HEAVY-DUTY LEFT-TILTING 12" TABLE SAW MODEL G5959Z INSTRUCTION MANUAL COPYRIGHT © FEBRUARY 2004 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.
WARNING Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: • Lead from lead-based paints. • Crystalline silica from bricks, cement, and other masonry products. • Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber. Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work.
Table Of Contents SECTION 1: SAFETY ................................................................................................................................2 Safety Instructions For Power Tools ....................................................................................................2 Additional Safety Instructions For Table Saws ....................................................................................4 Safety Accessories .........................................................
SECTION 1: SAFETY For Your Own Safety Read Instruction Manual Before Operating This Equipment The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible hazardous conditions. This manual uses a series of symbols and signal words which are intended to convey the level of importance of the safety messages. The progression of symbols is described below. Remember that safety messages by themselves do not eliminate danger and are not a substitute for proper accident prevention measures.
Safety Instructions For Power Tools 9. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. Conductor size should be in accordance 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.
Additional Safety Instructions For Table Saws 1. 2. ALWAYS use blade guard, splitter and anti-kickback fingers on all ''through-sawing'' operations. Through-sawing operations are those when the blade cuts completely through the workpiece as in ripping or crosscutting. AVOID KICKBACKS. Kickback is a condition in which a piece of wood is thrown back towards an operator at a high rate of speed.
Statistics prove that most common accidents among table saw users can be linked to kickback. Kickback is typically defined as the high-speed expulsion of stock from the table saw toward its operator. In addition to the danger of the operator or others in the area being struck by the flying stock, the operator’s hands may be forced into the blade during the kickback. The following can help minimize kickbacks. 1. Use your blade guard and splitter. 2. Never for any reason place your hand behind the blade.
Push Paddles Push paddles provide added leverage and support when ripping or crosscutting wide workpieces. See Figure 3. We offer a number of push paddles in the Grizzly catalog. Featherboard Easily made from scrap stock, featherboards provide an added degree of protection against kickback. To make a featherboard, cut a 3040° angle at one end of the board and make a number of end cuts at approximately 1⁄4" apart and 2" to 3" deep. We also offer a number of featherboards in the Grizzly catalog.
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. The cutting blade attaches to the arbor. Parallel: Being an equal distance apart at every point. i.
SECTION 2: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS 220V Single-Phase The Model G5959Z has a 5 HP, 3450 RPM 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 G5959Z on any circuit that is already close to its capacity, it might blow a fuse or trip a circuit breaker.
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.
SECTION 3: INTRODUCTION Commentary We are proud to offer the Grizzly Model G5959Z Left-Tilt 12" Table Saw. The Model G5959Z is part of a growing Grizzly family of fine woodworking 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 satisfaction. The Model G5959Z is an industrial grade table saw intended for professional use.
Unpacking Piece Inventory The Model G5959Z is shipped from the manufacturer in a carefully packed carton. If you discover the machine is damaged after you have signed for delivery, please call Customer Service immediately at (570) 546-9663. After all the parts have been removed from their containers, you should have: When you are completely satisfied with the condition of your shipment, you should inventory its parts. The G5959Z is a heavy machine, 635 lbs. shipping weight.
Clean Up The table and other unpainted parts of the Model G5959Z are coated with a waxy grease that protects them from corrosion during shipment. Clean this grease off with a solvent cleaner or citrusbased degreaser such as Grizzly’s G7895 Degreaser. Do not use chlorine-based solvents – if you happen to splash some onto a painted surface, you will ruin the finish. Do not use gasoline or other petroleum-based solvents. They have low flash points which make them extremely flammable.
SECTION 4: ASSEMBLY Beginning Assembly ! Disconnect power to the machine when performing any maintenance, assembly or adjustments. Failure to do this may result in serious personal injury. Wear safety glasses during the entire assembly process. Failure to comply may result in serious personal injury. 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.
6. Raise or lower the rear of the wing until the wing and table are flush. Tighten the bolt. Further adjustments should be minimal. Guard Support Shaft 7. Check flushness at the front bolt and adjust if necessary. 1. Disconnect the table saw from the power source. 8. Repeat Steps 3-7 for the other extension wing. 2. Push the threaded end of the shaft through the hole in the back of the sawand into the rear trunnion bracket (Figure 8). 9.
