Page 3 - Table of Contents
Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ............................................... 2 Manual Accuracy ........................................... 2Contact Info.................................................... 2Machine Description ...................................... 2Identification ....................
Page 4 - INTRODUCTION; Contact Info; Manual Accuracy
-2- Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 09/17) INTRODUCTION We stand behind our machines! If you have ques-tions or need help, contact us with the information below. Before contacting, make sure you get the serial number and manufacture date from the machine ID label. This will help us help you faster....
Page 5 - Identification
Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 09/17) -3- Identification Blade Tilt Handwheel & Lock Fence Lock Handle Blade Height Handwheel & Lock Miter Gauge Quick Release Blade Guard & Spreader Arbor Wrenches Rear Rail Fence Scale Indicator Rip Fence (Shop Fox Classic) Front Rail Front Rail Tube G...
Page 6 - Machine Data Sheet
-4- Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 09/17) MODEL G1023RL Series 10" LEFT-TILTING TABLE SAWS Model Number G1023RL G1023RLX G1023RLW G1023RLWX Motor 3 HP, 240V, 1-Ph 3 HP, 240V, 1-Ph 3 HP, 240V, 1-Ph 5 HP, 240V, 1-Ph Required Power Supply Circuit 15 Amps 15 Amps 15 Amps 30 Amps Speed 3450 RPM 345...
Page 7 - For Your Own Safety, Read Instruction; NOTICE; Safety Instructions for Machinery
Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 09/17) -5- 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 ...
Page 9 - Additional Safety for Table Saws
Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 09/17) -7- 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 forc...
Page 11 - Glossary of Terms
Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 09/17) -9- 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. Your safety is V...
Page 12 - SECTION 2: POWER SUPPLY; Availability
-10- Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 09/17) SECTION 2: POWER SUPPLY Availability Before installing the machine, consider the avail-ability and proximity of the required power supply circuit. If an existing circuit does not meet the requirements for this machine, a new circuit must be installed. To ...
Page 15 - Hardware Recognition Chart
Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 09/17) -13- 5mm Hardware Recognition Chart
Page 16 - Table Saw Unit; Inventory
-14- Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 09/17) Table Saw Unit Box Contents (Figures 3–5): Qty A. Table Saw Unit ........................................... 1 B. Motor Cover ................................................ 1 C. Arbor Wrenches ......................................... 2 D. Dust Port ......
Page 17 - Fence & Rail Inventory; Router Table & Guard Inventory
Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 09/17) -15- Fence & Rail Inventory G1023RL, G1023RLW, G1023RLWX The Shop Fox Classic fence includes extra hard-ware for mounting it to other brands of table saws. Only the hardware needed to mount the fence to your Grizzly saw is listed in this inventory and show...
Page 19 - Cleanup
Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 09/17) -17- The unpainted surfaces of your machine are coated with a heavy-duty rust preventative that prevents corrosion during shipment and storage. This rust preventative works extremely well, but it will take a little time to clean. Be patient and do a thorough j...
Page 20 - Site Considerations; Weight Load; Space Allocation
-18- Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 09/17) Site Considerations Figure 11. Minimum working clearances. Weight Load Refer to the Machine Data Sheet for the weight of your machine. Make sure that the surface upon which the machine is placed will bear the weight of the machine, additional equipment th...
Page 21 - Assembly
Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 09/17) -19- Assembly Assembly steps are the same for all models except where noted. Assembly consists of install-ing the left extension wing, ON/OFF switch, motor cover, dust port, rails, saw blade, table insert, blade guard, fence scale, and cursor. Model G1023RL On...
Page 24 - Extension Table & Legs
-22- Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 09/17) Install the router table and legs now on the Model G1023RLW or G1023RLWX using the instructions provided for the router table extension. Router Table & Legs Extension Table & Legs To install the Model G1023RLX extension table and legs: 1. With the...
Page 25 - Saw Blade; Table Insert
Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 09/17) -23- 6. Tighten the bolts that hold the braces. 7. Adjust the extension table so it is flat (both flush and parallel) with the main table. This can be done by loosening the mounting bolts and adjusting the feet up/down as needed. Figure 26 shows the extension ...
