Grizzly Saw G9957 User Manual

HEAVY-DUTY 12" TABLE SAW  
MODEL G5959 AND G9957  
INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
COPYRIGHT © 1998 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.  
OCTOBER, 2001 PRINTED IN TAIWAN  
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TABLE OF CONTENTS  
PAGE  
1. SAFETY  
SAFETY RULES FOR ALL TOOLS ........................................................................2  
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR TABLE SAWS................................4  
SAFETY ACCESSORIES ........................................................................................5  
COMMON DEFINITIONS, TERMS AND PHRASES ..............................................7  
2. CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS  
220V SINGLE AND THREE OPERATION ..............................................................8  
GROUNDING ..........................................................................................................9  
EXTENSION CORDS ..............................................................................................9  
3. INTRODUCTION  
COMMENTARY......................................................................................................10  
UNPACKING ..........................................................................................................11  
PIECE INVENTORY ..............................................................................................11  
CLEAN UP..............................................................................................................12  
SITE CONSIDERATIONS ......................................................................................12  
4. ASSEMBLY  
BEGINNING ASSEMBLY ......................................................................................13  
EXTENSION WINGS..............................................................................................13  
FENCE RAILS........................................................................................................14  
GUARD SUPPORT SHAFT ..................................................................................15  
INSTALLING NEW BLADES..................................................................................15  
MOTOR BRACKET ................................................................................................15  
BLADE GUARD/SPLITTER....................................................................................16  
TABLE INSERT......................................................................................................18  
5. ADJUSTMENTS  
BLADE HEIGHT ....................................................................................................19  
BLADE TILT ..........................................................................................................19  
MITER SLOT TO BLADE ......................................................................................20  
MITER GAUGE ......................................................................................................22  
RIP FENCE ............................................................................................................22  
BLADE ALIGNMENT..............................................................................................23  
6. OPERATIONS  
PRE-RUN CHECK..................................................................................................25  
TEST RUN..............................................................................................................25  
BLADE SELECTION ..............................................................................................26  
CROSSCUTTING ..................................................................................................27  
RIPPING ................................................................................................................28  
DADO OPERATIONS ............................................................................................29  
RABBET OPERATIONS ........................................................................................30  
7. MAINTENANCE  
GENERAL ..............................................................................................................32  
TABLE ....................................................................................................................32  
V-BELT ..................................................................................................................32  
LUBRICATION........................................................................................................33  
8. CLOSURE ....................................................................................................................34  
MACHINE DATA................................................................................................................35  
WIRING DIAGRAM ......................................................................................................36-37  
PARTS BREAKDOWN AND PARTS LISTS................................................................38-44  
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ..........................................................................................45  
WARRANTY AND RETURNS ..........................................................................................48  
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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.  
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,  
WILL result in death or serious injury.  
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,  
COULD result in death or serious injury.  
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,  
MAY result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert  
against unsafe practices.  
This symbol is used to alert the user to useful information about  
proper operation of the equipment.  
NOTICE  
Safety Instructions For Power Tools  
1. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working  
5. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS  
AWAY. All children and visitors should be  
kept a safe distance from work area.  
order.  
2. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND  
WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to  
see that keys and adjusting wrenches are  
removed from tool before turning on.  
6. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF with  
padlocks, master switches, or by removing  
starter keys.  
3. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered  
7. DO NOT FORCE TOOL. It will do the job  
better and safer at the rate for which it was  
designed.  
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.  
8. USE RIGHT TOOL. Do not force tool or  
attachment to do a job for which it was not  
designed.  
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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 extension cords if  
they become damaged.  
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.  
Minimum Gauge for Extension Cords  
LENGTH  
AMP RATING  
0-6  
25ft  
18  
18  
16  
14  
12  
10  
50ft 100ft  
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.  
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10. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear  
loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings,  
bracelets, or other jewelry which may get  
caught in moving parts. Non-slip footwear is  
recommended. Wear protective hair cover-  
ing to contain long hair.  
19. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNAT-  
TENDED. TURN POWER OFF. Do not  
leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.  
11. ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also use  
face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty.  
Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resis-  
tant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses.  
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.  
12. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold  
work when practical. It’s safer than using your  
hand and frees both hands to operate tool.  
21. NEVER ALLOW UNSUPERVISED OR  
INEXPERIENCED PERSONNEL TO  
OPERATE THE MACHINE. Make sure  
any instructions you give in regards to  
machine operation are approved, correct,  
safe, and clearly understood.  
13. DO NOT OVER-REACH. 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.  
22. IF AT ANY TIME YOU ARE EXPERIENC-  
ING DIFFICULTIES performing the intend-  
ed operation, stop using the machine!  
Then contact our service department or  
ask a qualified expert how the operation  
should be performed.  
15. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.  
Consult the owner’s manual for recom-  
mended accessories. The use of improper  
accessories may cause risk of injury.  
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Additional Safety Instructions For Table Saws  
1. ALWAYS use blade guard, splitter and  
anti-kickback fingers on all ''through-saw-  
ing'' operations. Through-sawing opera-  
tions are those when the blade cuts com-  
pletely through the workpiece as in ripping  
or crosscutting.  
8. MOVE the rip fence out of the way when  
crosscutting.  
9. NEVER use the miter gauge and rip fence  
at the same time.  
10. NEVER attempt to free a stalled saw blade  
2. AVOID KICKBACKS. A condition in which  
a piece of wood is thrown back towards an  
operator at a high rate of speed. If you do  
not have a complete understanding of how  
kickback occurs, or how to prevent it, DO  
NOT operate this table saw.  
without first turning the saw OFF.  
11. PROVIDE adequate support to the rear  
and sides of the saw table for wide or long  
workpieces.  
12. AVOID awkward operations and hand  
positions where a sudden slip could cause  
your hand to move into the blade.  
3. NEVER reach behind or over the blade  
with either hand for any reason.  
4. ALWAYS use a push-stick for ripping nar-  
13. IF AT ANY TIME YOU ARE EXPERIENC-  
ING DIFFICULTIES performing the intend-  
ed operation, stop using the machine!  
Then contact our service department or  
ask a qualified expert how the operation  
should be performed.  
row stock.  
5. NEVER perform any operation ''free-  
hand,'' which means using only your hands  
to support or guide the workpiece. Always  
use either the fence or the miter gauge to  
position and guide the work.  
14. ALWAYS LOWER OR REMOVE SAW  
BLADE WHEN NOT IN USE.  
6. NEVER stand or have any part of your  
body in line with the path of the saw blade.  
15. NEVER USE A DAMAGED SAW BLADE  
OR ONE THAT HAS BEEN DROPPED.  
7. USE GREAT CARE WHEN CUTTING  
WITH A DADO BLADE. There is a high  
degree of risk involved with any dado oper-  
ation. Slight movement of the stock away  
from the fence will cause kickback. Never  
make a through cut using a dado blade.  
16. ALWAYS keep the work firmly against the  
miter gauge or fence while holding the  
work down against the table.  
No list of safety guidelines can be com-  
plete. 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 follow guidelines could  
result in serious personal injury, damage to  
equipment or poor work results.  
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Safety Accessories  
Statistics prove that most common acci-  
dents 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 opera-  
tor. In addition to the danger of the opera-  
tor or others in the area being struck by  
the flying stock, it is often the case that  
the operator’s hands are forced into the  
blade during the kickback. The following  
can help minimize kickbacks.  
Push Sticks  
The use of push sticks (shown in Figure A), par-  
ticularly when cutting small or narrow workpieces,  
provides a double benefit for saw operators. The  
push stick provides added leverage, enabling the  
operator to keep the workpiece firmly supported  
against the fence and table. At the same time, the  
push stick keeps the operator’s hand safely away  
from the rotation of the saw blade. See the tem-  
plate at the end of the manual for construction  
details, or purchase one from the Grizzly catalog.  
1. Use your blade guard and splitter.  
2. Never for any reason place your hand  
behind the blade. Should kickback  
occur, your hand will be pulled into the  
blade.  
3. Inspect splitter for alignment between it  
and your blade.  
4. Never use the fence as a guide for cross-  
cutting.  
5. Never attempt freehand cuts.  
6. Use a pushstick or featherboard to main-  
tain control of your workpiece.  
7. Feed cuts through to completion.  
8. Stand to the side when ripping.  
9. Ensure your fence and miter slot are par-  
allel to the blade.  
If you do not have a clear understanding of  
kickback and how it occurs, do not operate  
this table saw.  
Figure A. Push Stick.  
Zero Clearance Table Inserts  
Ideal for use when ripping thin strips or making  
bevel cuts, these prevent tearout and jammed  
blades by supporting material close to the blade.  
Use the standard table insert as a template when  
creating additional inserts from wood or plywood.  
Blade slot inserts can be custom cut for specific  
blade angles by raising the running blade into an  
uncut insert at the angle you desire. Be sure to  
make an additional slot for the blade splitter. We  
also carry a wide selection of table inserts (shown  
in Figure 1) in the Grizzly catalog. Be sure to hold  
the insert firmly in place with a piece of wood  
when creating slots. Never hold the table insert  
with your hand while cutting new slots.  
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Featherboard  
Easily made from scrap stock, featherboards  
provide an added degree of protection against  
kickback. To make a featherboard, cut a 30-  
40° angle at one end of the board and make a  
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number of end cuts at approximately 4" apart  
and 2" to 3" deep. We also offer a number of  
featherboards in the Grizzly catalog. See  
Figure 3.  
Figure 1. Zero Clearance Table Inserts.  
Push Paddles  
Push paddles provide added leverage and sup-  
port when ripping or crosscutting wide work-  
pieces. We offer a number of push paddles in the  
Grizzly catalog. See Figure 2.  
Figure 3. Featherboard.  
Figure 2. Push Paddles.  
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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. It is important that you read and become familiar with them  
before 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 the cutting blade is  
attached.  
Non-Thru Cut: A sawing operation that requires  
the removal of the blade guard and splitter.  
Dado and rabbet cuts are considered Non-  
Thru Cuts because the blade does not pro-  
trude above the top face of the wood stock.  
Always remember to reinstall the blade guard  
and splitter after performing a non-thru cut.  
Bevel Edge Cut: Tilting the saw arbor and blade  
to an angle between 0° and 45° to perform an  
angled cutting operation.  
Blade Guard: Metal or plastic mechanism that  
mounts over the saw blade to prevent acciden-  
tal contact with the cutting edge.  
