Grizzly G0459P owner manual Depth of Cut, To set the depth of cut

Depth of Cut

The optimum depth of cut will vary based on the type of wood, feed rate, and sandpaper grit. Under most sanding conditions, the depth should not exceed 0.006" (0.15 mm) (approx. 1⁄4 turn of the handwheel). Each full turn of the crank handle raises the conveyor table approximately 0.027" (0.69 mm). Attempts to remove too much material can cause jamming, wood burning, rapid paper wear or tearing, poor finish, belt slippage, and motor damage.

To set the depth of cut:

1.Rotate the crank handle (Figure 15) until the conveyor table is well below the sanding drum, place the workpiece on the table, then raise the table, until the front pressure roller just touches the top of the workpiece.

Note: When adjusting the table to sand a thicker workpiece, lower and then raise the table to remove backlash from the adjust- ment mechanism. If the table is lowered too far, the conveyor belt may rub against the chain, leaving grease on the belt.

Model G0459/G0459P (Mfg. 7/11+)

Crank

Handle

Figure 15. Setting depth of cut.

2.Turn the sander ON, start the conveyor (see

Variable Speed on Page 22), and feed the workpiece into the sander. SLOWLY raise the conveyor table until the workpiece makes light contact with the sanding drum. This is the correct height to begin sanding the workpiece.

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