Page 26 - Connection; Power Connection
-24- Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 09/17) To connect a dust collection hose: 1. Fit a 4" dust hose over the dust port, as shown in Figure 28, and tightly secure in place with a hose clamp. Figure 28. Dust hose attached to dust port. Insert the plug attached to the machine power cord into a ma...
Page 28 - SECTION 4: OPERATIONS; Basic Controls
-26- Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 09/17) SECTION 4: OPERATIONS Damage to your eyes, lungs, and hearing could result from using this machine without proper protective gear. Always wear safety glasses, a respirator, and hearing protection when operating this machine. For Your Own Safety Read Instr...
Page 30 - Stock Inspection; Through Cuts
-28- Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 09/17) Stock Inspection Some workpieces are not safe to cut or may require modification before they are safe to cut. Before cutting, inspect all workpieces for the following: • Material Type: This machine is intended for cutting natural and man-made wood prod-uc...
Page 32 - Blade Installation; Dado Blades
-30- Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 09/17) Blade Installation The saw blade is sharp. Use extra care and wear gloves when installing the blade. Figure 38. Laminate blade. Laminate blade features: • Best for cutting plywood or veneer • 40-80 teeth • Triple chip tooth profile • Very shallow gullet T...
Page 33 - Spreader
Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 09/17) -31- 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 41). Each of these components have important saf...
Page 34 - Removing Blade Guard & Spreader
-32- Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 09/17) 9. Place the right spreader pawl in the arresting spring, then place a straightedge against the blade and the spreader. When properly aligned, the spreader/riving knife will be in the "Alignment Zone," shown in Figure 45, and will be parallel with...
Page 36 - Riving Knife
-34- Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 09/17) When to Use the Riving Knife Use the riving knife for all non-through cuts made with a standard table saw blade (i.e., dadoes or rabbet cuts in which a dado blade is NOT used, and when using a tenoning jig). Also, use the riving knife for those special op...
Page 37 - Ripping
Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 09/17) -35- To make a rip cut: 1. Review Preventing Kickback on Page 8 and take the necessary precautions to pre-vent kickback. 2. If using natural wood, joint one long edge of the workpiece on a jointer. 3. DISCONNECT THE SAW FROM POWER! 4. Ensure that the blade gua...
Page 38 - Miter Cuts; Crosscutting
-36- Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 09/17) Miter Cuts A miter is an angled crosscut. Miters are usually cut in the same manner as crosscuts, using the miter gauge and a predetermined mark on the workpiece. To perform a miter cut: 1. DISCONNECT SAW FROM POWER! 2. Ensure that the blade guard/spreade...
Page 39 - Blade Tilt/Bevel Cuts; Dado Cutting; Installing a Dado Blade
Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 09/17) -37- Blade Tilt/Bevel Cuts When the blade tilt stop bolts are properly adjust-ed ( Page 59), 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, compound miters, or chamfe...
Page 40 - Cutting Dadoes with a Dado Blade
-38- Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 09/17) Cutting Dadoes with a Dado Blade To cut a dado with a dado blade: 1. Adjust the dado blade to the desired depth of cut. 2. Adjust the distance between the fence and the inside edge of the blade, as shown in Figure 54, to dado the length of a workpiece. — ...
Page 42 - Rabbet Cutting; Cutting Rabbets with a Dado Blade
-40- Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 09/17) 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 ...
Page 44 - Resawing; Making Resaw Barrier
-42- Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 09/17) Resawing Resawing is the process of cutting a thick piece of stock into one or more thinner pieces. Although resawing can be done with a table saw, we strong-ly recommend that you use a bandsaw instead. A bandsaw is the ideal machine for resawing, and res...
Page 45 - Auxiliary Fence; Resawing Operations
Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 09/17) -43- Auxiliary Fence The auxiliary fence is necessary if you are resawing a workpiece that is more than 3" tall. It should be no less than 1 ⁄ 2 " shorter than the board to be resawn. Components Needed for the Auxiliary Fence:Wood* 3 ⁄ 4 " x (Heigh...