Perpendicular: Intersecting and forming right  
angles; at right angles to the vertical and hori-  
zontal planes. i.e. the blade is perpendicular to  
the table surface.  
Crosscut: Table saw operation in which the miter  
gauge is used to cut across the grain of a piece  
of wood.  
Push Paddle: Safety aid used to push a piece of  
wood stock through a cutting operation.  
Dado Blade: Blade or set of blades that attach to  
the arbor and are used for cutting grooves and  
rabbets.  
Push Stick: Safety aid used to push a piece of  
wood stock through a cutting operation.  
Usually used when rip cutting.  
Dado Cut: Table saw operation that uses a dado  
blade to cut a flat bottomed groove into the  
face of wood stock.  
Rabbet: Cutting operation that creates an L-  
shaped channel along the edge of wood stock.  
Splitter: Metal plate attached to the back of the  
blade guard that maintains the kerf opening in  
the wood when performing a cutting operation.  
Featherboard: Safety device used to keep a  
board against the rip fence or table. Allows  
operator to keep hands away from the saw  
blade.  
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Standard Kerf: 8" gap made with a standard  
blade.  
Kerf: The resulting cut or gap made by a saw  
blade.  
Straightedge: A tool used to check the flatness,  
parallelness, or consistency of a surface(s).  
Kickback: A condition in which the wood is  
thrown back towards an operator at a high rate  
of speed.  
Thru-Sawing: A sawing operation where the  
wood stock thickness is completely sawn  
through. Proper blade height usually allows 14  
"
Miter Gauge: A component that controls the  
wood stock movement while performing a  
crosscut. Allows for variation of angle cuts  
such as miter cuts used on a picture frame.  
of the top of the blade to extend above the  
wood stock.  
Thin Kerf: 332" gap made with a thin kerf blade.  
Rip Cut: A cut made along grain of the wood.  
Moulding Head: A cutterhead attached to the  
arbor. Accepts interchangeable moulding  
knives for profile cutting. We DO NOT recom-  
mend the use of a moulding head as they  
require advanced skills in their operation.  
Sacrificial Fence: A piece of wood attached to  
the face of the rip fence that is designed to  
extend the fence face away from the metal por-  
tion of the fence. Used primarily when making  
rabbet cuts with a dado blade.  
Parallel: Being an equal distance apart at every  
point. i.e. the rip fence face is parallel to the  
side face of the saw blade.  
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SECTION 2: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS  
220V Single-Phase  
220V Three-Phase  
G5959 Only:  
G9957 Only:  
The Model G9957 has a 712 H.P., 3450 R.P.M.  
motor which requires a 220V three-phase circuit.  
The cord set enclosed does not have a plug, as  
the style of plug you require will depend upon the  
type of service you currently have or plan to install.  
The motor will safely draw about 22 amps at 220V  
under load. If you operate the Model G9957 on  
any circuit that is already close to its capacity, it  
might blow a fuse or trip a circuit breaker.  
However, if an unusual load does not exist and  
power failure still occurs, have the circuit inspect-  
ed by a qualified electrician.  
The Model G5959 has a 5 H.P., 3450 R.P.M.  
motor which requires a 220V single-phase circuit.  
The cord set included does not have a plug, as  
the style of plug you require will depend upon the  
type of service you currently have or plan to  
install. The motor will safely draw about 30 amps  
at 220V under load. If you operate the Model  
G5959 on any circuit that is already close to its  
capacity, it might blow a fuse or trip a circuit  
breaker. However, if an unusual load does not  
exist, and power failure still occurs, have the cir-  
cuit inspected by a qualified electrician.  
In preparing to connect the Model G5959 to your  
existing or new circuit, it will be necessary to con-  
nect a plug that matches your 220V receptacle. If  
you will be installing a new receptacle and plug,  
we recommend using a NEMA-style 6L-30 plug  
and outlet shown in Figure 4.  
In preparing to connect the Model G9957 to your  
existing or new circuit, it will be necessary to con-  
nect a plug that matches your 220V receptacle. If  
you will be installing a new receptacle and plug,  
we recommend using a HBL2711 30A plug and  
outlet shown in Figure 5.  
The Model G5959 should be fused at 30 amps.  
Fusing at amperage ratings higher than 30 amps  
will not adequately protect the circuit. Make sure  
that existing electrical wires are capable of han-  
dling a 30 amp current. If unsure, seek the assis-  
tance of a qualified electrician.  
The Model G9957 should be fused at 30 amps.  
Fusing at amperage ratings higher than 30 amps  
will not adequately protect the circuit. Make sure  
that existing electrical wires are capable of han-  
dling a 30 amp current. If unsure, seek the assis-  
tance of a qualified electrician.  
Figure 5. 220V Three-Phase.  
Figure 4. 220V Single-Phase.  
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Grounding  
Extension Cords  
In the event of a malfunction or breakdown,  
grounding provides a path of least resistance for  
electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock.  
This tool is equipped with an electric cord having  
an equipment-grounding conductor which must  
be properly connected to a grounding plug. The  
plug must be plugged into a matching outlet that  
is properly installed and grounded in accordance  
with all local codes and ordinances.  
We do not recommend the use of extension cords  
on 220V equipment. It is much better to arrange  
the placement 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 Hard Service (grade S) or  
better. Refer to the chart in Section 1: Safety to  
determine the minimum gauge for the extension  
cord. The extension cord must also contain a  
ground wire and plug pin. Always repair or replace  
extension cords when they become worn or dam-  
aged.  
Improper connections of the electrical-grounding  
conductor can result in risk of electric shock. The  
conductor with green or green and yellow striped  
insulation is the electrical-grounding conductor. If  
repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug  
is necessary, do not connect the equipment  
grounding conductor to a live terminal.  
Wiring Diagram  
This equipment must be  
grounded. Verify that any  
existing electrical outlet  
and circuit you intend to  
plug into is actually  
grounded. Under no cir-  
cumstances should the  
grounding pin from any  
three-pronged plug be  
removed. Serious injury  
may occur.  
A wiring diagram is provided at the back of this  
manual should it be necessary to repair or revise  
the wiring. Always utilize a qualified electrician  
when doing any electrical work on this equipment.  
We have covered some basic electrical  
requirements for the safe operation of your  
machine. These requirements are not nec-  
essarily comprehensive. You must be sure  
that your particular electrical configuration  
complies with local and state codes.  
Ensure compliance by checking with your  
local municipality or a licensed electrician.  
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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 G5959/  
9957 12" Table Saw. The Model G5959/9957 is  
part of a growing Grizzly family of fine woodwork-  
ing machinery. When used according to the  
guidelines set forth in this manual, you can expect  
years of trouble-free, enjoyable operation and  
proof of Grizzly’s commitment to customer satis-  
faction.  
Grizzly Industrial, Inc.  
2406 Reach Road  
Williamsport, PA 17701  
Phone: (570) 546-9663  
Fax: (800) 438-5901  
After Fall 2001:  
The Model G5959/9957 is an industrial grade  
table saw intended for professional use. Features  
include cast iron trunnions, 4" dust port, triple V-  
belt drive, dual arbor (58" and 1"), cam lever fence,  
magnetic switch, and a 5 H.P., 220V, single-  
phase motor (712 H.P., 220V, 3-phase motor for  
G9957).  
Grizzly Industrial, Inc.  
1203 Lycoming Circle  
Pennsdale, PA 17756  
The specifications, drawings, and photographs  
illustrated in this manual represent the Model  
G5959/9957 as supplied when the manual was  
prepared. However, owing to Grizzly’s policy of  
continuous improvement, changes may be made  
at any time with no obligation on the part of  
Grizzly. Whenever possible, though, we send  
manual updates to all owners of a particular tool  
or machine. Should you receive one, we urge you  
to insert the new information with the old and keep  
it for reference.  
All running parts operate on shielded ball bear-  
ings and require no maintenance for the life of the  
bearings. We also offer many accessories for the  
table saws including blades, outfeed rollers, a  
sliding table and a mobile base. Please refer to  
our current catalog for prices and ordering infor-  
mation.  
We are also pleased to provide this manual with  
the Model G5959/9957. It was written to guide  
you through assembly, review safety considera-  
tions, and cover general operating procedures. It  
represents our effort to produce the best docu-  
mentation possible. If you have any comments  
regarding this manual, please write to us at the  
address below:  
Read the manual before  
assembly and opera-  
tion. Become familiar  
with the machine and  
it’s operation before  
beginning any work.  
Serious personal injury  
may result if safety or  
operational information  
is not understood or fol-  
lowed.  
Grizzly Industrial, Inc.  
Technical Documentation  
P.O. Box 2069  
C
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Bellingham, WA 98227-2069  
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Unpacking  
Piece Inventory  
After all the parts have been removed from their  
containers, you should have:  
The Model G5959/9957 is shipped from the man-  
ufacturer in a carefully packed carton. If you dis-  
cover the machine is damaged after you have  
signed for delivery, please call Customer Service  
immediately for advice.  
1. Table Saw Cabinet (Not Shown)  
2. Miter Gauge  
3. Extension Wings (2)  
4. Fence  
5. Splitter/Guard Assembly  
6. Splitter/Guard Support  
7. Hardware Bag  
When you are completely satisfied with the con-  
dition of your shipment, you should inventory its  
parts.  
8. Arbor Spanner Wrench  
9. Open End Wrench (2)  
10. Allen® Wrench Set  
11. Arbor Extension Assembly  
12. Motor Cover  
13. Dado Table Insert  
14. Standard Table Insert (Not Shown)  
15. Fence Agle Irons (2)  
16. Fence Rail  
The G5959/9957 is a  
heavy machine, 1000  
lbs. shipping weight.  
DO NOT over-exert  
yourself while unpack-  
ing or moving your  
machine – you will need  
assistance and power  
equipment. Serious per-  
sonal injury may occur  
if safe moving methods  
are not followed.  
17. Tool Box  
In the event that any nonproprietary parts are  
missing (e.g. a nut or a washer), we would be glad  
to replace them; or for the sake of expediency,  
replacements can be obtained at your local hard-  
ware store.  
Make sure floor structure  
is capable of supporting  
the combined weight of  
the machine parts and  
people.  
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Some metal parts may  
have sharp edges on  
them after they are  
formed. Please examine  
the edges of all metal  
parts before handling  
them. Failure to do so  
could result in injury.  
