Grizzly G5959 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[...]

-B- G5959/G9957 12" Table Saw 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. • Crystalline silica fr[...]

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 A[...]

-2- G5959/G9957 12" Table Saw SECTION 1: SAFETY Safety Instructions For Power Tools 5. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All children and visitors should be kept a safe distance from work area. 6. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF with padlocks, master switches, or by removing starter keys. 7. DO NOT FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at t[...]

G5959/G9957 12" Table Saw -3- 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. Y[...]

-4- G5959/G9957 12" Table Saw 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. 2. AVOID KICKBACKS. A c[...]

G5959/G9957 12" Table Saw -5- 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 [...]

-6- G5959/G9957 12" Table Saw 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. Featherboard Easily made from scrap stock, featherboards provide an added degree of protection against kickback. To make a featherbo[...]

G5959/G9957 12" Table Saw -7- 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 sa[...]

-8- G5959/G9957 12" Table Saw SECTION 2: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS 220V Single-Phase 220V Three-Phase G5959 Only: 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 [...]

G5959/G9957 12" Table Saw -9- 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 c[...]

-10- G5959/G9957 12" Table Saw SECTION 3: INTRODUCTION 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 pr[...]

G5959/G9957 12" Table Saw -11- Unpacking 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. When you are completely satisfied with the con- dition of your shipment, you should inve[...]

-12- G5959/G9957 12" Table Saw Clean up 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 t[...]

G5959/G9957 12" Table Saw -13- SECTION 4: ASSEMBLY Beginning Assembly 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. TOOLS REQUIRED: You will need a high quality s[...]

-14- G5959/G9957 12" Table Saw Figure 7. Using tape to shim for wing alignment. Masking Tape 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. 6. Check flushness at the front bolt and read- just if necessary. 7. Repeat Steps 3-4 for the other extension[...]

G5959/G9957 12" Table Saw G5959 and G9957 12" Table Saw Guard Support Shaft 4. Attach the square fence tube to the front rail using the hex bolts and lock washers as shown in Figure 10A. 5. Attach the fence and slide across the length of the rails to ensure smooth, accurate fence movement. Figure 10A. Attaching fence tube to front rail. F[...]

-16- G5959/G9957 12" Table Saw 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. Figure 12. Blade guard and splitter in place. Figure 13. Guard assembly square to table. Blade Guard/Splitter 1. [...]

G5959/G9957 12" Table Saw -17- Figure 16. Proper splitter/blade alignment. Adjusted rear splitter Added washers Proper Alignment Front Support Bracket Adjustment Screws 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 s[...]

-18- G5959/G9957 12" Table Saw Figure 18. Setscrew on each corner of insert. Table Insert The table insert provides access to the blade and arbor when removed. When in place, the insert provides support for materials being cut. 1. Disconnect the power cord from the outlet. 2. Ensure that all four setscrews are firmly in contact with the table [...]

G5959/G9957 12" Table Saw -19- SECTION 5: ADJUSTMENTS Blade Height Blade Tilt 1. 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. 2. Place a machinist’s square flat on the table and slide it along side the blade. The square should contact the blade evenly[...]

-20- G5959/G9957 12" Table Saw Figure 22. Adjusting blade to miter slot after rotating blade 180° and sliding square down miter slot. Figure 23. Table mounting bolt holes. Table Mount Holes 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 f[...]

G5959/G9957 12" Table Saw -21- Figure 24. 45° blade parallelism. Figure 25. 45° blade parallelism. #1 #2 #3 #4 Blade tilted to 45° #1 #2 #3 #4 Blade tilted to 45° 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 long[...]

-22- G5959/G9957 12" Table Saw Rip Fence 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. SQUARE Place a machinist’s square against the side of t[...]

G5959/G9957 12" Table Saw -23- Figure 28. Setscrew adjustments. Setscrews Nylon Pads 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: 1. Release the clamping mechanism. 2. Remove the fence from the saw and adjust the setscrews on the rear si[...]

-24- G5959/G9957 12" Table Saw To adjust the blade position by moving the arbor bracket: 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. 4. To adjust the arbor bracket, loosen the cap screw and the setscrew. Slowly slide the arbor bracke[...]

G5959/G9957 12" Table Saw -25- Pre-Run Check Test Run 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 vibrati[...]

-26- G5959/G9957 12" Table Saw 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. 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.[...]

G5959/G9957 12" Table Saw -27- Figure 34. Plywood blade. 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. 5. Thin-kerf: Most types of saw blades are available in a thin-kerf style. Used primarily to minimize [...]

