Check Gearbox Oil; Test Run - Grizzly G1071 Owner's Manual

Check Gearbox Oil

THIS
MACHINE
REQUIRES OIL!
OPERATING
WITHOUT OIL WILL
CAUSE DAMAGE
AND VOID
WARRANTY!
it is critical that you make sure there is oil in the
gearbox before proceeding with the test run.
remove the spindle gearbox oil fill cap and use
the dipstick to make sure the oil level is full. When
full, the oil will read on the knurled portion of the
dipstick.
refer to Gearbox Oil on Page 26 for more infor-
mation on gearbox lubrication, which type of oil to
use, how much to use, and where to put it.
after initial break-in, perform an oil change as
described in the Gearbox Oil on Page 26.

Test Run

once the assembly is complete and you have
verified that there is oil in the machine, test run the
sander 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 switch
works correctly.
if, during the test run, you cannot easily locate
the source of an unusual noise or vibration, stop
using the machine immediately, then review
Troubleshooting on Page 27.
if you still cannot remedy a problem, contact our
tech support at (570) 546-9663 for assistance.
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To test run the machine:
1. make sure you have read the safety instruc-
tions at the beginning of the manual and that
the machine is set up properly.
2. make sure all tools and objects used during
setup are cleared away from the machine.
3. Connect the machine to the power source.
4. verify that the machine is operating correctly
by turning it ON.
—When operating correctly, the machine
runs smoothly with little or no vibration or
rubbing noises.
— investigate and correct strange or unusual
noises or vibrations before operating the
machine further. always disconnect the
machine from power when investigating or
correcting potential problems.
5. turn the machine OFF.
6. remove the switch disabling key, as shown
in figure 16.
figure 16. removing switch key from paddle
switch.
7. try to start the machine with the paddle
switch.
—if the machine does not start, the switch
disabling feature is working as designed.
—if the machine starts, immediately stop it.
the switch disabling feature is not working
correctly. this safety feature must work
properly before proceeding with regular
operations. Call tech support for help.
model g1071 (mfg. 1/02+)