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Clean up  
Site Considerations  
1. Floor Load: Your Model G5959/9957 repre-  
sents a large weight load in a small footprint.  
Most commercial floors are suitable for the  
saw. Some residential floors may require  
additional bracing to support both machine  
and operator.  
The table and other unpainted parts of the Model  
G5959/9957 are coated with a waxy grease that  
protects them from corrosion during shipment.  
Clean this grease off with a solvent cleaner or cit-  
rus-based degreaser such as Grizzly’s G7895  
Degreaser. Do not use chlorine-based solvents –  
if you happen to splash some onto a painted sur-  
face, you will ruin the finish.  
2. Working Clearances: Consider existing and  
anticipated needs, size of material to be  
processed through each machine, and  
space for auxiliary stands, work table or  
other machinery when establishing a loca-  
tion for your table saw.  
Do not use gasoline or  
other petroleum-based  
solvents. They have low  
flash points which make  
them extremely flamma-  
ble. A risk of explosion  
and burning exists if  
these products are  
used. Serious personal  
injury may occur if this  
warning is ignored.  
3. Lighting and Outlets: Lighting should be  
bright enough to eliminate shadows and pre-  
vent eye strain. Electrical circuits should be  
dedicated or large enough to handle amper-  
age requirements. Outlets should be located  
near each machine so power or extension  
cords are clear of high-traffic areas. Observe  
local electrical codes for proper installation  
of new lighting, outlets, or circuits.  
Do not smoke while using  
solvents. A risk of explo-  
sion or fire exists and may  
result in serious personal  
injury.  
Make your shop “child  
safe.” Ensure that your  
workplace is inaccessible  
to youngsters by closing  
and locking all entrances  
when you are away. Never  
allow visitors in your shop  
when assembling, adjust-  
ing or operating equip-  
ment.  
Many of the solvents  
commonly used to clean  
machinery can be toxic  
when inhaled or ingest-  
ed. Always work in well-  
ventilated areas far from  
potential ignition sources  
when dealing with sol-  
vents. Use care when dis-  
posing of waste rags and  
towels to be sure they do  
not create fire or environ-  
mental hazards.  
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SECTION 4: ASSEMBLY  
Extension Wings  
Beginning Assembly  
Inspect the extension wings for burrs or foreign  
material that may inhibit assembly. The mating  
edges of the wings and table must be clean,  
smooth, and flat. Use a wire brush or file if nec-  
essary to clean up the edges.  
Disconnect power to the  
machine when perform-  
!
ing any maintenance,  
assembly or adjust-  
ments. Failure to do this  
may result in serious  
personal injury.  
The table and wings  
represent a very heavy  
load. DO NOT over-  
exert yourself while lift-  
ing or moving the table  
and wings – get assis-  
tance.  
Keep loose clothing  
rolled up and out of the  
way of machinery and  
keep hair pulled back.  
NOTICE  
The right and left wings are not the same.  
The left wing has two tapped holes on the  
outside edge, the right has a tapped hole on  
the front and back edge. If the wings are not  
installed in their correct location, the fence  
cannot be attached.  
Wear safety glasses dur-  
ing the entire assembly  
process. Failure to com-  
ply may result in serious  
personal injury.  
1. Attach the left wing to the table using the  
three hex head bolts and flat washers pro-  
vided. Adjust the wing reasonably flush with  
the table. Do not tighten the bolts.  
Some metal parts may  
have sharp edges on  
them after they are  
formed. Please examine  
the edges of all metal  
parts before handling  
them. Failure to do so  
could result in injury.  
2. Attach the right wing to the table using the  
three hex head bolts and flat washers pro-  
vided. Adjust the wing reasonably flush with  
the table. Do not tighten the bolts.  
Most of your Model G5959/9957 has been assem-  
bled at the factory, but some parts must be  
assembled or installed after delivery. We have  
organized the assembly process into steps.  
Please follow along in the order presented here.  
3. Align the top of the wing flush with the table  
top directly above the front bolt, and tighten  
the front bolt. The front edge of the extension  
wing should also be flush with the front edge  
of the table.  
TOOLS REQUIRED: You will need a high quality  
square, a long straightedge, 10mm, 12mm, 14mm  
open end wrenches and a 3mm Allen® wrench.  
4. Raise or lower the rear of the extension wing  
until the middle of the wing is flush with the  
table top. Tighten the middle bolt.  
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5. Raise or lower the rear of the wing until the  
wing and table are flush. Tighten the bolt.  
Any adjustment at this point should be mini-  
mal.  
Fence Rails  
1. Locate the rear fence rail (the shorter of the  
6. Check flushness at the front bolt and read-  
two rails).  
just if necessary.  
2. Attach the rear rail to the table top using the  
spacers, hex bolts and lock washers sup-  
plied as shown in Figure 8. Place a combi-  
7. Repeat Steps 3-4 for the other extension  
wing.  
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nation square set to 32" at the edge of the  
8. Now, check the alignment of the table and  
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-  
ished with this section. If it does not, contin-  
ue to Step 9.  
table, and adjust the rail so it is consistently  
1532" below the top of the table.  
9. If the extension wings tilt up or down at the  
outside edges, remove the wings and shim  
them with masking tape as shown in Figure  
7.  
a. If the wings tilt down, stick layers of mask-  
ing tape under each bolt near the bottom  
edge of the wing and retighten.  
b. If the wing tilts up, apply layers of masking  
tape above each bolt near the top edge of  
the wing and retighten. Allow tape to  
extend above the table surface and trim  
with a sharp knife after final assembly.  
Figure 8. Rear rail attachment procedure.  
3. Attach the front rail to the table top using the  
hex socket flathead screws as shown in  
Figure 9. Place a combination square set at  
2532", at the edge of the table, and adjust the  
rail so it is consistently 2532" below the top of  
the table.  
10. Replace the wings and check again.  
Masking Tape  
Figure 7. Using tape to shim for wing alignment.  
Figure 9. Front rail attachment procedure.  
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4. Attach the square fence tube to the front rail  
using the hex bolts and lock washers as  
shown in Figure 10A.  
Installing Saw Blade  
5. Attach the fence and slide across the length  
of the rails to ensure smooth, accurate fence  
movement.  
The saw blade is extremely sharp. Use extra  
care when handling the blade or working  
near it. Serious injury is possible.  
Please review this section even if your saw blade  
came pre-installed. To install the blade:  
1. Remove the table insert to gain access to the  
arbor.  
2. Remove the nut and outer arbor flange from  
the arbor.  
3. Place the blade on the arbor, making sure  
that it seats firmly against the inner arbor  
flange. Ensure that the top blade teeth are  
facing the front of the saw.  
Figure 10A. Attaching fence tube to front rail.  
4. Replace the outer arbor flange and rethread  
the arbor nut.  
Guard Support Shaft  
5. Hand tighten the nut and snug with the arbor  
wrench included with the saw. DO NOT  
overtighten.  
To install the guard support shaft:  
IMPORTANT: Make sure the blade is installed  
with the teeth facing the front of the saw.  
1. Push the threaded end of the shaft through  
the hole in the back of the saw (Figure 10B)  
until the shoulder on the shaft stops it.  
2. Secure with the hex nut and washer.  
Motor Bracket  
Remove Before Operating Saw  
FIGURE 10B. Attaching guard support shaft.  
Figure 11. Remove motor bracket.  
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Your saw comes from the factory with a red motor  
bracket designed to protect the motor assembly  
during shipping. Remove the bracket shown in  
Figure 11.  
The saw blade is extremely sharp. Use extra  
care when handling the blade or working  
near it. Serious injury is possible.  
Blade Guard/Splitter  
3. Next, set a straightedge against the face of  
the saw blade and the blade guard/splitter as  
shown in Figure 14. If the blade guard/split-  
ter is properly aligned, please skip ahead to  
the “Table Insert” instructions; otherwise,  
continue with the next step.  
1. Slip the blade guard/splitter over the mount-  
ing bolts as shown in Figure 12. The wash-  
ers should be between the bolt head and the  
slots. Tighten the bolts to secure the blade  
guard/splitter.  
Blade Guard  
Washer  
Mounting Bolt  
Guard Support  
Figure 14. Guard in line with blade.  
Figure 12. Blade guard and splitter in place.  
4. If the blade guard/splitter is to the right of the  
blade as shown in Figure 15, simply add  
washers between the splitter and front  
mounting bracket, and adjust the rear splitter  
support as shown in Figure 16.  
2. Set a machinist’s square against the face of  
the blade guard/splitter. Slightly rotate the  
rear bracket to adjust the face of the blade  
guard perpendicular to the table top as  
shown in Figure 13.  
Adjust here to move back of splitter  
left or right.  
Table Surface  
Splitter  
Add washers here to move front of  
splitter to the left.  
Blade  
Figure 13. Guard assembly square to table.  
Figure 15. Improper splitter/blade alignment.  
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Setscrew and Cap Screw  
Adjusted rear  
splitter  
Front Support Bracket  
Adjustment Screws  
Added washers  
Arbor Bracket  
Proper  
Alignment  
Figure 17.  
Figure 16. Proper splitter/blade alignment.  
9. Moving the arbor bracket moves the V-belts  
and pulleys out of alignment, so adjustment  
of the motor pulley is required. Simply loosen  
the setscrew and slowly slide the pulley  
toward the end of the motor shaft. Once the  
V-belts are back into alignment, tighten the  
setscrew securely.  
5. Recheck guard alignment to the blade and to  
the table top. Adjust as necessary and tight-  
en all the bolts before use. If the blade guard  
is properly aligned, please skip ahead to  
step 10; otherwise, continue with the next  
step.  
6. If the splitter is positioned to the left of the  
blade, alignment cannot be achieved by  
washer placement. Adjustment of the front  
support bracket is required as shown in  
Figure 16. Loosen the (2) adjustment screws  
and move left or right.  
10. Recheck guard alignment to the blade and to  
the table top. Adjust as necessary and tight-  
en down all the bolts before use. If the blade  
guard is properly aligned, re-attach the table,  
making sure there is adequate blade clear-  
ance through all blade adjustments.  
7. If this adjustment does not allow enough  
movement of the splitter, remove the table  
and wings, and set them to one side.  
11. Adjust the blade to 45° and raise and lower it  
through the full range. Re-adjust the blade to  
90° and raise and lower it through the full  
range. There should be no contact between  
the base and the table insert or any other  
part of the saw. If there is, repeat Steps 7-9.  
