SLIDING TABLE SAW
MODEL G0501
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
COPYRIGHT ?? JULY, 2003 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.
#530903624 PRINTED IN USA
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THE INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL REPRESENTS THE CONFIGURATION OF THE MACHINE AS IT IS CURRENTLY BEING SHIPPED. THE MACHINE
CONFIGURATION CAN CHANGE AS PRODUCT IMPROVEMENTS ARE INCORPORATED. IF YOU OWN AN EARLIER VERSION OF THE MACHINE, THIS
MANUAL MAY NOT EXACTLY DEPICT YOUR MACHINE . CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT DIFFERENCES. PRE-
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WARNING
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grind- ing, 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
???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 fil- ter out microscopic particles.
SECTION 1: SAFETY
For Your Own Safety, Read Instruction Manual Before Operating this Equipment
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible hazardous conditions. This manual uses a series of symbols and signal words which are 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.
Safety Instructions for Power Tools
1.KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.
2.REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form a habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning on.
3.KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.
4.DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVI- RONMENT. DO NOT use power tools in damp or wet locations, or where any flam- mable or noxious fumes may exist. Keep work area well lighted.
5.KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All children and visitors should be kept at a safe distance from work area.
6.MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF with padlocks, master switches, or by removing starter keys.
7.DO NOT FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
8.USE RIGHT TOOL. DO NOT force tool or attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.
Safety Instructions for Power Tools
9.USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cord is in good condi- tion. Conductor size should be in accor- dance with the chart below. The amperage rating should be listed on the motor or tool nameplate. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. Your extension cord must also contain a ground wire and plug pin. Always repair or replace exten- sion cords if they become damaged.
Minimum Gauge for Extension Cords
10.WEAR PROPER APPAREL. DO NOT wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry which may get caught in moving parts.
11.ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty. Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses, they are NOT safety glass- es.
12.SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical. It is safer than using your hand and frees both hands to operate tool.
13.DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper foot- ing and balance at all times.
14.MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubri- cating and changing accessories.
15.USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
Consult the instruction manual for recom- mended accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury.
16.REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTION- AL STARTING. On machines with mag- netic contact starting switches there is a risk of starting if the machine is bumped or jarred. Always disconnect from power source before adjusting or servicing. Make sure switch is in OFF position before recon- necting.
17.MANY WOODWORKING TOOLS CAN ???KICKBACK??? THE WORKPIECE toward the operator if not handled properly. Know what conditions can create ???kickback??? and know how to avoid them. Read the manual accompanying the machine thoroughly.
18.CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before fur- ther use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, bind- ing of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced.
19.NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNAT-
TENDED. TURN POWER OFF. DO NOT leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.
20.NEVER OPERATE A MACHINE WHEN
TIRED, OR UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL. Full mental alert- ness is required at all times when running a machine.
21.NEVER ALLOW UNSUPERVISED OR
UNTRAINED PERSONNEL TO OPER- ATE THE MACHINE. Make sure any instructions you give in regards to the operation of the machine are approved, correct, safe, and clearly understood.
Additional Safety Instructions for Table Saws
1.SAFETY ACCESSORIES. Always use the blade guard and riving knife on all ''through- sawing'' operations.
2.KICKBACK. Be familiar with kickback. Kickback happens when the workpiece is thrown towards the operator at a high rate of speed. Until you have a clear under- standing of kickback and how it occurs, DO NOT operate this table saw!
3.WORKPIECE CONTROL. Make sure the workpiece is placed in a stable position on the table and is either supported by the rip fence or the crosscut table during cutting operations.
4.PUSH STICK. Always use a push stick when ripping narrow stock.
5.OPERATOR POSITION. Never stand or have any part of your body directly
6.REACHING OVER SAW BLADE. Never reach behind or over the blade with either hand while the saw is running. If kickback occurs while reaching over the blade, hands or arms could be pulled into the spinning saw blade.
7.USING THE RIP FENCE AND THE
CROSSCUT FENCE TOGETHER DUR- ING A CUTTING OPERATION. When using the crosscut fence, the workpiece should never be contacting the rip fence while the saw blade is cutting.
8.STALLED BLADE. Turn the saw off before attempting to "free" a stalled saw blade.
9.COMFORTABLE CUTTING OPERA- TIONS. Avoid awkward operations and hand positions where a sudden slip could cause your hand to move into the spinning saw blade.
10.EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES. If at any time you are experiencing difficulties per- forming the intended operation, stop using the machine! Contact our Service Department at (570)
11.BLADE HEIGHT. Always adjust the blade to the proper height above the workpiece.
12.DAMAGED SAW BLADES. Never use blades that have been dropped or other- wise damaged.
13.RIVING KNIFE ALIGNMENT. Only oper- ate the saw if the riving knife is aligned with the main blade.
Like all machines there is danger associated with the Model G0501. Accidents are fre- quently caused by lack of familiarity or fail- ure to pay attention. Use this machine with respect and caution to lessen the possibility of operator injury. If normal safety precau- tions are overlooked or ignored, serious personal injury may occur.
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 per- sonal injury, damage to equipment, or poor work results.
Statistics prove that most common acci- dents among table saw users can be linked to kickback. Kickback is typically defined as the
Preventing Kickback
Below are tips to reduce the likelihood of kick- back:
???Never attempt freehand cuts. If the work- piece is not fed perfectly parallel with the blade, a kickback will likely occur. Always use the rip fence or crosscut fence to support the workpiece.
???Make sure the riving knife is always aligned with the blade. A misaligned riving knife can cause the workpiece to bind or stop the flow of the cut, resulting in an increased chance of kickback. If you think that your riving knife is not aligned with the blade, check it imme- diately!
???Ensure that your table slides parallel with the blade; otherwise, the chances of kickback are extreme. Take the time to check and adjust the sliding table.
???Use the riving knife during every cut. The riv- ing knife helps maintain the kerf in the work- piece after it is cut, therefore, reducing the chance of kickback.
???Feed cuts through to completion. Anytime you stop feeding a workpiece that is in the middle of a cut, the chance of binding, result- ing in kickback, is greatly increased.
Protecting Yourself
from Kickback
Even if you know how to prevent kickback, it may still happen. Here are some tips to reduce the likelihood of injury if kickback DOES occur:
???Stand to the side of the blade during every cut. If a kickback does occur, the thrown workpiece usually travels directly in front of the blade.
???Always wear safety glasses or a face shield. In the event of a kickback, your eyes and face are the most vulnerable part of your body.
???Never, for any reason, place your hand behind the blade. Should kickback occur, your hand will be pulled into the blade.
???Use a pushstick to keep your hands farther away from the moving blade. If a kickback occurs, the push stick will most likely take the damage that your hand would have received.
Glossary Of Terms
The following is a list of common definitions, terms and phrases used throughout this manual as they relate to this table saw and woodworking in general. Become familiar with these terms for assembling, adjusting or operating this machine. Your safety is VERY important to us at Grizzly!
