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Page 1: Instruction Manual
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. #6025 PRINTED IN TAIWAN... - Page 2 WARNING Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grind- ing, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: • Lead from lead-based paints. •...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
SECTION 4: ASSEMBLY ...13 Beginning Assembly ...13 Extension Wings ...13 Guard Support Shaft ...14 Fence Rails ...15 Motor Bracket ...15 Installing Saw Blade ...16 Table Insert ...16 Blade Guard/Splitter ...17 SECTION 5: ADJUSTMENTS ...19 Blade Height ...19 Blade Tilt ...19 Miter Slot to Blade...20... -
Page 4: Section 1: Safety
G5959Z 12" Left-Tilting Table Saw VISITORS... - Page 5 15. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the owner’s manual for recom- mended accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury. G5959Z 12" Left-Tilting Table Saw 16. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTION- 17. MANY WOODWORKING TOOLS CAN LENGTH 50ft 100ft 18.
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Page 6: Additional Safety Instructions For Table Saws
BLADE WHEN NOT IN USE. OR ONE THAT HAS BEEN DROPPED. 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. G5959Z 12" Left-Tilting Table Saw... -
Page 7: Safety Accessories
8. Stand to the side when ripping. 9. Ensure your fence and miter slot are parallel to the blade. If you do not clearly understand kickback and how it occurs, do not operate this table saw. Safety Accessories Push Sticks... - Page 8 40° angle at one end of the board and make a number of end cuts at approximately and 2" to 3" deep. We also offer a number of featherboards in the Grizzly catalog. See Figure 4. Figure 4. Featherboards in use during a ripping operation.
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Page 9: Common Definitions, Terms And Phrases
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. -
Page 10: Section 2: Circuit Requirements
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. -
Page 11: Grounding
Serious injury may occur. G5959Z 12" Left-Tilting Table Saw Extension Cords 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. -
Page 12: Section 3: Introduction
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 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-... -
Page 13: Unpacking
Unpacking The Model G5959Z is shipped from the manufac- turer in a carefully packed carton. If you discover the machine is damaged after you have signed for delivery, please call Customer Service imme- diately at (570) 546-9663. When you are completely satisfied with the con- dition of your shipment, you should inventory its parts. -
Page 14: Clean Up
Clean Up The table and other unpainted parts of the Model G5959Z are coated with a waxy grease that pro- tects them from corrosion during shipment. Clean this grease off with a solvent cleaner or citrus- based degreaser such as Grizzly’s G7895 Degreaser. -
Page 15: Section 4: Assembly
Failure to do so could result in injury. Most of your Model G5959Z has been assembled 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. -
Page 16: Guard Support Shaft
3. Reach into the table opening and secure the guard support shaft with the hex nut and washer. 4. Slide the guard support over the shaft and tighten the hex bolt. FIGURE 8. Attaching guard support shaft. G5959Z 12" Left-Tilting Table Saw... -
Page 17: Fence Rails
⁄ " below the top of the table. Figure 10. Front rail attachment procedure. G5959Z 12" Left-Tilting Table Saw Attach the square fence tube to the front rail using the hex bolts and lock washers as shown in Figure 11. -
Page 18: Installing Saw Blade
Do the same with the blade in the 45° position. Wear leather gloves while rotating the blade to prevent being cut. Figure 13. Setscrew on each corner of insert. G5959Z 12" Left-Tilting Table Saw adjust-... -
Page 19: Blade Guard/Splitter
Figure 15. Figure 15. Guard assembly square to table. G5959Z 12" Left-Tilting Table Saw The saw blade is extremely sharp. Use extra care when handling the blade or working near it. Serious injury is possible. - Page 20 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. G5959Z 12" Left-Tilting Table Saw...
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Page 21: Section 5: Adjustments
Turn the handwheel until the blade reaches ⁄ " above the workpiece. Retighten the locking knob. Recheck your blade height with the work- piece and re-adjust, if necessary. G5959Z 12" Left-Tilting Table Saw adjust- loose clothing 90° Stop Bolt Blade Tilt Disconnect the table saw from the power source. -
Page 22: Miter Slot To Blade
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 mount holes shown in Figure 23. G5959Z 12" Left-Tilting Table Saw... - Page 23 Assembly, “Blade Guard/Splitter.” Note— when removing the table in the future, take note of shim placements for ease of re- assembly. G5959Z 12" Left-Tilting Table Saw Blade tilted to 45˚ Front Figure 24. 45° blade parallelism. Blade tilted to 45˚...
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Page 24: Miter Gauge
-22- 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. - Page 25 Setscrews Nylon Pads Figure 28. Setscrew adjustments. G5959Z 12" Left-Tilting Table Saw 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: Release the clamping mechanism.
