Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product G1015 Grizzly
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KNIFE BELT SANDER/BUFFER MODEL G1015 INSTRUCTION MANUAL COPYRIGHT © 1999 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. REVISED OCTOBER,1999.
G1015 Knife Belt Sander/Buffer -2- Table Of Contents PAGE 1. SAFETY SAFETY RULES FOR ALL TOOLS ......................................................................3-4 ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR SANDERS ......................................5 2.
-3- G1015 Knife Belt Sander/Buffer Safety Instructions For Power Tools SECTION 1: SAFETY 5. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY . All children and visitors should be kept a safe distance from work area. 6. MAKE WORK SHOP CHILD PROOF with padlocks, master switches, or by removing starter keys.
G1015 Knife Belt Sander/Buffer -4- 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.
-5- G1015 Knife Belt Sander/Buffer Additional Safety Instructions For Sanders No list of safety guidelines can be com- plete. Every shop environment is different. Always consider safety first, as it applies to your individual working conditions. Use this and other machinery with caution and respect.
G1015 Knife Belt Sander/Buffer -6- 110V Operation SECTION 2: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS A 15-amp fuse or circuit breaker should be used when fusing this sander/buffer.
-7- G1015 Knife Belt Sander/Buffer SECTION 3: INTRODUCTION We are proud to offer the Grizzly Model G1015 Knife Belt Sander/Buffer. The Model G1015 is part of a growing Grizzly family of fine wood- working and metalworking machinery.
G1015 Knife Belt Sander/Buffer -8- Unpacking This Knife Belt Sander/Buffer is shipped from the manufacturer in two carefully packed cartons. If you discover the machine is damaged after you’ve signed for delivery, and the truck and dri- ver are gone, you will need to file a freight claim with the carrier.
-9- G1015 Knife Belt Sander/Buffer Clean Up BENCH LOAD Your G1015 Knife Belt Sander/Buffer represents a relatively large weight load in a small footprint.
G1015 Knife Belt Sander/Buffer -10- SECTION 4: ASSEMBLY Mounting Base All die-cut metal parts have a sharp edge (called “flashing”) on them after they are formed. This is generally removed at the factory. Sometimes a bit of flashing might escape inspection, and the sharp edge may cause cuts or lacerations when handled.
-11- Motor Place the motor over its mounting holes as shown in Figure 4 and secure with 5 ⁄ 16 " machine bolts or 5 ⁄ 16 " lag bolts. Figure 4. Motor secured to base. Pivot Arm 1. Secure the round mounting spacer to the end bell of the motor using three (3) 1 ⁄ 4 - 20 x 1 ⁄ 2 '' cap screws.
G1015 Knife Belt Sander/Buffer -12- Drive Wheel The drive wheel propels the sanding belt. To secure the drive wheel to the motor shaft: 1. Slide a wheel flange, cupped side out, over the motor shaft. 2. Slide the drive wheel over the motor shaft 3. Secure with the motor shaft hex nut.
-13- G1015 Knife Belt Sander/Buffer Upper Arm Assembly Figure 9. Tightening sanding arm knobs. Figure 10. Attaching sanding belt shoe. To attach the upper sanding arm assembly: 1. Make certain the two (2) setscrews on the bottom of the pivot arm are firmly tightened.
G1015 Knife Belt Sander/Buffer -14- Tool Rest The tool rest provides secure, angle-adjustable support for your workpiece while sanding. To install the tool rest: 1. Attach the tool rest bracket to the pivot arm bracket with the 5 ⁄ 16 " - 18 x 1" cap screw and flat washer included.
-15- G1015 Knife Belt Sander/Buffer SECTION 5: Adjustments Belt Tension The Model G1015 features a self-tensioning mechanism which automatically applies tension to the sanding belt. If you are using a different length belt than the one supplied (72'') you will need to adjust the distance between the two wheels.
G1015 Knife Belt Sander/Buffer -16- Figure 15. Relieving edges of drive wheel. Belt Tracking Proper angulation between the upper and lower drive wheels will result in a sanding belt which remains centered during operation. To adjust for proper tracking: 1.
-17- G1015 Knife Belt Sander/Buffer SECTION 6: Operations Before you put your Belt Sander/Buffer into use, give it a quick inspection. Before inspecting, ensure that the machine is switched off and dis- connected from its power source. 1. Are all mounting fasteners tight? 2.
G1015 Knife Belt Sander/Buffer -18- Figure 18. Contour sanding, shoe removed. Figure 17. Typical knife sharpening technique. The sanding arm can also be tilted to a horizontal position if desired. See Figure 19. This can be more convenient for certain types of sanding or polishing operations.
-19- G1015 Knife Belt Sander/Buffer For buffing and polishing, Grizzly offers a broad selection of buffing wheels and polishing com- pounds that are very well suited for use with the Model G1015. Please refer to our current catalog. The auxiliary motor shaft arbor accepts buffing wheels with a 5 / 8 '' bore.
G1015 Knife Belt Sander/Buffer -20- Drum Sanding To sand using the optional pneumatic sanding drum: 1. Slide the optional sanding drum onto the shaft so the valve end is near the end of the shaft. Secure with the shaft nut provided. It is not necessary to use wheel flanges with the drum.
-21- G1015 Knife Belt Sander/Buffer SECTION 7: MAINTENANCE General Make a habit of inspecting your sander each time you use it. Check for the following condi- tions and repair or replace when necessary. 1. Loose mounting bolts. 2. Worn switch. 3. Worn or damaged cords and plugs.
G1015 Knife Belt Sander/Buffer -22- The following pages contain general machine d a t a , parts diagrams/lists, troubleshooting guide a nd Warranty/Return information for your Model G1015 Knife Belt Sander/Buffer.
-23- G1015 Knife Belt Sander/Buffer SYMPTOM Motor will not start. Motor will not start; fuses or circuit break- ers blow. Motor fails to develop full power (power out- put of motor decreas- es rapidly with decrease in voltage at motor terminals). Motor overheats.
G1015 Knife Belt Sander/Buffer -24- SYMPTOM Abrasive belt runs off top wheel. Belt breaking or tear- ing prematurely. Belt makes grinding noise when started. Pivot arm will not rotate to horizontal. TROUBLESHOOTING - OTHER POSSIBLE CAUSE Not tracking properly.
-25- G1015 Knife Belt Sander/Buffer 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 maintenance.
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If you have not bought Grizzly G1015 yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Grizzly G1015 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Grizzly G1015 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Grizzly G1015 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Grizzly G1015, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Grizzly G1015.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Grizzly G1015. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Grizzly G1015 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