The table and wings  
represent a very heavy  
load. DO NOT over-  
exert yourself while lift-  
ing or moving the table  
and wings – get assis-  
tance.  
8. The arbor bracket and motor pulley needs  
adjusting. Loosen the cap screw and the  
setscrew as shown in Figure 17, and slowly  
slide the arbor bracket towards the end of the  
shaft. Only move the arbor bracket a dis-  
tance equal to the amount of misalignment  
between the blade and splitter, or a little  
more. You can always adjust the splitter back  
to the left with washers. Tighten the cap  
screw and setscrew securely.  
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Table Insert  
Disconnect power to the  
machine when perform-  
ing any maintenance,  
assembly or adjust-  
ments. Failure to do this  
may result in serious  
personal injury.  
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The table insert provides access to the blade and  
arbor when removed. When in place, the insert  
provides support for materials being cut.  
Figure 18. Setscrew on each corner of insert.  
1. Disconnect the power cord from the outlet.  
2. Ensure that all four setscrews are firmly in  
contact with the table casting.  
3. Using a 6mm hex wrench, raise or lower  
each of the four setscrews (  
the insert is flush with the table top.  
until  
Figure 18)  
4. Now make sure the blade will not come into  
contact with table insert. Position the blade at  
90°, then raise and lower the blade through its  
full range of motion. Also, rotate the blade  
while doing this, making sure that the blade  
never contacts any part of the table insert. Do  
the same with the blade in the 45° position.  
Wear leather gloves while rotating the blade  
to prevent being cut.  
5. Be sure to review the “Blade Alignment,”  
instructions before operating the saw.  
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SECTION 5: ADJUSTMENTS  
Blade Tilt  
Disconnect power to the  
machine when perform-  
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1. Set your blade angle at zero as shown on the  
ing any maintenance,  
angle indicator on the front of the saw and  
assembly or adjust-  
raise the blade several inches above the  
ments. Failure to do this  
table.  
may result in serious  
personal injury.  
2. Place a machinist’s square flat on the table  
and slide it along side the blade. The square  
should contact the blade evenly from bottom  
to top. Make sure that a blade tooth does not  
obstruct the movement of the square.  
Keep loose clothing  
rolled up and out of the  
way of machinery and  
keep hair pulled back.  
3. Adjust the handwheel until the square is  
flush with the blade. Loosen the tilt indicator  
arrow, set to zero, and retighten. Loosen and  
adjust the stop bolt on the left side of the  
front trunnion (Figure 20) to allow a 90° stop  
point.  
Wear safety glasses dur-  
ing the entire adjustment  
process. Failure to com-  
ply may result in serious  
personal injury.  
4. Turn the blade angle handwheel until the  
angle indicator points at the desired angle.  
5. Tighten the handwheel locking knob.  
6. Repeat Steps 1-6 for setting the blade to 45°  
and adjust the 45° stop bolt on the right side  
of the front trunnion as shown in Figure 20.  
Use the 45° side of a combo square or a  
bevel gauge set at 45°.  
Blade Height  
When preparing to operate your table saw, you  
should adjust the blade height to approximately  
4" above the surface of the material you plan on  
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cutting. The handwheel at the front of the saw  
adjusts blade height. To adjust blade height:  
45° Stop Bolt  
1. Loosen the locking knob at the center of the  
blade height handwheel.  
90° Stop Bolt  
2. Using a sample of the material you plan on  
cutting as a gauge, turn the handwheel until  
the blade reaches its intended height.  
3. Retighten the locking knob.  
4. Recheck your blade height with the sample  
material and re-adjust, if necessary.  
Figure 20. 90° and 45° stop bolts.  
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Miter Slot to Blade  
Your table saw will give the best results if the  
miter slot and rip fence are adjusted parallel to  
the blade. If they are not exactly parallel, your  
cuts and finished work will be lower in quality, but  
more important, it increases the risk of kickback.  
Take the time to adjust your table saw properly. A  
few minutes now will be time well spent.  
1. Disconnect the power cord from the out-  
let. Use a piece of tape to mark the blade in  
the gullet between the 2 teeth closest to the  
table.  
Figure 22. Adjusting blade to miter slot after  
rotating blade 180° and sliding square down  
miter slot.  
2. Use an adjustable square to measure the  
distance from the mark on the blade to the  
edge of the miter slot as shown in Figure 21.  
3. Rotate the blade 180°.  
4. Measure the distance from the mark on the  
blade to the edge of the miter slot as shown  
in Figure 22.  
Table Mount Holes  
Figure 23. Table mounting bolt holes.  
7. Now check to see if the blade remains paral-  
lel to the miter slot when tilted to 45°.  
8. Tilt the blade to 45° and repeat Steps 1-5. If  
the blade is still parallel to the miter slot, con-  
tinue on to the “Miter Gauge” instructions.  
Otherwise, continue with the next step.  
Figure 21. Adjusting blade to miter slot.  
9. If the blade was parallel to the miter slot at  
90° but not at 45°, the table will need to be  
shimmed with metal shim stock. The shims  
are placed under the table over each of the  
four table mounting bolts as shown in Figure  
23.  
5. The difference between the two measure-  
ments must be equal to or less than 0.004".  
6. If the difference is greater than 0.004",  
loosen the four table mounting bolts as seen  
in Figure 23 and adjust the table slightly.  
Repeat Steps 1-5 until satisfactory. Do not  
forget to tighten the table mounting bolts  
when finished.  
The saw blade is dangerously sharp. Use  
extra care when handling the blade or work-  
ing near it. Serious injury is possible.  
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10. Refer to Figures 24 and 25, for shim place-  
ment. If the distance of A is longer than B,  
shim(s) will need to be placed under corners  
#1 and #2. If the distance of B is longer than  
A, shim(s) will need to be placed under cor-  
ners #3 and #4. Very thin shim stock works  
well, just make sure they are all the same  
thickness, and you put an equal number  
under each of the two corners.  
Blade tilted to 45°  
#1  
#2  
#3  
#4  
11. Tighten down one bolt a small amount and  
then move on to each of the others, tighten-  
ing each down the same amount. Continue  
to rotate through the bolts, tightening them a  
little each time until they are all secure.  
Figure 24. 45° blade parallelism.  
12. Now recheck the blade to the miter slot at  
90° and 45° by repeating Steps 1-5. If the  
distance of A and B are equal to or less than  
0.004" at both 90° and 45°, continue to the  
“Miter Gauge” instructions. If the distances  
are still off by more than 164", repeat Steps 9-  
12.  
Blade tilted to 45°  
13. Once you feel you have the miter slot adjust-  
ed to the blade, recheck all measurements  
and be sure the table mounting bolts are  
secure. Repeat Step 10 in Section 4:  
Assembly, “Blade Guard/Splitter.” Also, if  
you ever remove the table in the future, be  
sure to make note of shim placements and  
re-assemble exactly how it came apart.  
#1  
#2  
#3  
#4  
Figure 25. 45° blade parallelism.  
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Miter Gauge  
Rip Fence  
To adjust the miter gauge so it is perpendicular to  
the saw blade:  
The rip fence included with your Model  
G5959/9957 12" Table Saw is designed to pro-  
vide excellent ripping accuracy when properly  
adjusted. There are three main adjustments to  
concern yourself with: square, parallelism and  
clamping pressure.  
1. Loosen the lock knob on the miter gauge and  
place a square against the face of the miter  
body and the blade.  
2. Adjust the miter body until there is no space  
between the square and the blade. Tighten  
the lock knob.  
SQUARE  
Place a machinist’s square against the side of the  
fence. If the square does not remain flush against  
both the fence and the table, adjust the nylon  
screws (Figure 27) on top of the bracket at the  
front of the fence until square.  
3. With the stop link in the up position, loosen  
the jam nut (Figure 26) and adjust the stop  
screw until it is seated against the stop link.  
4. Now loosen the setscrew on the left front  
side of the miter bar, adjust the pointer to 90°  
and tighten the setscrew.  
Nylon Screws  
5. To adjust to 45°, follow Steps 1-4 using an  
adjustable square set to 45°.  
6. After rotating the miter body from 45° to 90°  
and back a few times, double-check your  
adjustments at both angles to assure that  
you have accurately set your miter gauge.  
Figure 27. Nylon adjustment screws.  
CLAMPING PRESSURE  
Jam Nut  
The fence-clamping mechanism has been adjust-  
ed at the factory to provide the right amount of  
clamping pressure to hold your fence securely.  
Should it eventually need adjustment:  
Stop Screw  
Pointer  
Setscrew  
Stop Link  
1. Loosen the clamping arm.  
2. Remove the fence from the saw and adjust  
the setscrews equally on the rear side of the  
front bracket as shown in Figure 28.  
Figure 26. Miter gauge assembly.  
3. Replace the fence and check the clamping  
strength. Re-adjust until proper pressure is  
ensured.  
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Blade Alignment  
Setscrews  
The blade position can be adjusted slightly in  
case it contacts the table insert when raised or  
tilted. This adjustment can be made by moving  
the table, the whole trunnion assemble, or by just  
moving the arbor bracket. Try adjusting by mov-  
ing the table first as this is the easiest way. If that  
doesn’t work, try adjusting the whole trunion  
assembly. If that still doesn’t work, try moving the  
arbor bracket.  
Nylon Pads  
To adjust the blade position by moving the table:  
1. Disconnect plug from power source.  
2. Loosen the four table mounting bolts.  
Figure 28. Setscrew adjustments.  
PARALLELISM  
Align the fence alongside the miter slot as shown  
in Figure 29, and lock it down. If the fence is not  
perfectly parallel to the miter slot:  
3. Nudge the table to either the left or right  
depending on where the blade is hitting the  
saw. Tighten all mounting bolts.  
1. Release the clamping mechanism.  
2. Remove the fence from the saw and adjust  
the setscrews on the rear side of the front  
bracket as shown in Figure 28. Make very  
minor adjustments and recheck by reclamp-  
ing the fence along the miter slot after each  
adjustment. Keep in mind that a small turn of  
the setscrew can make a large difference  
over the length of the fence. Be sure clamp-  
ing pressure is still adequate.  
4. If the blade is still contacting the insert,  
repeat Steps 1-3. Check all other adjust-  
ments.  
5. Recheck the blade to miter slot adjustments,  
and adjust as necessary.  
To adjust the blade position by moving the trun-  
nion:  
1. Disconnect plug from power source.  
Figure 29. Aligning fence parallel to miter slot.  
