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This manual provides critical safety instructions on the proper setup, operation, maintenance, and service of this machine/tool. Save this document, refer to it often, and use it to instruct other operators. Failure to read, understand and follow the instructions in this manual may result in fire or serious personal injury—including amputation, electrocution, or death.
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Identification disc housing power switch disc Motor table Miter gauge dust Collection lower disc dust Collection guard Chip Exhaust Bag Clamp figure 1. g0724 controls and components. figure 1 shows the controls and components on the Model g0724 disc sander. please take time to become familiar with each item and its location, as they are referenced throughout this manual and knowing them is essential to understanding the instructions and terminology used herein.
SECtION 1: SAfEty For Your Own Safety, Read Instruction Manual Before Operating this Machine The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible hazardous conditions. This manual uses a series of symbols and signal words intended to convey the level of impor- tance of the safety messages.
Additional Safety for Disc Sanders AvOIDING WORKpIECE GRAb. never attempt pREvENtING fINGER INJuRIES. Keep fingers to sand with a damaged or badly worn sanding away from sanding disc, and use a workpiece disc or if sanding disc is losing its stickiness. if holding fixture when sanding small parts.
SECtION 2: pOWER SuppLy Availability Circuit Requirements Before installing the machine, consider the avail- This machine can be converted to operate on a ability and proximity of the required power supply 120V power supply (refer to Voltage Conversion circuit. If an existing circuit does not meet the instructions) that has a verified ground and meets requirements for this machine, a new circuit must the following requirements:...
Grounding & plug Requirements Improper connection of the equipment-grounding wire can result in a risk of electric shock. The This machine MUST be grounded. In the event wire with green insulation (with or without yellow of certain malfunctions or breakdowns, grounding stripes) is the equipment-grounding wire.
SECtION 3: SEtup Needed for Setup Inventory The following is a description of the main compo- the following are needed to complete the setup nents shipped with your machine. Lay the compo- process, but are not included with your machine. nents out to inventory them.
Cleanup Gasoline or products with low flash points can The unpainted surfaces of your machine are explode or cause fire if coated with a heavy-duty rust preventative that used to clean machin- prevents corrosion during shipment and storage. ery. Avoid cleaning with This rust preventative works extremely well, but it these products.
Site Considerations Weight Load Physical Environment Refer to the Machine Data Sheet for the weight The physical environment where your machine of your machine. Make sure that the surface upon is operated is important for safe operation and which the machine is placed will bear the weight the longevity of its components.
Mounting Assembly tools Needed The base of this machine has mounting holes that allow it to be fastened to a workbench or hex Wrench 4mm ..........1 other mounting surface to prevent it from moving phillips screwdriver ........... 1 during operation and causing accidental injury or damage.
Dust Collection power Connection After you have completed all previous setup the Model g0724 has a built in dust collection fan instructions and circuit requirements, the machine and includes a dust collection bag. it has a 2.5" is ready to be connected to the power supply. dust port that can be hooked up to a pre-existing dust collection system.
test Run turn the machine OFF. remove the switch disabling key, as shown in figure 11. once the assembly is complete, test run your machine to make sure it runs properly and is ready for regular operation. the test run consists of verifying the following: 1) the motor powers up and runs correctly, and 2) the safety disabling mechanism on the power switch works correctly.
OMMEND that you read books, review industry trade magazines, or get formal training before beginning any projects. Regardless of the content in this section, Grizzly Industrial will not be held liable for accidents caused by lack of training. -16- Model g0724 (Mfg. since 09/11)
Model g0724 sander accepts 12" diameter workpiece control and special jig mounting. adhesive-backed sanding discs. these are avail- able in a variety of grits. see the current grizzly catalog for prices and ordering information. to reduce the risk of your fingers getting...
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to use the disc sander: High Trapping Angle Hazard disConnECt MaChinE FroM poWEr! set the angle of the table and miter gauge Closed-Angle for your operation. Make sure the table is not Zone Low Trapping more than ⁄ " away from the sanding disc. Hazard Low Kickback Connect the sander to power, turn it ON, and...
" X 1 ⁄ " X 9" with handle G2520 ..... 2" X 2" X 11" with handle NOTICE Refer to the newest copy of the Grizzly Catalog for other accessories available for this machine. 12" pSA Sandpaper Discs MODEL GRIt G1220 ..............
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Eye protection h7828—Shop fox tool table plus t20501—face Shield Crown protector 4" t20502—face Shield Crown protector 7" this new, tool table plus was designed to answer customer requests for a slightly wider and taller t20503—face Shield Window table than our g7313 to accommodate a variety of t20452—"Kirova"...
SECtION 6: MAINtENANCE Lubrication Always disconnect power to the machine before this machine uses permanently lubricated ball performing maintenance. bearings. no bearing maintenance is required. failure to do this may result in serious person- al injury. unpainted Cast Iron Schedule protect the cast iron table from rust by wiping it clean after every use—this ensures moisture from wood dust does not remain on bare metal...
SECtION 7: SERvICE Review the troubleshooting and procedures in this section if a problem develops with your machine. If you need replacement parts or additional help with a procedure, call our Technical Support at (570) 546-9663. Note: Please gather the serial number and manufacture date of your machine before calling. troubleshooting Motor &...
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Workpiece finish symptom possible Cause possible solution Miter bar binds in 1. Miter slot dirty or gummed up. 1. Carefully clean miter slot. miter slot. Workpiece angle 1. pointer or scale not calibrated correctly. 1. adjust pointer or scale to reflect real path of cut (see page 24).
Miter Gauge table tilt Calibration Calibration When the table tilt is set to 0˚, it should be posi- tioned perpendicular to the sanding disc face. if it When adjusted to 90˚, the miter gauge should be is not, follow this procedure. perpendicular to the face.
Technical source. Support at (570) 546-9663. The photos and diagrams included in this section are best viewed in color. You can view these pages in color at www.grizzly.com. -25- Model g0724 (Mfg. since 09/11)
Wiring Diagram View this page in color at www.grizzly.com. Neutral 110 VAC PADDLE SWITCH 5-15 Plug (viewed from behind) Ground Neutral Ground MOTOR 110V Ground CAPACITOR 25 MFD 250VAC READ ELECTRICAL SAFETY -26- Model g0724 (Mfg. since 09/11) ON PAGE 25!
Main parts List REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION P0724001 MITER GAUGE KNOB M6-1 X 20 29-1 P0724029-1 MOTOR COVER PW03M FLAT WASHER 6MM 29-2 P0724029-2 MOTOR FAN P0724003 MITER GAUGE BODY 29-3 P0724029-3 R CAPACITOR 25M 250V 1-3/8 X 2-1/2 PS17M PHLP HD SCR M4-.7 X 6 29-4...
Safety labels help reduce the risk of serious injury caused by machine hazards. If any label comes off or becomes unreadable, the owner of this machine MUST replace it in the original location before resuming operations. For replacements, contact (800) 523-4777 or www.grizzly.com. -29-...
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