Arbor: Metal shaft extending from the drive mechanism, to which saw blade is mounted.
Bevel Edge Cut: Tilting the arbor and saw blade to an angle between 0?? and 45?? to cut a beveled edge onto a workpiece.
Blade Guard: Metal or plastic safety device that mounts over the saw blade. Its function is to prevent the operator from coming into contact with the saw blade.
Crosscut: Cutting operation in which the cross- cut fence is used to cut across the grain, or across the shortest width of the workpiece.
Dado Blade: Blade or set of blades that are used to cut grooves and rabbets.
Dado Cut: Cutting operation that uses a dado blade to cut a flat bottomed groove into the face of the workpiece.
Featherboard: Safety device used to keep the workpiece against the rip fence and against the table surface.
Kerf: The resulting cut or gap in the workpiece after the saw blade passes through during a cutting operation.
Kickback: An event in which the workpiece is propelled back towards the operator at a high rate of speed.
Parallel: Being an equal distance apart at every point along two given lines or planes. i.e. the rip fence face is parallel to the face of the saw blade.
Perpendicular: Lines or planes that intersect and form right angles. i.e. the blade is perpen- dicular to the table surface.
Push Stick: Safety device used to push the workpiece through a cutting operation. Used most often when rip cutting thin workpieces.
Rabbet: Cutting operation that creates an L- shaped channel along the edge of the work- piece.
Riving knife: Metal plate located behind the the blade. It maintains the kerf opening in the wood when performing a cutting operation.
Straightedge: A tool used to check the flatness, parallelism, or consistency of a surface(s).
Through Cut: A sawing operation in which the workpiece is completely sawn through.
Rip Cut: Cutting operation in which the rip fence is used to cut with the grain, or across the widest width of the workpiece.
SECTION 2: GENERAL INFORMATION
If you DO NOT read this entire manual before operating the machine, you will greatly increase your chances of serious personal injury. To pro- tect yourself, read and understand this entire manual!
Commentary
Grizzly Industrial, Inc. is proud to offer the Model G0501 Sliding Table Saw. This table saw is part of Grizzly???s growing family of fine woodworking machinery. When used according to the guide- lines stated in this manual, you can expect years of
We are also pleased to provide this manual for the Model G0501. It was written to guide you through assembly, review safety considerations, and cover general operating procedures. It repre- sents our latest effort to produce the best docu- mentation possible.
If you have any comments or criticisms that you feel we should address in our next printing, please write to us at:
Grizzly Industrial, Inc.
C???O Technical Documentation
P.O. Box 2069
Bellingham, WA 98227
Most important, we stand behind our machines. We have excellent regional service departments at your disposal should the need arise.
If you have any service questions or parts requests, please call or write to us at the location listed below.
Grizzly Industrial, Inc
1203 Lycoming Mall Circle
Muncy, PA 17756
Phone:(570)
Fax:(800)
The specifications, drawings, and photographs illustrated in this manual represent the Model G0501 as supplied when the manual was pre- pared. However, owing to Grizzly???s policy of con- tinuous improvement, changes may be made at any time with no obligation on the part of Grizzly. For your convenience, we always keep current Grizzly manuals available on our website at www.grizzly.com. Any updates to your machine will be reflected in these manuals as soon as they are complete.
SECTION 3: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS
220V
Serious personal injury could occur if you connect your machine to the power source before you have completed the set up process. DO NOT connect the machine to the power source until instructed to do so.
Wiring
The Model G0501 is prewired for 220V
Amperage Draw
The Model G0501 has a 10 HP main motor and a 1 HP scoring motor that will draw the following amps at 220V
Circuit Breaker Requirements
Install the machine on a dedicated circuit to reduce the possibility of overloading the circuit and tripping the circuit breaker. If the circuit breaker trips and the circuit is of the correct load capacity, have the circuit inspected by qualified electrician. Never use a larger circuit breaker than stated below, or you will increase the risk of fire.
Minimum Cord Requirements
For 220V
Plug Type
The plug you install on your cord will depend upon the type of service you currently have or plan to install. We recommend using the following plug and receptacle for your machine on a dedi- cated circuit only (see Figure 1a for an example):
Figure 1a. Typical locking type
Your Shop Circuit Capacity
Always check to see if the wires in your circuit are capable of handling the amperage draw from your machine, as well as any other machines that could be operating on the same circuit. If you are unsure, consult a qualified electrician.
A fire may occur if your particular electrical configuration does not comply with local and state codes. The best way to ensure compliance is to check with your local municipality or a licensed electrician.
440V
Serious personal injury could occur if you connect your machine to the power source before you have completed the setup process. DO NOT connect the machine to the power source until instructed to do so.
Wiring
The Model G0501 is prewired for 220V
Amperage Draw
The Model G0501 has a 10 HP main motor and a 1 HP scoring motor that will draw the following amps at 440V
Circuit Breaker Requirements
Install the machine on a dedicated circuit to reduce the possibility of overloading the circuit and tripping the circuit breaker. If the circuit breaker trips and the circuit is of the correct load capacity, have the circuit inspected by qualified electrician. Never use a larger circuit breaker than stated below, or you will increase the risk of fire.
Minimum Cord Requirements
For 440V
Plug Type
The plug you install on your cord will depend upon the type of service you currently have or plan to install. We recommend using the following plug and receptacle for your machine on a dedi- cated circuit only (see Figure 1b for an example):
Figure 1b. Typical locking type
Your Shop Circuit Capacity
Always check to see if the wires in your circuit are capable of handling the amperage draw from your machine, as well as any other machines that could be operating on the same circuit. If you are unsure, consult a qualified electrician.
A fire may occur if your particular electrical configuration does not comply with local and state codes. The best way to ensure compliance is to check with your local municipality or a licensed electrician.
Electrocution or fire could result if this machine is not grounded correctly. Make sure all electrical cir- cuits are grounded before you connect them to the machine. DO NOT use the Model G0501 if it is not grounded.
In the event of an electrical malfunction or break- down, grounding provides a path of least resis- tance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This machine must be equipped with an electric cord that has an equipment grounding conductor. This conductor must be grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
Improper connections of the
Because of the high amperage draw from this machine, we do not recommend the use of exten- sion cords. Instead, position your equipment near installed wiring to eliminate the need for exten- sion cords.
Rewiring to 440V
The Model G0501 can be rewired for 440V oper- ation. This rewiring job consists of disconnecting the saw from the power source, changing the connections on the voltage transformer, changing the overload relays for the cutting motor and scoring motor, and rewiring the cutting motor and scoring motor.
The necessary overload relays for this procedure can be purchased in the Model G0501 440V Conversion Kit by calling our customer service number at (800)
This procedure takes moderate electrical skill and the rewiring job must be inspected by a licensed electrician before the saw is connected to the power source. Also, the motors can be accessed easier for rewiring if the blade is moved to 0?? (90?? to table) before beginning.
To rewire the Model G0501 for 440V opera- tion:
1.Disconnect the saw from the power source!
2.Open the electrical panel and locate the volt- age transformer shown in Figure 2.
