Page 2 - Adjusting Fence to Blade Parallelism; Adjusting Fence
-2- G0869/G0870 Update (Mfd. Since 1/19) Note: If the fence and blade are still not par- allel after performing this procedure, follow the same steps to adjust the bearing block support bracket at the rear of the fence. Fence Evenly Touches Blade Figure 3. Fence properly aligned with blade. 5. Using...
Page 3 - PORTABLE TABLE SAWS
COPYRIGHT © JANUARY, 2019 BY GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC., REVISED SEPTEMBER, 2020 (AI) WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC. #WK20119 PRINTED IN TAIWAN V3.09.20 MODEL G0869/G0870 PORTABLE TABLE SAWS OWNER'S MAN...
Page 5 - Table of Contents
Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ............................................... 2 Contact Info.................................................... 2Manual Accuracy ........................................... 2Identification ................................................... 3Controls & Component...
Page 6 - Manual Accuracy; INTRODUCTION; Contact Info
-2- Model G0869/G0870 (Mfd. Since 06/20) Manual Accuracy We are proud to provide a high-quality owner’s manual with your new machine! We made every effort to be exact with the instruc-tions, specifications, drawings, and photographs in this manual. Sometimes we make mistakes, but our policy of conti...
Page 7 - Identification
Model G0869/G0870 (Mfd. Since 06/20) -3- Become familiar with the names and locations of the controls and features shown below to better understand the instructions in this manual. Identification For Your Own Safety Read Instruction Manual Before Operating Saw a) Wear eye protection. b) Use saw-blad...
Page 8 - Components; Power Controls & Components
-4- Model G0869/G0870 (Mfd. Since 06/20) Controls & Components Figure 2. Location of blade guard and blade adjustment controls. E F H G E. Bade Guard w/Anti-Kickback Protection: Reduces risk of laceration and kickback-related injuries during cutting operations. Clear guard helps to prevent hands...
Page 10 - Glossary Of Terms
-6- Model G0869/G0870 (Mfd. Since 06/20) Glossary Of Terms 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 or operating this machine. Y...
Page 11 - RIVING KNIFE
Model G0869/G0870 (Mfd. Since 06/20) -7- The information contained herein is deemed accurate as of 11/3/2020 and represents our most recent product specifications. Due to our ongoing improvement efforts, this information may not accurately describe items previously purchased. PAGE 1 OF 2 Model G0869...
Page 13 - ROLLER STAND
Model G0869/G0870 (Mfd. Since 06/20) -9- The information contained herein is deemed accurate as of 6/27/2019 and represents our most recent product specifications. Due to our ongoing improvement efforts, this information may not accurately describe items previously purchased. PAGE 1 OF 2 Model G0870...
Page 15 - NOTICE; Safety Instructions for Machinery
Model G0869/G0870 (Mfd. Since 06/20) -11- ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT INJURY RISKS. You can be shocked, burned, or killed by touching live electrical components or improperly grounded machinery. To reduce this risk, only allow qualified service personnel to do electrical installation or repair work, and al...
Page 17 - Additional Safety for Table Saws
Model G0869/G0870 (Mfd. Since 06/20) -13- Additional Safety for Table Saws Serious cuts, amputation, or death can occur from contact with rotating saw blade during operation. Workpieces, broken blades, or flying particles thrown by blade can blind or strike operators or bystanders with deadly force....
Page 19 - SECTION 2: POWER SUPPLY; Availability
Model G0869/G0870 (Mfd. Since 06/20) -15- SECTION 2: POWER SUPPLY Availability Electrocution, fire, shock, or equipment damage may occur if machine is not properly grounded and connected to power supply. Full-Load Current Rating The full-load current rating is the amperage a machine draws at 100% of...
Page 21 - Needed for Setup; Unpacking
Model G0869/G0870 (Mfd. Since 06/20) -17- SECTION 3: SETUP The following items are needed, but not included, for the setup/assembly of this machine. Needed for Setup This machine presents serious injury hazards to untrained users. Read through this entire manu- al to become familiar with the control...
