Grizzly G1023S110 Blade Parallelism, Disconnect the machine from the power source

Page 42

Blade Parallelism

Your table saw will give the best results if the miter slot and the rip fence are adjusted parallel to the blade. If either of these are not exactly par- allel, your cuts and your finished work will be lower in quality, but more important, this condition increases the risk of kickback. Take the time to adjust your table saw properly. A few minutes now will be time well spent.

1.Disconnect the machine from the power source!

2.Use an adjustable square to measure the distance from the miter slot to a carbide tip on the blade as shown in Figure 38. Make sure that the face of the adjustable square is even along the miter slot.

3.With the end of the adjustable square just touching the tip, lock the square in place. Now, mark the carbide tip with a magic mark- er where you made this measurement.

4.Rotate that tip to the other end of the table insert.

5.Slide the adjustable square down to the other end of the table insert, and compare the distance from the marked blade tip to the end of the adjustable square.

!

Figure 38. Adjusting blade to miter slot.

6.If the blade tip does not touch the end of the adjustable square similar to the first mea- surement, then the table will need to be adjusted.

7.To adjust the table, loosen the four bolts in the table mounting locations (see Figure 39) and slightly tap the table. Repeat Steps 1-5until satisfactory. Do not forget to tighten the table mounting bolts when finished.

Table Mount Holes

Figure 39. Table mounting bolt holes.

8.Now check to see if the blade remains paral- lel to the miter slot when tilted to 45¡.

9.Tilt the blade to 45¡ and repeat Steps 1-5. If the blade is still parallel to the miter slot, con- tinue on to the ÒMiter GaugeÓ instructions. Otherwise, continue with the next step.

10.If the blade was parallel to the miter slot at 90¡ but not at 45¡, the table will need to be shimmed with metal shim stock. The shims are placed between the table and cabinet over each of the four table mounting bolts

Use caution and remain alert when working around the saw blade. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious personal injury or death.

-40-

G1023S Series Heavy-Duty 10'' Table Saw

Image 42
Contents HEAVY-DUTY Table SAW Model G1023S & G1023S110Page Table of Contents Safety Safety Instructions For Power ToolsLength AMP Rating 25ft 50ft 100ftAdditional Safety Instructions For Table Saws Avoiding Kickback Safety Accessories Following can help minimize kickbacksZero Clearance Table Inserts Push PaddlesFeatherboards Introduction CommentaryCircuit Requirements 110V Operation 220V OperationModel G1023S Only Grounding Extension Cord Machine Features Terms & DefinitionsMain Features SET UP Unpacking Piece InventoryG1023S Series component layout Hardware Recognition Chart BoltFloor Load Clean UpSite Considerations Working ClearanceBeginning Assembly Extension Wings Disconnect the machine from the power source SwitchTo mount the switch Fence & RailsCleanout Door Motor Brace Motor braceTo install the blade guard assembly Guard BracketHandwheel Table InsertSaw Blade Blade Guard/SplitterFront Support Blade Adjustment Bolt To adjust the miter gauge Miter GaugeRecommended adjustment checklist Start Up RecommendedStarting the machine Operations Blade SelectionPage Crosscutting Ripping Typical ripping operationDado Cutting Single-blade dado cutIf the cut is satisfactory, repeat with your fin- ish stock Rabbet Cutting Rabbet cutting G1023S Series Heavy-Duty 10 Table SawRabbet cutting Maintenance GeneralLubricationTable BeltLubricate the areas indicated below every 12 months Belt deflection Date Approximate Hours Of Use Maintenance Performed Service Adjustments 45˚ & 90˚ StopsBlade Parallelism Page Blade Alignment Trunnion mounting boltsPage G1023S Series Heavy-Duty 10 Table Saw G1023S Series Heavy-Duty 10 Table Saw Closure Construction Overall DimensionsCapacities MotorPage Cabinet Complete Miter Gauge Troubleshooting Guide Symptom Possible Cause Corrective ActionG1023S Series Heavy-Duty 10 Table Saw G1023S Series Heavy-Duty 10 Table Saw Warranty and Returns Warranty Card Grizzly INDUSTRIAL, INC BOX BELLINGHAM, WACall Today For a Free Full Color Catalog