Grizzly G0690 owner's manual

Grizzly

Industrial, Inc.

MODEL G0690/G0691

10" CABINET TABLE SAW

w/RIVING KNIFE

OWNER'S MANUAL

Model G0690

Model G0691

C US 232857

COPYRIGHT © NOVEMBER, 2008 BY GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC. REVISED MAY, 2018 (HE) WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC. (FOR MODELS MANUFACTURED SINCE 9/11) #BL11376 PRINTED IN CHINA V2.05.18

WARNING!

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.

WARNING!

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 ........ 2

• Manual Accuracy ........ 2

• Identification ........ 3

• G0690 Machine Data Sheet ........ 4

• G0691 Machine Data Sheet ........ 7

• SECTION 1: SAFETY ........ 10

• Safety Instructions for Machinery ........ 10

• Additional Safety for Table Saws ........ 12

• Preventing Kickback ........ 13

• Protecting Yourself From Kickback ........ 13

• Glossary of Terms ........ 14

• SECTION 2: POWER SUPPLY ........ 15

• SECTION 3: SETUP ........ 17

• Items Needed for Setup ........ 17

• Unpacking ........ 17

• Hardware Recognition Chart ........ 18

• Inventory ........ 19

• Fence Inventory G0690 ........ 20

• Fence Inventory G0691 ........ 20

• Cleanup ........ 21

• Site Considerations ........ 22

• Assembly ........ 23

• Dust Collection ........ 30

• Power Connection ........ 30

• Test Run ........ 31

• Recommended Adjustments ........ 31

• SECTION 4: OPERATIONS ........ 32

• Operation Overview ........ 32

• Basic Controls ........ 33

• Non-Through & Through Cuts ........ 33

• Workpiece Inspection ........ 34

• Blade Requirements ........ 34

• Blade Selection ........ 34

• Blade Installation ........ 36

• Blade Guard Assembly ........ 37

• Riving Knife ........ 39

• Ripping ........ 40

• Crosscutting ........ 41

• Miter Cuts ........ 41

• Blade Tilt/Bevel Cuts ........ 42

• Dado Cutting ........ 42

• Rabbet Cutting ........ 45

• Resawing ........ 47

SECTION 5: SHOP MADE SAFETY

• ACCESSORIES ........ 50

• Featherboards ........ 50

• Push Sticks ........ 53

• Push Blocks ........ 54 Narrow-Rip Auxiliary Fence & Push Block .. 55

• Outfeed & Support Tables ........ 57

• Crosscut Sled ........ 57

• SECTION 6: ACCESSORIES ........ 58

• SECTION 7: MAINTENANCE ........ 61

• Schedule ........ 61

• Cleaning ........ 61

• Lubrication ........ 62

• SECTION 8: SERVICE ........ 63

• Troubleshooting ........ 63

• Blade Tilt Stops ........ 65

• Miter Slot to Blade Parallelism ........ 67

• Spreader or Riving Knife Alignment ........ 68

• Fence Adjustments ........ 69

• Fence Scale Calibration ........ 71

• Miter Gauge Adjustments ........ 72

• Belt Tension & Replacement ........ 73

• SECTION 9: WIRING ........ 74

• Wiring Safety Instructions ........ 74

• Model G0690/G0691 Wiring Diagram ........ 75

• SECTION 10: PARTS ........ 76

• Body ........ 76

• Trunnion ........ 78

• Blade Guard ........ 81

• Miter Gauge ........ 82

• Fence ........ 83

• Extension Table (G0690) ........ 84

• Extension Table (G0691) ........ 85

• Labels and Cosmetics ........ 86

• WARRANTY AND RETURNS ........ 89

INTRODUCTION

Contact Info

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 serial number and manufacture date from the machine ID label. This will help us help you faster.

Grizzly Technical Support 1815 W. Battlefield Springfield, MO 65807 Phone: (570) 546-9663 Email: techsupport@grizzly.com

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

Grizzly Documentation Manager P.O. Box 2069 Bellingham, WA 98227-2069 Email: manuals@grizzly.com

Manual Accuracy

We are proud to provide a high-quality owner's manual with your new machine!