Page 22 - Inventory
-18- Model G0869/G0870 (Mfd. Since 06/20) Figure 6. Table saw box inventory 1. B C D E F H Figure 7. Table saw box inventory 2. I J K L M N Figure 8. Table saw box inventory 3. O G NOTICE If you cannot find an item on this list, care- fully check around /inside the machine and packaging materials. O...
Page 23 - Site Considerations; Workbench Load; Assembly; Installing Fence & Table Extension
Model G0869/G0870 (Mfd. Since 06/20) -19- Site Considerations Figure 10. Minimum working clearances. 50½" (G0870) 37½" 44½" (G0869) Children and visitors may be seriously injured if unsuper- vised around this machine. Lock entrances to the shop or disable start switch or power connection...
Page 24 - Installing Blade Guard/Spreader with
-20- Model G0869/G0870 (Mfd. Since 06/20) 5. Move lock lever down to secure blade guard/ spreader, then tug blade guard/spreader up to make sure it is locked in place. 6. Loosen blade guard knob (see Figure 16), slide upper blade guard assembly toward front of saw, and remove it from spreader. Figur...
Page 25 - Mounting Table Saw to Roller Stand
Model G0869/G0870 (Mfd. Since 06/20) -21- 7. Insert front of pawl assembly into spreader where shown in Figure 17, then pivot back of pawl assembly down and snap in place. Figure 17. Installing anti-kickback pawls onto spreader. 8. Re-install upper blade guard assembly and tighten blade guard knob (...
Page 26 - Dust Collection; Test Run
-22- Model G0869/G0870 (Mfd. Since 06/20) Dust Collection To test run machine: 1. Clear all setup tools away from machine. 2. Connect machine to power supply. 3. Turn machine ON, verify motor operation, and then turn machine OFF. The motor should run smoothly and with-out unusual problems or noises....
Page 27 - SECTION 4: OPERATIONS; Operation Overview
Model G0869/G0870 (Mfd. Since 06/20) -23- SECTION 4: OPERATIONS To complete a typical operation, the operator does the following: 1. Examines workpiece to make sure it is suit- able for cutting. 2. Adjusts blade tilt, if necessary, to correct angle for desired cut. 3. Adjusts blade height no more th...
Page 28 - Through Cuts
-24- Model G0869/G0870 (Mfd. Since 06/20) Workpiece Inspection • Material Type: This machine is intended for cutting natural and man-made wood prod-ucts, laminate-covered wood products, and some plastics. Cutting drywall or cementi-tious backer board creates extremely fine dust and may reduce the li...
Page 29 - Blade Selection; Blade Requirements
Model G0869/G0870 (Mfd. Since 06/20) -25- When choosing a main blade, make sure the blade size meets the requirements listed below. The thickness of the blade body and teeth can be measured with calipers or any precision measur-ing device. Blade Size Requirements:• Body Thickness: 0.063"–0.094...
Page 30 - Dado Blades
-26- Model G0869/G0870 (Mfd. Since 06/20) Figure 27. Laminate blade. Laminate blade features: • Best for cutting plywood or veneer • 40-80 teeth • Triple chip tooth profile • Very shallow gullet Triple Chip Blade Figure 26. Combination blade. Combination blade features: • Designed to cut both with a...
Page 31 - Blade Installation
Model G0869/G0870 (Mfd. Since 06/20) -27- Blade Installation Review this section, even if your saw blade came pre-installed. To remove & install blade: 1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER! 2. Raise arbor all the way up, then remove table insert and blade guard/spreader (see Page 28) or riving knife...
Page 32 - Guard
-28- Model G0869/G0870 (Mfd. Since 06/20) Blade Guard Assembly The term "blade guard" refers to the assembly that consists of the clear polycarbonate shield, the spreader, and the anti-kickback pawls on each side of the spreader (see Figure 32). Each of these components has important safety ...
Page 35 - How to Install the Riving Knife; Riving Knife; When to Use the Riving Knife
Model G0869/G0870 (Mfd. Since 06/20) -31- Height Difference Minimum 1mm Maximum 5mm Figure 37. Height difference between riving knife and blade. The height difference between the riving knife and the blade allows the workpiece to pass over the blade during non-through cuts (those in which the blade ...
