Grizzly G5959Z instruction manual Maintenance, General, Belt

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.

4.Damaged V-belt.

5.Inspect blade for damage.

6.Guard alignment and operation.

7.Any other condition that could hamper the safe operation of this machine.

!Disconnect power to the machine when perform-

ing any maintenance or repairs. Failure to do this may result in serious personal injury.

Keep loose clothing rolled up and out of the way of machinery and keep hair pulled back.

Wear safety glasses dur- ing the entire mainte- nance process. Failure to comply may result in serious personal injury.

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Table

Table can be kept rust-free with regular applica- tions of products like Boeshield¨ T-9. For long term storage you may want to consider products like Kleen Bore's Rust Guarditª.

V-Belt

V-belts must be in good condition and correctly tensioned to ensure optimum power transmission from the motor to the blade. When replacing V- belts, it is important to replace all four at the same time - even if they do not appear worn.

Belt tension should be checked at least every 3 months; more often if using the table saw inten- sively. The V-belts are accessed through the cav- ity on the left side of the saw.

To check V-belt tension:

1.Disconnect the table saw from the power source.

2.Squeeze the center of each V-belt.

3.Note the amount of deflection. Deflection should be approximately 3Ú4" as shown in

Figure 42.

3Ú4"

Figure 42. Proper amount of V-belt deflection. G5959Z 12" Left-Tilting Table Saw