Grizzly G9962Z, G0582, 9962ZX, G0445 instruction manual Belt Adjustment, To adjust either V-belt

6.Loosen the roller lock nuts (Figure 33) on the infeed pressure roller. Turn the adjust- ment studs (Figure 33) to lower the pressure roller until it just touches the board.

Note: DO NOT continue to lower the roller beyond that point.

Adjustment Stud

Roller Lock Nuts

Adjustment Stud

Roller Lock Nuts

Figure 33. Pressure roller adjustment locations

for platen and drum type sanders.

7.Tighten the roller lock nuts.

8.Connect power to the sander and observe the reading on the digital display. Then man- ually lower the table an additional 0.020" to 0.030".

9.Loosen the roller lock nuts on the outfeed pressure roller. Turn the adjustment bolts and lower the pressure roller until it just touches the board. Note: DO NOT continue to lower the roller beyond that point.

10.Tighten the roller lock nuts.

Note: Variables such as feed rate, depth of the cut, and the type of sanding belt can play a big part in determining the proper amount of downward pressure exerted by the rollers. Experimentation is necessary to get the desired results. However, under no circumstances should the pressure rollers be set even, or higher than, the sanding roller.

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V-Belt Adjustment

To adjust either V-belt:

1.DISCONNECT THE SANDER FROM THE POWER SOURCE!

2.Loosen the lock nut (Figures 34 & 35).

V-Belt

Lock Nut

Adjustment

Nut

Figure 34. Table elevation V-belt.

V-Belts

Lock Nut

Adjustment Nut

Figure 35. Sanding drum V-belts.

3.Turn the adjustment nut up or down until the V-belts deflect 1" off of center when pushed with your finger.

4.Retighten the lock nut.

G0445/G0582/G9962Z/9962ZX Wide Belt Sander