SECTION 2: INTRODUCTION

Read the manual before assembly and operation. Become familiar with the machine and its operation before begin- ning any work. Serious personal injury may result if safety or opera- tional information is not understood or followed.

We are proud to offer the Grizzly Model G9983 Wide-belt Sander. Your machine is part of a growing Grizzly family of fine woodworking machinery. When used according to the guide- lines set forth in this manual, you can expect years of trouble-free, enjoyable operation and proof of GrizzlyÕs commitment to customer satis- faction.

With its 15" open end, the Model G9983 has the capability to sand a 30" wide workpiece in two passes. This machine also features a 5 HP sand- ing belt motor and a 1Ú4 HP feed motor, indepen- dent conveyor and sanding belt motor control, pneumatic belt tensioning and tracking, two rubber rollers, a load meter, a safety shut-off bar, and a 5" dust port.

We are also pleased to provide this manual with the Model G9983. It was written to guide you through assembly, review safety considerations, and cover general operating procedures. It repre- sents our effort to produce the best documenta- tion possible. If you have any comments regard- ing this manual, please write to us at the address below:

Grizzly Industrial, Inc.

C/O Technical Documentation

P.O. Box 2069

Bellingham, WA 98227-2069

Most important, we stand behind our machines. If you have any service questions or parts requests, please call or write us at the location listed below.

Grizzly Industrial, Inc.

1203 Lycoming Mall Circle

Muncy, PA 17756

Phone: (570) 546-9663

Fax: (800) 438-5901

E-Mail: techsupport@grizzly.com

Web Site: http://www.grizzly.com

The specifications, drawings, and photographs illustrated in this manual represent the Model G9983 as supplied when the manual was pre- pared. However, owing to GrizzlyÕs policy of con- tinuous improvement, changes may be made at any time with no obligation on the part of Grizzly. For your convenience, we always keep current Grizzly manuals available on our website at www.grizzly.com. Any updates to your machine will be reflected in these manuals as soon as they are complete.

G9983 15" Open-End Wide-Belt Sander

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