Section 4: Operations; Choosing Abrasive Belts - Grizzly G0897 Owner's Manual

SECTION 4: OPERATIONS

To reduce your risk of
serious injury, read this
entire
using machine.
Eye and face injuries and respiratory prob-
lems can occur while operating this tool.
Wear personal protective equipment to
reduce your risk from these hazards.
Loose hair, clothing, or
jewelry could get caught
in machinery and cause
serious personal injury.
Keep these items away
from moving parts at all
times to reduce this risk.
If you are not experienced with this type
of machine, WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND
that you seek additional training outside of
this manual. Read books/magazines or get
formal training before beginning any proj-
ects. Regardless of the content in this sec-
tion, Grizzly Industrial will not be held liable
for accidents caused by lack of training.
Model G0897 (Mfd. Since 6/19)
manual BEFORE
To complete a typical grinding operation, the
operator does the following:
1.
Examines workpiece to make sure it is suit-
able for grinding.
2.
Puts on safety glasses and a respirator.
3.
Starts dust collector and then grinder.
4.
Holds workpiece firmly and flatly against
either platen and work stop or contact
wheel and work rest, pushes workpiece into
belt, and moves it to different locations to
wear sandpaper evenly and prevent it from
overheating.
5. Stops machine.
Choosing
Abrasive Belts
This machine uses a 4" W x 48" L belt. Below is a
chart that groups abrasives into different classes,
and shows which grits fall into each class.
Grit Class
36 Extra Coarse
60 Coarse
80–100 Medium
120–180 Fine
To achieve a fine finish, the general rule is to grind
a workpiece with progressively higher grit num-
bers, with no one grit increase of more than 50.
Avoid skipping grits; the larger the grit increase,
the harder it will be to remove the scratches from
the previous grit.
Ultimately, the type of metal you use and your
stage of finish will determine the best grit types to
install on your grinder.
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