G0460/G0461 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. For your convenience, we always keep current Grizzly manuals available on our website at www.
Machine Data Sheet Customer Service #: (570) 546-9663 • To Order Call: (800) 523-4777 • Fax #: (800) 438-5901 MODEL G0460/G0461 12" SLIDING TABLE SAW Overall Dimensions: Overall Size (with Cross Slide Fence and Sliding Table Extended) ...132" W x 136" D x 48" H Table Height ...
E. Rip Fence: Fully adjustable with micro-adjust- ment knob for precision adjustments. Fence face can be positioned for standard cutting operations or for narrow ripping operations. G0460/G0461 12" Sliding Table Saw Identification Sliding Table: Conveniently glides the workpiece through the blade with effortless precision and ease.
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V. Scoring Blade Lock Socket: Locks the scoring blade adjustments. W. Lower Blade Guard: Reduces the risk of accidental operator contact with the blade when the table is at its full extension. G0460/G0461 12" Sliding Table Saw...
3. ALWAYS WEAR AN ANSI APPROVED RESPIRATOR WHEN MACHINERY THAT PRODUCES DUST. Wood dust is a carcinogen and can cause cancer and severe respiratory illnesses. G0460/G0461 12" Sliding Table Saw 4. ALWAYS USE HEARING PROTECTION WHEN MACHINERY. Machinery noise can cause permanent hearing damage.
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Make sure you know what type of wood dust you will be exposed to and always wear an approved respirator. ADJUSTING KEYS DAMAGED PARTS LOCK MOBILE BASES USED) BEFORE OPERATING G0460/G0461 12" Sliding Table Saw...
Like all machines there is danger associat- ed with the Model G0460/G0461. Accidents are frequently caused by lack of familiarity or failure to pay attention. Use this machine with respect and caution to lessen the pos- sibility of operator injury.
• Use a push stick to keep your hands farther away from the moving blade. If kickback occurs, the push stick will most likely take the damage that your hand would have received. G0460/G0461 12" Sliding Table Saw...
Parallel: Being an equal distance apart at every point along two given lines or planes (i.e. the rip fence face is parallel to the face of the saw blade). G0460/G0461 12" Sliding Table Saw...
G0461 440V Connection to Power Have a qualified electrician hardwire this machine to a dedicated locking shut-off switch that is con- nected to the main power source. ������� �� ������� ������������ Figure 6. Hardwired locking disconnect switch. G0460/G0461 12" Sliding Table Saw ������� ��...
The best way to ensure compli- ance is to check with your local municipality or a qualified electrician. G0460/G0461 12" Sliding Table Saw Rewiring to 440V The Model G0461 can be rewired for 440V opera- tion. This rewiring job consists of disconnecting...
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Remove the magnetic switch cover. Replace the original magnetic switch assem- bly with the assembly included in the 440V conversion kit. Set the dial on the new over- load relay to 11A (Figure 9). Figure 9. Magnetic switch. G0460/G0461 12" Sliding Table Saw...
G0460/G0461 12" Sliding Table Saw Unpacking The Model G0460/G0461 was carefully packed when it left our warehouse. If you discover the machine is damaged after you have signed presents for delivery, please immediately call Customer hazards Service at (570) 546-9663 for advice.
The unpainted surfaces are coated with a waxy oil to prevent corrosion during shipment. Remove this protective coating with a solvent cleaner or citrus-based degreaser such as Grizzly’s G7895 Citrus Degreaser. To clean thoroughly, some parts must be removed. For optimum performance from your machine, clean all moving parts or sliding contact surfaces.
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M. Blade Guard Dust Hood ... 1 N. Riving Knife ... 1 O. Adjustable Handle M8-1.25 x 28 ... 1 Figure 14. Blade guard components. G0460/G0461 12" Sliding Table Saw P. Hold-down ... 1 Q. Edge Shoe ... 1 Figure 15. Included accessories.
