Adjusting Elevation

Stop

A Phillips head screw that protrudes through the bottom of the frame acts as a stop to prevent the sanding drum from making contact with the conveyor belt when adjusting the height (see Figure 38).

Screw &

Hex Nut

Figure 38. Location of the elevation stop.

The setting of the elevation stop screw was cor- rectly set at the factory. However, if it is necessary to re-adjust the stop screw, perform this proce- dure.

Tools Needed

Qty

Wrench 10mm

1

Phillips Screwdriver #2

1

Model G0716 (Mfg. Since 2/11)

To adjust the elevation stop screw:

1.Make sure the conveyor belt is properly tensioned (refer to Conveyor Belt Tension & Tracking on Page 33 for detailed instruc- tions).

2.DISCONNECT SANDER FROM POWER!

3.Raise the sanding drum all the way up.

4.Loosen the hex nut on the stop screw, then adjust the height of the screw that protrudes above the frame to be no less than 14".

5.Re-tighten the hex nut, then lower the sand- ing drum until the stop screw contacts the motor mount frame.

6.Verify that the sanding drum is at least 316" above the surface of the conveyor belt.

—If the sanding drum is not at least 316" above the conveyor belt, repeat this proce- dure until it is.

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Grizzly G0716 owner manual Adjusting Elevation Stop, To adjust the elevation stop screw

G0716 specifications

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