We made every effort to be exact with the instructions, specifications, drawings, and photographs in this manual. Sometimes we make mistakes, but our policy of continuous improvement also means that sometimes the machine you receive is slightly different than shown in the manual.

If you find this to be the case, and the difference between the manual and machine leaves you confused or unsure about something, check our website for an updated version. We post current manuals and manual updates for free on our website at www.grizzly.com.

Alternatively, you can call our Technical Support for help. Before calling, make sure you write down the Manufacture Date and Serial Number from the machine ID label (see below). This information is required for us to provide proper tech support, and it helps us determine if updated documentation is available for your machine.

Identification

Figure 1. Identification (Model G0691 shown).

CAUTION

For Your Own Safety Read Instruction Manual Before Operating Saw

a) Wear eye protection. b) Use saw-blade guard and spreader for every operation for which it can be used, including all through sawing. c) Keep hands out of the line of saw blade. d) Use a push-stick when required. e) Pay particular attention to instructions on reducing risk of kickback. f) Do not perform any operation freehand. g) Never reach around or over saw blade.

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Grizzly

Industrial, Inc.

MACHINE DATA SHEET

Customer Service #: (570) 546-9663 · To Order Call: (800) 523-4777 · Fax #: (800) 438-5901

MODEL G0690 10" 3HP 220V CABINET TABLE SAW WITH RIVING KNIFE

Product Dimensions:

• Weight ........ 507 lbs.
• Width (side-to-side) x Depth (front-to-back) x Height ........ 62 x 41 x 40 in.
• Footprint (Length x Width) ........ 20 x 20 in.
• Space Required for Full Range of Movement (Width x Depth) ........ 62 x 45-1/2 in.

Shipping Dimensions: Carton #1

• Type ........ Cardboard Box on Wood Skids
• Content ........ Machine
• Weight ........ 462 lbs.
• Length x Width x Height ........ 33 x 30 x 40 in.
• Must Ship Upright ........ Yes

Carton #2

• Type ........ Cardboard Box
• Content ........ Fence
• Weight ........ 24 lbs.
• Length x Width x Height ........ 42 x 17 x 7 in.
• Must Ship Upright ........ No

Carton #3

• Type ........ Cardboard Box
• Content ........ Rails
• Weight ........ 44 lbs.
• Length x Width x Height ........ 66 x 7 x 5 in.
• Must Ship Upright ........ No

Electrical:

• Power Requirement ........ 220V, Single-Phase, 60 Hz
• Prewired Voltage ........ 220V
• Full-Load Current Rating ........ 12.8A
• Minimum Circuit Size ........ 20A
• Connection Type ........ Cord & Plug
• Power Cord Included ........ Yes
• Power Cord Length ........ 6 ft.
• Power Cord Gauge ........ 14 AWG
• Plug Included ........ Yes
• Included Plug Type ........ 6-20
• Switch Type ........ Magnetic Switch w/Overload Protection & Disabling Pin

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Motors:

Main

• Horsepower ........ 3 HP
• Phase ........ Single-Phase
• Amps ........ 12.8A
• Speed ........ 3450 RPM
• Type ........ TEFC Capacitor-Start Induction
• Power Transfer ........ Triple V-Belt Drive
• Bearings ........ Shielded & Permanently Lubricated
• Centrifugal Switch/Contacts Type ........ Internal

Main Specifications:

Main Information

• Table Saw Type ........ Cabinet
• Maximum Blade Diameter ........ 10 in.
• Arbor Size ........ 5/8 in.
• Arbor Speed ........ 4300 RPM
• Maximum Width of Dado ........ 13/16 in.
• Blade Tilt Direction ........ Left
• Max Blade Tilt ........ 45 deg.
• Maximum Depth of Cut At 90 Degrees ........ 3-1/8 in.
• Maximum Depth of Cut At 45 Degrees ........ 2-3/16 in.
• Max Rip Right of Blade w/Included Fence & Rails ........ 29-1/2 in.
• Max Rip Left of Blade w/Included Fence & Rails ........ 12 in.