Fence Rails 1. Disconnect the table saw from the power source. 2. Attach the rear rail (the shorter of the two rails) to the table top using the spacers, hex bolts and lock washers supplied, as shown in Figure 9. Use an adjustable square set to 15 ⁄32" to measure the rail so it is consistently 15 ⁄32" below the top of the table. 4. Attach the square fence tube to the front rail using the hex bolts and lock washers as shown in Figure 11. 5.
Installing Saw Blade Table Insert ! 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. Disconnect the table saw from the power source. 2. Remove the table insert to gain access to the arbor. 3. Rotate the arbor nut counter-clockwise to remove. 4. Remove outer arbor flange from the arbor. 5.
Blade Guard/Splitter 1. Disconnect the table saw from the power source. 2. Slip the blade guard/splitter over the mounting bolt as shown in Figure 14. The washer should be between the bolt head and the slot. Tighten the bolt to secure the blade guard/splitter. The saw blade is extremely sharp. Use extra care when handling the blade or working near it. Serious injury is possible. 3. Place a straightedge against the face of the saw blade and the blade guard/splitter as shown in Figure 16.
Setscrew and Cap Screw Adjusted Rear Splitter Front Support Bracket Adjustment Screws Added washers Arbor Bracket Proper Alignment Figure 19. Figure 18. Proper splitter/blade alignment. 5. Recheck guard alignment to the blade and to the table top. Adjust as necessary and tighten all the bolts before use. If the blade guard is properly aligned, please skip ahead to Section 5: Adjustments; otherwise, continue with the next step. 6.
SECTION 5: ADJUSTMENTS ! Blade Tilt Disconnect power to the machine when performing any maintenance, assembly or adjustments. Failure to do this may result in serious personal injury. 1. Disconnect the table saw from the power source. 2. Set your blade angle at zero, as shown on the angle indicator on the front of the saw, and raise the blade several inches above the table. 3. Place a machinist’s square flat on the table and against the side the blade.
! Miter Slot to Blade Adjusting your table saw so that the miter slot is parallel to the blade reduces the risk of kickback and increases cutting accuracy. The saw blade is dangerously sharp. Use extra care when handling the blade or working near it. Serious injury is possible. Figure 22. Measuring for parallelism. To adjust the miter slot to the blade: 5. 1. Disconnect the table saw from the power source. 2. Mark the blade in the gullet between the two teeth closest to the table. 3.
10. Refer to Figures 24 and 25, for shim placement. If the distance of A is shorter than B, shim(s) will need to be placed under corners #1 and #2. If the distance of B is shorter than A, shim(s) will need to be placed under corners #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 #3 Front 11. Rotate through the bolts, tightening them a little each time until they are all secure.
Miter Gauge Rip Fence To adjust the miter gauge so it is perpendicular to the saw blade: The rip fence included with your Model G5959Z 12" Table Saw is designed to provide 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 miter blade. 2.
CLAMPING PRESSURE The fence-clamping mechanism has been adjusted at the factory to provide the right amount of clamping pressure to hold your fence securely. Should it eventually need adjustment: 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. 3. Replace the fence and check the clamping strength. Re-adjust until proper pressure is ensured.
Blade Alignment If the blade contacts the table insert when raised or tilted, the blade must be aligned. The easiest way is to move the table. If moving the table does not work, adjust the trunnion assembly. If that does not work, move the arbor bracket. 5. To adjust the blade by moving the arbor bracket: 1. Disconnect the table saw from the power source. 2. Get assistance to remove the table and wings and set them to one side. To adjust the blade by moving the table: 1.
SECTION 6: OPERATIONS Pre-Run Check Test Run Before you begin to use your Model G5959Z 12" Left-Tilt Table Saw, you should give it a thorough inspection and ask yourself the following questions: 1. Are all the fasteners tight? 2. Is the blade mounted correctly? 3. Is the saw stable? 4. Is it wired properly? 5. Is your electrical system properly configured? 6. Are the V-belts correctly tensioned and the pulleys properly aligned? 7. Is the guard assembly installed and functional? 8.
