Adjusting Conveyor Feed Rate - Grizzly G0458ZX Owner's Manual

To set depth of cut:
Rotate table
1.
(see Figure 19) until conveyor table is well
below sanding drum, then raise table, allow-
ing a gap between workpiece and sanding
drum.
Note: When adjusting table to sand a
thicker workpiece, lower and then raise
table to remove backlash from adjustment
mechanism.
Table Elevation
Handwheel
Figure 19. Table elevation handwheel.
Turn machine ON and feed workpiece into
2.
sander. SLOWLY raise conveyor belt until
workpiece makes light contact with sand-
ing drum. This is the correct height to begin
sanding the workpiece.
After initial pass, turn handwheel up to
3.
( ⁄ " or 0.4mm)—maximum depth for most
1
64
sanding conditions.
Note: Each full turn of the table elevation
handwheel raises the conveyor table approxi-
mately 0.060" ( ⁄ ") or 1.5mm.
1
16
-22-
elevation handwheel
⁄ turn
1
4
Adjusting Conveyor
Feed Rate
The conveyor feed rate dial (see Figure 20)
allows you to adjust the feed rate from 0–12 FPM.
The correct speed to use depends on the type of
stock you are using (hardwood vs. softwood) and
the stage of finish with that workpiece.
Conveyor
Feed Rate Dial
Figure 20. Location of conveyor feed rate dial.
As a general rule, a slower feed rate will sand
the surface smoother, but runs the risk of burning
the wood; a faster feed rate will remove material
faster, but runs the risk of overloading the motor
or damaging the sandpaper.
Use trial-and-error to determine the best settings
for your specific applications.
To adjust feed rate:
Turn machine ON.
1.
Rotate conveyor feed rate dial (see Figure 20)
2.
clockwise to increase feed rate or counter-
clockwise to decrease feed rate.
Model G0458ZX (Mfd. Since 04/24)