Grinding Tips
•When grinding against the contact wheel, make sure the belt guard is closed.
•Hold work piece securely with both hands. Use the rests when possible to support the workpiece.
•The workpiece will get hot as you continue to grind. Cool the workpiece frequently by quenching in water or another approved solu- tion.
•Change belts frequently for the best perfor- mance.
•Do not force the work into the sander.
•Make sure the shorter, hinged section of the belt guard is folded all the way back to the longer belt guard section. This will allow the belt guard to clear the motor and open com- pletely (see Figure 16).
Long Guard
Short Guard
Figure 16. Short guard section folded out of the
way.
•Wear the proper protective clothing. Particles flying off of a sander will be traveling very fast—prepare for this. Wear safety glasses, face shield, a dust mask, earplugs, a leather apron, and heavy leather boots.
•Remember that grinding often produces sparks. DO NOT allow anyone to stand in the path of the sparks. DO NOT grind near flammable materials.
•Concentrate on the task at hand. STOP grinding if you are distracted.
•Make sure side cover is closed and latched during operation.
Belt Tracking
When first starting the Model G0489, the belt may not track centrally on the contact wheel.
To adjust the belt tracking:
1.Turn the sander ON.
2.Making small adjustments, turn the belt tracking adjustment knob clockwise to move the belt to the left, or turn the knob counter- clockwise to move the belt to the right (see Figure 17).
3.Make sure the belt is not making contact with edge of the sander and that it is centered on the contact wheel.
| Figure 17. Belt tracking adjustment knob. |
G0489 Metalworking Sander |
