Variable-speed 1" x 30" belt/ 6" disc sander (36 pages)
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MODEL G0644 15" OPEN-END WIDE BELT SANDER OWNER'S MANUAL WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC.
If you have never used this type of machine or equipment before, WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND that you read books, 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.
MACHINE DATA SHEET Customer Service #: (570) 546-9663 · To Order Call: (800) 523-4777 · Fax #: (800) 438-5901 MODEL G0644 15" 3 HP OPEN END WIDE-BELT SANDER Product Dimensions: Weight................................418 lbs. Length/Width/Height........................40 x 24 x 62-1/2 in.
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Conveyor Feed Type........................Direct Current Variable Speed Horsepower............................1/10 HP Voltage..............................220VDC Prewired..............................220VDC Phase................................ Single Amps................................1A Speed..............................10 - 34 RPM Cycle................................60 Hz Number Of Speeds............................1 Power Transfer .............................Gearbox Bearings.......................... Sealed and Lubricated Main Specifications: Operation Information No Of Sanding Heads............................1 Maximum Board Width..........................
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 importance of the safety messages.
Safety Instructions for Wide Belt Sanders READ THIS MANUAL. WORKPIECE QUANTITY. KICKBACK. Until you have a clear understanding WORKPIECE INSPECTION. how kickback can occur when using this machine, DO NOT operate this sander! WORKPIECE FEED RATE. BODY PLACEMENT. AVOIDING ENTANGLEMENT. 10.
SECTION 2: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS Power Connection Device 220V Single-Phase Operation Figure 3 Serious personal injury could occur if you connect the machine to power before com- pleting the setup process. DO NOT connect the machine to the power until instructed later in this manual.
SECTION 3: SETUP Needed for Setup This machine presents serious injury hazards to untrained users. Read through this entire manu- al to become familiar with Description the controls and opera- tions before starting the machine! Wear safety glasses dur- ing the entire setup pro- cess! Unpacking This machine and its com-...
Inventory Note: If you can't find an item on this list, check the mounting location on the machine or examine the packaging materials carefully. Occasionally we pre-install certain components for shipping purposes. Box 1: (Figure 4) Figure 5. Box 2: (Figure 5) Hardware Bag (Not Shown) SUFFOCATION HAZARD! Immediately discard all plas-...
Clean Up Site Considerations Floor Load Machine Data Sheet Page 5 Figure 6 For optimum performance, clean all moving parts or sliding contact surfaces. Placement Location Figure 7 Gasoline and petroleum products have low flash points and can explode or cause fire if used to clean machinery.
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Moving & Assembling Sander The Model G0644 is a Figure 9 heavy machine. Serious personal injury may occur if safe moving methods are not used. To be safe, get assistance and use power equipment to move the shipping boxes and remove the machine from the boxes.
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Note: The source of compressed air must provide a steady supply of clean, dry air at 57 PSI or more, not to exceed 120 PSI. Exceeding 120 PSI may result in unpredict- able operation of the sander and damage to the pneumatic system.
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Dust Collection Test Run This sander creates substantial amount of wood dust while operating. Failure to wear a respirator rated for wood dust and use an adequate dust collection system when oper- ating this machine can result in short and long-term respiratory illness.
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Figure 15 Note: The sanding motor must be ON before the conveyor can be started. Figure 16 Figure 15. Figure 16. Note: You will hear a metallic "thump" when the sanding belt changes oscillation direction. This noise is normal.
WE STRONGLY REC- OMMEND that you read books, trade maga- zines, or get formal training before begin- ning any projects. Regardless of the con- tent in this section, Grizzly Industrial will not be held liable for accidents caused by lack of training.
H. Elevation Lock: Basic Controls Figure 17 Elevation Scale & Pointer: Elevation Handwheel: Choosing Sandpaper Figure 18 Figure 17. A. Amperage Load Chart: Grit Class Usage B. Amperage Load Meter: C. Power Light: Figure 18. D. Sanding Motor ON Button: E.
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Sanding Belt Replacement To change the sanding belt: Figure 19 Figure 20. Note: Some sanding belts are designed to sand in only one direction and have arrows printed on the inside of the belt to show that direction. The front of the sanding drum sup- port has an arrow pointing up showing the direction the sanding belt will travel when in operation (see Figure 20).
Conveyor Speed Figure 22 Note: The Model G0644 automatically applies the correct tension to the sanding belt when the tensioning lever is secured on the top catch. The moving sanding belt and roller/drum are an entanglement hazard. To avoid the risk...