See Figure 16 for the minimum operat- ing clearances of the Model G0460/G0461. ���� Figure 16. Operating clearances. G0460/G0461 12" Sliding Table Saw Moving &...
Figure 18. Typical lag shield anchor and lag bolt. Figure 19. Typical anchor stud. NOTICE We strongly recommend securing your machine to the floor if it is hardwired to the power source. Consult with your electrician to ensure compliance with local codes. G0460/G0461 12" Sliding Table Saw...
Attach the large extension wing to the back of the machine with the two M8-1.25 x 25 cap screws, lock washers, and flat washers. G0460/G0461 12" Sliding Table Saw Attach the support leg (Figure 21) to the large extension wing with the M10-1.5 x 45 hex bolt, lock washer, and flat washer.
Figure 25. Installing the main blade. Re-install the arbor flange and the arbor nut then tighten them against the blade as shown in Figure 25. Close the lower blade guard and secure it closed with the flange bolt. G0460/G0461 12" Sliding Table Saw Scoring...
Figure 26, and loosely secure with the hex nuts and flat washers removed in Step 1. Figure 26. Installing the round rail. G0460/G0461 12" Sliding Table Saw Align the square tube w/scale parallel with the top of the table and secure it with the five cap screws, flat washers, and hex nuts (see Figure 27).
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Steps 9–13. 14. Tighten all of the nuts securing the rail against the table (see Figure 31) and tighten the outside nuts against the adjusting nuts. Fence Figure 31. Rip fence rail adjustment nuts. G0460/G0461 12" Sliding Table Saw...
Figure 32 and rotate the hex bolt to raise the roller. Tighten the hex nut to lock the height. Figure 32. Rip fence height adjustment. G0460/G0461 12" Sliding Table Saw Riving Knife To install the riving knife: DISCONNECT SAW FROM POWER!
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Figure 37. Set screws for adjusting riving knife. -26- G0460/G0461 12" Sliding Table Saw...
The shims are provided so the scoring blade thickness can be adjusted to match the kerf thickness of the main blade. The requirements for the G0460/G0461 scoring blade are an 80mm outside diameter with a 20mm arbor hole.
When you let go of Lock the handles, the internal spring will automati- cally engage them again. Vertical Crosscut Table Figure 42. Adjustable handles threaded into lock plate to prepare for crosscut table installation. Adjustable Handles Lock Plate G0460/G0461 12" Sliding Table Saw...
Insert the T-bolts in the areas indicated in Figure 44, depending on whether or not you want the crosscut fence in the forward or rear position. (Refer to Page 36 for more details.) G0460/G0461 12" Sliding Table Saw Crosscut Table Leg Pivot Pin Figure 44.
Figure 47. Run a 2½" hose from the dust collector to the blade guard port (Figure 47) and secure it with hose clamps. G0460/G0461 12" Sliding Table Saw 2½" Dust Port...
Connect the machine to the power source. Push the stop button in, then twist it clock- wise so it pops out. G0460/G0461 12" Sliding Table Saw Verify that the machine is operating correctly by turning it ON. —When operating correctly, the machine runs smoothly with little or no vibration or rubbing noises.
OMMEND that you read books, trade maga- zines, or get formal training before begin- ning any projects. Regardless of the con- tent in this section, Grizzly Industrial will not be held liable for accidents caused by lack of training. -32- Operation Tips Your safety is important.
Changing Blades The Model G0460/G0461 performs best when high quality, sharp blades are used. Therefore, whenever the blades start to get dull, we rec- ommend that you have them resharpened or replaced with a new blade. To change the blades: DISCONNECT SAW FROM POWER! Move the blade tilt to 0°...
Rip Cutting The Model G0460/G0461 easily rips 4' x 8' panels (Figure 50). The sliding table removes the burden of sliding a large and heavy panel over a station- ary table surface. This saw also can rip smaller boards using the rip fence in the same manner as a traditional table saw (Figure 51).
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The table will automatically lock when it is in the correct position.) G0460/G0461 12" Sliding Table Saw Figure 55. Rip fence even with center of blade (blade guard removed for clarity).