Figure 30A. Trunnion mounting bolts.  
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To adjust the blade position by moving the arbor  
bracket:  
The table and wings rep-  
resent a very heavy  
load. DO NOT over-  
exert yourself while lift-  
ing or moving the table  
and wings – get assis-  
tance.  
1. Disconnect plug from power source.  
2. Remove the table and wings and set them to  
one side.  
3. Loosen the blade adjustment cap screw  
shown in Figure 30B.  
2. Remove the table and wings and set them to  
4. To adjust the arbor bracket, loosen the cap  
screw and the setscrew. Slowly slide the  
arbor bracket towards the end of the shaft.  
one side.  
3. Loosen the four trunnion mounting bolts as  
shown in Figure 30A, and nudge to either  
the left or right depending on where the  
blade is hitting the saw.  
5. Moving the arbor bracket moves the V-belts  
and pulleys out of alignment, so adjustment  
of the motor pulley is required. Simply loosen  
the setscrew and slowly slide the pulley  
towards the end of the motor shaft. Once the  
V-belts are back into alignment, tighten the  
setscrew securely.  
4. Reattach the table, making sure there is  
adequate blade clearance through all blade  
adjustments. Recheck guard alignment to  
the blade and to the table top. Adjust as nec-  
essary and tighten down all the bolts before  
use.  
6. Reattach the table, making sure there is ade-  
quate blade clearance through all blade  
adjustments. Recheck guard alignment to  
the blade and to the table top. Adjust as nec-  
essary and tighten down all the bolts before  
use.  
5. If the blade is still contacting the insert,  
repeat Steps 1-4. Check all other adjust-  
ments.  
6. Recheck the blade to miter slot adjustments,  
7. If the blade is still contacting the insert,  
repeat Steps 1-6. Check all other adjust-  
ments.  
and adjust as necessary.  
Blade Adjustment Cap Screw  
8. Recheck the blade to miter slot adjustments,  
and adjust as necessary.  
Arbor Bracket  
Figure 30B. Adjusting arbor bracket.  
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SECTION 6: OPERATIONS  
Pre-Run Check  
Test Run  
Before you begin to use your Model G5959/9957  
12" Table Saw, you should give it a thorough  
inspection. While making your inspection, ask  
yourself the following questions:  
Disconnect power to the  
machine when perform-  
ing any maintenance,  
assembly or adjust-  
ments. Failure to do this  
may result in serious  
personal injury.  
!
1. Are all the fasteners tight?  
2. Is the blade mounted correctly?  
3. Is the saw stable?  
4. Is it wired properly?  
Keep loose clothing  
rolled up and out of the  
way of machinery and  
keep hair pulled back.  
5. Is your electrical system properly config-  
ured?  
6. Have you checked your work piece for obvi-  
ous defects?  
7. Are the V-belts properly tensioned and the  
pulleys properly aligned?  
Wear safety glasses dur-  
ing the entire operations  
process. Failure to com-  
ply may result in serious  
personal injury.  
8. Is the guard assembly installed and func-  
tional?  
9. Have you checked the saw blade clearance  
when it is adjusted to varying angles and  
depths?  
Always wear a dust  
mask when operating  
the G5959/9957. Using  
this machine produces  
sawdust which may  
cause allergic reactions  
or respiratory problems.  
10. Have you read all warnings and directions  
regarding the operation of this machine?  
1. Face the table saw and stand to the left of  
the blade path.  
2. With one finger on the START button and  
one finger on the STOP button, turn the saw  
on. Be ready to turn it off in case of mishap.  
3. Watch and listen to the saw. Note whether  
there are any unusual sounds or excessive  
vibrations.  
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4. If anything appears abnormal, immediately  
turn off the saw and fix the problem. If a  
problem exists that is beyond the scope of  
this manual, call our service department.  
2. Cross-cut Blade: Used for cutting across  
the grain. 12" cross-cut blades have  
between 60-80 teeth, alternate top bevel or  
steep alternate top bevel tooth profiles, small  
hook angle and a shallow gullet. See Figure  
32.  
5. If the saw is behaving normally, turn it off and  
prepare to make a cut according to the  
instructions outlined in the following sec-  
tions.  
Blade Selection  
Choosing the correct blade for the job is essential  
for the safe and efficient use of your table saw.  
Ignoring this important step could result in dam-  
age to the saw and serious injury to the operator.  
Documented below are the most common saw  
blades and their uses.  
Figure 32. Cross-cutting blade.  
3. Combination Blade: Used for cutting with  
and across the grain. A compromise  
between a rip blade and a cross-cut blade, a  
12" combination blade will typically have  
between 50-60 teeth, an alternate top bevel  
and flat or alternate top bevel and raker tooth  
profile. The teeth are arranged in groups of  
five. The gullets are small and shallow within  
the groups of five teeth, similar to a cross-cut  
blade; then large and deep between the  
groups, like a ripping blade. See Figure 33.  
1. Rip Blade: Used for cutting with the grain.  
Typically, 14" rip blades have between 30-40  
teeth, flat-top ground tooth profile and large  
gullets to allow for large chip removal. See  
Figure 31.  
Figure 31. Ripping blade.  
Figure 33. Combination blade.  
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4. Plywood Blade: Used for cutting plywood or  
veneers. A 12" plywood blade will have 60-  
80 teeth, a steep alternate top bevel tooth  
profile and very shallow gullet. See Figure  
34.  
Triple  
Chip  
Blade  
Flat  
Top  
Blade  
Alternate  
Top Bevel  
And  
Alternate  
Top  
Bevel  
Raker  
Figure 35. Various saw tooth cutting profiles.  
Crosscutting  
Figure 34. Plywood blade.  
Crosscutting means cutting across the grain of  
the wood. In wood products without grain (i.e.  
MDF, particleboard) it simply means cutting  
across the width of the stock.  
5. Thin-kerf: Most types of saw blades are  
available in a thin-kerf style. Used primarily  
to minimize stock wastage. It is recommend-  
ed thin-kerf blades be used in conjunction  
with a blade stabilizer to reduce blade wob-  
ble. Note: Most blade guards/splitters are  
thicker than most thin-kerf blades. Make  
sure the stock will pass by the guard/splitter  
before beginning a cut.  
Crosscuts are made with the miter gauge. There  
are two miter gauge slots in the table top. Use the  
one that works best for the piece being crosscut.  
To make a crosscut using the miter gauge:  
1. Inspect the board for soundness. You do not  
necessarily need a square edge to crosscut  
with accuracy.  
6. Dado Blades: There are two types of dado  
blades: stack and wobble. Stack dadoes are  
expensive and time consuming to set up but  
leave a clean and smooth finish. Stack  
dadoes are used for fine furniture and cabi-  
net making. Wobble dadoes are inexpensive  
and easy to set up, but leave a rough finish.  
2. Inspect the miter gauge. Is it properly set and  
tight? Move the rip fence completely out of  
the way.  
3. Turn on the saw and allow it to come to full  
7. Moulding Heads: A moulding head is a cut-  
terhead that attaches to the arbor and holds  
individual moulding knives. We do not rec-  
ommend their use. They are very dangerous  
and require training beyond the scope of this  
manual.  
speed.  
4. Hold the workpiece firmly against the face of  
the miter gauge and ease it into the blade as  
shown in Figure 36.  
5. Turn off the saw and allow the blade to come  
This section on blade selection is by no means  
comprehensive. Always follow the saw blade  
manufacturer's recommendations to assure safe  
and efficient operation of your table saw.  
to a full stop.  
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workpiece fully past the blade. When a small  
width is to be ripped and a push-stick can-  
not be safely put between the blade and rip  
fence, rip a larger piece to obtain the desired  
piece.  
3. Turn on the saw and allow it to reach full  
speed. Place the trued edge of the board  
against the rip fence. Feed the workpiece  
slowly and evenly into the blade. Do not  
stand behind the board as shown in Figure  
37.  
Figure 36. Crosscut operation.  
Ripping  
Ripping means to cut with the grain of the wood.  
In other materials such as MDF or plywood, rip-  
ping simply means to cut lengthwise. To rip a  
board:  
Figure 37. Do not stand directly behind wood.  
1. Inspect the board for soundness. You will  
need a straight edge to rip with accuracy.  
Your workpiece may need to be jointed flat  
before attempting to cut on the table saw.  
Stand out of the line of potential kickback.  
Hold the workpiece firmly against the fence  
and table. Do not allow your fingers to get  
close to the blade! Do not reach over the  
blade to off-load the workpiece.  
Never attempt to rip a board that does not  
have one perfectly straight edge on it.  
Always run the straight edge of the board  
against the rip fence. Failure to do this  
could result in kickback and serious per-  
sonal injury.  
2. Set the rip fence to the desired distance from  
the blade. IF YOU ARE MAKING NARROW  
CUTS, USE A PUSH-STICK. It is unsafe to  
put your hands close to the blade. A push-  
stick pattern has been included in this man-  
ual on Page 45, or you can purchase the  
G3445 or G1411 push stick from the Grizzly  
catalog. Use them to hold the workpiece  
against the table and fence, and push the  
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Dado Operations  
Always use push sticks, featherboards,  
push paddles and other safety accessories  
whenever possible to increase safety and  
control during operations which require the  
blade guard and splitter to be removed from  
the saw. ALWAYS replace the blade guard  
after dadoing is complete.  
In addition to its ability to rip and crosscut lumber,  
the table saw is also an invaluable tool for creat-  
ing a variety of dadoes. These non-through cuts  
can be created with a regular saw blade or with  
specially-designed dado blade as shown in  
Figure 38.  
Proper dado operations will differ depending on  
the blade system you choose. Consult the  
instructions included with your dado blades for  
directions regarding attachment and adjustment.  
To use a dado blade:  
1. Ensure that the saw is switched off and dis-  
connected from its power source.  
2. Remove the table insert, splitter guard, regu-  
lar saw blade, and 1" arbor. Install the long  
5
8" dado arbor.  
3. Attach and adjust the dado blade system as  
recommended in the dado blade instruc-  
tions.  
Figure 38. Optional dado blade system.  
4. Install the dado table insert.  
Never allow hands or arms to be above or  
behind the saw blade. Should kickback  
occur, your hands and arms can be pulled  
into the saw blade. Serious injury will  
result.  
5. Raise the blade system up to the desired  
depth of the dado. Make sure the dado blade  
will not cut through the work piece.  
