Grizzly G0512 manual

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    COPYRIGHT © MAY, 2003 BY GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC. WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC. #528603624 PRINTED IN TAIWAN ONLINE MANUAL DISCLAIMER THE INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL REPRESENTS THE CONFIGURATION OF THE MACHINE AS IT IS CURRENTLY BEING SHIPPED. THE M[...]

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    WARNING Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grind- ing, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: • Lead from lead-based paints. • Crystalline silica from bricks, cement, and other masonr[...]

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    SECTION 1: SAFETY ........................................................................................................................2 Safety Instructions For Power Tools ..........................................................................................2 Additional Safety Instructions For Sanders .......................................[...]

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    -2- G0512 Edge Sander 5. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY . All children and visitors should be kept at a safe distance from work area. 6. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF with padlocks, master switches, or by removing starter keys. 7. NEVER FORCE TOOL . It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. 8. USE RIGHT TOOL. DO NOT fo[...]

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    G0512 Edge Sander -3- 9. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD . Make sure your extension cord is in good condi- tion. Conductor size should be in accor- dance with the chart below. The amperage rating should be listed on the motor or tool nameplate. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. Your extension[...]

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    -4- G0512 Edge Sander Like all power tools, there is danger asso- ciated with the Edge Sander. Accidents are frequently caused by lack of familiarity or failure to pay attention. Use this tool with respect and caution to lessen the possibil- ity of operator injury. If normal safety pre- cautions are overlooked or ignored, seri- ous personal injury [...]

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    G0512 Edge Sander -5- We are proud to offer the Model G0512 Edge Sander. This Edge Sander is part of a growing Grizzly family of fine woodworking machinery. When used according to the guidelines set forth in this manual, you can expect years of trouble- free, enjoyable operation and proof of Grizzly’s commitment to customer satisfaction. This san[...]

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    -6- G0512 Edge Sander SECTION 3: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS Amperage Draw The Model G0512 features a 110V/220V motor that is prewired at 220V. Motor Load at 220V ..............................10 amps Motor Load at 110V ..............................20 amps Plug Type The cord set enclosed does not have a plug as the style of plug you require will depend u[...]

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    G0512 Edge Sander -7- In the event of an electrical short, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance to disperse electric cur- rent. This tool is equipped with a power cord that has a plug with an equipment-grounding prong. The outlet must be properly installed and ground- ed in accordance with all local c[...]

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    -8- G0512 Edge Sander Figure 3. The following is a list of controls and components on the Model G0512. Please take time to become familiar with each item and its location. These items will be used throughout the manual and know- ing them is essential to understanding the instructions and terminology used in this manual. 1. Belt Tracking Knob 2. Tra[...]

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    G0512 Edge Sander -9- The Model G0512 was carefully packed when it left our warehouse. If you discover the machine is damaged after you have signed for delivery, please immediately call Customer Service at (570) 546-9663 for advice. Save the containers and all packing materials for possible inspection by the carrier or its agent. Otherwise, filing [...]

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    -10- G0512 Edge Sander Hardware Recognition Chart[...]

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    G0512 Edge Sander -11- Floor Load The Model G0512 weighs 235 lbs. and has a 14 1 ⁄ 2 " x 32" footprint on the bottom of the stand. Most commercial floors are suitable for your machine. Some residential floors may require additional build up to support both the machine and operator. Working Clearances Consider existing and anticipated ne[...]

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    -12- G0512 Edge Sander This section will cover the minimum assembly and adjustment instructions needed to begin operation. For best results, complete the assem- bly in the order provided in this manual and then read the remaining portion of the manual before attempting any type of operations. Safety must come first! Read and follow these instructio[...]

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    G0512 Edge Sander -13- To install the sanding belt: 1. Make sure the tension lock knob is loosened. 2. Move the tension lever into the release posi- tion as shown in Figure 7 . Figure 7. Tension lever in release position. Figure 8. Installing sanding belt. 3. Make sure the arrows on the inside of the belt point in the counter-clockwise direction, a[...]

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    -14- G0512 Edge Sander Figure 9. Dust port attached to brackets. To attach the dust port: 1. Attach the dust port to the support brackets with the three 5 ⁄ 16 "-18 x 1 ⁄ 2 " hex bolts and washers, as shown in Figure 9 , but DO NOT completely tighten the bolts yet. 2. Position the dust port approximately 1 ⁄ 2 " away from the d[...]