-28- G5959/G9957 12" Table Saw 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: 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 [...]

G5959/G9957 12" Table Saw -29- Dado Operations 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 . Figure 38. Optional dado blade system. Al[...]

-30- G5959/G9957 12" Table Saw Dadoing operations can also be accomplished using a conventional saw blade. To create a sin- gle-blade dado: 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. 2.[...]

G5959/G9957 12" Table Saw -31- 2. Ensure that the saw is switched off and dis- connected from its power source. 3. Remove the table insert, splitter guard and the regular saw blade from the arbor. 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 sur[...]

-32- G5959/G9957 12" Table Saw SECTION 7: MAINTENANCE V-Belt 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. Belt tension should be checked[...]

G5959/G9957 12" Table Saw -33- Figure 43. Lubricate these areas. 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. Lubricate the areas indicated below every 12 months. 1. Bl[...]

-34- G5959/G9957 12" Table Saw The following pages contain general machine 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 [...]

G5959/G9957 12" Table Saw -35- Design Type ................................................................................................12" Tilting Arbor Overall Dimensions: Table Height ..........................................................................................................34 1 ⁄ 2 '' Table Size .........[...]

5 HP Magnetic Switch -NHD Type MOTOR SINGLE-PHASE 220 VOLT POWER SOURCE GROUND 2 4 30 3 6 Disconnect power from machine before performing any electrical service. Failure to do this will result in a shock hazard leading to injury or death. ON T1 2 T2 4 T3 6 97 95 96 98 1L1 3L2 5L3 NO 13 2T1 5L3 6T3 NO 14 -36- G5959/G9957 12" Table Saw[...]

G5959/G9957 12" Table Saw -37- 7-1/2 HP Magnetic Switch -NHD Type MOTOR THREE-PHASE 220 VOLT POWER SOURCE GROUND ©G i l Id ilI MR i 16 22 28 Disconnect power from machine before performing any electrical service. Failure to do this will result in a shock hazard leading to injury or death. ON T1 2 T2 4 T3 6 97 95 96 98 1L1 3L2 5L3 NO 13 2T1 5L[...]

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G5959/G9957 12" Table Saw -43- 001 P5959001 WASHER 002 P5959002 BUSHING 003 P5959003 BUSHING 004 P5959004 ARBOR NUT 1" 004A P5959004A ARBOR NUT 5 ⁄ 8 " 005 P5959005 BLADE FLANGE 1" 005A P5959005A BLADE FLANGE 5 ⁄ 8 " 006 P5959006 ARBOR ADAPTOR 1" 007 P5959007 ARBOR 008 P6005 BALL BEARING 6005 009 PSB31M CAP SCREW M[...]

229 PW02M FLAT WASHER 5MM 230 PSS16M SET SCREW M8-1.25 X 10 231 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 10MM 303 P5959303 MITER BAR 304 P5959304 MITER BODY 305 PS06M PHLP HD SCR M5-.8 X 20 306 P5959306 ONDICATOR 307 P595[...]

G5959/G9957 12" Table Saw -45- SYMPTOM Motor will not start. Motor will not start; fuses or circuit breakers blow. Motor overheats. Motor stalls (resulting in blown fuses or tripped cir- cuit). Machine slows when oper- ating. Loud, repetitious noise com- ing from machine. Blade is not square w/miter slot or fence is not square to blade. Fence [...]

-46- G5959/G9957 12" Table Saw PUSH STICK MAKE FROM 1 ⁄ 2 '' OR 3 ⁄ 4 '' WOOD OR THICKNESS LESS THAN WIDTH OF MAT'L TO BE CUT CAUTION USE ONLY GOOD STRONG WOOD OR PLYWOOD 1 ⁄ 2 '' GRID CUT HERE TO PUSH 1 ⁄ 2 '' WOOD CUT HERE TO PUSH 1 ⁄ 4 '' WOOD NOTCH TO HELP PREVENT HAND FROM S[...]

G5959/G9957 12" Table Saw -47- NOTES[...]

-48- G5959/G9957 12" Table Saw 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 w[...]

G5959/G9957 12" Table Saw -49- 10. Which benchtop tools do you own? Check all that apply. ___1" x 42" Belt Sander ___6" - 8" Grinder ___5" - 8" Drill Press ___Mini Lathe ___8" Table Saw ___10" - 12" Thickness Planer ___8" - 10" Bandsaw ___Scroll Saw ___Disc/Belt Sander ___Spindle/Belt Sand[...]

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