Grizzly G0716 owner manual Depth of Cut, To adjust the depth of cut

Depth of Cut

The correct depth of cut when surface sanding with the Model G0716 depends on many vari- ables, such as the hardness of the wood, the width of the workpiece, and the feed rate.

Generally, a 1⁄4 turn of the elevation handwheel (1⁄32" depth of cut) per pass is acceptable for coarser grits or softer woods. A 1⁄8 turn of the handwheel (1⁄64" depth of cut) is recommended for finer grits or harder woods. However, use your best judgement to produce good sanding results for your operation.

Important: Keep in mind that, although the thick- ness of the workpiece is reduced during sanding, this process is not a replacement for thickness planing, which should be done with a planer or other acceptable tool/machine before beginning the sanding process.

NOTICE

Taking an excessive depth of cut could cause the sanding motor to exceed the available power source amperage. In this case, the motor or power source circuit breaker will trip. If this should happen, dis- connect the machine from power, allow the motor to cool, reset the circuit breaker, then take a smaller depth of cut.

Model G0716 (Mfg. Since 2/11)

To adjust the depth of cut:

1.Loosen the elevation lock knob (see

Figure 24).

Handwheel

Lock

Knob

Pointer & Scale

Figure 24. Elevation controls.

2.Rotate the elevation handwheel counter- clockwise to lower the sanding drum.

Note: A 1⁄4 turn of the handwheel equals 1⁄32" depth of cut.

3.When you have set the proper depth of cut for your operation, firmly tighten the lock knob to secure the sanding drum in place above the workpiece.

NOTICE

It is imperative that the elevation lock knob is fully tightened before resuming the sand- ing process. Otherwise, the sanding drum will raise up under the pressure from the workpiece and will not evenly sand it.

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