Grizzly G0458 instruction manual Plate Adjustment

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5.Raise the table until the gauge blocks just touch the drum.

6.Find the largest size feeler gauge that can pass between the front pressure plate and your gauge block. (The feeler gauge should slide with moderate resistance, without forc- ing the drum to roll.)

—If the gap is 0.004" (0.1mm) or less, then no adjustment of the front pressure plate is necessary.

—If the gap is more than 0.004" (0.1mm), then the front pressure plate must be adjusted.

To adjust the rear pressure plate:

1.Disconnect power to the sander!

2.Loosen the lock nuts and tighten the cap screws on both ends of the rear pressure plate shown in Figure 46 to raise the pres- sure plate, or loosen the cap screw to lower the pressure plate.

Rear

Rear Pressure

Pressure

Plate Adjustment

Plate

Cap Screw

Lock Nut

 

Figure 46. Rear pressure plate adjustments.

3.Adjust the rear pressure plate until it is equal to, or up to 0.004" (0.1mm) lower than the height of the drum.

To adjust the front pressure plate:

1.Disconnect power to the sander!

2.Loosen the lock nuts and tighten the cap screws on both ends of the front pressure plate shown in Figure 47 to raise the pres- sure plate, or loosen the cap screw to lower the pressure plate.

3.Adjust the front pressure plate until it is equal to, or up to 0.004" (0.1mm) lower than the height of the drum.

Lock Nut

Front

 

Pressure

 

Plate

 

Front Pressure

 

Plate Adjustment

 

Cap Screw

Figure 47. Front pressure plate adjustments.

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G0458 18" Open End Belt/Drum Sander

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Contents Open End Drum Sander Page Table of Contents Contact Info IntroductionForeword Machine Data Sheet Identification Safety Safety Instructions for MachineryAlways Lock Mobile Bases if Used Before Operating Machinery Additional Safety for Drum Sanders Circuit Requirements 110V OperationItems Needed for Set Up SET UPSet Up Safety UnpackingInventory Box 1 Figures 1 QtyHardware Recognition Chart Components and Hardware Needed Qty Site ConsiderationsStand To assemble the standPage Installing Sander on Stand To install the sander on the standTilting sander upright G0458 18 Open End Belt/Drum Sander Handwheel To install the handwheelTo install the dust port Dust Port and BagDust Collection Test Run To connect the dust ports to a dust collectorRecommended Adjustments To set the depth of cut Operation Safety Depth of CutOperations To sand a workpiece To adjust the feed belt speedVariable Speed Sanding Grit Class Usage Sanding TipsChoosing Sandpaper Tools Needed Qty Paper ReplacementTo change the paper Disconnect power to the sander Page PRO-STICKSanding Pad AccessoriesG3640-Power Twist V-Belt 1⁄2 x SizeDaily Checks and Maintenance MaintenanceCleaning ScheduleSanding Belts Feed belt drive chainBelt Tensioning Checking V-belt tension with a Straightedge and a rulerService TroubleshootingSanding Operations To replace the V-belts Disconnect power to the sander Replacing V-BeltsFeed Belt Tracking To align the pulleys Disconnect power to the sanderPulley Alignment To track the feed beltFeed Belt Tension To tension the feed beltFeed Belt Replacement To replace the feed belt Disconnect power to the sanderGauge Blocks Table AdjustmentsTo align the drums Disconnect power to the sander To make the gauge blocksPressure Plate Adjustments Plate Adjustment Wiring Diagram G0458 Parts Breakdown G0458 Parts List DescriptionMotor Bracket Chip Deflector Plate Warranty and Returns Warranty Card CommentsGrizzly INDUSTRIAL, INC BOX BELLINGHAM, WAPage Call Today For a Free Full Color Catalog
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