Grizzly Industrial G1023RLX5 - Manuals

-4- Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 12/21) Controls & Components To reduce your risk of serious injury, read this entire manual BEFORE using machine. Refer to Figures 1–3 and the following descrip- tions to become familiar with the basic controls of this machine. A. ON/OFF Switch: Starts and st...

Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 12/21) -5- 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...

-6- Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 12/21) Machine Data Sheet Customer Service #: (570) 546-9663 · To Order Call: (800) 523-4777 · Fax #: (800) 438-5901 MODEL G1023RL SERIES 10" TABLE SAWS Model Number G1023RL G1023RLW G1023RLWX G1023RLX G1023RLX5 Product Dimensions Weight 471 lbs. 509 lbs. 522...

Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 12/21) -9- 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 ...

Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 12/21) -11- 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 for...

Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 12/21) -13- 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 ...

-16- Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 12/21) 5mm Hardware Recognition Chart

Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 12/21) -17- Table Saw Unit Box Contents (Figures 6–7) Qty A. Motor Cover ................................................ 1 B. Arbor Wrenches ......................................... 2 C. Dust Port .................................................... 1 D. Switch Bra...

-18- Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 12/21) 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...

-20- Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 12/21) T23692—Orange Power DegreaserA great product for removing the waxy ship-ping grease from the non-painted parts of the machine during clean up. The unpainted surfaces of your machine are coated with a heavy-duty rust preventative that prevents corrosion du...

Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 12/21) -21- Site Considerations Figure 13. 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...

-22- Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 12/21) 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...

Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 12/21) -25- 15. Place included shaft key into keyway on handwheel shaft, slide handwheel onto shaft, then tighten set screw on side of handwheel (see Figure 26). Figure 26. Blade height handwheel installed. Handle Set Screw Key Handwheel Install the router table and ...

Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 12/21) -27- Blade Guard Install the blade guard as instructed in "Installing Blade Guard & Spreader" on Page 34. To connect a dust collection hose: 1. Fit 4" dust hose over dust port, as shown in Figure 32, and tightly secure in place with a hose clam...

Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 12/21) -29- 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...

-30- Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 12/21) Disabling & Locking Switch The switch can be disabled and locked by insert-ing a padlock through the ON/START button, as shown. Locking the switch in this manner can prevent unauthorized operation of the machine, which is especially important if the m...

Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 12/21) -31- Non-Through & Through Cuts Examples of non-through cuts include dadoes and rabbets. Non-through cuts have a higher risk of injury from kickback because the blade guard must be removed. However, the riving knife MUST be installed because it still provi...

-32- Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 12/21) Blade Selection Figure 37. Ripping blade. This section on blade selection is by no means comprehensive. Always follow the saw blade manufacturer's recommendations to ensure safe and efficient operation of your table saw. Ripping Blade Features:• Best for ...

Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 12/21) -33- 3. Use arbor wrenches to loosen and remove arbor nut, flange, and blade. Arbor nut has right hand threads; turn it counterclockwise to loosen. Blade Installation Review this section, even if your saw blade came pre-installed. To install blade: 1. DISCONNE...

-34- Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 12/21) Blade Guard Assembly Figure 44. Quick release lever location (viewed from inside cabinet). Spreader Adjustment Bracket Quick Release Lever Installing Blade Guard & Spreader 1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER! 2. Raise blade up all the way, then open rig...

Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 12/21) -35- 9. Place right spreader pawl in arresting spring, then place a straightedge against blade and spreader. When properly aligned, spreader/riving knife will be in "Alignment Zone," shown in Figure 47, and will be parallel with blade. 5. Tug spreader ...

Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 12/21) -37- How to Install the Riving Knife The riving knife is installed in a similar manner to the blade guard and spreader. Refer to Blade Guard Assembly on Page 34 for installation instructions. Riving Knife The riving knife works in the same manner as the spread...

-38- Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 12/21) 8. Plug saw into power source, turn it ON, and allow it to reach full speed. Note: Jointed edge of workpiece must slide against fence during cutting operation. 9. Use push stick to feed workpiece through saw blade, as shown in Figure 52, until workpiece i...

Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 12/21) -39- "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 miter ...

-40- Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 12/21) The included dado table insert or optional zero clearance table insert, Model H4231 see Page 57, must be installed when using a dado blade. The standard insert included with the saw or the Model H4231 must be installed when using a standard saw blade. Bla...

Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 12/21) -41- Dado blades have a higher risk of kickback than normal blades because their larger size applies stronger forces to the workpiece. This risk increases relative to the depth and width of the cut. To minimize your risk of serious personal injury, ensure that...

Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 12/21) -43- Rabbet Cutting When using a dado blade, either the included dado insert or the optional zero clearance table insert, Model H4231 (see Page 57), must be installed and used during rabbeting operations. Commonly used in furniture joinery, a rabbet is an L-sh...

Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 12/21) -45- 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 strongly recommend that you use a bandsaw instead. A bandsaw is the ideal machine for resawing, and resa...

-46- Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 12/21) Making Auxiliary Fence An auxiliary fence is necessary if you are resawing a workpiece that is taller than it is wide. The fence should be no less than 1 ⁄ 2 " shorter than the board to be resawn. Tools Needed: Qty Clamps ................................

-48- Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 12/21) 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...

Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 12/21) -51- Push Sticks Figure 75. Using push sticks to rip narrow stock. Feeding Supporting Blade Path Push Stick Push Stick Push Stick Prohibition Zone Store Push Stick Here for Easy Access Supporting: A second push stick can be used to keep the workpiece firmly ag...

