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TELEPHONE: (360) 647-0801 Dear Valued Customer, Due to improvements we've made to the internal structure of the Model G0501, the parts breakdown and some features shown your owner's manual are no longer current. However, critical safety, setup, and opera- tion information in your owner's manual is still valid and MUST be understood and followed before and dur- ing the operation of this machine.
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Use this update WITH the original manual, not as a replacement for it. Before operating your new sliding table saw, you MUST read and understand the entire G0501 manual. If you need additional help with any of these procedures, contact our Tech Support at (570) 546-9663 or by email at techsupport@grizzly.com.
(Figure 3) and secure the shield with the cap screws removed in Step 6. Note: Overtightening cap screws may crack the blade shield. Figure 1. Support arms. Figure 3. Clear blade shield installed. G0501 Manual Update...
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Place the braces over the hollow hex nuts, followed by another flat washer and hex nut (see Figure 5). Note: Do not fully tighten the braces. The tables will need to be leveled when installed. Figure 5. Attaching the braces. G0501 Manual Update...
10. Tighten all extension table mounting bolts. tor, measure the distance (A) between the T-slot and the front of the blade as shown in Figure 8. Blade Table T-Slot Figure 8. Measuring gap between the table and the blade. G0501 Manual Update...
If this part is damaged while sawing, it can be ordered using Grizzly part number P0501944 — If the difference was less than 0.004" then or it can be made using scrap lumber.
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WARNING Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grind- ing, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: • Lead from lead-based paints. •...
8. USE RIGHT TOOL. DO NOT force tool or damp or wet locations, or where any flam- attachment to do a job for which it was not mable or noxious fumes may exist. Keep designed. work area well lighted. G0501 Sliding Table Saw...
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ATE THE MACHINE. Make sure any tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubri- instructions you give in regards to the cating and changing accessories. operation of the machine are approved, correct, safe, and clearly understood. G0501 Sliding Table Saw...
No list of safety guidelines can be complete. Like all machines there is danger associated Every shop environment is different. Always with the Model G0501. Accidents are fre- quently caused by lack of familiarity or fail- consider safety first, as it applies to your individual working conditions.
• Feed cuts through to completion. Anytime you stop feeding a workpiece that is in the middle of a cut, the chance of binding, result- ing in kickback, is greatly increased. G0501 Sliding Table Saw...
The following is a list of common definitions, terms and phrases used throughout this manual as they relate to this table saw and woodworking in general. Become familiar with these terms for assembling, adjusting VERY important to us at Grizzly! or operating this machine. Your safety is...
Grizzly Industrial, Inc 1203 Lycoming Mall Circle Grizzly Industrial, Inc. is proud to offer the Model Muncy, PA 17756 G0501 Sliding Table Saw. This table saw is part Phone:(570) 546-9663 of Grizzly’s growing family of fine woodworking Fax:(800) 438-5901 machinery. When used according to the guide- E-Mail: techsupport@grizzly.com...
Wiring The Model G0501 is prewired for 220V 3-phase operation. Amperage Draw The Model G0501 has a 10 HP main motor and a 1 HP scoring motor that will draw the following amps at 220V 3-phase: Arbor Motor..........25 Amps Figure 1a. Typical locking type L15-30 plug and Scoring Motor ..........3 Amps...
12 and fol- low the circuit requirements on this page. Amperage Draw The Model G0501 has a 10 HP main motor and a 1 HP scoring motor that will draw the following amps at 440V 3-phase : Figure 1b.
Make sure all electrical cir- cuits are grounded before you connect them to the machine. DO NOT use the Model G0501 if it is not grounded. In the event of an electrical malfunction or break- down, grounding provides a path of least resis- tance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock.
“220” terminal and connect that wire to the “440” terminal (see Figure 3). The Model G0501 can be rewired for 440V oper- ation. This rewiring job consists of disconnecting the saw from the power source, changing the...
Riving Knife—Maintains kerf opening during cutting operations. This function is crucial to Miter Fence—Allows precise miter cuts preventing kickback caused by the kerf clos- between 30˚ and 135˚. ing behind the blade. G0501 Sliding Table Saw -13-...
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Figure 6. Rip fence scale. 12. Rip Fence Scale—Allows precise measure- ment of rip cutting operations. Features a dual calibration block for effortless scale reading regardless of whether the fence is in the high or low position. -14- G0501 Sliding Table Saw...
ON for the scoring blade to start. Start key—Starts trunnion movement after an angle has been entered. MAIN BLADE ON Button—Starts the main saw blade. K. “+” Key—Manually increases the angle of the saw blades in increments of 0.1˚. G0501 Sliding Table Saw -15-...