Scoring
Voltage Motor Relay
Transformer
Main Motor
Relay
Figure 2. Inside view of the control panel.
3.At the voltage transformer, remove the wire that leads to the ???220??? terminal and connect that wire to the ???440??? terminal (see Figure 3).
Voltage Transformer
Figure 3. Wire removed at 220V location and connected to 440V location.
4.Remove the main motor overload relay (RH- 18/26
5.Remove the scoring motor overload relay (RH10E/3C
6.Open the motor cabinet door and remove the motor wiring caps from the main motor and the scoring motor.
7.Rewire the motors as shown on the diagrams that are placed on the inside of the motor wiring caps.
SECTION 4: FEATURES & CONTROLS
8
1 7
6
2
3
Figure 4. Main view of machine features and controls.
Main Features
1.Flip
2.Crosscut
3.Crosscut
4.Miter
5.Control Panel & Digital
6.Sliding
7.Rip
8.Riving
9
10
11
Figure 5. Blade guard and dust ports.
9.Blade
10.Upper Dust Collection
11.Main Dust Collection
12
Figure 6. Rip fence scale.
12.Rip Fence
13
14
Figure 7. Blades.
13.Main
14.Scoring
Control Panel
A
L
K
J
Figure 8. Control panel
A.EMERGENCY STOP
B.MAIN BLADE OFF
C.SCORING BLADE OFF
L.
M.Set
N.Digital
D.MAIN BLADE DOWN
E.SCORING BLADE RIGHT
F.SCORING BLADE DOWN
G.C
H.
I.Stop
J.Start
O.SCORING BLADE UP
P.ARBOR RPM
Q.SCORING BLADE LEFT
R.MAIN BLADE UP
S.SCORING BLADE ON
T.MAIN BLADE ON
K. ???+???
Rip Fence Controls
D
C
A
B
Figure 9. Rip fence controls.
A.Fence Assembly Lock Down Lever???
Secures the fence assembly into position along the fence rail.
B.
C.Forward/Backward Slide Lock Handle???
Secures the aluminum fence piece on its for- ward/backward slide track.
D.
Blade Guard
Controls
A
B
C
Figure 10. Blade guard controls.
A.Height Adjustment Locking Lever???
Secures the blade guard in the desired verti- cal position by clamping the dovetail slide.
B.Leveling Adjustment Locking Lever???
Allows the blade guard to be adjusted hori- zontally to level the blade guard with the table or workpiece.
C.Mechanical Height Control Lever??? Raises and lowers the blade guard to adjust the height when the height adjustment locking lever is released.
SECTION 5: SET UP
The purpose of this section is to guide you through the required steps to get your machine out of its crate and into operating condition.
This machine presents serious injury hazards to untrained users. Read through this entire man- ual to become familiar with the controls and operations before start- ing the machine!
Wear safety glasses dur- ing the entire set up process!
Unpacking
The Model G0501 is shipped from the manufac- turer in a carefully built crate. If you discover the machine is damaged after you have signed for delivery, please immediately call Customer Service at (570)
Save the containers and all packing materials for possible inspection by the carrier or its agent.
Otherwise, filing a freight claim can be difficult.
When you are completely satisfied with the con- dition of your shipment, you should inventory the equipment from the shipping crate.
Main Crate:
???Saw Base Unit
???Blade Guard
???Blade Guard Lower Support Arm
???Blade Guard Upper Support Arm
???Blade Guard Swing Arm
???Push Stick
???Large Extension Table
???Large Extension Table Braces (2)
???Small Extension Table
???Small Extension Table Braces (2)
???Crosscut Table
???Riving Knife
???Rip Fence Rail
???Rip Fence Clamp
???Tool Box
Fence Crate:
???Sliding Table
???Crosscut Fence
???Extruded Aluminum Rip Fence
???Miter Fence
???Long Crosscut Table Brace
???Short Crosscut Table Brace
???Sliding Table End Handle
???Sliding Table End Cap
???Flip Stop w/Indicator on End
???Flip Stop w/Indicator in Middle
???Sliding Table Rail Handle
???Bar w/Scale
???Flat Head Screws (4)
In the event that any
Figure 11. Saw unit.
Figure 12. Blade guard assembly.
Figure 13. Extension tables and braces.
Figure 14. Rip fence components and push stick.
Figure 16. Toolbox inventory.
Hardware Recognition Chart
The unpainted surfaces are coated with a waxy oil to protect them from corrosion during ship- ment. Remove this protective coating with a sol- vent cleaner or
Gasoline and petroleum products have low flash points and could cause an explosion or fire if used to clean machinery. DO NOT use gasoline or petroleum products to clean the machinery.
Smoking near solvents could ignite an explosion or fire and cause serious injury. DO NOT smoke while using solvents.
Floor Load
The Model G0501 weighs 2314 lbs. and has a base footprint of 641???2" W x 39" D. Most commer- cial floors are suitable for your machine. Some residential floors may require additional reinforce- ment to support both the machine and operator.
Working Clearances
Consider existing and anticipated needs, size of material to be processed through each machine, and space for auxiliary stands, work tables or other machinery when establishing a location for your saw. See Figure 18 for the maximum work- ing clearances of the Model G0501.
Figure 18. Working clearances.
Many of the solvents commonly used to clean machinery can be toxic when inhaled or ingest- ed. Lack of ventilation while using these sol- vents could cause seri- ous personal health risks or fire. Take precautions from this hazard by only using cleaning solvents in a well ventilated area.
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Unsupervised children and visitors inside your shop could cause serious person- al injury to themselves. Lock all entrances to the shop when you are away and DO NOT allow unsupervised children or visitors in your shop at any time!
Moving & Placing
Saw Base Unit
The Model G0501 is a heavy machine that weighs approximately 2300 lbs. Serious per- sonal injury may occur if safe moving methods are not followed. To be safe, you will need assis- tance and power equip- ment when moving the shipping crate and removing the machine from the crate.
To remove the saw base unit from the crate pallet:
1.Cut off and remove all plastic straps from the crate.
2.Position the forklift forks together and direct- ly above the saw.
3.Place two lifting straps over the forks and attach the ends to the lifting bolts as shown in Figure 19.
Figure 19. Lifting the saw base unit.
4.Lift the saw base unit and move it to your predetermined location.
5.Before lowering the saw into position, place safety blocks under the frame and thread the four foot studs into the frame at least half of their length.
6.Remove the safety blocks and lower the saw onto the feet as shown in Figure 20 and remove the forklift straps.
Figure 20. Foot studs placed in base feet.
7.Place a level on the saw table and adjust foot studs so the the saw table is level from left to right and from front to back.
8.Lock the foot studs in position by tightening their jam nuts against the machine body.
4.Swing the control panel against the frame of the saw and secure it in place with the three caps screws that you removed from the inside of the control panel in step 3.
5.Close the control panel face and secure it with the three cap screws that originally kept it closed, so the control panel is set up simi- lar to the photo in Figure 23.
Figure 23. Control panel correctly set up.
