Grizzly G0518 instruction manual Flap Sanding, Correctly installed flap sander

Flap Sanding

To correctly perform a flap sanding operation:

1.Unplug the machine from the power source!

2.If not already installed, mount the flap sander as described on Page 18-19. When attached correctly, the flap sander should resemble Figure 22.

Figure 22. Correctly installed flap sander.

3.Wear safety glasses, a dust mask and hearing protection at all times when oper- ating the sander.

4.Plug the machine into the power source, press the ON switch and wait for the sander to reach full speed.

5.Once the sander has reached full speed, you can begin sanding the workpiece (Figure 23). Note–Move the workpiece back and forth across the entire sanding surface to ensure maximum sanding surface life and to achieve the best finish results.

Figure 23. Flap sanding.

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