Page 47 - Making a Featherboard; Featherboards
Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 09/17) -45- SECTION 5: SHOP MADE SAFETY ACCESSORIES Easily made from scrap stock, featherboards provide an added degree of protection against kickback, especially when used together with push sticks. They also maintain pressure on the workpiece to keep it against the...
Page 50 - Using a Push Stick; Push Sticks; Making a Push Stick
-48- Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 09/17) 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 ...
Page 51 - Using a Push Block; Push Blocks; Making a Push Block
Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 09/17) -49- Figure 78. 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...
Page 52 - Making a Narrow-Rip Push Block for; Narrow-Rip Auxiliary
-50- Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 09/17) 3" 3 ⁄ 4 " Hardwood 5 1 ⁄ 4 " 3 ⁄ 4 " Plywood Length of TableSaw Rip Fence Length of TableSaw Rip Fence Figure 79. Auxiliary fence dimensions. Note: We recommend cutting the hardwood board oversize, then jointing and planing it to the corr...
Page 54 - Crosscut Sled
-52- Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 09/17) A crosscut sled (see Figure 86) is a fantastic way to improve the safety and accuracy of cross-cutting on the table saw. Most expert table saw operators use a crosscut sled when they have to crosscut a large volume of work, because the sled offers substan...
Page 55 - SECTION 6: ACCESSORIES; order online at
Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 09/17) -53- ACCESSORIES H4231—Zero Clearance Insert for G1023RL/ RLX/RLW/RLWXHelps reduce kickback risk. Easily adjustable. Special phenolic material. H7583—Grizzly Tenoning JigOur fully adjustable tenoning jig handles stock up to 3 1 ⁄ 4 " thick and features an ...
Page 57 - SECTION 7: MAINTENANCE; Schedule; Unpainted Cast Iron
Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 09/17) -55- SECTION 7: MAINTENANCE Always disconnect power to the machine before performing maintenance. Failure to do this may result in serious person- al injury. For optimum performance from your machine, follow this maintenance schedule and refer to any specific ...
Page 58 - Lubrication; Trunnion Slides
-56- Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 09/17) Use a brush to apply lithium grease to the eleva-tion leadscrew. Brush a small amount of grease (or oil) onto the elevation slides and wipe them down with a rag so there is a thin film of grease, but not so much that sawdust clogs will build up. Figure 97...
Page 59 - Troubleshooting
Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 09/17) -57- Review the troubleshooting and procedures in this section to fix or adjust your machine if a problem devel-ops. If you need replacement parts or you are unsure of your repair skills, then feel free to call our Technical Support at (570) 546-9663. SECTION ...
Page 61 - Blade Tilt Stops; Setting 90° Stop Bolt
Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 09/17) -59- Blade Tilt Stops The table saw features stop bolts that stop the blade exactly at 45° and 90° during blade tilt adjustments. The stops have been set at the fac- tory and should require no adjustments, unless you notice that your cuts are not accurate. Not...
Page 62 - Setting 45° Stop Bolt
-60- Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 09/17) Figure 100. 90° stop bolt and jam nut. Blade Angle Trunnion 90° Stop Bolt & Jam Nut 5. Open the motor cover, loosen the jam nut shown in Figures 100–101, adjust the stop bolt up or down according to how far off the blade was from 90°, then repeat Step...
Page 63 - Arbor Height Stop Bolt; Miter Slot to Blade
Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 09/17) -61- 4. Open the right access door. 5. Tilt the blade as needed so there is enough room to adjust the stop bolt. 6. Loosen the jam nut on the 45° stop bolt (see Figure 103) then adjust the stop bolt in or out according to how far off the blade was from 45°. 7....
Page 65 - Blade Alignment; Adjusting Blade Alignment by Moving
Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 09/17) -63- 11. Tighten one bolt a small amount and then move on to each of the others, tightening each down the same amount. Continue to rotate through the bolts, tightening them a little each time until they are all secure. 12. Now recheck the blade to miter slot a...
Page 66 - Spreader or Riving; Checking Alignment
-64- Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 09/17) Adjusting Blade Position by Moving Trunnion 1. DISCONNECT SAW FROM POWER! 2. Remove the table and wings and set them to one side. Figure 110. Trunnion mounting bolts. Trunnion Mounting Bolts 4. Reattach the table, making sure there is adequate blade clear...