C. Mechanical Height Control Lever— Raises D. Micro-Adjust Lock Knob—Secures the and lowers the blade guard to adjust the fence after it has been adjusted with the height when the height adjustment locking micro-adjustment knob. lever is released. -16- G0501 Sliding Table Saw...
Unpacking Fence Crate: • Sliding Table • Crosscut Fence The Model G0501 is shipped from the manufac- • Extruded Aluminum Rip Fence turer in a carefully built crate. If you discover the • Miter Fence machine is damaged after you have signed for •...
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Figure 13. Extension tables and braces. Figure 11. Saw unit. Figure 14. Rip fence components and push stick. Figure 12. Blade guard assembly. -18- G0501 Sliding Table Saw...
Site Considerations The unpainted surfaces are coated with a waxy Floor Load oil to protect them from corrosion during ship- The Model G0501 weighs 2314 lbs. and has a base footprint of 64 ⁄ " W x 39" D. Most commer- ment.
350 lbs. Use at least four strong people to lift it in position. Improper lifting techniques inadequate lifting assis- Figure 22. Control panel face and side cap tance could result in screws. serious crushing strain injuries. G0501 Sliding Table Saw -23-...
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Have two of your assistants hold the sliding Figure 25. Three large caps screws to be table in position so that it does not fall while removed from saw base unit. you are securing it to the base unit. -24- G0501 Sliding Table Saw...
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Figure 30. Sliding table end cap attachment screws. 14. Install the sliding table handles and end cap (shown in Figure 29 & 30) with two flat head screws per each, securing from the top of the table. G0501 Sliding Table Saw -25-...
Position the upper support arm over the support. holes in the lower support arm and secure it with the bolts removed in step 3 (Figure 32). -26- G0501 Sliding Table Saw...
7. Note—Overtightening cap screws may crack the blade guard. Figure 36. Large extension table and braces. Figure 35. Clear blade shield installed. Figure 37. Small extension table and braces. G0501 Sliding Table Saw -27-...
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Figure 41. Large extension table installed. When the surfaces are level, slide the table supports against the machine frame and secure them with the cap screws. -28- G0501 Sliding Table Saw...
Slide the rip fence clamping assembly onto the end of the fence rail (Figure 43). Note— The fence clamping assembly will not slide onto the rail if the clamping lever is in the locked position. G0501 Sliding Table Saw -29-...
Lift the crosscut table and slip the clamp over height. Re-adjust if necessary. the bar on the sliding table and set the other end of the crosscut table onto the shaft that protrudes up from the brace (Figure 47). -30- G0501 Sliding Table Saw...
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Slide the cross-supports into position and secure them by tightening the hold-down assemblies. Place the crosscut fence on the crosscut Figure 50. Correct order of flip stop unit table so that the locating pins fit inside the placement. guide holes. G0501 Sliding Table Saw -31-...
Figure 51. Fixed Bolt Clamp Plate Figure 52. Miter fence set to 45˚ mark on the miter gauge scale. Figure 51. Miter fence components aligned for installation of miter fence. -32- G0501 Sliding Table Saw...
Connect the power cord to an L15-30 Plug. manual or contact our service department Note—You must have an L15-30 receptacle at (570) 546-9663. to use with the L15-30 plug. G0501 Sliding Table Saw -33-...
11. Now tighten the three large cap screws (Page 23, Figure 25) that secure the sliding table to the base. Figure 54. Measuring gap between sliding table edge and center of blade with a precision ruler. -34- G0501 Sliding Table Saw...
Figure 56. Rip fence stop bolts Move the fence away from the blade and re- install the stop bolt that was removed in step Move the rip fence all the way against the blade as shown in Figure 57. G0501 Sliding Table Saw -35-...
Dust Collection Connect a 2" dust hose to the port located above the blade guard shown in Figure 60. The Model G0501 is equipped with two dust ports that should be properly connected to a dust col- lection system before operation.
• When you release the sliding table lock, machine. make sure that the knob is positioned so that it will not lock the table during a cut. G0501 Sliding Table Saw -37-...
Speeds The blade can be tilted anywhere from 0˚ to 45˚. To change the blade tilt: The blades for the Model G0501 can operate at 3000, 4000, 5000, and 6000 RPM. This speed Turn the main power switch ON. can be easily changed by moving the V-belt posi- tion on the main motor pulley and arbor pulley.
Figure 64. Close and secure the motor cabinet door. Lower the scoring blade to the correct height and perform a test cut, then make any final adjustments. G0501 Sliding Table Saw -39-...
