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3. With the help from another person to steady
the sander, tip it back to gain access to the
two cap screws underneath the base that
secure the lower blade guard, then remove
these cap screws (see Figure 4).
4. remove the eight phillips head screws behind
the guard that secure and adjust the upper
disc guard to the lower guard, then lift the
upper guard up and off (see Figures 5–6).
Note: The two inner screws of the four-screw
set on either side of the disc are for adjust-
ing the alignment of the upper guard with
the lower guard. The outer screws join the
guards together.
Figure 2. disc sander table support components.
star
Knob
trunnion
support
trunnion
table
Figure 3. disc sander table removed to expose
the lower disc guard.
Knob
stud
lower
disc guard
Figure 4. one of two cap screws that secures
the lower disc guard.
Cap screw
(1 of 2)
Installationin order to attach the dust port, you nee d to
remove the cast aluminum lower di sc guard, cre-
ate a 1
3⁄8" hole in it, and tap two #10-24 holes near
this hole for attaching the dust port. if you are not
experienced with these tasks, get assistance from
someone who is to reduce the risk of personal
injury or damaging the lower disc guard.
Tools Needed Qty
another person ..................................................1
phillips screwdriver ...........................................1
dead Blow hammer or rubber Mallet .............. 1
open-End Wrench 10mm ..................................1
Wrench or socket 1⁄2" ........................................1
hex Wrench 3mm ..............................................1
hex Wrench 6mm ..............................................1
hex Wrench 8mm ..............................................1
Electric drill .......................................................1
Bi-Metal hole saw 1
3⁄8" .....................................1
Marker ............................................................... 1
drill Bit #25 ........................................................1
tap #10-24 .........................................................1
Note: Go to Grizzly.com or call Customer Service
at (800) 523-4777 to order the following tools:
h0886—bi-Met al hole Saw 1
3⁄8"
h0904—hole Saw arbor 5⁄8"
T20680—Irwin 3-Pc. Tap Set #10-24
h2717—2-Pc. Mini Tap handle Set
To install the dust port onto the sander:
1. disCoNNECt saNdEr FroM poWEr!
2. remove both star knobs that secure the disc
sander table (see Figures 2–3), slide the
trunnion supports off the knob studs, then
remove the table.