Edge & End Sanding - Grizzly POLAR BEAR SERIES Owner's Manual

Edge & End Sanding
Moving sanding belt can cause serious
personal injury if it comes in contact with
fingers, hands, or other body parts. Make
sure workpiece is always supported against
table. Use extreme care to provide a safe
distance between the belt and any part of
your body.
Edge and end sanding operations are performed
on the main table with the platen in vertical posi-
tion. Use the back stop to support workpieces
during normal edge-sanding operations; use the
miter gauge to support workpieces during end-
and angle-sanding operations, or when additional
control over the workpiece is required. Always
keep the workpiece against the table and use two
hands to control it.
To perform edge or end sanding:
1. Position platen vertically (refer to Positioning
Platen on Page 23).
2. Set table height to match workpiece thick-
ness (refer to Adjusting Table Height & Tilt
on Page 26).
3. Connect machine to power, turn it ON, and
allow it to reach full speed.
4.
Position workpiece on main table against
back stop or miter gauge, depending on type
of sanding operation.
IMPORTANT: Always use miter gauge when
end sanding to prevent sanding belt from
grabbing workpiece and pulling it out of your
hands.
Model G0839P (Mfd. Since 04/18)
5. Use both hands to maintain control of
workpiece, as shown in Figures 33–35, and
slowly feed it into moving belt with light, even
pressure. DO NOT force workpiece against
belt.
Figure 33. Example of edge sanding.
Figure 34. Example of edge sanding with miter
gauge.
Figure 35. Example of end sanding.
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