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— If you will be crosscutting workpieces using the rip fence as a cut-off gauge, then skip ahead to “Crosscutting using the rip fence as a cut-off gauge” on the next page. G0460/G0461 12" Sliding Table Saw...
Fence to Blade on Page 47 if necessary. Set either flip stop to the desired width-of- cut. G0460/G0461 12" Sliding Table Saw Load the workpiece onto the table saw. The setup should look similar to Figure 58. Once all the necessary safety precautions have been taken, perform the cutting opera- tion.
Load the workpiece onto the table saw. The setup should look similar to Figure 65. Figure 65. Example of miter cutting operation. Once all the necessary safety precautions have been taken, perform the cutting opera- tion. G0460/G0461 12" Sliding Table Saw...
Includes a graduated ruler guide and center finder. Figure 67. G3445 Precision Saw Tool. G0460/G0461 12" Sliding Table Saw H3771—Blade Loc This simple tool secures the blade during blade changes, keeping your hands safe and your expensive blade from being damaged.
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0.008" thick and two are 0.004". The shims are provided so the scoring blade set can match the kerf thickness of the main blade. Figure 73. H6460 Scoring Blade Set. G0460/G0461 12" Sliding Table Saw ⁄ ". These blades have proven...
V-belt tension after the initial 10 hours of operation.) G0460/G0461 12" Sliding Table Saw Cleaning Cleaning the Model G0460/G0461 is relatively easy. Vacuum excess wood chips and sawdust, and wipe off the remaining dust with a dry cloth. Use compressed air to blow dust from between the two sections of the sliding table.
Blade Height Worm Gear Blade Tilt Worm Gear Figure 75. Gear lubrication. • Other pivot points. All other pivot points under the table should be lubricated with 6 or 7 drops of light machine oil. G0460/G0461 12" Sliding Table Saw...
9. Machine is undersized for the task. 10. Motor has overheated. 11. Contactor not getting energized or 12. Motor is at fault. G0460/G0461 12" Sliding Table Saw Troubleshooting Possible Solution 1. Test/replace if faulty. 2. Rotate clockwise slightly until it pops out/ engaged/faulty.
(Figure 77) and set the guard in the bottom of the cabinet. Figure 77. Lower blade guard removal. G0460/G0461 12" Sliding Table Saw Remove the old V-belt set and replace them with a new V-belt set. Note: The motor V-belts should always be replaced as a matched set to ensure maxi- mum belt longevity and power transmission.
45° and 0° when the blade is at 90° to the table, it is accurate. —If the scale reading does not match the blade angle, move the tilt angle to 0° and adjust the pointer on the scale to match the reading. G0460/G0461 12" Sliding Table Saw...
Prepare the scrap test piece by numbering all four sides as shown in Figure 80. Figure 80. Fence adjustment test piece. G0460/G0461 12" Sliding Table Saw Use the crosscut fence to cut side of the test piece, then cut side 1 again (make 5 cuts total).
Step 6. Repeat Steps 4-7 until the gap between the blade and the sliding table is equal. Tighten the table mounting nuts to secure the sliding table and replace the access plates. G0460/G0461 12" Sliding Table Saw Miter Slot...
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Main Body Parts List G0460/G0461 12" Sliding Table Saw PART # DESCRIPTION P0460001 BODY P0588002 TABLE PW01M FLAT WASHER 8MM PSB13M CAP SCREW M8-1.25 X 30 P0460010 COVER PLATE PSB02M CAP SCREW M6-1 X 20 P0588013 ADJUSTMENT BOLT COVER PSB26M...
BLADE LINK SHAFT P0588239 TORSION SPRING PSS02M SET SCREW M6-1 X 6 P0588241 SLEEVE PSB12M CAP SCREW M8-1.25 X 40 P0588243 LINK SHAFT BASE G0460/G0461 12" Sliding Table Saw Arbor Assembly ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ��� ���...
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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