
risks.

Fence Taper

Adjust the jig fence angle in relation to the jig edge
to produce a taper. The jig must be adjusted so
the intended wide end of the taper is cut first to
prevent an unnecessary risk of kickback.

There are two methods for adjusting the taper:
using the scales or using the indexing holes.

Adjusting Taper with Scales

The scale value indicated by the front of the jig
fence minus the scale value indicated by the rear
of the jig fence will equal the total taper for the dis­tance between the two scales (between 29"–32",
depending on where they were installed). For
example, if you align the fence with 4" on the front
scale and 2" on the rear scale, there is a differ­ence of 2" between them, so the jig will produce
a 2" taper per the scale distance (see Figure 14).

Fence Knob

(1 of 2)

Rear

Scale

Front

Scale

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.

Model T33989 (Mfd. Since 11/23)

Figure 14. Scale taper adjustment components.

To adjust taper with scales:

DISCONNECT TABLE SAW FROM POWER!

1.

2. Loosen (2) fence knobs (see Figure 14).

Align front and rear ends of fence with

3.

desired values on scales (see Figure 14),
then tighten fence knobs to secure setting.

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Adjusting Taper with Indexing Holes

Each indexing hole on either end of the jig rep­resents 1° of taper. For example, if you align the
front of the fence with hole #7 and align the rear
of the fence with hole #4, there is a difference of
3 holes between them, so the jig will produce a 3°
taper (see Figure 15).

1

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

Indexing Hole

(1 of 15)

Figure 15. Location of indexing holes.

Note: Your jig may not have all 15 of the original

indexing holes if your jig was cut to fit your table
saw.

15

Cutting Tapers

Use the following steps to complete a basic taper
cut using the Model T33989.

To cut a taper:

DISCONNECT TABLE SAW FROM POWER!

1.

2. Position jig in start position at front of table

saw with miter bar in miter slot on right of
blade, then loosen (2) fence and (2) hold­down clamp knobs (see Figure 17).

Place workpiece on jig against fence and

3.
stop shown in Figure 17.

Fence Knob

To adjust taper with indexing holes:

DISCONNECT TABLE SAW FROM POWER!

1.

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

Align front and rear ends of fence with

3.

desired indexing holes (see Figure 16), then
tighten fence knobs to secure setting.

Fence Knob

(1 of 2)

Front

Indexing

Holes

Figure 16. Indexing hole taper adjustment

Rear

Indexing

Holes

components.

Fence

Hold-Down

Clamp Knob

Workpiece

Stop

Figure 17. Workpiece against fence and stop.

4. Adjust fence to desired taper.

— For workpiece without pre-drawn cut line,

refer to Adjusting Fence Taper on Page
11 to use scales or indexing marks to
adjust fence to desired taper.

— For workpiece with pre-drawn cut line,

adjust fence until cut line is aligned with
blade kerf, then tighten (2) fence knobs to
secure.

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5.

Loosen stop screws, adjust stop as far out

as the operation allows to provide as much
workpiece support as possible (see Figure

18), then tighten screws to secure.

7. Completely lower table saw blade below table

surface.

Push jig forward in table saw miter slot to

8.

check outfeed side of machine for proper
support and to make sure hold-downs, fence,
and adjustable stop can safely pass through
blade and blade splitter guard without inter­ference.

Return jig to start position, then adjust blade

9.

height so blade is just high enough that gul-

1

lets clear workpiece (usually no more than

⁄4"

above table).

x 2

Stop

Figure 18. Location of stop screws.

Secure workpiece with hold-down clamps

6.

so they will not contact blade or blade guard
during cut (see Figure 19), then tighten hold­down clamp knobs to secure.

Cut Line

Hold-Down

Clamps

Put on safety glasses, respirator, and hearing

10.

protection.

Start dust collection system, then start saw.

11.

12. Maintaining firm downward pressure on jig

against table, with right hand on tapered knob
and left hand (or push stick, if necessary) at
rear of jig, feed workpiece all the way through
blade, keeping hands and fingers clear of
blade (see Figure 20).

Cut-Off

Piece

Figure 19. Workpiece prepared for cut.

If workpiece cannot be secured with hold­down clamps, use different hold-down
method or DO NOT cut workpiece on jig.
If kickback occurs, hold-down clamps will
prevent or slow down kickback.

Model T33989 (Mfd. Since 11/23)

Figure 20. Completed cut (splitter blade guard

removed for clarity).

13.

Turn OFF saw and allow blade to come to

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

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Cutting

Straight Lines

Use the following steps to cut a basic straight line
(or "rip") using the Model T33989.

To cut a straight line:

DISCONNECT TABLE SAW FROM POWER!

1.

5.

Place jig against table saw rip fence (see

Figure 23).

Jig

2. Remove jig from table saw and install table

saw rip fence.

Remove (3) miter bar screws shown in

3.
Figure 21 to remove miter bar.

Miter Bar Screw

(1 of 3)

Miter Bar

Rip

Fence

Figure 23. Jig against table saw rip fence

(splitter blade guard removed for clarity).

6. Adjust jig fence so it is parallel with blade,

then tighten jig fence knobs to secure.