Page 36 - Ripping
-32- Model G0869/G0870 (Mfd. Since 06/20) 6. Set fence to desired width of cut on scale. 7. Adjust blade height so highest saw tooth pro- trudes no more than 1 ⁄ 4 " above workpiece. 8. Set up safety devices such as featherboards or other anti-kickback devices, making sure no safety devices are ...
Page 37 - Crosscutting
Model G0869/G0870 (Mfd. Since 06/20) -33- "Crosscutting" means cutting across the grain of a natural wood workpiece, usually with a miter saw. In other man-made materials, such as MDF or plywood, crosscutting means cutting across the width of the workpiece. To make a crosscut using a miter g...
Page 38 - Blade Tilt/Bevel Cuts; Installing a Dado Blade; Dado Cutting
-34- Model G0869/G0870 (Mfd. Since 06/20) Blade Tilt/Bevel Cuts When the blade tilt collar bolts are properly adjust-ed (as described starting on Page 50), the blade tilt handwheel allows the operator to tilt the blade to the left, between 0° and 45°. This is used most often when cutting bevels, com...
Page 40 - Rabbet Cutting
-36- Model G0869/G0870 (Mfd. Since 06/20) Commonly used in furniture joinery, a rabbet is an L-shaped groove cut in the edge of the workpiece. Rabbets can be cut with either a dado blade or a standard saw blade. Rabbet cutting on the edge of the workpiece with a dado blade requires a sacrificial fen...
Page 41 - Cutting Rabbets with a Dado Blade; Cutting Rabbets with a Standard
Model G0869/G0870 (Mfd. Since 06/20) -37- Cutting Rabbets with a Dado Blade Always use push sticks, featherboards, push paddles and other safety accessories whenever possible to increase safety and control during operations which require that blade guard be removed from saw. ALWAYS replace blade gua...
Page 43 - ACCESSORIES; Featherboards; Making a Featherboard
Model G0869/G0870 (Mfd. Since 06/20) -39- SECTION 5: SHOP-MADE SAFETY ACCESSORIES A B 30° 2"-3" 1 ⁄ 16 "- 1 ⁄ 8 " Kerf 1 ⁄ 16 "- 1 ⁄ 8 " Kerf 2"-3" 10" (Minimum) Initial Cut Progressively Longer Cuts 3 ⁄ 8 " 3 ⁄ 8 " Figure 54. Patterns for featherboards (t...
Page 46 - Using a Push Stick; Push Sticks; Making a Push Stick
-42- Model G0869/G0870 (Mfd. Since 06/20) When used correctly, push sticks reduce the risk of injury by keeping hands away from the blade while cutting. In the event of an accident, a push stick can also absorb damage that would have otherwise happened to hands or fingers. Using a Push Stick Use pus...
Page 47 - Using a Push Block; Push Blocks; Making a Push Block
Model G0869/G0870 (Mfd. Since 06/20) -43- Figure 65. Template for a shop-made push block (shown at 50% of full size). 9"−10" Minimum Length Lip for pushing workpiece Handle for firm grip Make push block with 1 ⁄ 2 "– 3 ⁄ 4 " thick material 1 / 4 "– 1 / 2 " 4" Notch for us...
Page 48 - AFTERMARKET ACCESSORIES; order online at
-44- Model G0869/G0870 (Mfd. Since 06/20) SECTION 6: GRIZZLY AFTERMARKET ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES Installing unapproved accessories may cause machine to malfunction, resulting in serious personal injury or machine damage. To reduce this risk, only install accessories recommended for this machine by G...
Page 50 - SECTION 7: MAINTENANCE; Schedule
-46- Model G0869/G0870 (Mfd. Since 06/20) SECTION 7: MAINTENANCE For optimum performance from this machine, this maintenance schedule must be strictly followed. OngoingTo maintain a low risk of injury and proper machine operation, if you ever observe any of the items below, shut down the machine imm...
Page 52 - Troubleshooting
-48- Model G0869/G0870 (Mfd. Since 06/20) Review the troubleshooting procedures in this section if a problem develops with your machine. If you need replacement parts or additional help with a procedure, call our Technical Support. Note: Please gather the serial number and manufacture date of your m...