-52- Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 12/21) Figure 80. 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...

Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 12/21) -53- Note: We recommend cutting hardwood board oversize, then jointing and planing it to correct size to make sure board is square and flat. Only use furniture-grade plywood or kiln-dried hardwood to prevent warping. 3" 3 ⁄ 4 " Hardwood 5 1 ⁄ 4 " 3...

-54- Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 12/21) Using Auxiliary Fence & Push Block 1. Place auxiliary fence on table and clamp it to fence at both ends, then adjust dis-tance between auxiliary fence and blade—this determines how wide workpiece will be ripped (see Figure 84). 2. Install blade guard,...

Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 12/21) -55- A crosscut sled (see Figure 88) 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...

-56- Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 12/21) order online at www.grizzly.com or call 1-800-523-4777 T10113—Universal Overarm Blade GuardCapture the dust that’s thrown above the saw by the higher escape velocity of the spinning blade. This Universal Overarm Blade Guard is totally self supporting, so ...

-58- Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 12/21) Figure 97. Forrest Dado Blades. Forrest Dado Blade SetsH4756— 8" x 5 ⁄ 8 ", 24 Teeth, 1 ⁄ 4 "– 29 ⁄ 32 " Groove T23267—8" x 5 ⁄ 8 ", 24 Teeth, 3 ⁄ 16 "– 1 ⁄ 4 " Groove The world's finest dado head clean cuts all your groove...

Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 12/21) -59- 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 this machine, this maintenance schedule must be strictly followed. Ongoin...

-60- Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 12/21) Worm Gear, Bevel Gears, and Blade Angle Teeth Lubrication Type ... T26419 or NLGI#2 EquivalentAmount ..........................................................DabLubrication Frequency .....................6–12 Months Clean away any built up grime and debr...

Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 12/21) -61- SECTION 8: SERVICE Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Possible Solution Machine does not star t, or power-supply fuse/breaker trips immediately after startup. 1. Anti-start padlock installed. 2. OFF button not reset.3. Incorrect power supply voltage o...

-62- Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 12/21) Symptom Possible Cause Possible Solution M a c h i n e h a s vibration or noisy operation. 1. Motor or component loose. 2. Blade at fault.3. Flat belt worn, loose, pulleys misaligned or belt slapping cover. 4. Motor mount loose/broken.5. Arbor pulley loos...

Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 12/21) -65- 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...

-66- Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 12/21) Figure 106. 90° stop bolt and jam nut. Blade Angle Trunnion 90° Stop Bolt & Jam Nut 5. Open motor cover, loosen jam nut shown in Figures 106–107, adjust stop bolt up or down according to how far off blade was from 90°, then repeat Steps 2–3 until blad...

Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 12/21) -67- 4. Open right access door. 5. Tilt blade as needed so there is enough room to adjust stop bolt. 6. Loosen jam nut on 45° stop bolt (see Figure 109) then adjust stop bolt in or out according to how far off blade was from 45°. 7. Continue adjusting stop bol...

Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 12/21) -69- 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 bolts, tightening them a little each time until they are all secure. 12. Now recheck blade to miter slot at 90° an...

-70- Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 12/21) Spreader or Riving Knife Alignment Checking Alignment The blade guard spreader and riving knife must be aligned with the blade when installed. If the spreader/riving knife is not aligned with the blade, then the workpiece will be forced sideways during th...

Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 12/21) -71- Figure 120. Quick release lever. Figure 119. Set screws for adjusting spreader/ riving knife position. Mounting Block Top Control Cap Screw Side Control Bottom Control Side Control Cap Screws Quick Release Lever Possible Tools Needed Qty Hex Wrench 4mm .....

-72- Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 12/21) Fence Adjustments There are three main adjustments for the Shop Fox Classic fence: (1) height, (2) parallelism, and (3) clamping pressure. Keep in mind that these adjustments are interconnected and some trial-and-error may be needed to achieve satisfactor...

-74- Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 12/21) 6. Use trial-and-error to adjust set screws (see Figure 124 on Page 73) so fence is parallel with blade and clamping pressure is suffi-cient. Optional: Some woodworkers prefer to off-set the rear of the fence 1 / 64 " from the blade, as shown in Figur...

Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 12/21) -75- Miter Gauge Adjustments The miter gauge (see Figure 129) is equipped with stop screws that allow you to easily adjust the miter gauge from 45° to the left, 90°, and 45° to the right. The stop screws contact a stop link, which moves in or out of the way fo...

Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 12/21) -77- 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 ...

-78- Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 12/21) Replacing Belt 1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER! 2. Remove table insert. 3. Remove ON/OFF switch from table. 4. Remove four table mounting bolts. 5. With help of an another person, lift table off of cabinet and set it aside. 6. Note location and quantity ...

Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 12/21) -81- Gib Adjustment The Model G1023RL series has an elevation slide gib that can be adjusted to ensure smooth, con-sistent movement of the arbor. When adjusting the elevation slide gib, the goal is to remove unnecessary sloppiness from the movement of the slid...

-82- Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 12/21) READ ELECTRICAL SAFETY ON PAGE 82! 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...

Model G1023RL Series (Mfd. Since 12/21) -85- READ ELECTRICAL SAFETY ON PAGE 82! G1023RLWX/RLX5 Electrical Components 5HP, 240V, 1-Ph Figure 154. Start capacitor. Figure 151. Run capacitor. Figure 153. Motor junction box. Figure 152. ON/OFF switch. Figure 155. Magnetic switch.