Grizzly T32838 User manual

Introduction
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(FOR MODELS MFD. SINCE 11/21) #CS22151 PRINTED IN TAIWAN V1.11.21
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MODEL T32838
BANDSAW SLED
INSTRUCTIONS
Figure 1. Example of Model T32838 installed on
bandsaw.
Inventory
Description (Figure 2) Qty
A. Sled Assembly ............................................ 1
B. Rear Rail Mounting Brackets ...................... 2
C. Front Rail Mounting Brackets ..................... 2
D. Hex Wrenches 3, 4mm .........................1 Ea.
E. Hex Bolts M6-1 x 16 ................................... 4
F. Hex Bolts 1⁄4"-20 x 5⁄8" ................................. 4
G. Flat Washers 1⁄4" ......................................... 4
H. Square Nuts 5⁄16"-18 .................................... 4
I. Open-End Wrench 10mm ........................... 1
J. Rear Rail .................................................... 1
K. Scale .......................................................... 1
L. Front Rail .................................................... 1
M. Pointer ........................................................ 1
N. Button Head Cap Screws M5-.8 x 10 ......... 2
O. Knob Bolts 5⁄16"-18 x 5⁄8" .............................. 4
Figure 2. T32838 inventory.
AB
C
D
E
FG
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I
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L
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NOTICE
If you cannot find item on list, check around/
inside packaging materials. Often, items
get lost in packaging while unpacking or
they are pre-installed at factory.
The Model T32838 Bandsaw Sled (see Figure 1)
fits vertical wood-cutting bandsaws with tables
between 127⁄8"–181⁄2" long, and allows you to pro-
cess logs when used with one of the accessories
listed on Page 5.

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Assembly
The existing rails on your bandsaw must be
removed to install the Model T32838.
Wear safety glasses during
the entire setup process!
To assemble bandsaw sled:
1. DISCONNECT BANDSAW FROM POWER!
2. Remove existing rails on your bandsaw.
3. Install (2) front rail mounting brackets to front
of bandsaw table (see Figure 3) using hard-
ware removed in Step 2. Only finger-tighten
for now.
Note: T32838 comes with (4) M6-1 x 16 hex
bolts, (4) 1⁄4"-20 x 5⁄8" hex bolts, and (4) 1⁄4"
flat washers. These can be used instead of
hardware from Step 2 if they fit your machine.
Figure 3. Example of front rail mounting
brackets installed on bandsaw table.
4. Install (2) rear rail mounting brackets to
rear of bandsaw table (see Figure 4) using
hardware removed in Step 2 (or hardware
included with T32838). Only finger-tighten for
now.
Figure 4. Example of rear rail mounting brackets
installed on bandsaw table.
Rear Rail
Mounting Bracket
(1 of 2)
Bandsaw Table
5. Loosely install (2) 5⁄16"-18 x 5⁄8" knob bolts
and 5⁄16"-18 square nuts on front rail mounting
brackets, as shown in Figure 5.
Front Rail
Mounting Bracket
(1 of 2)
Bandsaw
Table
Figure 5. Knob bolts and square nuts installed
on front rail mounting brackets.
x 2
Front Rail
Mounting Bracket
(1 of 2)
Items Needed Qty
Vertical Wood-Cutting Bandsaw ....................... 1
Tools to Remove Bandsaw Rails ....... As Needed
Safety Glasses (For Each Person) ...............1 Pr.
Wrench or Socket 8mm ..................................... 1

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6. Slide square nuts into T-slot on bottom of
front rail, as shown in Figure 6, then tighten
knobs to secure rail position.
Note: To allow for longer workpieces, adjust
rail as far right as possible where it can still
be secured by left knob.
Figure 6. Installing front rail.
7. Repeat Steps 5–6 with rear rail, aligning rear
rail edges to front rail edges.
8. Lift sled handle and place sled assembly on
rails and bandsaw table (see Figure 7).
Figure 7. Sled placed on front and rear rails.
Front Rail
Sled Handle
Rear Rail
T-Slot
Figure 8. Location of bumper fasteners.
9. Loosen or remove (2) cap screws, fender
washers, and hex nuts shown in Figure 8
to adjust or re-install bumpers so they are
directly above rear rail.
x 2
Bumper
(1 of 2)
Note: If you cannot install bumpers directly
above rear rail, you can also adjust place-
ment of fasteners shown in Figure 9 so sled
better fits your bandsaw table.
x 4
Figure 9. Location of sled frame position
fasteners.
10. Adjust rails up or down as needed so sled
is slightly above table, then tighten fasten-
ers from Steps 3–4. Bumpers should con-
tact rear rail and sled should slide smoothly
across rails and table.
Note: You may need to position rear rail out
of the way in order to access fasteners.

