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12" SLIDING TABLE SAW
MODEL G0588/G0591
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
COPYRIGHT © MAY, 2005 BY GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC. REVISED NOVEMBER, 2005.
WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE
OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC.
#EW7041 PRINTED IN TAIWAN
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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 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 yo
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Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................... 3 Foreword .................................................................................................................................... 3 Contact Info ................................................................................................................................ 3 Machine Data Sheet ................................
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SECTION 4: OPERATIONS ........................................................................................................... 33 Operation Safety ...................................................................................................................... 33 Operation Tips .......................................................................................................................... 33 Changing Blades .......................................................................
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INTRODUCTION Foreword Contact Info We are proud to offer the Model G0588/G0591 If you have any comments regarding this manual, 12" Sliding Table Saws. These machines are part please write to us at the address below: of a growing Grizzly family of fine woodworking machinery. When used according to the guide- Grizzly Industrial, Inc. C lines set forth in this manual, you can expect /O Technical Documentation years of trouble-free, enjoyable operation and P.O. Box 2069 proof of Grizzly’s comm
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MACHINE DATA SHEET Customer Service #: (570) 546-9663 • To Order Call: (800) 523-4777 • Fax #: (800) 438-5901 MODEL G0588/G0591 12" Sliding Table Saws Overall Dimensions: Overall Size .........................140" W (192" w/Cross Slide Fence Extended) x 126" D (270" w/Sliding Table Extended) x 48" H Table Height ............................................................................................................................................................................ 36" Table
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Identification D C E A B F I G H Figure 1. Main view of machine features and controls. A. Crosscut Table: Provides a wide, stable F. Sliding Table: Conveniently glides the platform for supporting full-size panels during workpiece through the blade with effortless crosscutting operations. precision and ease. B. Flip Stops: Used for quick measurements for G. EMERGENCY STOP Button: Turns the crosscutting. motor OFF when pushed. C. Crosscut Fence: Used during crosscutting H. Power ON/OFF Buttons:
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K S Q L P M T U R N V J O Figure 2. Fence controls. Figure 3. Blades. J. Rip Fence Body Lock Lever: Secures the P. Riving Knife: Maintains kerf opening during fence body in position along the fence rail. cutting operations. This function is crucial to preventing kickback caused by the kerf clos- K. Rip Fence Scale: Allows precise measure- ing behind the blade. ment of rip cutting operations. Q. Main Blade (Not Included): Performs the L. Rip Fence Lock Handle: Secures the fence cutting operati
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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 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 measure
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Safety Instructions for Machinery 7. ONLY ALLOW TRAINED AND PROP- 17. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND ERLY SUPERVISED PERSONNEL TO WRENCHES. Make a habit of checking for OPERATE MACHINERY. Make sure keys and adjusting wrenches before turn- operation instructions are safe and clearly ing machinery ON. understood. 18. CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS 8. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. BEFORE USING MACHINERY. Check Keep all children and visitors a safe dis- for binding and alignment of parts, broken tance
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Safety Instructions for Sliding Table Saws 1. SAFETY ACCESSORIES. Always use the 7. RIP FENCE USAGE. When using the blade guard and riving knife on all ''through- crosscut fence, the workpiece should never sawing'' operations. Through-sawing oper- contact the rip fence while the saw blade is ations are those when the blade cuts com- cutting. pletely through the workpiece. 8. STALLED BLADE. Turn the saw OFF 2. KICKBACK. Kickback is defined as high before "freeing" a stalled saw blade. speed e
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• Make multiple, shallow passes when per- forming a non-through cut. Making a deep non-through cut will greatly increase the Statistics prove that most common acci- chance of kickback. dents among table saw users can be linked to kickback. Kickback is typically defined • Feed cuts through to completion. Anytime as the high-speed expulsion of stock from you stop feeding a workpiece that is in the the table saw toward its operator. In addi- middle of a cut, the chance of binding, result- ti
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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: A metal shaft extending from the drive Non-Through Cut: A sawing operation that mechanism that is the mounting location for requires the removal of the blade guard and riv- the saw bl
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SECTION 2: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS Connection Type 220V Single-Phase Recommended Plug/Receptacle ....NEMA L6-30 Serious personal injury could occur if you connect the machine to the power source before you have completed the set up pro- cess. DO NOT connect the machine to the power source until instructed to do so. Amperage Draw The 5 HP motor on the Model G0591 will draw the following amps: Motor Draw at 220V ..............................22 Amps Figure 4. NEMA L6-30 plug and receptacle. Anoth
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Connection Type 220/440V 3-Phase We recommend hardwiring 3-phase machines directly to the circuit breaker and installing a lock- ing shut-off lever near the machine as a way to quickly disconnect the power and prevent acci- dental starting (see Figure 5). Serious personal injury could occur if you connect your machine to the power source before you have completed the set up pro- cess. DO NOT connect the machine to the power source until instructed to do so. Wiring The Model G0588 is prewire
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Phase Converter Rewiring to 440V When using a phase converter, the power from The Model G0588 can be rewired for 440V oper- the manufactured power leg (sometimes called ation. This rewiring job consists of disconnecting the wild wire) can fluctuate. Connect the manufac- the saw from the power source, replacing the tured power leg to the S terminal to prevent dam- magnetic switch, and rewiring the motor. age to the electrical controls. The wire from the S terminal can handle some fluctuati
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3. Remove the control panel surrounding plate 6. Open the motor cabinet door and remove the and the cover. motor wiring cover (see Figure 8). 4. Replace the 220V magnetic switch (Figure 7) with the 440V magnetic switch. Set the Motor Wiring dial on the new overload relay to 11A. Cover Note: The magnetic switch consists of the magnetic contactor and the overload relay. Magnetic Contactor Figure 8. Motor location. 7. Rewire the motor per the diagram on the inside of the motor wiring cover.
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SECTION 3: SET UP Set Up Safety Unpacking The Model G0588/G0591 was carefully packed when it left our warehouse. If you discover the machine is damaged after you have signed This machine presents for delivery, please immediately call Customer serious injury hazards Service at (570) 546-9663 for advice. to untrained users. Read through this entire manu- Save the containers and all packing materials for al to become familiar with possible inspection by the carrier or its agent. the cont
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Moving & Placing Base Unit DO NOT lift the table saw any higher than necessary to clear the floor. Serious per- sonal injury and damage to the machine may occur if safe moving methods are not followed. The Model G0588/G0591 is a heavy machine with 3. Lift the saw base unit and move it to your a shipping weight over predetermined location. 1400 lbs. Serious per- sonal injury may occur if safe moving methods are not followed. To be safe, get assistance and use power equipment when Sit
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Clean Up Inventory After all the parts have been removed from the The unpainted surfaces are coated with a waxy two boxes, you should have the following items: oil to protect them from corrosion during ship- ment. Remove this protective coating with a sol- Crate 1 .......................................................... Qty vent cleaner or citrus-based degreaser such as A. Saw Base Unit (Not Shown) ...................... 1 Grizzly’s G7895 Degreaser. To clean thoroughly, B. Large Extension