6. If dadoing along the length of your work-  
piece, adjust the distance between the fence  
and the inside edge of the blade to suit your  
needs. When cutting across the wood grain,  
use the miter gauge as a guide while dado-  
ing. Remember: never use the fence as a  
stop in conjunction with your miter gauge.  
Never perform a through cut operation with  
a dado blade. A dado blade was designed to  
make non-through cuts only. Failure to fol-  
low these directions could result in serious  
injury.  
7. Reconnect the saw to the power source.  
8. Using a scrap as a test piece, switch on the  
Dado operations present very real hazards  
requiring proper procedures to avoid seri-  
ous injury. The chance of kickback is  
always greater when dado blades are used  
so extra precautions must be used. Any  
movement of the stock away from the fence  
will cause kickback. Be certain that stock is  
flat and straight. Failure to follow these  
warnings could result in serious personal  
injury.  
saw and take a pass over the dado blade.  
9. If the cut is satisfactory, repeat with your fin-  
ish stock.  
10. Reinstall the blade guard.  
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Dadoing operations can also be accomplished  
using a conventional saw blade. To create a sin-  
gle-blade dado:  
Rabbet Operations  
1. Clearly mark the width of the dado cut on  
your workpiece. Include marks on the edge  
of your workpiece so you can clearly identify  
your intended cut while the material is laying  
flat on the saw table.  
In addition to its ability to create a variety of  
dadoes, this table saw can be used to cut L-  
shaped rabbets. These cuts can be created with  
a regular saw blade or with specially designed  
stacking or wobbling dado blades.  
2. Set the blade height to the depth of cut you  
Proper rabbet operations will differ depending on  
the blade system you choose. Consult the  
instructions included with your dado blades for  
directions regarding attachment and adjustment.  
To use a dado blade for rabbeting operations:  
wish to create.  
3. If the dado runs the length of the material,  
adjust the fence so the blade is aligned with  
the inside of your dado channel as shown in  
Figure 39.  
1.  
Rabbet cutting on the edge of a piece of  
stock requires the use of a sacrificial fence  
attachment as shown in Figure 40. The  
sacrificial fence can be made from a piece  
of wood that is as long as the metal fence  
and 34" thick. Once the sacrificial fence has  
been cut, attach it to the metal fence with  
screws or clamps, making sure they are all  
secure and tight.  
4. Turn on your saw and make the first cut.  
Fence  
Wood Stock  
Saw Blade  
Rip Fence  
Sacrificial Fence  
Dado Insert  
Figure 39. Single-blade dado cut.  
5. Turn off the saw and re-adjust the fence so  
the blade is aligned with the other edge of  
the intended dado channel. Be sure to keep  
the cuts within your marks; otherwise, your  
dado will be too large.  
Blade Cut-Out  
Figure 40. Sacrificial fence.  
6. Turn on the saw and make a second cut.  
7. Move toward the center of the dado with your  
subsequent cuts until the dado is complete.  
8. Reinstall the blade guard.  
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Rabbeting operations can also be accomplished  
using a conventional saw blade. To create a sin-  
gle-blade rabbet:  
Always use push sticks, featherboards,  
push paddles and other safety accessories  
whenever possible to increase safety and  
control during operations which require  
that the blade guard and splitter must be  
removed from the saw. ALWAYS replace the  
blade guard after dadoing is complete.  
1. Clearly mark the width of the rabbet cut on  
your workpiece. Include marks on the edge  
of your workpiece so you can clearly identify  
your intended cut while the material is laying  
flat on the saw table.  
2. Ensure that the saw is switched off and dis-  
connected from its power source.  
2. Set the blade height to the depth of cut you  
wish to create.  
3. Remove the table insert, splitter guard and  
the regular saw blade from the arbor.  
3. If the rabbet runs the length of the material,  
adjust the fence so the blade is aligned with  
the inside of your rabbet channel.  
4. Attach and adjust the dado blade system as  
recommended in the dado blade instruc-  
tions. Raise the blade system according to  
your needs. Make sure it will not cut through  
the workpiece.  
4. Turn on your saw and make the first cut.  
5. Turn off the saw and re-adjust the fence so  
that the next cut will remove another portion  
of the wood stock between the inside edge of  
the rabbet and the edge of the wood.  
5. If rabbeting along the length of your work-  
piece, adjust the distance between the fence  
and the outside edge of the blade to suit your  
needs as shown in Figure 41. When cutting  
across the wood grain, use the miter gauge  
as a guide while rabbeting. Remember:  
Never use the fence as a stop in conjunction  
with your miter gauge.  
6. Turn on the saw and make a second cut.  
7. Continue to re-adjust the blade and cut until  
the entire rabbet is made.  
8. Re-install the blade guard.  
6. Using a scrap as a test piece, switch on the  
saw and take a pass over the dado blade.  
7. If the cut is satisfactory, repeat with your fin-  
ish stock.  
8. Re-install the blade guard.  
Instructions on using moulding heads have  
been intentionally left out. They are very  
dangerous when not used properly.  
Considerable skill and training beyond the  
scope of this manual are required to safely  
operate a moulding head. Serious personal  
injury could result if this warning is not fol-  
lowed.  
Rip Fence  
Sacrificial Fence  
Wood Stock  
Dado Blade  
Figure 41. Rabbet cutting.  
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SECTION 7: MAINTENANCE  
V-Belt  
General  
Regular periodic maintenance on your Model  
G5959/9957 will ensure its optimum performance.  
Make a habit of inspecting your machine each  
time you use it. Check for the following conditions  
and repair or replace when necessary:  
To ensure optimum power transmission from the  
motor to the blade, the V-belts must be in good  
condition and operate under proper tension.  
When replacing V-belts, it is important to replace  
all four at the same time - even if they do not all  
appear worn.  
1. Loose mounting bolts.  
2. Worn switch.  
Belt tension should be checked at least every 3  
months; more often if using the table saw inten-  
sively.  
3. Worn or damaged cords and plugs.  
4. Damaged V-belt.  
The V-belts are accessed through the cavity on  
the right side of the saw. They link the arbor and  
motor pulleys. To check V-belt tension:  
5. Any other condition that could hamper the  
safe operation of this machine.  
1. Squeeze the center of each V-belt.  
6. Inspect blades for damage.  
2. Note the amount of deflection. Deflection  
3
should be approximately 4" as shown in  
Figure 42.  
7. Guard alignment and operation.  
Table  
3
4"  
Table can be kept rust-free with regular applica-  
tions of products like Boeshield® T-9. For long  
term storage you may want to consider products  
like Kleen Bore's Rust Guardit™.  
Figure 42. Proper amount of V-belt deflection.  
Disconnect power to the  
machine when perform-  
!
ing any maintenance or  
repairs. Failure to do this  
may result in serious  
personal injury.  
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To adjust V-belt tension:  
Lubrication  
1. Loosen the motor mount bolt.  
2. Shift the motor up or down to increase or  
decrease the V-belt tension. Tighten the  
motor mount bolt.  
The shielded ball bearings in the motor and  
throughout the Model G5959/9957 require no fur-  
ther lubrication during their lifetime. When they do  
wear out, replacements can be obtained through  
the Grizzly Parts Department.  
3. Check the V-belt tension again. Ensure that  
the motor pulley and arbor pulley are lined  
up.  
Lubricate the areas indicated below every 12  
months.  
To replace the V-belts:  
1. Remove the blade.  
1. Blade angling trunnions. These should be  
lubricated with 6 or 7 drops of light machine  
oil.  
2. Adjust the arbor so it is up all the way and in  
the 90° position.  
2. Blade height trunnion. This should also be  
lubricated with 6 or 7 drops of light machine  
oil.  
3. Place a board under the motor and loosen  
the motor mount bolt. Slowly lower the arbor  
until the motor rests on the board, allowing  
the belts to be loose on the pulleys.  
3. The two worm gears should be lubricated  
with an automotive wheel bearing grease.  
The blade angle worm gear is not shown in  
Figure 43.  
4. Pull off the old V-belts and replace them with  
new ones. Have the number from the belt  
ready when calling the service department  
for replacements.  
These points can be reached by removing the  
table. Check all adjustments when finished lubri-  
cating.  
5. Raise the arbor and remove the board to  
adjust the V-belt tension.  
6. Tighten the motor mount bolt.  
Keep loose clothing  
rolled up and out of the  
way of machinery and  
keep hair pulled back.  
Wear safety glasses dur-  
ing the entire mainte-  
nance process. Failure  
to comply may result in  
serious personal injury.  
Figure 43. Lubricate these areas.  
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SECTION 8: CLOSURE  
The following pages contain general machine  
We recommend you keep a copy of our current  
catalog for complete information regarding war-  
ranty 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 Customer Service  
Department listed in the introduction.  
data, troubleshooting guide, parts diagram, parts  
list and Warranty/Return information for your  
Model G5959/9957.  
If you need parts or help in assembling your  
machine, or if you need operational information,  
we encourage you to call the Customer Service  
Department. Our trained service technicians will  
be glad to help you.  
Additional information sources are necessary to  
realize the full potential of this machine. Trade  
journals, woodworking magazines, and your local  
library are good places to start.  
If you have comments dealing specifically with  
this manual, please write to our Bellingham,  
Washington location using the address in the  
Introduction. The specifications, drawings, and  
photographs illustrated in this manual represent  
the Model G5959/9957 as supplied when the  
manual was prepared. However, due to Grizzly’s  
policy of continuous improvement, changes may  
be made at any time with no obligation on the part  
of Grizzly. Whenever possible, though, we send  
manual updates to all owners of a particular tool  
or machine. Should you receive one, add the new  
information to this manual and keep it for refer-  
ence.  
The Model G5959/9957 was specifically  
designed for woodcutting operations. DO  
NOT MODIFY AND/OR USE THIS MACHINE  
FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSE. Modifications  
or improper use of this tool will void the  
warranty. If you are confused about any  
aspect of this machine, DO NOT use it until  
all your questions have been answered.  
Serious personal injury may occur.  
We have included some important safety mea-  
sures that are essential to the operation of this  
machine. While most safety measures are gener-  
ally universal, each workshop is different and  
safety rules should be considered as they apply  
to your specific situation.  
Like all power tools, there is danger asso-  
ciated with the Model G5959/9957.  
Accidents are frequently caused by lack of  
familiarity or failure to pay attention. Use  
this tool with respect and caution to lessen  
the possibility of operator injury. If normal  
safety precautions are overlooked or  
ignored, serious personal injury may  
occur.  