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12. Adjust sled on rails until edge of sled is flush
against bandsaw blade (see Figure 11), then
move sled handle down to lock position on
rails.
13. Mark location of pointer on front rail (see
Figure 12).
Figure 12. Pointer location marked on rail where
sled contacts blade.
Note: If you adjust rail position, scale will
no longer be accurate. If you think you may
adjust rails, affix scale with tape for now.
16. Lift sled handle and install bandsaw sled on
rails.
17. Refer to Model T32839, Model T32840, or
Model T32841 instructions to install accesso-
ries for crosscut, miter, or milling operations.
Figure 11. Sled edge flush and locked in
position against blade.
Sled
Handle
Blade
14. Lift sled handle to unlock position, then
remove bandsaw sled from rails.
15. Remove sticker-back from scale and adhere
scale to front rail, aligning 0" on scale with
mark from Step 13 (see Figure 13).
Mark
Figure 13. Scale attached to front rail.
Mark
0" on Scale
Figure 10. Pointer attached to sled.
x 2
Pointer
11. Attach pointer to sled with (2) M5-.8 x 10 but-
ton head cap screws (see Figure 10).

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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 Grizzly.
NOTICE
Refer to our website or latest catalog for
additional recommended accessories.
T32839—Sliding Log Crosscut Jig
The Model T32839 Sliding Log Crosscut Jig
attaches to the T32838 Bandsaw Sled to per-
form crosscut operations on vertical wood-cutting
bandsaws.
Figure 14. T32839 Sliding Log Crosscut Jig for
T32838.
T32840—Sliding Log Miter Table
The T32840 Sliding Log Miter Table attaches to
the T32838 Bandsaw Sled to perform miter cut
operations on vertical wood-cutting bandsaws.
Figure 15. T32840 Sliding Log Miter Table for
T32838.
T32841—Sliding Log Milling Sled
The T32841 Sliding Log Milling Sled attaches
to the T32838 Bandsaw Sled to perform milling
operations on vertical wood-cutting bandsaws.
Figure 16. T32841 Sliding Log Milling Sled for
T32838.

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T32838 Parts Breakdown & List
Please Note: We do our best to stock replacement parts whenever possible, but we cannot guarantee that all parts shown here
are available for purchase. Call [phone] or visit our online parts store at www.grizzly.com to check for availability.
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23 27
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REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION
1 PT32838001 BASE 17 PT32838017 LOCKING CAM
2 PT32838002 FLAT WASHER 5MM 18 PT32838018 PRESSURE PLATE
3 PT32838003 TRACK GUIDE PLATE 19 PT32838019 BEARI NG SHAFT (RIGHT)
4 PT32838004 TRACK 20 PT32838020 BEARING SHAFT (LEFT)
5 PT32838005 POINTER 21 PT32838021 BALL BEARING 6200ZZ
6 PT32838006 FRONT RAI L 22 PT32838022 EXT RETAI NI NG RI NG 10MM
7 PT32838007 BUMPER 23 PT32838023 SET SCREW 1/4-20 X 1/4
8 PT32838008 CAP SCREW M5-.8 X 16 24 PT32838024 FLAT WASHER 1/4
9 PT32838009 HEX NUT M5-. 8 25 PT32838025 HEX BOLT 1/4-20 X 5/8
10 PT32838010 REAR RAIL MOUNTI NG BRACKET 26 PT32838026 HEX NUT M8-1. 25
11 PT32838011 FRONT RAIL MOUNTING BRACKET 27 PT32838027 BUTTON HD CAP SCR M5-. 8 X 10
12 PT32838012 REAR RAI L 28 PT32838028 SCALE
13 PT32838013 KNOB BOLT 5/16-18 X 5/8, 12-LOBE, D1-1/2 29 PT32838029 HEX BOLT M6-1 X 16
14 PT32838014 SQUARE NUT 5/16-18 30 PT32838030 HEX WRENCH 3MM
15 PT32838015 HANDLE PIVOT PIN 31 PT32838031 HEX WRENCH 4MM
16 PT32838016 FIXED HANDLE 29 X 77, M8-1.25 X 40 32 PT32838032 WRENCH 10MM OPEN-END

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the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse,
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