Page 67 - Adjusting Alignment
Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 09/17) -65- Figure 112. Spreader/riving knife alignment zone. Alignment Zone Spreader or Riving Knife Blade Straightedge — If the spreader/riving knife is not parallel with the blade or is not inside the alignment zone, then it needs to be adjusted. Proceed to Adjust...
Page 68 - Fence Adjustments; Height
-66- Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 09/17) 4. Loosen the two cap screws on the mounting block, then adjust the set screws on the block to move it in the necessary direction (see "Mounting Block" inset in Figure 113). 5. Re-install the table insert and spreader/riving knife, then tighten th...
Page 69 - Clamping Pressure and Parallelism
Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 09/17) -67- 4. Loosen the rail mounting bolts and adjust the rails as needed until the fence rides smooth-ly, the gap is approximately 1 ⁄ 16 ", and is even from front to back (see FIgure 115). Front Pads Rear Pads Figure 116. Fence pad locations. Clamping Pressu...
Page 71 - Miter Gauge; Checking/Setting 90° Stops
Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 09/17) -69- Fence Scale Calibration The fence scale indicator window, shown in Figure 121, can be calibrated with the fence scale if you notice that your cuts do not accurately match what is shown on the fence scale. Figure 121. Fence indicator window. The indicator ...
Page 73 - Tensioning Belt; Replacement
Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 09/17) -71- The belt stretches slightly as the saw is used. Most of the belt stretching will happen during the first 16 hours of use, but it may continue in small increments through continued use. To ensure optimum power transmission from the motor to the blade, the ...
Page 74 - Replacing Belt
-72- Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 09/17) Replacing Belt 1. DISCONNECT SAW FROM POWER! 2. Remove the table insert. 3. Remove the ON/OFF switch from the table. 4. Remove the four table mounting bolts. 5. With the help of an another person, lift the table off of the cabinet and set it aside. 6. Not...
Page 77 - Gib Adjustment
Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 09/17) -75- Gib Adjustment The Model G1023RL has an elevation slide gib that can be adjusted to ensure smooth, consistent movement of the arbor. When adjusting the elevation slide gib, the goal is to remove unnecessary sloppiness from the movement of the sliding surf...
Page 78 - Wiring Safety Instructions
-76- Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 09/17) These pages are current at the time of printing. However, in the spirit of improvement, we may make chang-es to the electrical systems of future machines. Compare the manufacture date of your machine to the one stated in this manual, and study this sectio...
Page 81 - G1023RLWX Electrical Components
Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 09/17) -79- READ ELECTRICAL SAFETY ON PAGE 76! G1023RLWX Electrical Components 5HP, 240V, 1-Ph Figure 146. Start capacitor. Figure 143. Run capacitor. Figure 145. Motor junction box. Figure 144. On/Off Switch. Figure 147. Magnetic switch.
Page 82 - Switch
-80- Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 09/17) READ ELECTRICAL SAFETY ON PAGE 76! 220V–240V Single-Phase 60 Hz 5HP 240V 1-Ph Motor Start Capacitor 400uf 125V Run Capacitor 60uf 300V On/Off Switch Magnetic Switch Assembly MPE-18 RESET 96 98 1/2 3/4 L1/1 L3/5 NO13 L2/3 5/6 18 22 26 OFF NC21 T1/2 T3/6 T2...
Page 89 - Rails
Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 09/17) -87- 514V2 515V2 516 516-1 517-1V2 518 526 551 531 532 533 534 G1023RL, G1023RLW, G1023RLWX Fence Rails REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION 514 P1023RL514 SCALE 26" 518 P1023RL518 HEX BOLT 3/8-16 X 1 514V2 P1023RL514V2 SCALE 32" V2.09.17 526 ...
Page 92 - Machine Labels
-90- Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 09/17) Machine Labels Safety labels warn about machine hazards and ways to prevent injury. The owner of this machine MUST maintain the original location and readability of the labels on the machine. If any label is removed or becomes unreadable, REPLACE that lab...
Page 93 - WARRANTY CARD
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Page 95 - WARRANTY AND RETURNS
WARRANTY AND RETURNS 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 main...