Servicing Platen - Grizzly G0819 Owner's Manual

Servicing Platen

The platen graphite pad and felt pad should be
inspected on a daily basis and replaced when
they become worn or damaged.
Due to its function, it is very important for the
graphite pad to be flat and smooth and free of
grooves or low spots. It is also important that no
dust or chips get trapped between the graphite
pad and felt pad of the platen.
If surface defects are found, lightly hand-sand the
platen to make the surface is flat again. If surface
defects are more serious, the graphite pad may
need to be replaced. If you notice a lot of streak-
ing, this can also be a sign that the graphite pad
or felt pad is needs to be replaced.
Items Needed
Platen Tool ......................................................... 1
Door Latch Key .................................................. 1
Graphite Pad ..................................................... 1
Felt Pad ............................................................. 1
Putty Knife ......................................................... 1
Contact Cement or Spray Adhesive .. As Needed
Solvent Cleaner ................................. As Needed
Drill ................................................................... 1
Drill Bit ⁄ " ......................................................... 1
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Replacing Graphite Pad
1. Open left access door and remove sanding
belt.
2. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM
3. Use platen tool, as shown in Figure 61, to
remove platen from sander.
Platen
Figure 61. Example of removing platen.
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4.
5.
Qty
6.
7.
Replacing Felt Pad
1.
2.
POWER!
3.
4.
5.
Remove five Phillips head screws and
pressure plate that secure graphite pad
(see Figure 62).
Phillips
Head
Screws
Felt Pad
Figure 62. Platen components.
Install new graphite pad onto same side of
platen as old graphite pad, and secure pad
with pressure plate and screws removed
previously.
Tip: If new pad does not have any mounting
holes, lay old pad over new pad, mark mount-
ing holes, then drill holes into new pad.
Re-insert platen in same manner it was
removed until it stops in place, making sure
graphite pad points towards front of machine.
Re-install sanding belt, then close left access
door.
DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM
Follow Steps 1–2 in
Pad.
Thoroughly soak felt pad in solvent to loosen
glue securing pad to platen, then lift felt pad
off and let platen it dry. Use a putty knife to
scrape off any remaining felt and glue.
Use spray adhesive or contact cement to
secure new felt pad to platen.
Steps 6–7
Follow in
Pad.
Model G0819 (Mfd. Since 09/16)
Graphite Pad
Pressure
Plate
POWER!
Replacing Graphite
Replacing Graphite