Table Installation
Installing the sliding table is a difficult procedure because the sliding table is very heavy and because the attachment blocks inside the table need to be aligned with the attachment holes on the bottom of the table.
The sliding table for the Model G0501 weighs over 350 lbs. Use at least four strong people to lift it in position. Improper lifting techniques or inadequate lifting assis- tance could result in serious crushing or strain injuries.
To install the sliding table:
1.Remove the red shipping brace, shown in Figure 24, from the blade tilt mechanism.
Figure 24. Blade tilt shipping brace.
2.Using a 12mm hex wrench, remove the three large cap screws (Figure 25) from the saw base unit.
Figure 25. Three large caps screws to be removed from saw base unit.
3.Back out the parallel adjustment bolts shown in Figure 26, but do not completely remove them or the jam nuts that are installed on them.
Figure 26. Parallel adjustment bolts.
4.While the sliding table is still in its crate, pen- cil a light mark on the front of the table that references the middle mounting hole. Note???
This step will save time when positioning the sliding table on the base unit.
5.Now, locate the middle attachment hole on the base unit (where you removed the large cap screws in step 2) and pencil a light align- ment mark on the front of the machine base unit.
6.Use at least four strong people to lift the slid- ing table onto the base unit. The edge of the sliding table should be up against the edge of the base unit table and the penciled refer- ence marks should be aligned with each other.
7.Have two of your assistants hold the sliding table in position so that it does not fall while you are securing it to the base unit.
8.Remove the shipping brace, shown in Figure 27, from the end of the sliding table.
Figure 27. Sliding table shipping brace.
9.From the end of the sliding table, look inside the sliding table and locate the three attach- ment blocks. These need to be positioned over the attachment holes. The scale bar is an excellent tool for inserting into the table and positioning the blocks.
10.Starting at the middle hole, reach through the dust port opening and stick your finger in the attachment hole. Have your third assistant use the scale bar to push or pull the middle attachment block so that you can align it with your finger.
11.Once aligned, thread one of the large cap screws from the base into the attachment block, but DO NOT completely tighten with the hex wrench until instructed later in this manual.
12.Remove the two access panels from the back of the base unit (Figure 28) so that you can access both of the remaining attachment holes.
13.Utilizing the same procedures from steps 10 & 11, thread the remaining two cap screws from the base into the sliding table attach- ment blocks.
14.Install the sliding table handles and end cap (shown in Figure 29 & 30) with two flat head screws per each, securing from the top of the table.
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Figure 28. Access panel removed (one side shown).
Figure 29. Sliding table handles.
Figure 30. Sliding table end cap attachment screws.
Installing Blade
Guard
The blade guard assembly consists of four pieces: Lower and upper support arms, a pivoting swing arm and a clear plastic blade guard shield.
To install the blade guard:
1.Remove the six bolts from the side of the motor cabinet.
2.Position the lower support arm over the holes on the side of the motor cabinet and secure it with the bolts and lock washers removed in step 1, so the assembly looks similar to
Figure 31.
Lower Support
Arm
Figure 31. Lower support arm installed.
3.Unthread the eight bolts from the upper sup- port arm.
4.Position the upper support arm over the holes in the lower support arm and secure it with the bolts removed in step 3 (Figure 32).
Upper
Support Arm
Figure 32. Vertical support installed.
5.Loosen the pivot bolt (Figure 33) at the end of the swing arm to position the steel mount- ing brace over the end of the upper support arm.
Figure 33. Pivot bolt.
6.Position the pivoting swing arm over the saw table (Figure 34) and secure it with four
Figure 34. Pivoting swing arm installed on supports.
7.Remove the four cap screws under the blade guard and one cap screw at the front.
8.Position the clear blade shield guide holes under the blade guard arm (Figure 35) and secure it with the cap screws removed in step 7.
Figure 35. Clear blade shield installed.
Installing Extension
Tables
To install the extension tables:
1.Assemble the braces to the underside of the small and large extension table, as shown in
Figures 36 & 37.
Figure 36. Large extension table and braces.
Figure 37. Small extension table and braces.
2.Remove the three cap screws, lock washers and flat washers from the side of the table (Figure 38, white arrows) and remove the two cap screws from the motor cabinet (Figure 38, black arrows).
6.Check the surfaces of the table with a straight edge a shown in Figure 40.
Figure 38. Hardware location for small table.
3.Position the small extension table over the holes on the cast iron table and secure it with the three cap screws that you removed in step 2 (Figure 39).
Cap Screws
Adjustment Screws
Figure 39. Small extension table installed.
4.Use the adjustment screws (Figure 39) under the extension table to level the top sur- face with the saw table.
5.When the surfaces are level, slide the table supports against the machine frame and secure them with the cap screws.
Figure 40. Checking with a straight edge.
7.Position the adjustment screws between the table support braces and extension table to finely tune the table so it is level.
8.To install the large extension table, move to the back of the saw and remove the four cap screws from cast iron table and the four cap screws from the cabinet.
9.With the help of at least two assistants, install and level the large extension table in the same manner as the small extension table, using the hardware removed in step 8. Figure 41 shows the large extension table installed correctly.
Figure 41. Large extension table installed.
Rip Fence
To install the rip fence:
1.Locate the fence rail and remove the last nut and washer from each threaded mounting post.
2.Position the three rail bolts in the location holes along the cast iron table and large extension table.
3.Secure the rail by installing the washer and nut that were removed in step 1 to the back- side of the tables. Figure 42 shows the rail installed.
Figure 42. Fence rail installed.
4.Secure the fence scale to the edge of the cast iron/extension table edge with the four
5.Slide the rip fence clamping assembly onto the end of the fence rail (Figure 43). Note???
The fence clamping assembly will not slide onto the rail if the clamping lever is in the locked position.
Figure 43. Installed clamp assembly.
6.Slide one end of the aluminum fence piece over the mounting track on the side of the fence clamping assembly.
Lock
Handle
Figure 44. Installing aluminum fence to clamping assembly in upward position.
7.Check if the bottom edge of the aluminum fence piece rests on the top surface of the table.
???If the bottom edge of the aluminum fence piece does not rest on the table, then fence is correctly adjusted. Proceed to the next
???If the bottom edge of the aluminum fence piece does rest on the table, then contin- ue on to the next step.
8.Loosen the cam bolt located on the end of the fence clamp assembly (see Figure 45).
Figure 45. Installed clamp assembly.
9.Rotate the cam up or down to adjust the ride height of the fence.
10.Retighten the cam bolt and check the ride height.
Crosscut Table
To assemble the crosscut table:
1.Swing the crosscut table brace away from the table saw base.
2.Position the brace perpendicular to the long edge of the sliding table.
3.One end of the crosscut table has a clamp- ing assembly designed to attach to the bar on the sliding table. The two cap screws (Figure 46) located under the clamp need to be backed out far enough to allow the clamp to slip over the bar on the sliding table.
Figure 46. Cap screws used to secure the crosscut table clamping assembly.
