Grizzly G1183 Owner's Manual page 36

symptom possible Cause
sanded surface not 1. Work table not perpendicular to belt or
square.
disc.
2. miter gauge not square to disc.
deep sanding 1. sandpaper too coarse for the desired
grooves or scars in
finish.
workpiece.
2. Workpiece sanded across the grain.
3. too much sanding force on workpiece.
4. Workpiece held still against the belt/disc.
5. sandpaper clogged.
grains rub off the 1. sanding belt/disc has been stored in an
belt or disc easily.
incorrect environment.
2. sanding belt/disc has been folded or
smashed.
sanding surfaces 1. too much pressure against belt/disc.
clog quickly or
2. sanding softwood, or stock has surface
burn.
residue.
Burn marks on 1. using too fine of sanding grit.
workpiece.
2. using too much pressure.
3. Work held still for too long.
glazed sanding 1. sanding wet stock.
surfaces.
2. sanding stock with high residue.
Workpiece 1. not properly supporting the workpiece.
frequently gets
pulled out of your
2. starting the workpiece on a leading corner.
hand.
Belt slips on rollers. 1. Back of belt or belt rollers are glazed or
have oily substance.
2. Quick-release tension spring at fault.
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possible solution
1. adjust work table square to sanding belt and disc
(see page 20).
2. adjust face of the miter gauge square to disc or
belt.
1. use a finer grit sanding belt/disc.
2. sand with the grain.
3. reduce pressure on workpiece while sanding.
4. Keep workpiece moving while sanding on the belt/
disc.
5. Clean/replace sandpaper.
1. store sanding belt/disc away from extremely dry or
hot temperatures.
2. store sanding belt/disc flat, not folded or bent.
1. reduce pressure on workpiece while sanding.
2. use different stock. or, accept the characteristics of
the stock and plan on cleaning or replacing belts or
discs frequently.
1. use a coarser grit sanding belt/disc.
2. reduce pressure on workpiece while sanding.
3. do not keep workpiece in one place for too long.
1. dry stock properly before sanding.
2. use different stock. or, accept the characteristics of
the stock and plan on cleaning/replacing belts/discs
frequently.
1. hold the workpiece firmly against the miter gauge
and table.
2. start workpiece on a trailing corner.
1. replace sanding belt; clean belt rollers with mineral
spirits and let dry.
2. replace tension spring assembly.
model g1183/g1276 (mfg. since 3/10)