Measure and draw cut line on workpiece.

7.

8. Place workpiece on jig against jig fence and

stop shown in Figure 24.

IMPORTANT: Cut line of workpiece must

extend past edge of jig (see Figure 24). If cut
line falls inside jig border, readjust jig fence
so cut line extends past the edge.

Figure 21. Removing miter bar.

4. Loosen (2) fence and (2) hold-down clamp

knobs (see Figure 22).

Hold-Down

Clamp Knob

(1 of 2)

Fence

Knob

(1 of 2)

Figure 22. Location of miter bar attaching

screws and jig knobs.

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Cut Line

Workpiece

Jig Fence

Stop

Figure 24. Workpiece against jig fence and stop.

Loosen adjustable stop screws, adjust stop

9.

as far out as the operation allows to provide
as much workpiece support as possible (see
Figure 25), then tighten screws to secure.

Model T33989 (Mfd. Since 11/23)

x 2

Stop

Figure 25. Location of adjustable stop screws.

10. Secure workpiece with hold-down clamps

so they will not contact blade or blade guard
during cut (see Figure 26), then tighten hold­down clamp knobs to secure.

Adjust table saw rip fence so workpiece cut

11.
line is aligned with blade kerf (see Figure

26), then lock.

Completely lower table saw blade below table

12.

surface.

Push jig forward to check outfeed side of

13.

machine for proper support and to make
sure hold-downs, fence, and adjustable
stop can safely pass through blade without
interference.

Return jig to starting position, then adjust

14.

blade height so blade is just high enough so
gullets clear workpiece (usually no more than

1

⁄4" above table).

Put on safety glasses, respirator, and hearing

15.

protection.

Start dust collection system, then start saw.

16.

17. Maintaining firm downward pressure on jig

against table, with right hand on tapered knob
and left hand (or push stick, if necessary) at
rear of jig, feed workpiece all the way through
blade, keeping hands and fingers clear of
blade (see Figure 27).

Blade

Hold-Down

Clamps

Cut Line

Figure 26. Workpiece prepared for cut.

If workpiece cannot be secured with hold­down clamps, use different hold-down
method or DO NOT cut workpiece on jig.
If kickback occurs, hold-down clamps will
prevent or slow down kickback.

Cut-Off

Piece

Figure 27. Completed cut.

18.

Turn OFF saw and allow blade to come to

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

IMPORTANT: Install jig miter bar before com-

pleting any taper cuts with jig.

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ACCESSORIES

Installing unapproved accessories may

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

SECTION 4: ACCESSORIES

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, jigs, 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 29. T33987 Small Item Sled.

3

⁄4" wide and 3⁄8"

1

⁄2 " between blade

1

⁄2 " wide.

1

⁄2 "

Figure 28. T32428 37" Bear Roll Outfeed

System.

T33988—Crosscut Sled

The T33988 Crosscut Sled cuts miters on table
saws with
an aluminum miter bar, a laminated MDF fence
face and base, and an inlaid angle scale for set­ting your angle exactly.

3

⁄4" wide and 3⁄8" deep miter slots. It has

Figure 30. T33988 Crosscut Sled.

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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 jig 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 T33989 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 jig. These may
eat away at or swell the laminated MDF base and
warp the jig.

Model T33989 (Mfd. Since 11/23)

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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

Jig does not
move smoothly.

Burn marks on
workpiece.

Kickback
occurs.

1. Miter bar/table saw miter slot and/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. Jignotheldrmlyagainsttable.

2. Using jig and rip fence at the same time when
taper cutting.

3. Jignotsetuptocutwideendoftaperrst.

1. Clean miter bar/table saw miter slot and/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jigrmlyagainsttabletopreventmiterbarlifting

out of miter slot.

2. Never use rip fence with jig together when cutting a
taper.

3. Setupjigtocutwideendoftaperrst.

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7

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

16

2

11

1

13

14

10

9

4

3

17

18

12

Model T33989 (Mfd. Since 11/23)

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8

5

6

15

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9 PT33989009 T-BOLT 5/16-18 X 3-1/ 2 18 PT33989018 SET SCREW 10-32 X 5/8 SLOTTED NYLON

Main Parts List

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

1 PT33989001 BASE 10 PT33989010 KNOB 5/16-18, D1, TAPERED
2 PT33989002 FENCE 11 PT33989011 FLAT WASHER 5/16
3 PT33989003 PHLP HD SCR 10-24 X 1/2 12 PT33989012 FLAT HD SCR 5/16-18 X 1
4 PT33989004 STOP BRACKET 13 PT33989013 HO LD-DO WN CLAMP
5 PT33989005 MI TER BAR 14 PT33989014 CLAMP GRIP
6 PT33989006 FLAT HD SCR 1/4-20 X 3/4 15 PT33989015 SCREWDRI VER FL AT 1/ 8
7 PT33989007 KNOB 5/16-18, 5-LOBE, D2-1/8 16 PT33989016 SCALE ADHESIVE
8 PT33989008 T-BOLT 5/16-18 X 2-1/ 2 17 PT33989017 GRIP STRIP ADHESIVE

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Model T33989 (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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