Page 53 - Machine Operation
Model G0869/G0870 (Mfd. Since 06/20) -49- Machine Operation Symptom Possible Cause Possible Solution Rip fence does not move smoothly. 1. Fence lock lever engaged/partially engaged. 2. Rip fence front/rear rack & pinion dirty or sticky. 3. Rails dirty or sticky. 1. Disengage fence lock lever ( P...
Page 54 - Blade Tilt Stops; Setting 90° Stop Cam
-50- Model G0869/G0870 (Mfd. Since 06/20) The table saw features stop cams that stop the blade exactly at 45° and 90° when tilting it. The stops have been set at the factory and should require no adjustments, unless you notice that your cuts are not accurate. Note: The tilt scale reads "0" w...
Page 55 - Setting 45° Stop Cam
Model G0869/G0870 (Mfd. Since 06/20) -51- Setting 45° Stop Cam 1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER! 2. Raise blade as high as it will go, then tilt it towards 45° until it stops and cannot be tilted any more. 3. Place a 45° square against table and blade so it contacts blade evenly from bottom to top, ...
Page 57 - Checking Alignment; Adjusting Alignment
Model G0869/G0870 (Mfd. Since 06/20) -53- Spreader or Riving Knife Alignment Checking Alignment Figure 86. Checking top and bottom riving knife parallelism with blade. Top Alignment Bottom Alignment Figure 87. Spreader/riving knife alignment zone. Alignment Zone Spreader or Riving Knife Blade — If s...
Page 58 - Adjusting Bent Spreader/Riving Knife
-54- Model G0869/G0870 (Mfd. Since 06/20) 3. Loosen (2) cap screws on mounting block, then adjust either top or bottom control set screws or side control set screws (see Figure 88) to move it the needed direction. Adjusting Bent Spreader/Riving Knife 1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER! 2. Bend spreade...
Page 60 - Brush Replacement
-56- Model G0869/G0870 (Mfd. Since 06/20) This table saw is equipped with a universal motor that uses two carbon brushes to transmit elec-trical current inside the motor. These brushes are considered to be regular "wear items" or "consumables" that will need to be replaced dur-ing th...
Page 61 - Wiring Safety Instructions
Model G0869/G0870 (Mfd. Since 06/20) -57- SHOCK HAZARD. Working on wiring that is con-nected to a power source is extremely dangerous. Touching electrified parts will result in personal injury including but not limited to severe burns, electrocution, or death. Disconnect the power from the machine b...
Page 62 - Wiring Diagram
-58- Model G0869/G0870 (Mfd. Since 06/20) READ ELECTRICAL SAFETY ON PAGE 57! ON/OFF SWITCH KEDU KJD17B/120V LED CIRCUIT BOARD CIRCUIT BOARD POTENTIOMETER B10K WIRING JUNCTION BOX WIRING JUNCTION BOX COVER (VIEWED FROM BEHIND) UNIVERSAL MOTOR (120V) The machine wiring shown here is current at the tim...
Page 63 - Electrical Components
Model G0869/G0870 (Mfd. Since 06/20) -59- READ ELECTRICAL SAFETY ON PAGE 57! Electrical Components Figure 92. Wiring junction box with cover removed. Figure 96. Potentiometer B10K. Figure 94. ON/OFF switch KEDU KJD17B 120V. Figure 93. Main circuit board wiring. Figure 95. Motor wiring. Figure 97. LE...
Page 68 - Base
-64- Model G0869/G0870 (Mfd. Since 06/20) BUY PARTS ONLINE AT GRIZZLY.COM ! Scan QR code to visit our Parts Store. 211 213 212 217 218 201 222 222 253 253 253 253 224 221 221 220 220 219 219 211 223 211 211 211 211 211 255 211 211 211 211 241 241 242 244 218 243 251 226 237 245 236 235 256 234V2 233...
Page 69 - Blade Guard
Model G0869/G0870 (Mfd. Since 06/20) -65- BUY PARTS ONLINE AT GRIZZLY.COM ! Scan QR code to visit our Parts Store. 300A 302 303 307 308 326 305 309 319 312 302 304 301 327 315 318 319 320 321 327 323 322 317 316 314 306 312 310 309 311 313 306 304 324 Blade Guard REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DE...