Additional Blade Information

• Included Blade Information ........ 10" x 40T
• Riving Knife/Spreader Thickness ........ 0.100 in.
• Required Blade Body Thickness ........ 0.071 – 0.094 in.
• Required Blade Kerf Thickness ........ 0.102 – 0.126 in.
• Rim Speed at Max Blade Diameter ........ 11,300 FPM

Table Information

• Floor to Table Height ........ 34 in.
• Table Size with Extension Wings Width ........ 40 in.
• Table Size with Extension Wings Depth ........ 27 in.
• Distance Front of Table to Center of Blade ........ 17-1/4 in.
• Distance Front of Table to Blade At Maximum Cut ........ 12-1/4 in.
• Main Table Size Thickness ........ 1-1/2 in.

Fence Information

• Fence Type ........ Camlock T-Shape w/HDPE Face
• Fence Size Length ........ 48 in.
• Fence Size Width ........ 4-1/8 in.
• Fence Size Height ........ 2-1/2 in.
• Fence Rail Type ........ Square Steel Tubing
• Fence Rail Length ........ 62 in.
• Fence Rail Width ........ 2-3/4 in.
• Fence Rail Height ........ 2 in.

Miter Gauge Information

• Miter Gauge Slot Type ........ T-Slot
• Miter Gauge Slot Size Width ........ 3/4 in.
• Miter Gauge Slot Size Height ........ 3/8 in.

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Construction

• Table ........ Precision-Ground Cast Iron
• Wings ........ Precision-Ground Cast Iron
• Cabinet ........ Pre-Formed Steel
• Trunnions ........ Cast Iron
• Fence Assembly ........ Steel with HDPE Side Plates
• Rails ........ Steel
• Miter Guage Construction ........ Cast Iron with Steel Bar
• Guard ........ Steel and Clear Plastic
• Body/Cabinet Paint Type/Finish ........ Powder Coated
• Arbor Bearings ........ Sealed & Permanently Lubricated

Other Related Information

• Number of Dust Ports ........ 1
• Dust Port Size ........ 4 in.
• Compatible Mobile Base ........ D2057A

Other Specifications:

• Country of Origin ........ China
• Warranty ........ 1 Year
• Approximate Assembly & Setup Time ........ 1 Hour
• Serial Number Location ........ ID Label on Cabinet
• ISO 9001 Factory ........ Yes
• Certified by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) ........ Yes

Features: Quick-Release Blade Guard and Spreader Quick Release Riving Knife Hinged Motor Cover 4" Dust Port Heavy-Duty Handwheels Heavy-Duty T-Slot Miter Gauge Triple V-Belts Precision-Ground Cast-Iron Table High Quality 3 HP Motor Heavy-Duty Cast-Iron Trunnions Powder Coated Paint Camlock T-Shaped Fence with HDPE Face Easy Glide Fence System Knurled Knobs for Adjusting Fence Nylon Runners Inside Fence Head Assembly Standard and Dado Table Inserts Recessed Screw Holding Table Insert Included 10" x 40T Carbide-Tipped Blade

Accessories Recommended: T24862 Long Rail Kit for G0690

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Grizzly

Industrial, Inc.

MACHINE DATA SHEET

Customer Service #: (570) 546-9663 · To Order Call: (800) 523-4777 · Fax #: (800) 438-5901

MODEL G0691 10" 3HP 220V CABINET TABLE SAW WITH LONG RAILS & RIVING KNIFE

Product Dimensions:

• Weight ........ 546 lbs.
• Width (side-to-side) x Depth (front-to-back) x Height ........ 82 x 41 x 40 in.
• Footprint (Length x Width) ........ 20 x 20 in.
• Space Required for Full Range of Movement (Width x Depth) ........ 82 x 45-1/2 in.

