Face Sanding; Contour Sanding - Grizzly POLAR BEAR SERIES Owner's Manual

Face Sanding

Face-sanding operations are performed directly
on the sanding belt with the platen in the horizon-
tal position. Always use two hands to control the
workpiece and use the back stop to support it.
To perform face sanding:
1.
Position platen
Positioning Platen on Page 23).
2. Connect machine to power, turn it ON, and
allow it to reach full speed.
3.
While supporting workpiece against back
stop, slowly feed it into moving belt with light,
even pressure. Use a push block to maintain
control of workpiece, as shown in Figure 36.
DO NOT force workpiece against belt.
Figure 36. Example of face 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.
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horizontally (refer

Contour 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
to
distance between the belt and any part of
your body.
Contour sanding operations are performed on
the end table with the platen in vertical position.
For additional control over the workpiece, use
the miter gauge to support workpieces during
contour-sanding operations. Always keep the
workpiece against the table and use two hands
to control it.
To perform contour sanding:
1. Connect machine to power, turn it ON, and
allow it to reach full speed.
2. Position workpiece on end table and against
miter gauge if feasible.
3. Use both hands to maintain control of
workpiece, as shown in Figures 37–38, and
slowly feed it into curved end of moving belt
with light, even pressure. DO NOT force
workpiece against belt. Use extra caution
when sanding end-grain.
Figure 37. Example of contour sanding.
Model G0839P (Mfd. Since 04/18)