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Page 26: Blade Alignment
5. Reattach the table and tighten all the mount- ing bolts. 6. Make sure the blade does not contact the table insert when raised or tilted. Recheck splitter alignment and parallelism of the blade to the miter slot. Adjust as necessary. G5959Z 12" Left-Tilting Table Saw... -
Page 27: Section 6: Operations
SECTION 6: OPERATIONS Pre-Run Check 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 ques- tions: Are all the fasteners tight? Is the blade mounted correctly? -
Page 28: Blade Selection
Figure 34. Combination blade. Plywood Blade: Used for cutting plywood or veneers. Plywood blades have 60-80 teeth, a steep alternate top bevel tooth profile and very shallow gullet. See Figure 35. Figure 35. Plywood blade. G5959Z 12" Left-Tilting Table Saw... -
Page 29: Crosscutting
Alternate Top Bevel Raker Figure 36. Various saw tooth cutting profiles. G5959Z 12" Left-Tilting Table Saw 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. -
Page 30: Dado Operations
A push-stick pattern has been included in this manual on Page 45, or you can purchase a push stick from the Grizzly catalog. Use the pushstick to hold the work- piece against the fence, and push the work- piece fully past the blade. - Page 31 10. If the cut is satisfactory, repeat with your fin- ish stock. 11. Reinstall the blade guard. G5959Z 12" Left-Tilting Table Saw Dadoing operations can also be accomplished using a conventional saw blade. To create a sin- gle-blade dado: Clearly mark the width of the dado cut on your workpiece.
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Page 32: Rabbet Operations
Using a scrap as a test piece, switch on the saw and take a pass over the dado blade. If the cut is satisfactory, repeat with your fin- ish stock. Re-install the blade guard. Sacrificial Fence Workpiece Dado Blade Figure 41. Rabbet cutting. G5959Z 12" Left-Tilting Table Saw... - Page 33 G5959Z 12" Left-Tilting Table Saw Turn on the saw and make a second cut. Continue to re-adjust the blade and cut until the entire rabbet is made.
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Page 34: Section 7: Maintenance
SECTION 7: MAINTENANCE General Regular periodic maintenance on your Model G5959Z will ensure its optimum performance. Check for the following conditions each time you use your table saw. 1. Loose mounting bolts. 2. Worn switch. 3. Worn or damaged cords and plugs. -
Page 35: Lubrication
Tighten the motor mount bolt. G5959Z 12" Left-Tilting Table Saw Lubrication The shielded ball bearings in the motor and throughout the Model G5959Z require no further lubrication during their lifetime. When they do wear out, replacements can be obtained through the Grizzly Parts Department. -
Page 36: Section 8: Closure
Washington location using the address in the Introduction. The specifications, drawings, and photographs illustrated in this manual represent the Model G5959Z 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. -
Page 37: 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 ...34 Table Size ...30 Table Size with Extension Wings...30 W x D x H ...48'' x 30'' x 40''... -
Page 38: Wiring Diagram
220 VOLT POWER SOURCE Disconnect power from machine before performing electrical service. Failure to do this will result in a shock hazard leading to injury or death. -36- SINGLE-PHASE 5L3 NO 13 6T3 NO 14 30 36 MOTOR G5959Z 12" Left-Tilting Table Saw... -
Page 39: Parts Breakdown
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Page 44: Parts List
COMPLETE MITER GAUGE PB14M HEX BOLT M10-1.5 X 35 PLW06M LOCK WASHER 10MM P5959Z106 BLADE INSERT PSS03M SET SCREW M6-1 X 8 P5959Z108 TABLE P5959Z109 BASE P5959Z110 INDICATOR PLATE PS34 PHLP HD SCR M3-.5 X 25 G5959Z 12" Left-Tilting Table Saw "... - Page 45 PN02M HEX NUT M10-1.5 PB26M HEX BOLT M8-1.25 X 30 P5959215 RAIL SPACER P5959216 NYLON BLOCK PS20M PHLP HD SCR M5-.8 X 15 G5959Z 12" Left-Tilting Table Saw PART # DESCRIPTION P1021134 GROMMET P5959219 LOCK HANDLE P5959220 TEFLON PAD P5959221...
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Page 46: Troubleshooting Guide
Inspect roll pins and setscrews in the worm gear. Tighten if necessary. Disconnect power to the machine when perform- ing any maintenance or repairs. Failure to do this may result in serious personal injury. CORRECTIVE ACTION G5959Z 12" Left-Tilting Table Saw... -
Page 47: Push Stick Template
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Page 48: Warranty And Returns
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. -
Page 49: Warranty Card
Do you think your purchase represents good value? ___Yes Would you recommend Grizzly Industrial to a friend? ___Yes 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. ___Yes Comments:_________________________________________________... - Page 50 FOLD ALONG DOTTED LINE FOLD ALONG DOTTED LINE Send a Grizzly Catalog to a friend: Name_______________________________ Street_______________________________ City______________State______Zip______ GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC. P.O. BOX 2069 BELLINGHAM, WA 98227-2069 TAPE ALONG EDGES--PLEASE DO NOT STAPLE Place Stamp Here...
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