SECTION 6: OPERATIONS
Keep loose clothing out of the way of machinery and keep hair pulled back during operations.
Disconnect power to the machine when perform- ing any maintenance or adjustments. Failure to do this may result in seri- ous personal injury.
Wear safety glasses dur- ing the entire operation process. Failure to com- ply may result in serious personal injury.
Always wear a dust mask in addition to using a dust collector. Dust masks filter out the smaller particles of dust that dust collectors can- not trap.
NOTICE
The following section was designed to give instructions on the basic operations of this
Before Starting
Before beginning any work with your machine, make sure you have read through this entire manual. Your safety while running this machine absolutely depends on your familiarity and com- pliance with the information in this manual.
Choosing Sandpaper
The Model G9983 takes 16"W x 48"L sanding belts.
The grit you choose will depend on the type of work, the species of wood and the stage of fin- ishing. Below is a chart that groups abrasives into different classes and shows which grits fall into each class. We recommend using aluminum oxide for best results.
Grit | Type |
60Coarse
Fine |
The general rule of thumb is to sand a workpiece with progressively higher grit numbers, with no one grit increase of more than 50.
Ultimately, the type of wood you use and your stage of finish will determine the best grit types to install on your sander.
G9983 15" |