Maintenance; Xii. Maintenance; Lubrication; Sanding Sleeve Maintenance - Grizzly G1071 Instruction Manual

Your Model G1071 Spindle Sander requires
very little maintenance. Cleaning will increase
the machine's durability and efficiency by
removing grime which can gum up moving
parts. If you find that the machine sands less
efficiently than usual, inspect the sanding
sleeves and clean with a gum rubber belt
cleaner (available in the Grizzly catalog) or
replace them as needed. An occasional appli-
cation of good quality automotive paste wax
(one which does not contain silicone or other
synthetics) will keep the sander table and
other bare metal parts from rusting and pit-
ting.
A. LUBRICATION
Bearings:
The Model G1071 features factory-sealed
bearings. A sealed bearing requires no lubri-
cation during its lifetime.
Should a bearing fail, your spindle sander will
probably develop a noticeable rumble, which
will increase when the machine is put under
load. Bearings must be replaced when this
occurs. Bearings are standard sizes and can
be replaced through Grizzly.
Gear Oil:
Gear oil should be changed yearly (if sander
is used daily) with a high-quality 90 Wt. gear
oil. The oil cap w/dipstick is located at the
front of the machine, just below the table.
Figure 7. The drain plug is at the base of the
gear housing and is accessed through the
door on the cabinet. The sander takes approx.
2.8 quarts.
In addition to yearly replacement, the oil level
should be checked at least monthly and oil
added when indicated by the dipstick.
The sander is equipped with a breather valve
to allow heated vapors to escape from the oil
housing. DO NOT TRY TO ADJUST THE
G1071 Oscillating Spindle Sander

XII. MAINTENANCE

BREATHER VALVE WITHOUT FIRST CON-
SULTING THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT!
Trunnions:
The trunnions should be lubricated with medi-
um grease as needed to make table adjust-
ment easier.
B. SANDING SLEEVE

MAINTENANCE

Sanding sleeves should be inspected periodi-
cally for wear or damage. Damaged sleeves
should be replaced before further use. Do not
allow the rubber portion of the spindle to come
in contact with workpieces during operation.
Damage to the rubber will occur.
Spindle Cover
Oil Cap w/Dipstick
Figure 7 Locations of the oil cap and breather
valve. The spindle grease fitting is on the other
side of the spindle from these parts.
Breather Valve
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