SECTION 4: OPERATIONS

Operation Safety

 

Sanding Overview

 

 

 

 

 

 

Damage to your eyes, lungs, and ears could result from using this machine without proper protective gear. Always wear safety glasses, a respirator, and hearing protection when operating this machine.

Loose hair and cloth-

ing could get caught in

machinery and cause seri-

ous personal injury. Keep

loose clothing and long

hair away from moving machinery.

NOTICE

If you have never used this type of machine or equipment before, WE STRONGLY REC- OMMEND that you read books, trade maga- zines, or get formal training before begin- ning any projects. Regardless of the con- tent in this section, Grizzly Industrial will not be held liable for accidents caused by lack of training.

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To begin the sanding operation:

1.Connect the sander to the compressed air, and adjust the air regulator for 57 PSI.

2.Make sure the workpiece is clean and free of any defects or foreign materials that might cause kickback or damage the sander.

3.Start the dust collection system.

4.Set the elevation for the correct depth of cut (Page 22).

5.Turn the sanding motor ON.

6.Turn the conveyor ON and correctly adjust the conveyor speed for your operation (Page 22).

7.Stand to the side of the sanding path, then firmly hold the workpiece and ease it into the sander at the same rate as the conveyor.

8.While standing to the side of the sanding path, let the conveyor feed the workpiece out of the sander and into your hands.

G0644 15" Open-End Wide Belt Sander

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Grizzly G0644 owner manual Operations, Operation Safety Sanding Overview