Grizzly G0864 Owner's Manual page 28

Sander Operation
Symptom Possible Cause
Sanding grains 1. Sanding belt/disc has been stored in an
easily rub off belt or
incorrect environment.
disc.
2. Sanding belt/disc has been smashed or
folded.
Deep sanding 1. Sanding belt/disc too coarse for desired
grooves or scars in
finish.
workpiece.
2. Too much pressure on sanding belt/disc.
3. Workpiece sanded across the grain.
4. Workpiece held still for too long against
belt/disc.
Sanding belt/disc 1. Too much pressure on sanding belt/disc.
clogs quickly or
burns workpiece.
2. Sanding softwood.
3. Sanding belt/disc clogged.
4. Sanding belt/disc worn or damaged.
Glazed sanding 1. Sanding wet stock.
surface.
2. Sanding stock with high amount of residue.
Burn marks on 1. Too much pressure on sanding belt/disc.
workpiece.
2. Sanding grit too fine.
3. Workpiece held still for too long.
Workpiece gets 1. Not supporting workpiece against table.
pulled out of your
hand while belt
sanding.
Workpiece lifts up 1. Sanding on the upward spinning half of
from sanding disc
sanding disc.
table.
Miter bar binds in 1. Miter slot/bar dirty or gummed up.
miter slot.
Workpiece angle 1. Miter slot not parallel with face of sanding
incorrect or out of
disc.
square when disc
2. Miter gauge not perpendicular to face of
sanding.
sanding disc.
3. Belt sander table stop is out of adjustment.
Sanding belt comes 1. Belt tracking out of adjustment.
off during operation.
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Possible Solution
1. Store sanding belt/disc in a cool, dry area.
2. Store sanding belt/disc flat. Do not bend or fold.
1. Use finer grit sanding belt/disc (Pages 17 & 19).
2. Reduce pressure on workpiece while sanding.
3. Sand with grain.
4. Keep workpiece moving while sanding.
1. Reduce pressure of workpiece against sanding belt/
disc.
2. Use different stock, or accept characteristics of
stock and plan to clean/replace sanding belt/disc
frequently.
3. Clean sanding belt/disc (Page 24).
4. Replace sanding belt/disc (Pages 17 & 19).
1. Only sand dry stock.
2. Use different stock, or accept characteristics of
stock and plan to clean/replace sanding belt/disc
frequently.
1. Reduce pressure of workpiece against sanding belt/
disc.
2. Use coarser grit sanding belt/disc (Pages 17 & 19).
3. Keep workpiece moving while sanding.
1. Use table to support workpiece.
1. Sand on downward spinning half of sanding disc.
1. Carefully clean miter slot/bar with mineral spirits or
resin-dissolving cleaner.
1. Set table gap and parallelism (Page 21).
2. Calibrate miter gauge (Page 22).
3. Set table stop to 90˚ (Page 22).
1. Adjust belt tracking (Page 17).
Model G0864 (Mfd. Since 05/19)