Shipping Dimensions: Carton #1

• Type ........ Cardboard Box on Wood Skids
• Content ........ Machine
• Weight ........ 465 lbs.
• Length x Width x Height ........ 24 x 30 x 42 in.
• Must Ship Upright ........ Yes

Carton #2

• Type ........ Cardboard Box
• Content ........ Fence
• Weight ........ 26 lbs.
• Length x Width x Height ........ 42 x 17 x 7 in.
• Must Ship Upright ........ No

Carton #3

• Type ........ Cardboard Box
• Content ........ Rails
• Weight ........ 66 lbs.
• Length x Width x Height ........ 67 x 7 x 5 in.
• Must Ship Upright ........ No

Electrical:

• Power Requirement ........ 220V, Single-Phase, 60 Hz
• Prewired Voltage ........ 220V
• Full-Load Current Rating ........ 12.8A
• Minimum Circuit Size ........ 20A
• Connection Type ........ Cord & Plug
• Power Cord Included ........ Yes
• Power Cord Length ........ 6 ft.
• Power Cord Gauge ........ 14 AWG
• Plug Included ........ Yes
• Included Plug Type ........ 6-20
• Switch Type ........ Magnetic Switch w/Overload Protection & Disabling Pin

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Motors:

Main

• Horsepower ........ 3 HP
• Phase ........ Single-Phase
• Amps ........ 12.8A
• Speed ........ 3450 RPM
• Type ........ TEFC Capacitor-Start Induction
• Power Transfer ........ Triple V-Belt Drive
• Bearings ........ Shielded & Permanently Lubricated
• Centrifugal Switch/Contacts Type ........ Internal

Main Specifications:

Main Information

• Table Saw Type ........ Cabinet
• Maximum Blade Diameter ........ 10 in.
• Arbor Size ........ 5/8 in.
• Arbor Speed ........ 4300 RPM
• Maximum Width of Dado ........ 13/16 in.
• Blade Tilt Direction ........ Left
• Max Blade Tilt ........ 45 deg.
• Maximum Depth of Cut At 90 Degrees ........ 3-1/8 in.
• Maximum Depth of Cut At 45 Degrees ........ 2-3/16 in.
• Max Rip Right of Blade w/Included Fence & Rails ........ 49 in.
• Max Rip Left of Blade w/Included Fence & Rails ........ 12 in.

Additional Blade Information

• Included Blade Information ........ 10" x 40T
• Riving Knife/Spreader Thickness ........ 0.100 in.
• Required Blade Body Thickness ........ 0.071 – 0.094 in.
• Required Blade Kerf Thickness ........ 0.102 – 0.126 in.
• Rim Speed at Max Blade Diameter ........ 11,300 FPM

Table Information

• Floor to Table Height ........ 34 in.
• Table Size with Extension Wings Width ........ 74-3/4 in.
• Table Size with Extension Wings Depth ........ 27 in.
• Distance Front of Table to Center of Blade ........ 17-1/4 in.
• Distance Front of Table to Blade At Maximum Cut ........ 12-1/4 in.
• Main Table Size Thickness ........ 1-1/2 in.

Fence Information

• Fence Type ........ Camlock T-Shape w/HDPE Face
• Fence Size Length ........ 48 in.
• Fence Size Width ........ 4-1/8 in.
• Fence Size Height ........ 2-1/2 in.
• Fence Rail Type ........ Square Steel Tubing
• Fence Rail Length ........ 62 in.
• Fence Rail Width ........ 2-3/4 in.
• Fence Rail Height ........ 2 in.

Miter Gauge Information

• Miter Gauge Slot Type ........ T-Slot
• Miter Gauge Slot Size Width ........ 3/4 in.
• Miter Gauge Slot Size Height ........ 3/8 in.