4.Lift the crosscut table and slip the clamp over the bar on the sliding table and set the other end of the crosscut table onto the shaft that protrudes up from the brace (Figure 47).
Mounting
Shaft
Figure 47. Mounting the crosscut table over the shaft on the brace.
5.Remove both end caps from the short cross- support and remove one end cap from the long
Assembly
Figure 48.
6.Loosen the
7.Slide the
8.Place the crosscut fence on the crosscut table so that the locating pins fit inside the guide holes.
9.Using the handles on the crosscut fence, slide the 2 cam lock rods into the crosscut table (Figure 49).
Cam Lock Rod
Figure 49. Cam lock rod (1 of 2).
10.Install the flip stop units in the crosscut fence by unlocking the extension piece and align- ing the clamp bar on the bottom of the flip stop unit to slide it into the fence. The correct order of placement for the flip stop units is shown in Figure 50.
Inside Flip Stop
Outside Flip Stop
Figure 50. Correct order of flip stop unit placement.
Miter Fence
To install the miter fence:
1.Loosen the clamp plate with the ratchet han- dle to prepare the miter fence for installation.
2.Align the fixed bolt in the slot closest to the blade and align the clamp plate in the other slot as shown in Figure 51.
Fixed Bolt
Clamp Plate
Figure 51. Miter fence components aligned for installation of miter fence.
3.Thread the fixed bolt into the fixed block. The miter fence should now slide up and down the angle range freely.
4.Position the fence at the desired angle and use the clamp plate ratcheting handle to lock the fence in place. Figure 52 shows the miter fence set to 45?? on the miter fence scale.
Figure 52. Miter fence set to 45?? mark on the miter gauge scale.
Test Run
Now that the machine is connected to the power source, it is important to perform a test run to make sure all the controls are working properly.
Before starting the saw, make sure you have performed the preceding assembly and adjustment instructions, and you have read through the rest of the manual and are familiar with the various functions and safe- ty issues associated with this machine. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious personal injury or even death!
To test run the saw:
1.Put on safety glasses and make sure any bystanders are out of the way and also wear- ing safety glasses.
2.Turn the switch on the side of the control panel to ON. This is the main power switch.
3.At the front of the control panel, rotate the red EMERGENCY STOP button until it springs up. The control panel is now live and any buttons you push will react accordingly.
4.Turn to page 14 and experiment with all of the controls until you are familiar and com- fortable with them.
???If the blade moves in the wrong direction, then disconnect the power and switch the power wires at the circuit breaker in the electrical box.
???If any problems occur, press the EMG STOP button. Investigate and correct the problem before operating the machine further. If you need help, refer to the trou- bleshooting section in the back of this manual or contact our service department at (570)
Sliding Table
Parallel Adjustment
Now is the point in the assembly process to make the sliding table parallel with the main saw blade and tighten the three large cap screws that were used to secure the sliding table to the saw base.
Besides the tools included with the saw, this pro- cedure requires you to have a precision ruler, a felt tip pen, and the assistance of another person.
To adjust the sliding table parallel with the main blade:
1.Set the blade to 0?? on the control panel (90?? with the cast iron table).
2.Raise the main blade up as far as it will go.
3.Disconnect the saw from the power source!
4.Mark the center of the blade with a felt tip pen. This will allow you to take your mea- surements from the exact same place on the blade.
5.Move the sliding table all the way to one end, and using a precision ruler, measure the gap between the edge of the table and your mark on the blade as shown in Figure 54.
Figure 54. Measuring gap between sliding table edge and center of blade with a precision ruler.
6.Move the other end of the sliding table in front of the blade and measure the gap.
???If the gap is the same on both sides, then the sliding table is already parallel with the main blade. Skip to step 10.
???If the gap on one side is different than the other, then continue with step 7.
7.Move the end of the sliding table that needs to be adjusted in front of the blade.
8.Using the ruler, watch the gap measurement and have your assistant slowly make the adjustments at the parallel adjustment bolts (Figure 55) until the gap size is equal to the other side.
Figure 55. Sliding table parallel adjustment bolt (other side not shown).
9.Repeat steps
10.Tighten the jam nuts on the parallel adjust- ment bolts to secure them in place
11.Now tighten the three large cap screws (Page 23, Figure 25) that secure the sliding table to the base.
Fence Scale
Alignment
Before operation, the 0" mark on the rip fence scale must be aligned with the right side of the blade to ensure that the rip fence measurements will be accurate.
To align the fence scale with the blade:
1.Set the blade to 0?? on the control panel (90?? with the cast iron table).
2.Raise the main blade up as far as it will go.
3.Disconnect the saw from the power source!
4.Remove the stop bolt shown in Figure 56.
Figure 56. Rip fence stop bolts
5.Move the rip fence all the way against the blade as shown in Figure 57.
Figure 57. Rip fence aligned with blade.
6.Loosen the scale lock knob (Figure 58), adjust the scale 0" mark even with the fence, and tighten the scale knob to keep the scale in place.
Figure 58. Rip fence scale lock knob.
7.Move the fence away from the blade and re- install the stop bolt that was removed in step 4.
Dust Collection
The Model G0501 is equipped with two dust ports that should be properly connected to a dust col- lection system before operation.
To connect the dust ports to a dust collection system:
1.Secure a 5" dust hose to the dust port locat- ed under the saw table (Figure 59).
Figure 59. 5" dust port location.
2.Run the 5" hose to your dust collection sys- tem.
3.Connect a 2" dust hose to the port located above the blade guard shown in Figure 60.
Figure 60. 2" dust port location.
4.Run the 2" hose along the braces on the back of the blade guard swing arm to your dust collection system. Make sure to leave extra slack in the dust hose near swing arm pivot points.
NOTICE
Remember maximum working clearances when installing dust hoses.
5.Run a ground wire along the dust hose and attach the wire to the machine to protect against static electricity.
SECTION 6: OPERATIONS
Damage to your eyes, lungs, and ears could result from using this machine without prop- er protective gear. Always wear safety glass- es, a dust mask, and hearing protection when operating this machine.
Loose hair and clothing could get caught in machinery and cause serious personal injury. Keep loose clothing and long hair away from mov- ing machinery.
NOTICE
The following section was designed to give instructions on the basic operations of this machine. However, it is in no way compre- hensive of all of the machine???s applications. WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND that you read books, trade magazines, or get formal train- ing to maximize the potential of your machine.
Operation Tips
Your safety is important. The tips below are intended to supplement Section 2: Safety. But remember, no safety list can be comprehensive of every situation. The operator is ultimately responsible for their own safety, as well as the safety of bystanders. Every cutting operation is uniquely different and may require safety equip- ment or safety procedures not mentioned in this manual.
Please follow these tips EVERY time you use your saw:
???Stand to the left of the blade
???Turn off the saw and allow the blade to come to a complete stop before removing the cut- off piece.
???Make sure that the riving knife is always aligned with the main blade before cutting!
???Always position the blade guard to the cor- rect height above the workpiece.
???Carefully plan each cutting operation to avoid injuries.