Depth of Cut Figure 24 Figure 23 first Figure 24. NOTICE DO NOT VOID THE WARRANTY! Keep the amp load within the green SAFE range. If you operate the sander above 14 amps or in the red WARNING range, capacitor or motor failure may occur and will not be covered under warranty.
Sanding Tips Choosing Sandpaper Page 20 DO NOT sand more than one board at a time side-by-side. Minor variations in thickness can cause one board to be propelled at a high speed of rate by the sanding belt and could result in serious personal injury. Sanding Belt Oscillation Rate ACCESSORIES...
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Figure 26 Steps 1–4 NOTICE The sanding belt oscillation system requires compressed air connected to the machine and adjusted to 57 PSI. Without this com- pressed air, the sander will not operate. Figure 26. To adjust the sanding belt oscillation rate: Figure 26 Note: The farther in towards the center you adjust the hex bolt, the slower the sanding...
SECTION 6: MAINTENANCE Lubrication Always disconnect power to the machine before performing maintenance. Failure to do this may result in serious person- al injury. Schedule To lubricate the elevation gibs: Daily: Figure 30 Bi-Monthly: Cleaning Figure 30. ACCESSORIES Page 26...
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To lubricate the elevation gears: Air Regulator/Filter Figure 32 Figure 31 Figure 32. Figure 31.
SECTION 7: SERVICE Troubleshooting Motor & Electrical Page...
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Motor & Electrical (continued) Sanding Operation SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Page 33...
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Conveyor Belt Tensioning Note: Make sure the distance of the refer- ence measurement taken in Step 1 is the same on both sides. Note: Do not overtighten the conveyor belt. Your goal is reach an approximate ⁄ " hang- ing gap on the underside of the conveyor belt (see Figure 34) and that the belt no longer slips on the rollers.
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Conveyor Belt Gib Adjustment Tracking To adjust the gib: To adjust the conveyor belt tracking: Page 27 Page 31 Figure 35 Figure 33 Note: Tracking changes may take a couple of minutes before they are noticeable. Figure 35. Steps 2 & 3...
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To adjust the sanding drum and conveyor par- Sanding Drum & allelism: Conveyor Parallelism Note: Use the measurements you recorded when checking the parallelism in the previous procedure. Figure 36 Figure 36. To check the sanding drum and conveyor par- allelism: Steps 1–4...
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Air Pressure Safety Adjusting Depth Of Switch Cut Safety Bar Figure 38 Figure 37 Figure 37. Figure 38. To adjust the depth of cut safety bar to the factory setting: Page 33 Figure 37...
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To adjust the height of the pressure rollers: Page 33 Figure 40 Adjusting Pressure Rollers Figure Figure 40. Step 2 Figure 39.
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Replacing Conveyor Belt Figure 42 To replace the conveyor belt: Figure 41 Figure 42. Figure 42 Figure 41. NOTICE Take care not to scratch or dent the front conveyor roller as you remove it from the sander. Damage to the conveyor roller could result in premature wear of the conveyor belt.
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Figure 44 Figure 43 Note: After loosening the left conveyor roller bracket, the rear conveyor roller assembly is supported by its attachment to the conveyor motor assembly. However, to avoid damaging this roller assembly, DO NOT put unneces- sary strain on it. Figure 44.
Parts List REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION P0644001 CONVEYOR TABLE PW04M FLAT WASHER 10MM P0644002 CONVEYOR ROLLER BRACKET LR PLW06M LOCK WASHER 10MM PS16M PHLP HD SCR M8-1.25 X 16 PLN05M LOCK NUT M10-1.5 P6003 BALL BEARING 6003ZZ PSB11 CAP SCREW 5/16-18 X 1-1/4 P0644005...
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Parts List REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION P0644093 TUBE CONNECTOR P0644129 BUFFER PAD P0644094 CONNECTING TUBE P608 BALL BEARING 608ZZ P0644095 4-WAY VALVE PW01M FLAT WASHER 8MM P0644096 AIR INLET 1/4 NPT P0644132 CYLINDER BRACKET P0644097 CONNECTOR PS06M PHLP HD SCR M5-.8 X 20 P0644098...
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Label Placement & List REF PART # DESCRIPTION REF PART # DESCRIPTION P0644201 MACHINE ID LABEL P0644208 GRIZZLY NAMEPLATE 9-1/4" X 4-1/2" P0644202 MODEL NUMBER LABEL P0644209 ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD LABEL VERT P0644203 ELEVATION HANDWHEEL LABEL P0644210 EYE/LUNG HAZARD LABEL VERT P0644204 CONTROL PANEL LABEL P0644211...
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