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    G0512 Edge Sander -15- Figure 11. Sanding belt even with top of main roller. Figure 10. Idler roller guard installed and secured in position with small star knob. Before you can install the table, you must run the sander to track the belt. However, you should perform a “pre-tracking” procedure before starting the sander to ensure that the belt [...]

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    -16- G0512 Edge Sander Installing Table To test run and track the belt: 1. Make sure the belt is properly pre-tracked as described previously. 2. Tie back loose clothing and long hair to pro- tect yourself from getting caught in the mov- ing sanding belt when you start the machine. 3. Make sure the switch is in the down position (OFF), then connect[...]

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    G0512 Edge Sander -17- Figure 14. Front L support installed. Figure 16. Allen wrench placed between platen and table. Figure 17. Three places to ensure the spacing between the sanding belt and the table is even. 4. Install the front L support with the lock han- dle and two 3 ⁄ 8 " flat washers as shown in Figure 14 . 5. Install the L support[...]

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    -18- G0512 Edge Sander To install the back stop: 1. Use a machinists square to position the back stop perpendicular to the platen, on the end of the table that is near the ON/OFF switch. 2. Secure the backstop to the table with three #8 x 3 ⁄ 4 " Phillips head tap screws (as shown in Figure 18 ). Figure 18. Back stop mounted on table. The du[...]

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    G0512 Edge Sander -19- Keep loose clothing out of the way of machinery and keep hair pulled back during operations. Your safety is important! Please follow the warnings below: Operating this equipment creates the potential for flying debris to cause eye injury. Always wear safety glasses when operating equipment. Everyday glasses or reading glasses[...]

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    -20- G0512 Edge Sander The Model G0512 accepts a 6" x 80" sanding belt. There are many types of sanding belts to choose from. We recommend Aluminum Oxide for gener- al workshop environments. Below is a chart that groups abrasive types into different classes, and shows which grits fall into each class. The general rule of thumb is to sand [...]

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    G0512 Edge Sander -21- Edge & End Sanding To perform an edge or end sanding operation: 1. Make sure the vertical tracking on the sand- ing belt is set. 2. Start the sander by pulling the switch up. 3. Support the workpiece against the back stop, keep your fingers away from the moving belt and slowly feed the workpiece into the mov- ing belt, as[...]

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    -22- G0512 Edge Sander Contour Sanding To perform a contour sanding operation: 1. Start the sander by pulling the switch up. 2. Grip the workpiece firmly and feed it into the curved end (as shown in Figure 25 ), and continue moving the workpiece profile along the contour until you achieve your desired shape. Figure 25. Typical contour sanding opera[...]

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    G0512 Edge Sander -23- Disconnect power to the machine when perform- ing any adjustments or maintenance. Failure to do this may result in seri- ous personal injury. Regular periodic maintenance on your Grizzly Edge Sander will ensure its optimum perfor- mance. Make a habit of inspecting your sander each time you use it. Check for the following con-[...]

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    -24- G0512 Edge Sander Disconnect power to the machine when perform- ing any adjustments or maintenance. Failure to do this may result in seri- ous personal injury. This section is designed to help the operator with adjustments that were made at the factory and might also need to be made during the life of the machine. This section is provided for [...]

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    G0512 Edge Sander -25- Resetting Tensioner Spring Tension Figure 36. Tensioner spring and tracking control bolt. 6. Rotate the tension nut counter-clockwise to increase the tension and clockwise to decrease the tension. — Decreased Tension: If you rotated the tension nut clockwise, move the belt ten- sion lever to the release position. If it is n[...]

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    -26- G0512 Edge Sander Figure 37. Tension nut flush with threads. 5. Turn the tension nut counter-clockwise until the threads of the tension shaft are flush with the nut, as shown in Figure 37 . 6. Loosen the tracking control bolt ( Figure 36, page 25 ). 7. Pull on the idler roller to take up the slack in the tension shaft. 8. Tighten the tracking [...]

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    G0512 Edge Sander -27- 6. Thread in the necessary two of the four par- allel tracking setscrews approximately 1 ⁄ 4 - 1 ⁄ 2 a turn, as discussed below. — If the low side of the belt was on the left end of the sander (as you are standing in front), then thread the two bottom setscrews into the plate (clockwise) and unthread (counter-clockwise)[...]

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    -28- G0512 Edge Sander Platen-to-Rollers Adjustments Figure 41. Checking top of platen-to-roller. Figure 42. Checking bottom of platen-to-roller. The platen can be adjusted forward or backward in relation to the main and idler rollers. When the platen is correctly adjusted, it should extend beyond the rollers approximately 1 ⁄ 8 ". If the pl[...]