Operating this equipment has the potential  
for flying debris to cause eye injury. Always  
wear safety glasses or goggles when oper-  
ating equipment. Everyday glasses or read-  
ing glasses only have impact resistant lens-  
es, they are not safety glasses. Be certain  
the safety glasses you wear meet the appro-  
priate standards of the American National  
Standards Institute (ANSI).  
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MACHINE DATA  
SHEET  
Customer Service #: (570) 546-9663 • To Order Call: (800) 523-4777 • Fax #: (800) 438-5901  
GRIZZLY MODEL G5959/G9957 12" TABLE SAW  
Design Type................................................................................................12" Tilting Arbor  
Overall Dimensions:  
Table Height ..........................................................................................................3412''  
Table Size ................................................................................3018'' Deep x 28'' Wide  
Table Size with Extension Wings..............................................3018'' Deep x 48'' Wide  
W x D x H ..............................................................................................48'' x 30'' x 40''  
Weight (Shipping)..............................................................................................615 lbs.  
Weight (in Place) ..............................................................................................542 lbs.  
Miter Gauge Groove Size ⁄ Type ..........................................................38'' x 34'' ⁄ T-Slot  
Crate Size ............................................................................3312" L x 30" W x 4034" H  
Footprint ......................................................................................................26" x 2312  
Construction:  
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Table ..................................................................Milled and Surface Ground Cast Iron  
Cabinet ..............................................................................................Pre-Formed Steel  
Miter Gauge ........................................................................Cast Iron Body / Steel Bar  
Trunnions ........................................................................................................Cast Iron  
Spindle Bearings ..............................................Shielded and Lubricated Ball Bearings  
Guard ................................................................................Steel Splitter / Clear Plastic  
Wings ................................................................................................Ground Cast Iron  
Fence ....................................Single Lever, Front Locking, Extruded Aluminum Sides  
Rails..................................................................7738" L x 2" Square Tubing Front Rail  
Capacities:  
Maximum Blade Diameter ........................................................................................12"  
Maximum Depth of Cut at 90°....................................................................................4''  
Blade Tilt....................................................................................................0 - 45° Right  
Maximum Depth of Cut at 45° ................................................................................258''  
Maximum Rip to Right of Blade................................................................................50''  
Maximum Front of Table to Center of Blade ........................................................1818''  
Maximum Front of Table at Maximum Cut............................................................1314  
Motor:  
"
Horsepower ....................G5959: 5 H.P. Single-Phase, G9957: 712 H.P. Three-Phase  
Voltage ......................................................................G5959: 220V, G9957: 220/440V  
Amps ................................................................................G5959: 30A, G9957: 22/11A  
R.P.M.........................................................................................................3450 R.P.M.  
Switch ........................................................Magnetic with Thermal Overload Protector  
Power Transfer ....................................................................................Triple Belt Drive  
Bearings ..........................................................Shielded and Lubricated Ball Bearings  
Arbor:  
Dimension ........................................................................58" Dado & 1" Regular Blade  
Speed ........................................................................................................4140 R.P.M.  
Features:  
......................................................................................................Hinged Motor Cover  
............................................................................................................Two Arbor Sizes  
....................................................................................................................4" Dust Port  
....................................................................................Inboard and Outboard Bearings  
Specifications, while deemed accurate, are not guaranteed.  
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5 HP Magnetic Switch -NHD Type  
SINGLE-PHASE  
220 VOLT POWER SOURCE  
Disconnect power from  
machine before performing  
any electrical service.  
Failure to do this will result  
in a shock hazard leading to  
injury or death.  
5L3  
1L1  
2T1  
NO 13  
3L2  
5L3  
ON  
6T3 NO 14  
24  
30  
36  
T1  
2
T2  
4
T3  
6
97  
95  
96  
98  
MOTOR  
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7-1/2 HP Magnetic Switch -NHD Type  
THREE-PHASE  
220 VOLT POWER SOURCE  
Disconnect power from  
machine before performing  
any electrical service.  
Failure to do this will result  
in a shock hazard leading to  
injury or death.  
5L3  
1L1  
2T1  
NO 13  
3L2  
5L3  
ON  
6T3 NO 14  
16  
22 28  
T1  
2
T2  
4
T3  
6
97  
95  
96  
98  
MOTOR  
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403  
401  
106  
107  
411  
404  
405  
402  
151  
408  
410  
409  
412  
406  
101  
138  
139  
144  
143  
102  
108  
131  
140  
142  
103  
141  
137  
128A  
114  
138  
133  
122  
123  
126  
130  
115  
116  
132  
110  
118  
134A  
333  
128A  
332  
134B  
82  
331  
330  
334  
125  
117  
335  
81  
109  
111  
153  
80  
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REF  
PART #  
DESCRIPTION  
REF  
PART #  
DESCRIPTION  
001 P5959001 WASHER  
002 P5959002 BUSHING  
003 P5959003 BUSHING  
004 P5959004 ARBOR NUT 1"  
056 P5959056 CAP SCREW M10-1.5 X 25  
057A P5959057A BALL PIN 8 X 20  
058 P5959058 REAR TRUNNION BRACKET  
059A P5959059A BALL PIN 8 X 20  
060 P5959060 ARM  
004A P5959004A ARBOR NUT 58  
"
005 P5959005 BLADE FLANGE 1"  
061 PSS02M  
062 P5959062 MOTOR MOUNT SUPPORT  
063 PB20M  
064 PN03M  
SET SCREW M6-1 X 6  
005A P5959005A BLADE FLANGE 58  
006 P5959006 ARBOR ADAPTOR 1"  
007 P5959007 ARBOR  
"
HEX BOLT M8-1.25 X 35  
HEX NUT M8-1.25  
008 P6005  
009 PSB31M  
010 PSS20M  
BALL BEARING 6005  
CAP SCREW M8-1.25 X 25  
SET SCREW M8-1.25 X 8  
065 P5959065 KEY 5 X 5 X 75mm  
066 P5959066 SHAFT  
067 P5959067 WASHER  
011 P5959011 ARBOR BRACKET  
011A P5959011A COMPLETE ARBOR BRAKET  
068 P5959068 WORM GEAR  
069 PLW06M  
LOCK WASHER 10MM  
012 PB02M  
013 PN01M  
014 PB14M  
015 PLW06M  
016 PSS02M  
017 P5959017 INDICATOR BRACKET  
018 P5959018 SOCKET HD BOLT M5-.80 X 75  
019 P5959019 INDICATOR  
HEX BOLT M6-1 X 12  
HEX NUT M6-1.0  
HEX BOLT M10-1.5 X 35  
LOCK WASHER 10MM  
SET SCREW M6-1 X 6  
070 P5959070 HEX NUT 10MM  
071 P5959071 MOTOR MOUNT PLATE  
072 P5959072 HEX HEAD BOLT 10MM-1.5  
073 P5959073 BEARING DUST DEFLECTOR  
074 P51104  
THRUST BEARING 51104  
075 P5959075 HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT SHAFT  
076 P5959076 SNAP RING R28  
077 P5959077 REAR TRUNNION BRACKET  
078 P5959070 HEX NUT 10MM  
020 PW02M  
FLAT WASHER 5MM  
021 P5959021 ROUND HD SCREW M5-.8 X 8  
022 P5959022 COLLAR  
023 P5959023 COLLAR  
024 P5959024 ROLL PIN  
025 P5959025 LIMIT STUD  
026 P5959026 TILT ADJUSTMENT SHAFT  
027 P5959027 FRONT TRUNNION BRACKET  
"
