SECTION 7: MAINTENANCE

General

Make a habit of inspecting your sander each time you use it. Check for the following conditions and repair or replace when necessary.

1.Loose mounting bolts.

2.Worn switch.

3.Worn or damaged cords and plugs.

4.Poor belt tensioning ⁄ tracking.

Sander Tables

The working table and other non-painted sur- faces on the Model G3105 should be protected against rust and pitting. Some woodworkers rec- ommend using automotive paste wax on exposed steel and cast iron surfaces. If you use paste wax, make sure that it’s 100% Carnauba wax.

Lubrication

Shielded and pre-lubricated ball bearings require no lubrication.

As for other items on this machine, such as roller shafts, use an occasional “shot” of light machine oil. Wipe off any sawdust or grit with a clean cloth before applying light oil.

G3105 Combination Sander

Belts and Discs

The Sanding Disc accepts 6" diameter cloth or paper backed sanding discs. The belt sander requires a 1" x 42" sanding belt. For disc or belt sanding, we recommend a 100 grit (medium) material for general purpose sanding, a 60 grit (coarse) material for rough work, and a 150 grit (fine) material for finish jobs.

BELT REPLACEMENT

1.Remove the belt table and the belt guard.

2.Release tension on the belt.

3.Slip the belt off the top wheel and release the Belt Tensioning Lever.

4.Remove the belt from the machine.

5.Slide the new belt over the lower wheel, push back on the Belt Tensioning Lever, and slip the belt over the top wheel. Release the tension. Note: Make sure the directional arrows point down toward the table when installed.

6.Replace the belt guard and table.

DISC REPLACEMENT

1.Remove Sanding Disc Table.

2.Carefully peel off old sanding disc paper. Make sure disc is free of all adhesives and foreign materials. Do not use petroleum- based solvents to clean the aluminum disc. This adversely affects adhesion.

3.Peel paper backing from new sanding paper disc.

4.Center the sanding disc on the aluminum disc. Hold in place for one minute using firm pressure.

5.Replace Sanding Disc Table.

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Grizzly G3105 instruction manual Maintenance, General, Sander Tables, Lubrication, Belts and Discs