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MODEL G1183/G1276
HEAVY-DUTY
COMBINATION SANDER
OWNER'S MANUAL
Copyright © 1989 By g rizzly industrial, in C., r evised april , 2011 (ts )
WARNING: NO pORTION Of THIS MANUAL MAY BE REpRODUCED IN ANY SHApE
OR fORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN AppROVAL Of G RIzz LY INDUSTRIAL, INC.
(For models manu FaCtured sin Ce 3/10) #0335 printed in tai Wan
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This manual provides critical safety instructions on the proper setup, operation, maintenance, and service of this machine/tool. Save this document, refer to it often, and use it to instruct other operators. Failure to read, understand and follow the instructions in this manual may result in fire or serious personal injury—including amputation, electrocution, or death. The owner of this machine/tool is solely responsible for its safe use. This responsibility includes but is not limited to
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Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ............................................... 2 SECTION 4: OpERATIONS ........................... 24 manual accuracy ........................................... 2 operation overview ..................................... 24 Contact info.................................................... 2 table t ilt ...................................................... 25 Basic Controls ................................................ 3 sandpaper selection......................
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INTRODUCTION Manual Accuracy Contact Info We are proud to offer this manual with your new We stand behind our machines. If you have machine! We've made every effort to be exact any questions or need help, use the information with the instructions, specifications, drawings, below to contact us. Before contacting, please get and photographs of the machine we used when the serial number and manufacture date of your writing this manual. However, sometimes we still machine. This will help us hel
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A. Upper Roller Adjustment Screws: Control Basic Controls the tilt of the upper roller and are used to make it parallel with the lower roller for track- ing purposes. h aving a good understanding of the basic con- trols of the sander is important to properly set up B. Sanding Belt Quick-Release Tension the machine and successfully complete the test Lever: When pulled down, releases the ten- run. r efer to f igure 5 and the following descrip- sion on the sanding belt for removal/installa- ti
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MACHINE DATA SHEET Customer Service #: (570) 546-9663 · To Order Call: (800) 523-4777 · Fax #: (800) 438-5901 MODEL G1183 COMBINATION SANDER 6" X 48" BELT 12" DISC 3450 RPM Product Dimensions: Weight.............................................................................................................................................................. 144 lbs. Width (side-to-side) x Depth (front-to-back) x Height........................................................ 32-1/2 x 16-1/2 x 29-1/
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Main Specifications: Table Info Table Tilt............................................................................................ Belt -20 to +45 deg, Disc -45 to +45 deg. Miter Gauge Slot Width............................................................................................................................. 3/4 in. Miter Gauge Slot Height........................................................................................................................... 3/8 in. Belt Table L
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MACHINE DATA SHEET Customer Service #: (570) 546-9663 · To Order Call: (800) 523-4777 · Fax #: (800) 438-5901 MODEL G1276 COMBINATION SANDER 6" X 48" BELT 12" DISC 1725 RPM Product Dimensions: Weight.............................................................................................................................................................. 145 lbs. Width (side-to-side) x Depth (front-to-back) x Height........................................................ 32-1/2 x 16-1/2 x 29-1/
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Main Specifications: Table Info Table Tilt............................................................................................ Belt -20 to +45 deg; Disc -45 to +45 deg. Miter Gauge Slot Width............................................................................................................................. 3/4 in. Miter Gauge Slot Height........................................................................................................................... 3/8 in. Belt Table L
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SECTION 1: SAf ETY For Your Own Safety, Read Instruction Manual Before Operating this Machine The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible hazardous conditions. This manual uses a series of symbols and signal words intended to convey the level of impor- tance of the safety messages. The progression of symbols is described below. Remember that safety messages by themselves do not eliminate danger and are not a substitute for proper accident prevention measures. Indic
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DISCONNECTING POWER SUPPLY. Always dis- FORCING MACHINERY. Do not force machine. connect machine from power supply before ser- It will do the job safer and better at the rate for vicing, adjusting, or changing cutting tools (bits, which it was designed. blades, cutters, etc.). Make sure switch is in OFF position before reconnecting to avoid an unexpect- GUARDS & COVERS. Guards and covers can ed or unintentional start. protect you fr
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Additional Safety for Combination Sanders DISC DIRECTION. o nly sand on the downward- WORKpIECE INSpECTION. n ails, staples, moving left side of the sanding disc. sanding on knots, or other imperfections in the workpiece the upward-moving right side of the sanding disc can be dislodged and thrown from the sander at a forces the operator to rely only on hands (rather high rate of speed into the operator or bystanders, than the table) for support, which increases the or cause damage to san
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SECTION 2: pOWER SUppLY Availability Circuit Information Before installing the machine, consider the avail- A power supply circuit includes all electrical ability and proximity of the required power supply equipment between the breaker box or fuse panel circuit. If an existing circuit does not meet the in the building and the machine. The power sup- requirements for this machine, a new circuit must ply circuit used for this machine must be sized to be installed. To minimize the risk of electr
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For 220V operation: The plug specified under Grounding Requirements “Circuit Requirements for 220V” on the previous This machine MUST be grounded. In the event page has a grounding prong that must be attached of certain malfunctions or breakdowns, grounding to the equipment-grounding wire on the included reduces the risk of electric shock by providing a power cord. The plug must only be inserted into path of least resistance for electric current. a matching receptacle (see following figu
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Extension Cords Voltage Conversion We do not recommend using an extension cord with this machine. If you must use an extension cord, only use it if absolutely necessary and only t he voltage conversion must be performed on a temporary basis. by an electrician or qualified service personnel. make sure the power supply circuit for the new Extension cords cause voltage drop, which may voltage meets the specified circuit requirement on damage electrical components and shorten motor page 11.
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SECTION 3: SETUp Needed for Setup This machine presents serious injury hazards t he following are needed to complete the setup to untrained users. Read process, but are not included with your machine. through this entire manu- al to become familiar with Description Qty the controls and opera- • safety g lasses ...........................................1 tions before starting the • Cleaner/degreaser .....................as n eeded machine! • d isposable s hop r ags ...............as n eede
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Inventory a The following is a description of the main compo- B nents shipped with your machine. Lay the compo- C nents out to inventory them. If any non-proprietary parts are missing (e.g. a d nut or a washer), we will gladly replace them; or e for the sake of expediency, replacements can be obtained at your local hardware store. g F Shipping Inventory: (f igure 8) Qty A. sander assembly .......................................1 figure 8. shipping inventory. B. sanding Belt t able ..........
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Cleanup Gasoline or products with low flash points can The unpainted surfaces of your machine are explode or cause fire if coated with a heavy-duty rust preventative that used to clean machin- prevents corrosion during shipment and storage. ery. Avoid cleaning with This rust preventative works extremely well, but it these products. will take a little time to clean. Be patient and do a thorough job cleaning your machine. The time you spend doing this now will give you a better appreciat
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Site Considerations Weight Load Physical Environment Refer to the Machine Data Sheet for the weight The physical environment where your machine of your machine. Make sure that the surface upon is operated is important for safe operation and which the machine is placed will bear the weight the longevity of its components. For best results, of the machine, additional equipment that may be operate this machine in a dry environment that is installed on the machine, and the heaviest work- free fr
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Mounting Assembly 5 t he base of this machine has holes that accept ⁄8" To assemble the sander: bolts for mounting the machine to a workbench. We strongly recommend that you mount your 1. u nthread the screw cap on the sanding machine to a workbench to prevent it from moving belt table lock lever, remove the lever, then during operation. an unexpected movement could unthread the lock bolt and flat washer from result in an injury or property damage. the sander (see figure 12). t he strongest