Blade Selection 3. 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 damage to the saw and serious injury to the operator. Documented below are the most common saw blades and their uses. 1. Combination Blade: Used for cutting with and across the grain.
5. Thin-kerf: Most types of saw blades are available in a thin-kerf style. Used primarily to minimize stock wastage. It is recommended thin-kerf blades be used in conjunction with a blade stabilizer to reduce blade wobble. 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. 6. Dado Blades: There are two types of dado blades: stack and wobble.
Ripping Dado Operations Ripping means to cut with the grain of the wood. In other materials such as MDF or plywood, ripping simply means to cut lengthwise. To rip a board: The table saw is also an invaluable tool for creating a variety of dadoes. These non-through cuts can be created with a specially-designed dado blade or a regular blade. One type of dado blade is shown in Figure 38. 1. Inspect the board for soundness.
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. Disconnect the table saw from the power source. 2. Remove the table insert, splitter guard, regular 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 instructions. 4. Install the dado table insert. 5.
Rabbet Operations This table saw can also be used to cut L-shaped rabbets. These cuts can be created with a regular saw blade or with dado blades. 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.
Rabbeting operations can also be accomplished using a conventional saw blade. To create a single-blade rabbet: 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. Set the blade height to the depth of cut you wish to create. 3.
SECTION 7: MAINTENANCE General Table Regular periodic maintenance on your Model G5959Z will ensure its optimum performance. Check for the following conditions each time you use your table saw. Table can be kept rust-free with regular applications of products like Boeshield® T-9. For long term storage you may want to consider products like Kleen Bore's Rust Guardit™. 1. Loose mounting bolts. V-Belt 2. Worn switch. 3. Worn or damaged cords and plugs. 4. Damaged V-belt. 5. Inspect blade for damage. 6.
To adjust V-belt tension: 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. 3. Check the V-belt tension again. Ensure that the motor pulley and arbor pulley are lined up. To replace the V-belts: 1. Remove the blade. 2. Adjust the arbor so it is up all the way and in the 90° position. 3. 4. Place a board under the motor and loosen the motor mount bolt.
SECTION 8: CLOSURE General The following pages contain aftermarket accessories, general machine data, troubleshooting guide, parts diagrams, a parts list and Warranty/Return information for your Model G5959Z Left-Tilt Table Saw. Aftermarket Accessories Replacement Blades Model 40T Carbide Tipped Ripping ....................G4808 60T General Purpose................................
Machine Data Sheet Customer Service #: (570) 546-9663 • To Order Call: (800) 523-4777 • Fax #: (800) 438-5901 GRIZZLY MODEL G5959Z 12" LEFT-TILT TABLE SAW Design Type ........................................................................................12" Left-Tilting Arbor Overall Dimensions: Table Height ..........................................................................................................341⁄2'' Table Size ...........................................................................
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.
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Troubleshooting Guide SYMPTOM CORRECTIVE ACTION POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. 2. 1. Low voltage. Open circuit in motor or loose con- 2. nections. Check power line for proper voltage. Inspect all lead connections on motor for loose or open connections. Motor will not start; fuses or 1. circuit breakers blow. 2. 1. Short circuit in line cord or plug. Short circuit in motor or loose con- 2. nections. Incorrect fuses or circuit breakers in 3. power line. Inspect cord or plug for damaged insulation and shorted wires.
CUT HERE TO PUSH 1⁄4'' WOOD ⁄2'' GRID CUT HERE TO PUSH 1⁄2'' WOOD 1 CAUTION USE ONLY GOOD STRONG WOOD OR PLYWOOD PUSH STICK MAKE FROM 1⁄2'' OR 3⁄4'' WOOD OR THICKNESS LESS THAN WIDTH OF MAT'L TO BE CUT NOTCH TO HELP PREVENT HAND FROM SLIPPING -45- G5959Z 12" Left-Tilting Table Saw
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.
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