— To use the sliding table, read the instruc- tions titled “Rip cutting with the sliding The Model G0501 has the capability of rip cutting table.” (Figure 65). The sliding table full size panels removes the burden of sliding a large and heavy —...
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Figure 68. Rip fence set even with center of blade. G0501 Sliding Table Saw -41-...
Lastly, this machine has the capability of cross- cutting workpieces while using the rip fence as a cut-off gauge (Figure 71). With the crosscut fence mounted in the forward position (Figure 69), the Model G0501 has the capability of crosscutting full size panels. Forward Mounted Crosscut Fence Figure 71.
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Figure 73. Note—When using the crosscut fence, the workpiece should never be mak- ing contact with the saw blade and the rip fence at the same time. G0501 Sliding Table Saw -43-...
Figure 74. Example of miter cutting operation for a cut length less than 45". Figure 75. Example of miter cutting operation for a cut length over 45". -44- G0501 Sliding Table Saw...
Insert the arbor lock tool (shaft with the round knob) into the hole in the cast iron table and The Model G0501 will perform best when high rotate the main blade until the arbor lock tool quality, sharp blades are used. Therefore, when-...
(turn clockwise to loosen, as shown in Figure 82). Knives The Model G0501 comes with a riving knives for use with 12" and 14" blades. To change the riving knife: Move the blade tilt to 0˚ on the control panel (blade 90˚...
Tighten the center bolt to secure the riving the blades and riving knife. knife in position. 10. Move the internal blade guard (from step 4) back to its original position, and move the sliding table back to center. -48- G0501 Sliding Table Saw...
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Place a 23mm wrench behind the scoring blade on the flats of the arbor shaft, and use a 22mm wrench at the front to remove the arbor nut and flange, as shown in Figure 89 (turn counter-clockwise). G0501 Sliding Table Saw -49-...
• Worn or damaged blade. • Worn or damaged blade guard. Cleaning the Model G0501 is relatively easy. Vacuum excess wood chips and sawdust, and wipe off the remaining dust with a dry cloth. If any V-Belts resin has built up, use a resin dissolving cleaner to remove it.
V-belt. the machine. This section is provided for your convenience—it is not a substitute for the Grizzly Service Department. If any adjustments arise that are not described in this manual, then feel free to call the Grizzly Service Department at (570) 546-9663.
Remove the old belt and install a new belt in the center of the pulleys. Let the jack down, so the weight of the motor tensions the belt. Remove the jack and wood blocks, and close the motor cabinet door. G0501 Sliding Table Saw -53-...
Figure 92. (The internal blade knife in place. guard is held in place with a magnet.) Move the blade guard back into position and center the sliding table. Figure 92. Riving knife securing bolt. -54- G0501 Sliding Table Saw...
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Proceed to step 6. — If both measurements are within ⁄ " then you are finished with this procedure. Test Piece Figure 94. Crosscut fence adjustment test piece. G0501 Sliding Table Saw -55-...
Grizzly Service Department. Trained ser- 100 Tooth Carbide Tipped 14" Blade..H3389 vice technicians will be glad to help you. If you have any comments regarding this manual, please write to Grizzly at the address below: Grizzly Industrial, Inc. Technical Documentation P.O. Box 2069...
......................5" Main Dust Port ......................Digital Control Panel ................Riving Knife Alignment is Adjustable ..............Electronic Scoring Knife Alignment Controls ................12" and 14" Riving Knifes Included ..................Adjustable Scoring Knife Kerf ..................Clear Blade Guard w/Rollers Specifications, while deemed accurate, are not guaranteed. G0501 Sliding Table Saw -59-...
1. Switch two of the power wires at the terminal strip. Main blade runs backwards. Blade slows when cutting. Blade 1. V-belt loose. 1. Tighten V-belt. 2. V-belt worn out. 2. Replace V-belt. makes a squealing noise, especially on start-up. -86- G0501 Sliding Table Saw...
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1. Move the knob all the way up and tighten the nut on the quately loosen the V-belt. tioned too high up on the stud. adjustment stud to increase tension when knob is moved down. G0501 Sliding Table Saw -87-...
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12V 36 35 34 33 30 29 10 7 H6 A6 Motor Wiring Diagram 10Hp Main Motor 1Hp Scoring Motor V1 W1 V1 W1 LOWER HIGHER LOWER HIGHER VOLTAGE VOLTAGE VOLTAGE VOLTAGE (440V) (440V) (220V) (220V) -88- G0501 Sliding Table Saw...
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.
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