Construction

• Table ........ Precision-Ground Cast Iron
• Wings ........ Precision-Ground Cast Iron
• Cabinet ........ Pre-Formed Steel
• Trunnions ........ Cast Iron
• Fence Assembly ........ Steel with HDPE Side Plates
• Rails ........ Steel
• Miter Guage Construction ........ Cast Iron with Steel Bar
• Guard ........ Steel and Clear Plastic
• Body/Cabinet Paint Type/Finish ........ Powder Coated
• Arbor Bearings ........ Sealed & Permanently Lubricated

Other Related Information

• Number of Dust Ports ........ 1
• Dust Port Size ........ 4 in.
• Compatible Mobile Base ........ D2057A

Other Specifications:

• Country of Origin ........ China
• Warranty ........ 1 Year
• Approximate Assembly & Setup Time ........ 1 Hour
• Serial Number Location ........ ID Label on Cabinet
• ISO 9001 Factory ........ Yes
• Certified by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) ........ Yes

Features:

Quick-Release Blade Guard and Spreader Quick Release Riving Knife Hinged Motor Cover 4" Dust Port Heavy-Duty Handwheels Heavy-Duty T-Slot Miter Gauge Triple V-Belts Precision-Ground Cast-Iron Table High Quality 3 HP Motor Heavy-Duty Cast-Iron Trunnions Powder Coated Paint Camlock T-Shaped Fence with HDPE Face Easy Glide Fence System Knurled Knobs for Adjusting Fence Nylon Runners Inside Fence Head Assembly Standard and Dado Table Inserts Recessed Screw Holding Table Insert Extension Table and Long Rails enable 50" Rip Capacity Sturdy Steel Legs with Adjustable Feet Included 10" x 40T Carbide-Tipped Blade

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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.

DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WILL result in death or serious injury.

WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION 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.

NOTICE This symbol is used to alert the user to useful information about proper operation of the machine.

Safety Instructions for Machinery

WARNING

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. Always disconnect 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.

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WARNING

WEARING PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear clothing, apparel or jewelry that can become entangled in moving parts. Always tie back or cover long hair. Wear non-slip footwear to 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 recommended 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 may damage the wires inside. Do not handle cord/plug with wet hands. Avoid cord damage by keeping it away from heated surfaces, high traffic areas, harsh chemicals, 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 (570) 546-9663.

Additional Safety for Table Saws

⚠WARNING

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 reduce the risk of these hazards, operator 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 operate at front of machine and always stand to side of blade path. Never reach behind or over blade.

BLADE GUARD. The blade guard protects operator from rotating saw blade. Make sure blade guard is installed, adjusted correctly, and used for all possible "through cuts." Promptly repair or replace if damaged. Re-install immediately after operations that require its removal.

RIVING KNIFE. Use riving knife for all "non-through cuts." Make sure it is aligned and positioned correctly. Promptly repair or replace it if damaged.

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

FEEDING WORKPIECE. Feeding workpiece incorrectly increases risk of kickback. Always allow blade to reach full speed before cutting, feed workpiece from front of saw, making sure workpiece is flat against table and a fence, miter gauge, or other guide is used to feed workpiece in a straight line. Feed cuts through to completion. Never start saw with workpiece touching blade or pull workpiece from behind blade. Never back workpiece out of cut, move it sideways, or perform a "freehand" operation. Never plunge cut.

PUSH STICKS/PUSH BLOCKS. To reduce risk of accidental blade contact, use push sticks/ push blocks whenever possible. In event of an accident, these will often take damage that would have occurred to hands/fingers.

FENCE. To reduce risk of kickback, make sure fence remains properly adjusted and parallel with blade. Always lock fence before using.

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

BLADE ADJUSTMENTS. Adjusting blade height or tilt during operation increases risk of crashing blade and sending metal fragments flying with deadly force at operator or bystanders. Only adjust blade height and tilt when blade is completely stopped and saw is OFF.

CHANGING BLADES. Accidental startup while changing saw blade can result in serious injury. To reduce risk of accidental blade contact, always disconnect power before changing blades.