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    G0512 Edge Sander -29- 4. Place a straightedge across the TOP part of the platen graphite and the main roller, and adjust the main roller so that it is even with the platen graphite at both the top and bot- tom of the roller. Note— You can also adjust the motor approximately 1 ⁄ 8 " behind the plat- en and skip step 7 , but this alternativ[...]

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    -30- G0512 Edge Sander Figure 44. Idler roller adjustment cap screws. 4. Place a straightedge across the TOP part of the platen graphite and in front of the idler roller, and adjust the idler roller so that it is approximately 1 ⁄ 8 " away from the straight- edge. 5. Place a straightedge across the BOTTOM part of the platen graphite and in f[...]

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    G0512 Edge Sander -31- The following pages contain troubleshooting, the wiring diagram, general machine data, parts dia- grams, parts lists and Warranty/Return information for your Model G0512. If you need parts or help in assembling your machine, or if you need operational information, call the Grizzly Service Department. Trained ser- vice technic[...]

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    -32- G0512 Edge Sander Design Type ........................................................................ Expanded Table, Floor Model Overall Dimensions and Specifications: Table Size ....................................................................................................24" x 42 1 ⁄ 4 " Overall Height (With Handle Up) ...[...]

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    G0512 Edge Sander -33- 114 116 74 17 69 108 20A 14 15 20 78 52 65 78 64 66 113 58 61 59 72 74 21 10 115 24 12 21A 94 10 11 9 33 94 87 90 23A 54 36 39 27 92 83 29 35 28 30 22 81 5 25 3 1 4A 4B 3 4A 4B 74 72 80 73 2 23B 42 5 24 43 31 40 37 41 32 73 53 55 56 52 94 71 17 80 78 70 75 86 6 77 7 8 79 46 51B 51A 51A 52 52 78 78 78A 49 74 74 95 109 109A 99 [...]

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    -34- G0512 Edge Sander 1 P0512001 PLATEN 2 P0512002 PLATEN COVER 3 PB16 HEX BOLT 3 ⁄ 8 "-16 X 1 1 ⁄ 2 " 4A PLW06M LOCK WASHER 10MM 4B PW02 FLAT WASHER 3 ⁄ 8 " 5 PSB14 CAP SCREW 3 ⁄ 8 "-16 X 1" 6 P0512006 DRIVER ROLLER 7 PN09 HEX NUT 5 ⁄ 8 "-18 8 PLW10M LOCK WASHER 16MM 9 PR08M EXT RETAINING RING 19MM 10 P0512[...]

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    G0512 Edge Sander -35- SYMPTOM Motor will not start. Motor will not start; fuses or circuit breakers blow. Motor overheats. Motor stalls (resulting in blown fuses or tripped cir- cuit). Machine slows when oper- ating. Loud, repetitious noise com- ing from machine. Machine vibrates excessive- ly. POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Low voltage. 2. Open circuit in mot[...]

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    -36- G0512 Edge Sander SYMPTOM Deep sanding grooves or marks in workpiece. Grains easily rub off the belt. Glazed sanding belt. Burning marks on work- piece. Sanding belt clogs quickly or burns. Workpiece frequently gets pulled out of your hand. Sanding belt comes off dur- ing operation. POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Sanding belt grit too coarse for the desire[...]

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    G0512 Edge Sander -37- WHITE RED BLACK YELLOW MOTOR WIRES 110 VOLT GREEN (GROUND) TO 110 VOLT POWER SUPPLY RED WHITE BLACK YELLOW MOTOR WIRES 220VOLT GREEN (GROUND) TO 220 VOLT POWER SUPPLY NOTE: THE WIRES FROM THE POWER SUPPLY, EXCEPT THE GREEN GROUND WIRE, ARE INTERCHANGABLE, THEREFORE COLORS ARE NOT SPECIFIED. Disconnect power from machine befor[...]

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    -38- G0512 Edge Sander 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 maintenance. This is Grizzly’s sole written warran[...]

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    CUT ALONG DOTTED LINE 9. How many of your woodworking machines are Grizzly? _____________ 10. Which benchtop tools do you own? Check all that apply. ___1" x 42" Belt Sander ___6" - Edge Grinder ___5" - Edge Drill Press ___Mini Lathe ___Edge Table Saw ___10" - 12" Thickness Planer ___Edge - 10" Bandsaw ___Scroll Sa[...]

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