028 PK23M  
KEY 5 X 5 X 25  
029 P5959029 WASHER  
030 P5959030 FRONT TRUNNION  
102 PB14M  
103 PLW06M  
HEX BOLT M10-1.5 X 35  
LOCK WASHER 10MM  
031 PN03M  
032 PSB40M  
033 PSB40M  
034 P5959034 PIVOT SHAFT  
035 P5959035 HEX BOLT M12-1.75 X 15  
HEX NUT M8-1.25  
CAP SCREW M8-1.25 X 35  
CAP SCREW M8-1.25 X 35  
036 PW06M  
037 P5959037 COTTER PIN  
FLAT WASHER 12MM  
111 PS34  
114 P5959114 LINE CORD - SHORT  
PHLP HD SCR M3-.5 X 25  
038 PK33M  
039 PSS02M  
KEY 5 X 5 X 45  
SET SCREW M6-1 X 6  
115 PLW06M  
116 PB01M  
LOCK WASHER 10MM  
HEX BOLT M10-1.5 X 30  
117 P5959117 MAGNETIC SWITCH  
118 P5959118 RND HD SCR M5-.80 X 8  
122 P5959122 LINE CORD - LONG  
123 P5959123 DOOR  
044 P5959044 WASHER  
125 P5959125 STRAIN RELIEF  
126 P5959126 LOCKING KNOB  
128A P5959128A CRANK HANDLE  
130 P5959130 HANDWHEEL  
045 P5959045 LOCKING NUT 20MM  
045A P5959045A LOCKING NUT 25MM  
046 P5959046 COVER  
047 PSB26M  
048 P5959048 DUST DEFLECTOR  
CAP SCREW M6-1 X 12  
131 PSB14M  
132 P5959132 SHIELD PLATE  
CAP SCREW M8-1.25 X 20  
049 P5959049 ROUND HD SCR M5-.8 X 8  
133 PSS02M  
SET SCREW M6-1 X 6  
050 PSB58M  
051 PW01M  
CAP SCREW M8-1.25 X 12  
FLAT WASHER 8MM  
134 P5959125 STRAIN RELIEF  
134A P5959134A WIRING BOX  
134B P7209134B STRAIN RELIEF  
137 P5959137 GUARD SUPPORT ROD  
137A P5959137A COMPLETE GAURD SUPPORT  
138 PB07M  
139 PW01M  
052 P5959052 FRONT SUPPORT BRACKET  
053 PSB26M  
054 PLW05M  
055 PN09M  
CAP SCREW M6-1 X 12  
LOCK WASHER 12MM  
HEX NUT M12-1.75  
HEX BOLT M8-1.25 X 25  
FLAT WASHER 8MM  
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PART #  
DESCRIPTION  
REF  
140 P5959140 GUARD SUPPORT (UPPER)  
141 PLW04M LOCK WASHER 8MM  
142 P5959142 GUARD SUPPORT (LOWER)  
PART #  
DESCRIPTION  
229 PW02M  
230 PSS16M  
231 P5959231 NYLON ADJUSTING SCREW  
254 P5959254 TOOL BOX W/O ARBOR EXT.  
255 P5959255 HARDWARE BAG  
256 P5959256 COMPLETE GUARD ASSY.  
301 P5959301 HANDLE  
302 PW04M  
FLAT WASHER 5MM  
SET SCREW M8-1.25 X 10  
143 PW01M  
144 PB06M  
FLAT WASHER 8MM  
HEX BOLT M8-1.25 X 12  
152 P5959152 DADO INSERT  
151 PSS03M  
SET SCREW M6-1.0 X 8  
153 P5959153 MOTOR  
FLAT WASHER 10MM  
200 P5959200 COMPLETE FENCE ASSY.  
201 P5959201 FRONT RAIL  
202 P5959202 BACK RAIL  
203 P5959203 SQUARE TUBE  
203A P5959203A TUBE END CAP  
204 P5959204 TAPE SCALE  
205 PB03M  
206 PLW04M  
207 PFH08M  
HEX BOLT M8-1.25 X 16  
LOCK WASHER 8MM  
FLAT HD SCR M8-1.25 X 12  
208 P5959208 FENCE SIDE  
208A P5959208A FEND END CAP  
329 P5959329 GUARD WARNING LABEL  
330 P5959330 MACHINE ID/WARNING LABEL  
331 P5959331 SAFETY GLASSES LABEL  
332 P5959332 UNPLUG LABEL  
333 P5959333 READ MANUAL LABEL  
334 P5959334 ELECTRICITY LABEL  
335 P5959335 CAST LOGO  
401 P5959401 RETAINER  
402 P5959402 GUARD  
218 P1021134 GROMMET  
219 P5959219 LOCK HANDLE  
220 P5959220 TEFLON PAD  
221 P5959221 FENCE LOCK  
403 P5959403 SUPPORT ARM  
404 P5959404 PIN  
405 P5959405 SPRING  
406 P5959406 BLADE SPLITTER  
408 P5959408 PIN  
409 P5959409 PAWL  
222 PLN01  
223 PB25  
LOCK NUT 3/8"-16  
HEX BOLT 3/8"-16 X 1 3/4  
LOCK NUT M6-1.0  
224 PLN03M  
410 P5959410 RETAINER  
225 P5959225 CAP SCREW M6-1.0 X 40  
226 P5959226 HAIRLINE INDICATOR  
227 P595927  
228 PS05M  
INDICATOR BRACKET  
PHLP HD SCR M5-.8 X 8  
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE  
SYMPTOM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
Motor will not start.  
1.  
2.  
Low voltage.  
Open circuit in motor or loose con- 2.  
nections.  
1.  
Check power line for proper voltage.  
Inspect all lead connections on motor for loose or open con-  
nections.  
Motor will not start; fuses or 1.  
Short circuit in line cord or plug.  
Short circuit in motor or loose con- 2.  
nections.  
1.  
Inspect cord or plug for damaged insulation and shorted wires.  
Inspect all connections on motor for loose or shorted terminals  
or worn insulation.  
circuit breakers blow.  
2.  
3.  
Incorrect fuses or circuit breakers in 3.  
power line.  
Install correct fuses or circuit breakers.  
Motor overheats.  
1.  
2.  
Motor overloaded.  
Air circulation through the motor 2.  
restricted.  
1.  
Reduce load on motor.  
Clean out motor to provide normal air circulation.  
Motor stalls (resulting in 1.  
blown fuses or tripped cir-  
Short circuit in motor or loose con- 1.  
nections.  
Inspect connections on motor for loose or shorted terminals or  
worn insulation.  
cuit).  
2.  
3.  
Low voltage.  
Incorrect fuses or circuit breakers in 3.  
power line.  
2
Correct the low voltage conditions.  
Install correct fuses or circuit breakers.  
4.  
Motor overloaded.  
4.  
Reduce load on motor.  
Feed workpiece slower.  
Machine slows when oper-  
ating.  
Applying too much pressure to work-  
piece.  
Loud, repetitious noise com- 1.  
ing from machine.  
Pulley setscrews or keys are missing 1.  
or loose.  
Inspect keys and setscrews. Replace or tighten if necessary.  
2.  
3.  
Motor fan is hitting the cover.  
V-belts are defective  
2.  
3.  
Tighten fan or shim cover.  
Replace V-belts. See Maintenance.  
Blade is not square w/miter 1.  
slot or fence is not square to 2.  
Blade is warped.  
Table top is not parallel to blade.  
Fence is not parallel to blade.  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Replace blade.  
Make table parallel to blade. See Adjustments.  
Make fence parallel to blade. See Adjustments.  
blade.  
3.  
Fence hits table top when 1.  
sliding on to the table.  
2.  
Front rail is bolted too low on the 1.  
table.  
Rear rail is bolted too low on the 2.  
table.  
Raise front rail.  
Raise rear rail.  
Blade does not reach 90°.  
Blade hits insert at 45°.  
1.  
2.  
90° stop bolt is out of adjustment.  
Pointer bracket is hitting before the 2.  
blade reaches 90°.  
1.  
Adjust 90° stop bolt. See Adjustments.  
File down the right side of the pointer bracket until the blade  
can reach 90°.  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Hole in insert is inadequate.  
Table out of alignment.  
Blade position is incorrect.  
1.  
2.  
3.  
File or mill the hole in the insert.  
Align table. See Adjustments.  
Adjust blade position. See Adjustments.  
Blade won’t go beneath  
table surface.  
Table top too low.  
Raise table top w/washers.  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Hand wheel key is inserted too far.  
Bullets are wedged.  
Roll pin or setscrew in worm gear is 3.  
contacting geared trunnion.  
1.  
2.  
Remove hand wheel and adjust key.  
Remove hand wheel and adjust bullets.  
Inspect roll pins and setscrews in the worm gear. Tighten if  
necessary.  
Hand wheels won’t turn.  
Disconnect power to the  
machine when perform-  
ing any maintenance or  
repairs. Failure to do this  
may result in serious  
personal injury.  
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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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WARRANTY CARD  
Name ____________________________________________________________________________________  
Street ____________________________________________________________________________________  
City ______________________________________________________________State________Zip_________  
Phone Number_______________________E-Mail_______________________FAX________________________  
MODEL # __________________________Order #______________________________________________  
The following information is given on a voluntary basis. It will be used for marketing purposes to help us develop better products and services. Of  
course, all information is strictly confidential.  
1.  
How did you learn about us?  
___Advertisement  
___Catalog  
___Friend  
___Card Deck  
10.  
Which benchtop tools do you own? Check all that apply.  
___World Wide Web  
___1" x 42" Belt Sander  
___5" - 8" Drill Press  
___8" Table Saw  
___8" - 10" Bandsaw  
___Disc/Belt Sander  
___Mini Jointer  
___6" - 8" Grinder  
___Mini Lathe  
___10" - 12" Thickness Planer  
___Scroll Saw  
___Spindle/Belt Sander  
___Other__________________________________________________  
Which of the following magazines do you subscribe to.  
2.  
___American Woodworker  
___Cabinetmaker  
___Practical Homeowner  
___Shop Notes  
___Today’s Homeowner  
___WOOD  
___Wooden Boat  
___Woodshop News  
___Woodsmith  
___Woodwork  
___Woodworker  
___Woodworker’s Journal  
___Workbench  
___Other__________________________________________________  
How many of the machines checked above are Grizzly? ____________  
___Family Handyman  
___Fine Homebuilding  
___Fine Woodworking  
___Home Handyman  
___Journal of Light Construction  
___Old House Journal  
___Popular Mechanics  
___Popular Science  
11.  
12.  
Which portable/hand held power tools do you own? Check all that apply.  
___Belt Sander  
___Biscuit Joiner  
___Circular Saw  
___Detail Sander  
___Drill/Driver  
___Orbital Sander  
___Palm Sander  
___Portable Planer  
___Saber Saw  
___Reciprocating Saw  
___Router  
___Popular Woodworking  
___Other__________________________________________________  
Which of the following woodworking/remodeling shows do you watch?  
___Miter Saw  
3.  
___Other__________________________________________________  
What machines/supplies would you like Grizzly Industrial to carry?  
___Backyard America  
___Home Time  
___The New Yankee Workshop  
___This Old House  
13.  
___The American Woodworker  
___Woodwright’s Shop  
__________________________________________________________  
__________________________________________________________  
What new accessories would you like Grizzly Industrial to carry?  
__________________________________________________________  
__________________________________________________________  
What other companies do you purchase your tools and supplies from?  
__________________________________________________________  
__________________________________________________________  
Do you think your purchase represents good value?  
___Other__________________________________________________  
What is your annual household income?  
4.  
5.  
14.  
15.  
___$20,000-$29,999  
___$30,000-$39,999  
___$40,000-$49,999  
___$50,000-$59,999  
___$60,000-$69,999  
___$70,000-$79,999  
___$80,000-$89,999  
___$90,000 +  
What is your age group?  
___20-29  
___30-39  
___40-49  
___50-59  
___60-69  
___70 +  
16.  
17.  
18.  
6.  
7.  
8.  
How long have you been a woodworker?  
___Yes  
Would you recommend Grizzly Industrial to a friend?  
___Yes ___No  
___No  
___0 - 2 Years  
___2 - 8 Years  
___8 - 20 Years  
___20+ Years  
How would you rank your woodworking skills?  
Would you allow us to use your name as a reference for Grizzly customers  
in your area? Note: We never use names more than three times.  
___Simple  
___Intermediate  
___Advanced  
___Master Craftsman  
___Yes  
___No  
What stationary woodworking tools do you own? Check all that apply.  
19.  
Comments:_________________________________________________  
__________________________________________________________  
__________________________________________________________  
__________________________________________________________  
__________________________________________________________  
___Air Compressor  
___Band Saw  
___Drill Press  
___Drum Sander  
___Dust Collector  
___Horizontal Boring Machine  
___Jointer  
___Panel Saw  
___Planer  
___Power Feeder  
___Radial Arm Saw  
___Shaper  
___Spindle Sander  
___Table Saw  
___Lathe  
___Mortiser  
___Vacuum Veneer Press  
___Wide Belt Sander  
___Other__________________________________________________  
How many of your woodworking machines are Grizzly? _____________  
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