Grizzly G1022SM Avoiding Kickback Safety Accessories, Following can help minimize kickbacks

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Avoiding Kickback		Safety Accessories

Failure to understand how and why kick- back occurs could cause serious person- al injury. DO NOT operate this table saw if you do not have a clear understanding of kickback, and how it occurs.

Statistics prove that most common accidents among table saw users can be linked to kick- back.

Kickback is typically defined as the high-speed expulsion of stock from the table saw toward its operator.

In addition to the danger of the operator or oth- ers in the area being struck by the flying stock, it is often the case that the operatorÕs hands are forced into the blade during the kickback.

The following can help minimize kickbacks:

¥Use your blade guard and splitter.

¥Never for any reason place your hand behind the blade. Should kickback occur, your hand will be pulled into the blade.

¥Inspect splitter for alignment between it and your blade.

¥Never use the fence as a guide for crosscut- ting.

¥Never attempt freehand cuts.

¥Use a push stick or featherboard to maintain control of your workpiece.

¥Feed cuts through to completion.

¥Stand to the side when ripping.

¥Ensure your fence and miter slot are parallel to the blade.

If you do not have a clear understanding of kick- back and how it occurs, do not operate this table saw.

Not using safety accessories could cause serious personal injury. Learn how to cor- rectly use each safety accessory.

Push Sticks

The use of push sticks, particularly when cutting small or narrow workpieces, provides a double benefit for saw operators. The push stick pro- vides added leverage, enabling the operator to keep the workpiece firmly supported against the fence and table. At the same time, the push stick keeps the operatorÕs hand safely away from the rotation of the saw blade as shown in Figure 1. See the template on Page 76 of the manual for construction details, or purchase one from the Grizzly catalog or website.

Push Stick

Figure 1. Push Stick.




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Contents G1022ZFX G1022SM G1022Z G1022ZFPage Table Of Contents Safety Instructions For Power Tools Safety25ft 50ft 100ft AMP RatingAdditional Safety Instructions For Table Saws Following can help minimize kickbacks Avoiding Kickback Safety AccessoriesPush Paddles Zero Clearance Table InsertsFeatherboards Commentary IntroductionG1022 Series Table Saws Model ZF Circuit Requirements110V Operation Models SM & ZModels ZFX, PROZ, & Prozx 220V OperationExtension Cord GroundingTerms and Definitions Machine FeaturesMain Features Unpacking Piece Inventory SET UPMotor with Pulley Hardware Contents Bolt Hardware Recognition ChartWorking Clearance Clean UpSite Considerations Floor LoadBeginning Assembly Stand Assembly Models ZF, ZFX, PRO, & Prozx only Stand completely assembledAll Models HandwheelsTo mount the handwheels Motor Checking V-belt alignment Models ZF, ZFX, PROZ, & Prozx SwitchExtension Wings To mount the rails Models SM & Z To install and adjust the Model SM fenceFence Rails FenceAdjust measurement pointer G1022 Series Table Saws Attaching a sacrificial fence To install and adjust the Model Z fenceAttaching a sacrificial fence G1022 Series Table Saws Changing saw blade G1022 Series Table Saws BladeBlade Guard Installing blade guardProper Alignment Added Washers Table Insert Adjusting table insert components G1022 Series Table SawsInitial Step Models ZF, ZFX, PROZ, & Prozx Miter GaugeNext steps for all models Recommended adjustment checklist Start Up Recommended AdjustmentsStarting the machine Blade Selection OperationsVarious saw tooth cutting profiles G1022 Series Table Saws Cross-cut operation G1022 Series Table Saws CrosscuttingRipping operation RippingSingle-blade dado cut Dado CuttingIf the cut is satisfactory, repeat with your fin- ish stock Sacrificial fence G1022 Series Table Saws Rabbet CuttingCutting rabbets with the dado blade Disconnect the machine from the powerCutting rabbets with the standard blade Rabbet cutting G1022 Series Table Saws General MaintenanceBelt LubricationLubricate the areas indicated below every 12 months Date Approximate Hours Of Use Maintenance Performed Blade Parallelism Service AdjustmentsTo shift the trunnion Shim placement G1022 Series Table SawsTo shim the trunnion 45˚ & 90˚ Stops Closure SM and Z Wiring Diagram ZF, ZFX, Proz & Prozx Wiring Diagram Machine Data Sheet G1022SM G1022SM G1022SM G1022SM Parts List PRP02M Grizzly Model G1022Z Table SAW G1022Z G1022Z G1022Z G1022Z Parts List Pulley Guard Bracket Grizzly Models G1022ZF, ZFX, PROZ, & Prozx G1022ZF, ZFX, PROZ, & Prozx G1022ZF, ZFX, PROZ, & Prozx G1022ZF, ZFX, PROZ, & Prozx G1022ZF, ZFX, PROZ, & Prozx Parts List Switch L-BRACKET Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action Troubleshooting GuidePush Stick G1022 Series Table Saws G1022 Series Table Saws Warranty and Returns Warranty Card Grizzly INDUSTRIAL, INC. P.O. BOX 2069 BELLINGHAM, WA Page Call Today For a Free Full Color Catalog