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LEFT-TILTING 10" TABLE SAW
MODEL G1023SL/G1023SLX
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
COPYRIGHT © FEBRUARY, 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.
PRINTED IN TAIWAN
ONLINE MANUAL DISCLAIMER
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
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WARNING Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemi- cals 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
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TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE 1. SAFETY ........................................................................................................................................................................2 INSTRUCTIONS FOR POWER TOOLS ............................................................................................................2-3 ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR TABLE SAWS..............................................................................4 SAFETY ACCESSORIES ............
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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. I
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Safety Instructions For Power Tools 9. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make 16. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTION- sure your extension cord is in good condi- AL STARTING. On machines with mag- tion. Conductor size should be in accor- netic contact starting switches there is a dance with the chart below. The amperage risk of starting if the machine is bumped rating should be listed on the motor or tool or jarred. Always disconnect from power nameplate. An undersized cord will cause source before adjustin
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Additional Safety Instructions For Table Saws 8. NEVER use the miter gauge and rip fence 1. ALWAYS use blade guard, splitter and at the same time. Move the rip fence out of anti-kickback fingers on all ''through-saw- the way when crosscutting. ing'' operations. Through-sawing opera- tions are those when the blade cuts com- 9. NEVER attempt to free a stalled saw blade pletely through the workpiece as in ripping without first turning the saw OFF. or crosscutting. 10. PROVIDE adequate support to th
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Safety Accessories Statistics prove that most common acci- dents among table saw users can be Push Sticks linked to kickback. Kickback is typically The use of push sticks, particularly when cutting defined as the high-speed expulsion of small or narrow workpieces, provides a double stock from the table saw toward its opera- benefit for saw operators. The push stick pro- tor. In addition to the danger of the opera- vides added leverage, enabling the operator to tor or others in the area being str
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Featherboards Easily made from scrap stock, featherboards pro- vide an added degree of protection against kick- back. To make a featherboard, cut a 30-40° angle at one end of the board, and make a number of 1 end cuts at approximately ⁄4" apart and 2" to 3" deep. There are a number of featherboards in the Grizzly catalog. See Figure 4. Figure 2. Zero Clearance Table Inserts Push Paddles Push paddles (shown in Figure 3) provide added leverage and support when ripping or crosscut- ting wide work
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Common Definitions, Terms and Phrases 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. Becoming familiar with these terms is important before assembling, adjusting or operating this machine. Your safety is VERY important to us at Grizzly! Arbor: Metal shaft extending from the drive Non-Through Cut: A sawing operation that mechanism, to which cutting blade is attached. requires the removal of
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SECTION 2: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS 220V Single-Phase Grounding In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, The Model G1023SL/G1023SLX Left-Tilting 10" grounding provides electric current a path of least Table Saw has a 3 HP, 3450 RPM motor which resistance to reduce the risk of electric shock. requires a 220V single-phase circuit. The cord set This tool is equipped with an electric cord having included does not have a plug, as the style of plug an equipment-grounding conductor which must you requir
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Extension Cords Wiring We do not recommend the use of extension cords Always utilize a qualified electrician when doing on 220V equipment. Instead, arrange the place- any electrical work on this equipment. ment of your equipment and the installed wiring to eliminate the need for extension cords. Should it be necessary to use an extension, make sure the cord is rated Standard Service (grade S) or bet- We have covered some basic electrical ter. Refer to the chart in Section 1: Safety to requireme
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SECTION 3: INTRODUCTION Most importantly, we stand behind our machines. Commentary If you have any service questions or parts requests, please call or write us at the location listed below. We are proud to offer the Grizzly Model Grizzly Industrial, Inc. G1023SL/G1023SLX Left-Tilting 10" Table Saw. 1203 Lycoming Mall Circle The Model G1023SL/G1023SLX is part of a Muncy, PA 17756 growing Grizzly family of fine woodworking Phone: (570) 546-9663 machinery. When used according to the guide- Fax: (80
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Unpacking Make sure your floor structure is capable of The Model G1023SL/G1023SLX base unit is supporting the combined shipped from the manufacturer in a carefully weight of the machine packed carton. If you discover the machine is parts and the people. damaged after you have signed for delivery, immediately call our Customer Service for advice. NOTICE The fence (and extension table kit, if applicable) will arrive in a separate box. Save all containers and packing materials until you are satisf
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Piece Inventory After all the parts have been removed from their containers, you should have: • Table Saw Unit (Figure 6) • Miter Gauge • Extension Wings (2)* • Fence Assembly • Splitter/Guard Assembly • Dust Port • Table Insert • Dado Insert Figure 8. G1023SL component layout. • Cabinet Cover • Arbor Wrench • Support Shaft The hardware bag should contain the following: • Handwheel and Handle ® • Switch Brace • (1) 3mm Allen Wrench ® • Hardware Bag • (1) 4mm Allen Wrench 5 1 • (1) Flat Head
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Clean up Site Considerations 1. Floor Load: Your Model The table and other unpainted parts of the Model G1023SL/G1023SLX represents a large G1023SL/G1023SLX are coated with a waxy weight load in a small footprint. Most com- grease that protects them from corrosion during mercial floors are suitable for the saw. Some shipment. Clean this grease off with a solvent residential floors may require additional cleaner or citrus-based degreaser such as bracing to support both machine and opera- Grizzly’
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SECTION 4: ASSEMBLY Extension Wings Keep clothing rolled up Inspect the extension wings for burrs or foreign and out of the way of material that may inhibit assembly. The mating machinery and keep edges of the wings and the table must be clean, hair pulled back. smooth, and flat. Use a wire brush or file if nec- essary to clean up the edges. For the Model G1023SLX, only follow the left wing instructions. Disconnect power to the machine when perform- The table and the wings ing any maintenance or
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8. Now, check the alignment of the table and Switch both wings with a straightedge. The straight- edge should run flat across both wings and the table top. If the straightedge contacts both wings and the table evenly, you are fin- The switch comes prewired to the motor and can ished with this section. If the straightedge be easily mounted to the table through the holes does not contact them evenly, continue to in the extension wing. Step 9. To mount the switch: 9. If the extension wings tilt up
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Motor Brace The motor brace shown in Figure 11 has been installed for shipping purposes. Please remove this brace before continuing with assembly. The bolts that secure the brace should be screwed back in at the locations from which they came. Figure 12. Attaching guard support shaft. 3. Slide the lower half of the bracket onto the splitter shaft and temporarily tighten the setscrews. 4. Place the upper bracket half on the lower half and secure both halves with the bolts nuts and four washers as
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2. Ensure that all four setscrews are firmly in Handwheel contact with the table casting. 3. Using a 6mm hex wrench, raise or lower One handwheel has been removed for shipping. each of the four setscrews shown in Figure To install, place the handwheel over the threads 15 until the insert is flush with the table top. and screw the lock knob into the center. Next Use a straightedge to make sure the table insert the handle into the handwheel and tighten insert is flush with the top of the table. it
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Dust Port 4. Replace the outer arbor flange and rethread the arbor nut onto the arbor. Mount the the dust port onto the cabinet stand 5. Hand tighten the nut and snug with the ® with the 4 Phillips screws as shown in Figure wrench included with the saw. DO NOT 16. overtighten. IMPORTANT: Make sure the blade is installed with the teeth facing the front of the saw. Blade Guard/Splitter 1. Slip the blade guard/splitter over the mount- ing bolts as shown in Figure 17. The wash- ers should be betwee