DAMAGED SAW BLADES. Damaged saw blade teeth can become deadly projectiles. Never use blades that have been dropped or damaged.

DADO AND RABBET OPERATIONS. Dado and rabbeting operations require special attention since they must be performed with blade guard removed, which increases risk of blade contact. DO NOT attempt dado or rabbeting operations without first reading these sections in this manual.

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, laminate-covered wood products, and some plastics. Never cut materials not intended for this saw.

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Preventing Kickback

Below are ways to avoid the most common causes of kickback:

• Only cut workpieces with at least one smooth and straight edge. DO NOT cut warped, cupped or twisted wood.
• Keep the blade guard installed and working correctly for all through cuts.
• Never attempt freehand cuts. If the workpiece is not fed parallel with the blade, kickback will likely occur. Always use the rip fence or miter gauge to support the workpiece.
• Make sure the spreader or riving knife is aligned with the blade. A misaligned spreader or riving knife can cause the workpiece to catch or bind, increasing the chance of kickback.
• Take the time to check and adjust the rip fence parallel with the blade; otherwise, the chances of kickback are extreme.
• The spreader or riving knife maintains the kerf in the workpiece, reducing the chance of kickback. Always use the riving knife for all non-through operations, unless a dado blade is installed. Always use the spreader with the blade guard for all through cuts.
• Feed cuts through to completion. Anytime you stop feeding a workpiece in the middle of a cut, the chance of kickback is greatly increased.
• Keep the blade guard installed and in good working order. Only remove it when performing non-through cuts and immediately re-install the blade guard when finished. Remember, always use the riving knife for all non-through operations, unless a dado blade is installed.
• Make multiple, shallow passes when performing a non-through cut. Making a deep non-through cut will greatly increase the chance of kickback.
• Never move the workpiece backwards or try to back it out of a cut while the blade is moving. If you cannot complete a cut for some reason, stop the saw motor and allow the blade to completely stop before backing the workpiece out. Promptly fix the condition that prevented you from completing the cut before starting the saw again.

Protecting Yourself From Kickback

Even if you know how to prevent kickback, it may still happen. Here are some ways to protect yourself if kickback DOES occur:

• Stand to the side of the blade during every cut. If kickback does occur, the thrown workpiece usually travels directly in front of the blade.
• Wear safety glasses or a face shield. In the event of kickback, your eyes and face are the most vulnerable parts of your body.
• Never, for any reason, place your hand behind the blade. Should kickback occur, your hand will be pulled into the blade, which could cause amputation.
• Use a push stick to keep your hands farther away from the moving blade. If kickback occurs, the push stick will most likely take the damage your hand would have received.
• Use featherboards or anti-kickback devices to assist with feeding and prevent or slow down kickback.

CAUTION

Statistics show that most common accidents among table saw users can be linked to kickback. Kickback is typically defined as the high-speed expulsion of stock from the table saw toward its operator. In addition to the danger of the operator or others in the area being struck by the flying stock, it is often the case that the operator's hands are pulled into the blade during kickback.

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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: Rotating metal shaft to which saw blade is mounted that extends from the drive mechanism.

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 fence is used to cut across the grain, or the miter gauge is used to cut across the shortest width of the workpiece.

Dado Blade: Blade or set of blades that are used to cut wide grooves and rabbets.

Dado Cut: "Non-through" 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 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.

Non-Through Cut: A cut in which the blade does not cut through the top of the workpiece. Refer to Page 33 for more details.

Parallel: Being an equal distance apart at every point along two given lines or planes. I.e. the rip fence face is parallel to the face of the saw blade.

Perpendicular: Lines or planes that intersect and form right angles. I.e. the blade is perpendicular to the table surface.

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 workpiece.

Rip Cut: Cutting operation in which the rip fence is used to cut with the grain, or across the widest width of the workpiece.

Riving Knife: Metal plate located behind the blade. It maintains the kerf opening in the wood when performing a cutting operation. Refer to Page 39 for more details.

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.

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