???When you release the sliding table lock, make sure that the knob is positioned so that it will not lock the table during a cut.
Changing Blade Tilt
The blade can be tilted anywhere from 0?? to 45??.
To change the blade tilt:
1.Turn the main power switch ON.
2.Rotate the red EMERGENCY STOP button until it springs up.
3.Press SET on the keypad.
4.Type in your desired blade tilt. (For example: If you want the blade to tilt to 30??, type 3, 0.)
5.Press START on the keypad. The blade should now move to your desired tilt.
Changing Blade
Speeds
The blades for the Model G0501 can operate at 3000, 4000, 5000, and 6000 RPM. This speed can be easily changed by moving the
To change the blade speed:
1.Disconnect the saw from the power source!
2.Remove the cap screws on the top and bot- tom right corners, then open the motor cabi- net door.
3.Move the belt tension handle (Figure 61) down to loosen the
Figure 61. Belt tension release handle.
4.Position the
5000
3000
4000
6000
Figure 62. Belt speed diagram.
5.Turn the pulley speed switch (Figure 63) so that the opening in the fins line up with the belt position. This switch registers the speed with the control panel.
Pulley Speed
Switch
Figure 63. Pulley speed switch.
6.Move the belt tension handle up to tighten the
7.Close and secure the motor cabinet door.
Aligning Scoring
Blade Set
The scoring blade must be aligned with the main blade to ensure satisfactory cutting results. Before attempting to align the scoring blade with the main blade, the kerf thickness must match that of the main blade.
To align the scoring blade set:
1.Move the blade tilt to 0?? on the control panel (blade 90?? to table), and raise the main blade and scoring blade set up as far as they will go.
2.Remove the stop bolt from the rip fence, and move the rip fence against the main blade (or scoring blade) as shown in Figure 64.
Figure 64. Fence against blade as a guide for aligning the scoring blade.
3.Use the control panel to move the scoring blade so that the rip fence can touch both the scoring blade and the main blade when posi- tioned as shown in Figure 64.
4.Lower the scoring blade to the correct height and perform a test cut, then make any final adjustments.
Rip Cutting
The Model G0501 has the capability of rip cutting full size panels (Figure 65). The sliding table removes the burden of sliding a large and heavy panel over a stationary table surface.
Figure 65. Rip cutting setup with the sliding table.
This saw also has the capability of rip cutting smaller boards, using the machine as a tradition- al table saw (Figure 66). Smaller, lighter boards are easier to slide across the stationary cast iron table surface to the right of the saw blade.
Figure 66. Rip cutting using the traditional table saw technique.
Determine which cutting operation will be best suited for the workpiece to be ripped.
???To use the sliding table, read the instruc- tions titled ???Rip cutting with the sliding table.???
???To use the machine as a traditional table saw, skip ahead to ???Rip cutting using the traditional table saw technique.???
Rip cutting with the sliding table:
1.Mount the crosscut table to the sliding table.
2.Slide and secure the crosscut table to the end of the sliding table opposite the sliding table handle.
3.Install the crosscut fence in the guide pin holes shown in Figure 67 and lock it in place with the cam locks.
Figure 67. Guide pin holes used when mounting the crosscut fence for rip cutting operations.
4.Set either flip stop to the desired
5.Position the blade guard to the correct height for your workpiece.
6.Load the workpiece onto the table saw. The set up should look similar to Figure 65.
7.Once all the necessary safety precautions have been taken, perform the cutting opera- tion.
Rip cutting using the traditional table saw technique:
1.Slide the crosscut table out of the way.
2.Lock the sliding table into a stationary posi- tion.
3.Position the rip fence to the desired
4.Slide the leading end of the rip fence so it is even with the center of the main saw blade as shown in Figure 68.
Figure 68. Rip fence set even with center of blade.
5.Position the blade guard to the correct height for your workpiece.
6.Once all the necessary safety precautions have been taken, load the workpiece onto the table saw and perform the cutting opera- tion.
Crosscutting
With the crosscut fence mounted in the forward position (Figure 69), the Model G0501 has the capability of crosscutting full size panels.
Forward Mounted
Crosscut Fence
Figure 69. Crosscutting full size panel.
With the crosscut fence mounted in the rear posi- tion (Figure 70), this machine also has the capa- bility of crosscutting smaller panels.
Rear Mounted
Crosscut Fence
Figure 70. Crosscutting smaller panels.
Lastly, this machine has the capability of cross- cutting workpieces while using the rip fence as a
Figure 71. Crosscutting workpieces using the rip fence as a
Determine which cutting operation will be best suited for the workpiece to be crosscut.
???If you will be crosscutting full size panels, then skip ahead to ???Crosscutting full size panels.???
???If you will be crosscutting smaller panels, then skip ahead to ???Crosscutting smaller panels.???
???If you will be crosscutting workpieces using the rip fence as a
Crosscutting full size panels:
1.Mount the crosscut table to the sliding table.
2.Install the crosscut fence in the forward guide pin holes shown in Figure 72 and lock it in place.
Figure 72. Guide pin holes used when mounting the crosscut fence for full size
panel crosscutting.
3.Set either flip stop to the desired
4.Position the blade guard to the correct height for your workpiece.
6.Load the workpiece onto the table saw. The set up should look similar to Figure 69.
7.Once all the necessary safety precautions have been taken, perform the cutting opera- tion.
Crosscutting smaller panels:
1.Mount the crosscut table to the sliding table.
2.Install the crosscut fence in the rear guide pin holes shown in Figure 72 and lock it in place.
3.Set either flip stop to the desired
4.Position the blade guard to the correct height for your workpiece.
5.Load the workpiece onto the table saw. The set up should look similar to Figure 69.
6.Once all the necessary safety precautions have been taken, perform the cutting opera- tion.
Crosscutting using the rip fence as a
1.Mount the crosscut table to the sliding table.
2.Install the crosscut fence in the rear guide pin holes shown in Figure 72 and lock it in place.
3.Position the rip fence to the desired
4.Load the workpiece onto the table saw. The set up should look similar to Figure 71.
5.Slide the leading end of the rip fence behind the back edge of the workpiece as shown in
Figure 73.
Figure 73. Correct rip fence position when per- forming crosscutting operations.
6.Position the blade guard to the correct height for your workpiece.
7.Once all the necessary safety precautions have been taken, perform the cutting opera- tion.
Miter Cutting
The miter fence allows miter cuts from 30?? through 135?? on boards ranging in length from 91???2" through 861???2". The table mounted miter scale has a resolution of 1???2??. Either end of the flip stop slide can be slid into the end of the miter fence to accommodate cut off lengths both over and under 45" as shown in Figure 74 & 75.
Figure 74. Example of miter cutting operation for a cut length less than 45".
Figure 75. Example of miter cutting operation for a cut length over 45".
To perform a miter cut:
1.Mount the miter fence onto the sliding table.
2.Position the fence at the desired angle and use the clamp plate ratcheting handle to lock the fence in place. Figure 76 shows the miter fence set to 45?? on the miter fence scale.
