Grizzly G0518 instruction manual Service Adjustments, To replace the sandpaper flaps

Figure 26. Removing sandpaper clamps.

SECTION 8: SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS

Flap Sander

The flap sander is comprised of many pieces. When the sanding surfaces of the flap sander begin to wear, they can be adjusted to reveal a fresh sanding surface. Figure 24 shows the com- ponents of the flap sander.

Figure 24. Flap sander components.

To reveal fresh sanding surfaces on the flap sander:

1.Unplug the machine from the power source!

2.Loosen the arbor nut that secures the flap sander to the arbor.

3.Remove the flap sander from the arbor and disassemble it down to the components shown in Figure 24.

4.Using scissors or tin snips, cut off the worn portion of the sandpaper from every flap. Note–Every flap must be the same length after they have been cut.

5.Cut approximately (15) 2" slits into the end of each flap.

6.Begin to re-assemble the flap sander as shown in Figure 25, until fully assembled.

Figure 25. Re-assembling the flap sander.

Periodically the sandpaper flaps and brushes will need to be replaced. Brush sets (Model H2491) can be ordered from the Grizzly Catalog, as well as various grits of 6" wide sandpaper rolls.

To replace the sandpaper flaps:

1.Once disassembled, remove the clamps that secure the sandpaper flaps to the center post (Figure 26).

2.Cut new 6" wide sandpaper flaps to 12" long.

3.Using the clamps, attach the new sandpaper to the center post in groups of two per clamp.

4.Cut the sandpaper slits and re-assemble as described earlier on this page.

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