Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product G8793 Grizzly
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12" DOUBLE DISC SANDER MODEL G8793 INSTRUCTION MANUAL COPYRIGHT ©2000 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.
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G8793 12" Double Disc Sander -1- TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE 1. SAFETY RULES SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR POWER TOOLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3 ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE SANDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 2. CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS 110V OPERATION .
-2- G8793 12" Double Disc Sander SECTION 1: SAFETY Safety Instructions For Power Tools 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.
G8793 12" Double Disc 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.
-4- G8793 12" Double Disc Sander Additional Safety Instructions For The Sander 1. Be aware of belt or disc rotation direction when sanding. 2. Keep fingertips away from moving parts. 3. Never use excessive force when sanding. Doing so greatly increases the chance of personal injury, mechanical damage, or damage to your workpiece.
G8793 12" Double Disc Sander -5- 220V Operation The motor supplied with the G8793 can be oper- ated at either 110V or 220V. The motor comes pre wired for 110V. Refer to the wiring diagram inside the motor cover for information about con- verting to operate at 220V.
-6- G8793 12" Double Disc Sander Grounding This equipment must be grounded. Verify that any existing electrical outlet and circuit you intend to plug into is actually ground- ed. If it is not, it will be necessary to run a separate 12 A.W.G. copper grounding wire from the outlet to a known ground.
G8793 12" Double Disc Sander -7- SECTION 3: GENERAL INFORMATION Grizzly Industrial, Inc. is proud to offer the Model G8793 12" Double Disc Sander.
-8- G8793 12" Double Disc Sander Unpacking The Double Disc Sander is shipped from the fac- tory in a carefully packed carton. If you find the machine to be damaged after you’ve signed for delivery and the truck and driver are already gone, you will need to file a freight claim with the carrier.
G8793 12" Double Disc Sander -9- Clean Up The unpainted surfaces are coated with a waxy oil to protect it from corrosion during shipment. Remove this protective coating with a solvent cleaner or citrus-based degreaser such as Grizzly’s G7895 Degreaser.
-10- G8793 12" Double Disc Sander SECTION 4: ASSEMBLY Mounting To Stand The sanding motor body must be mounted to the stand before the machine can be used.
G8793 12" Double Disc Sander -11- Attaching Sandpaper The sanding disc sticks to the surface of the cast iron disc using the pressure sensitive adhesive backing (PSA) on the reverse side of the sand- paper disc. The sandpaper can be replaced with- out removing either the table or the dust port.
-12- G8793 12" Double Disc Sander SECTION 5: ADJUSTMENTS Tables The tables should be adjusted so they are per- pendicular to the face of the sanding disc when the table tilt is set to 0˚. Using a try square or machinist’s square, set one edge of the table sur- face and the other against the face of the disc.
G8793 12" Double Disc Sander -13- SECTION 6: OPERATIONS The cast iron disc accepts 12" diameter cloth or paper-backed PSA sanding discs. These are available in a variety of grits. See the current Grizzly catalog for prices and ordering informa- tion.
-14- G8793 12" Double Disc Sander Operating this equipment has the potential to propel debris into the air which can cause eye injury. Always wear safety glass- es or goggles when operating equipment. Everyday glasses or reading glasses only have impact resistant lenses, they are not safety glasses.
G8793 12" Double Disc Sander -15- SECTION 7: MAINTENANCE Tables The tables and other non-painted surfaces on the Model G8793 should be protected against rust and pitting. Wiping the sander clean after every use ensures that moisture from wood dust isn’t allowed to trap moisture against bare metal sur- faces.
-16- G8793 12" Double Disc Sander Dust Ports The dust port mounts beneath the table, with the port directed downward, and is attached with four (4) Phillips ® head screws. See Figure 12. Attaching Disc Guard Place the disc guard over the disc and use two Phillips ® head screws to hold in place.
G8793 12" Double Disc Sander -17- The following pages contain general machine data, part diagrams/lists, troubleshooting guide and Warranty/Return information for your Model G8793 Double Disc Sander. If you need parts or help in assembling your machine, or if you need operational information, we encourage you to call our Service Department.
-18- G8793 12" Double Disc Sander Design Type .................................................................................................... Floor Model Overall Dimensions: Height ............................................................
G8793 12" Double Disc Sander -19- 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.
-20- G8793 12" Double Disc Sander ON OFF 20 15 37 5 28 4 26 16 8 17 11 18 13 25 24 33 34 6 7 14 27 10 12 1 29 30 38 39 49 27 19 14 41 22 20 3 15 5 4 13 11 35 2 21 53 2 28 35 37 21 53 36 36 31 8 1.
G8793 12" Double Disc Sander -21- 001 P8793001 BASE 002 P8793002 DISC HOUSING 003 P8793003 DISC 004 P8793004 DUST PORT 005 P8793005 DISC TABLE 006 P8793006 MOTOR ASSEMBLY 007 P8793007 MOTOR SUPPO.
-22- G8793 12" Double Disc 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.
G8793 12" Double Disc Sander -23- CUT ALONG DOTTED LINE 10. Which benchtop tools do you own? Check all that apply. ___1" x 42" Belt Sander ___6" - 8" Grinder ___5" - 8&qu.
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