Clamp Plate
Ratcheting Handle
4.Position the flip stop according to the length of the workpiece you want to cut off to the left of the blade.
???If the desired
Figure 76. Miter fence set to 45?? mark on the miter fence scale.
3.Loosen the lock knobs that secure the flip stop slide into position in the miter fence (Figure 77).
Lock Knobs
Miter Fence
Flip Stop
Figure 77. Flip stop slide lock knobs.
Figure 78. Miter fence slide installation for cut lengths between 91???2" and 45".
???If the desired
Figure 79. Miter fence slide installation for cut lengths between 45" and 861???2.
5.Position the blade guard to the correct height for your workpiece.
6.Load the workpiece onto the table saw. The set up should look similar to Figure 74 or 75.
7.Once all the necessary safety precautions have been taken, perform the cutting opera- tion.
Changing Main
Blade
The Model G0501 will perform best when high quality, sharp blades are used. Therefore, when- ever the main blade starts to get dull, we recom- mend that you have it resharpened or replace it with a new blade.
Also, the Model G0501 is designed to accommo- date either a 12" or a 14" main blade. But any time you change blade sizes, the appropriate sized riving knife must also be changed to match the size of blade you install.
To change main blade:
1.Move the blade tilt to 0?? on the control panel (blade 90?? to table).
2.Disconnect the saw from the power source!
3.Move the sliding table all the way to the left and push the release knob to expose the internal blade guard that covers the blades and riving knife, as shown in Figure 80.
Sliding Table
Release Knob
Figure 80. Blade assembly exposed.
4.Pull the blade guard away from the riving knife to expose the mounting assembly. (The internal blade guard is held in place with a magnet.)
5.Insert the arbor lock tool (shaft with the round knob) into the hole in the cast iron table and rotate the main blade until the arbor lock tool drops in place (Figure 81) and locks the blade.
Figure 81. Locking main blade with the lock tool.
6.Place a rag over the main blade and put leather gloves on your hands for protection.
7.Using the 36mm arbor wrench, remove the arbor nut that secures the main blade (turn clockwise to loosen, as shown in Figure 82).
Figure 82. Removing arbor nut to change blade.
8.Remove the arbor flange and the old main blade.
9.Install the new main blade, replace the arbor flange and nut, and tighten the arbor nut to secure the main blade.
???If you changed blade diameter sizes dur- ing this procedure, now is the time to change riving knifes. To do this, follow the instructions titled ???Changing Riving Knives??? in this manual.
???If the kerf thickness is different from your old blade, the scoring blade kerf must be adjusted to match the new main blade kerf. To do this, read the ???Changing Scoring Blade Set??? and stack the blade inserts to match same thickness as the new blade.
10.Make sure the correct size riving knife is installed and aligned with the blade.
11.Move the orange blade guard back into its original position, next to the blades, and cen- ter the sliding table.
12.Align the scoring blade to the main blade as described in the ???Aligning Scoring Blade Set??? instructions.
Changing Riving
Knives
The Model G0501 comes with a riving knives for use with 12" and 14" blades.
To change the riving knife:
1.Move the blade tilt to 0?? on the control panel (blade 90?? to table), and raise the main blade as far as it will go.
2.Disconnect the saw from the power source!
3.Move the sliding table all the way to the left and push the release knob to expose the internal blade guard (Figure 83) that covers the blades and riving knife.
Blade Guard
Figure 83. Blade guard exposed to access riving knife.
4.Pull the blade guard away from the riving knife to expose the mounting assembly. (The internal blade guard is held in place with a magnet.)
5.Remove the center bolt (Figure 84) in the mounting assembly to remove the mounting plate.
6.Remove the currently installed riving knife and install the correct riving knife.
Figure 84. Center bolt in mounting assembly.
7.Replace the mounting plate and thread in the center bolt without completely tightening it.
8.Position the riving knife about 3mm or 1???8" away from the nearest carbide tooth on the main blade.
Figure 85. Checking riving knife distance from blade tip with 3mm hex wrench.
9.Tighten the center bolt to secure the riving knife in position.
10.Move the internal blade guard (from step 4) back to its original position, and move the sliding table back to center.
Changing Scoring
Blade Set
The scoring blade set consists of an inner and outer blade and four internal shims. Two of these shims are 0.008" thick and two are 0.004". These have been provided so the scoring blade set can match the kerf thickness of the main blade. Figure 86 shows a the scoring blade set laid out for identification.
Figure 86. Scoring blade set separated for identification.
To change scoring blade set:
1.Move the blade tilt to 0?? on the control panel (blade 90?? to table), and raise the main blade and scoring blade up as far as they will go.
2.Disconnect the saw from the power source!
3.Move the sliding table all the way to the left and push the release knob (Figure 87) to expose the internal blade guard that covers the blades and riving knife.
Figure 87. Sliding table release knob.
4.Pull the blade guard away from the blades to expose the arbor nut as shown in Figure 88. (The internal blade guard is held in place with a magnet.)
5.Remove the main blade.
Figure 88. Scoring blade arbor nut.
6.Place a 23mm wrench behind the scoring blade on the flats of the arbor shaft, and use a 22mm wrench at the front to remove the arbor nut and flange, as shown in Figure 89 (turn
Figure 89. Loosening scoring blade arbor nut.
7.Remove the scoring blade set and replace with a new set that is stacked to the same kerf thickness as the main blade.
8.Install the flange and arbor nut, and tighten the arbor nut in the reverse order of step 5.
9.Move the orange blade guard back into its original position, next to the blades, and move the sliding table to its original position over the blades.
10.Align the scoring blade to the main blade as described in the ???Aligning Scoring Blade Set??? instructions in this manual.
SECTION 7: MAINTENANCE
Always disconnect power to the machine before performing main- tenance. Failure to do this may result in serious personal injury.
Cleaning
Cleaning the Model G0501 is relatively easy. Vacuum excess wood chips and sawdust, and wipe off the remaining dust with a dry cloth. If any resin has built up, use a resin dissolving cleaner to remove it. Treat all cast iron and unpainted steel with a
Once a week:
???Clean sliding table surface and grooves.
???Clean the cast iron saw table.
???Clean the roller guideways for the sliding table.
???Clean the aluminum rip fence and sliding grooves.
???Clean the rip fence bracket.
Once a month:
???Vacuum inside the motor cabinet.
Miscellaneous
Always be aware of the condition of your machine. Routinely check the condition of the fol- lowing items and repair or replace as necessary:
???Loose mounting bolts.
???Worn switch.
???Worn or damaged blade.
???Worn or damaged blade guard.
To ensure optimum power transmission from the motor to the blade and to the hydraulic pump, the
See Section 8: Service Adjustments for instruc- tions on replacing the belts, if needed.
Bearings
The bearings are sealed and
Maintenance Log
SECTION 8: SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS
Always disconnect power to the machine before performing ser- vice adjustments. Failure to do this may result in serious personal injury.
About Service
This section is designed to help the operator with adjustments that were made at the factory and that might also need to be made during the life of the machine.
This section is provided for your
Similarly, if you are unsure of how to perform any procedure in this section, the Grizzly Service Department will be happy to guide you through the procedures or help in any other way.
Replacing Belts
To change the
1.Move the blade tilt to 0?? on the control panel (blade 90?? to table), and raise the main blade and scoring blade set up as far as they will go.
2.Disconnect the saw from the power source!
3.Open the motor cabinet door.
4.Move the belt tension handle (Figure 90) down to loosen the
Figure 90. Belt tension handle.
5.Remove the old
6.Move the belt tension handle up to tighten the
7.Close and secure the motor cabinet door.
To change the belt on the scoring blade motor:
1.Move the blade tilt to 0?? on the control panel (blade 90?? to table), and raise the main blade and scoring blade set up as far as they will go.
2.Disconnect the saw from the power source!
3.Open the motor cabinet door.
4.Jack up the scoring blade motor with a bottle jack, as shown in Figure 91, to loosen the belt.
Calibrating Blade
Tilt
The blade tilt is calibrated at the factory, but can be adjusted if it changes during the life of the machine.
To calibrate the blade tilt:
1.Move the blade tilt to 0?? on the control panel (blade 90?? to table), and raise the main blade as far as it will go.
2.Place a machinist???s square on the table and against the blade.
3.Adjust the blade tilt until the blade is perfect- ly square with the table.
4.At the control panel, press SET.
5.Press 0.
Figure 91. Jacking up scoring motor with a bot- tle jack to remove the belt.
5.Remove the old belt and install a new belt in the center of the pulleys.
6.Let the jack down, so the weight of the motor tensions the belt.
7.Remove the jack and wood blocks, and close the motor cabinet door.
6.Press and hold down SET for five seconds. This new setting will now be stored in the control panel.
Adjusting Riving
Knife Alignment
The riving knife can be aligned with the blade by adjusting the four setscrews on the mounting plate.
To align the riving knife:
1.Move the blade tilt to 0?? on the control panel (blade 90?? to table), and raise the main blade and scoring blade set up as far as they will go.
2.Disconnect the saw from the power source!
3.Move the sliding table all the way to the left and push the release knob to expose the internal blade guard that covers the blades and riving knife.
4.Pull the blade guard away from the riving knife to expose the mounting assembly as shown in Figure 92. (The internal blade guard is held in place with a magnet.)
5.Loosen the securing bolt on the riving knife mounting plate.
6.Place the rip fence across the carbide teeth of the main blade and across the riving knife.
7.Adjust the four setscrews (Figure 93) in/out until the riving knife is aligned with the car- bide teeth of the main blade.
Figure 93. Adjusting riving knife alignment.
8.Tighten the securing bolt to lock the riving knife in place.
9.Move the blade guard back into position and center the sliding table.
Figure 92. Riving knife securing bolt.
Squaring Crosscut
Fence to Blade
Squaring the crosscut fence to the blade ensures that cuts made with the crosscut fence will be square. This procedure can be done by using a piece of scrap plywood as a test piece and mak- ing five test cuts, then adjusting the fence as nec- essary.
To square the crosscut fence with the blade:
1.Make sure the blade is parallel with the slid- ing table.
2.Prepare the scrap test piece by cutting it to 32" x 32".
3.Number all four sides of the test piece.
4.Using the crosscut fence, cut 1???2" off of each side of the test piece.
5.Measure the test piece diagonally from cor-
Figure 94.
???If both measurements are not within 1???16", then the crosscut fence needs to be adjusted. Proceed to step 6.
???If both measurements are within 1???16" then you are finished with this procedure.
Figure 94. Crosscut fence adjustment test piece.
G0501 Sliding Table Saw
6.Loosen the jam nut and lock bolt shown in
Figure 95.
7.Rotate the adjustment bolt, shown in Figure 95, to move the fence in the necessary direc- tion that is needed to make the crosscut fence square.
Lock Bolt
and Jam
Nut
Adjustment
Bolt
Figure 95. Crosscut fence adjustment mechanism (fence removed for clarity).
8.Tighten the lock bolt and jam nut.
9.Repeat steps
SECTION 9: REFERENCE INFO
The following pages contain aftermarket acces- sories information, the machine data sheet, parts diagrams, parts lists, wiring diagrams, troubleshoot- ing information and Warranty/Return information for your Model G0501.
If you need parts or help in assembling your machine, or if you need operational information, call the Grizzly Service Department. Trained ser- vice technicians will be glad to help you.
If you have any comments regarding this manual, please write to Grizzly at the address below:
Grizzly Industrial, Inc.
C/O Technical Documentation
P.O. Box 2069
Bellingham, WA
We recommend you keep a copy of our current catalog for complete information regarding Grizzly's warranty and return policy. If you need additional technical information relating to this machine, or if you need general assistance or replacement parts, please contact the Service Department at the location listed below.
Grizzly Industrial, Inc.
1203 Lycoming Mall Circle
Muncy, PA 17756
Phone: (570)
Fax: (800)
Aftermarket
Accessories
MACHINE DATA
SHEET
Customer Service #: (570)
MODEL G0501 SLIDING TABLE SAW
Specifications, while deemed accurate, are not guaranteed.
SLIDING TABLE
SAW CAPACITIES
Customer Service #: (570)
MODEL G0501 14" SLIDING TABLE SAW
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G0501 Saw Angle Measurement Assembly
G0501 Machine Frame/Saw Angle Measurement Assemblies
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Saw Table Sliding G0501
240
217
239
238
205
204
222
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243
236
224
216
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G0501 Chip Channel Assembly
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G0501 Saw Blade Adjustment Assembly
302
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G0501 Saw Blade Adjustment Assembly
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G0501 Main Saw Assemblies
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416
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G0501 Main Saw Assemblies
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G0501 Scoring Saw Assemblies
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G0501 Swinging Arm Assembly
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G0501 Crosscut Fence
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G0501 Machine Table Assemblies
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G0501 Rip Fence Assembly
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G0501 Blade Guard Assembly
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G0501 Electrical Panel Components
1305 1305
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R S T E
WARRANTY AND RETURNS
Grizzly Industrial, Inc. warrants every product it sells for a period of 1 year to the original purchaser from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, negligence, accidents, repairs or alterations or lack of maintenance. This is Grizzly???s sole written warranty and any and all warranties that may be implied by law, including any merchantability or fitness, for any par- ticular 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, spe- cial, or consequential damages arising from the use of our products.
To take advantage of this warranty, contact us by mail or phone and give us all the details. We will then issue you a ???Return Number,?????? which must be clearly posted on the outside as well as the inside of the car- ton. We will not accept any item back without this number. Proof of purchase must accompany the mer- chandise.
The manufacturers reserve the right to change specifications at any time because they constantly strive to achieve better quality equipment. We make every effort to ensure that our products meet high quality and durability standards and we hope you never need to use this warranty.
Please feel free to write or call us if you have any questions about the machine or the manual.
Thank you again for your business and continued support. We hope to serve you again soon.
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