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12. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical. It’s safer than using your hand and frees both hands to operate tool. G1183/1276 Combination Sander 13. DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper foot- ing and balance at all times. 14. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance.
Always feed your work AGAINST the direction of rotation. DO NOT operate the sander if the disc or belt are damaged or badly worn. Portions of sandpaper could be ejected from the sander.
Circuits rated any higher are not ade- quate to protect the motor from power surges. If you operate this sander on any circuit that is already close to capacity, it might trip the breaker or blow the fuse. However, if an unusual load...
We have covered some basic electrical requirements for the safe operation of your Sander. These requirements are not neces- sarily comprehensive. You must be sure that your particular electrical configuration complies with local and state codes.
G1183 6" x 48" – 12" Disc Combination Sander and its slower-speed version, the Model G1276. This saw is a part of Grizzly’s growing family of fine woodworking machinery. When used accord- ing to the guidelines set forth in this manual, you can expect years of trouble-free, enjoyable oper- ation, and proof of Grizzly’s commitment to cus-...
Figure 3. Combination sander components. NOTICE Ensure that the Model G1183/G1276 is located on a flat, level surface. This will maximize the stability of the machine and ensure that adjustments are accurate. For...
If you question the strength of your workbench, you can opt to reinforce it, or consid- er placing the sander on a freestanding bench such as Shop Fox WORKING CLEARANCES...
The belt table adjusts to allow you to sand your work at angles from -30° up to 45°. To make assembly easier, we recommend you mount the Combination Sander on a table or bench before assembling. Four bolt holes are included on the sander’s base for mounting.
Figure 6. 5. Tighten star knobs to secure the table in position. Figure 6. Attaching disc table. G1183/1276 Combination Sander Belt Lever The belt lever is used for releasing the tension on the idler pulley for belt installation. To attach the...
SECTION 5: ADJUSTMENTS Proper adjustment of the Combination Sander is essential to ensure its optimum performance. The adjustments covered in this section are easily accomplished. Tables Tables should be square in both planes to exe- cute precise work. Procedures for accomplishing this are described below.
5. Make fine adjustments by turning the setscrew in or out. Secure the checknut. Figure 11. Adjusting disc table stops. G1183/1276 Combination Sander Belt Platen The belt platen should be adjusted out far enough so it is flush with, or slightly higher than the upper roller.
Figure 13 acts as a stop for the rotation of the belt arm. If it ever becomes necessary to remove the belt arm from the motor, be sure to remove this setscrew to allow the arm housing to be slipped of the motor mounting. G1183/1276 Combination Sander...
Pull the lever down and slide the new belt onto the rollers and center it. G1183/1276 Combination Sander Belt Tracking Tracking adjustment is conducted as follows: 1. Insure that the upper roller is parallel to the platen (there is no adjustment for the lower roller).
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Locking Knobs and off very quickly. See if the belt stays centered during this test cycle. If the belt doesn’t remain centered on the rollers, it must be adjusted further. G1183/1276 Combination Sander...
60-grit (coarse) material for rough work, and a 150-grit (fine) surface for finish work. See the current Grizzly catalog for prices and ordering informa- tion. Please review all safety rules for sanders and all power tools before attempting operation.
To remove a large amount of material quickly from a large surface area, use the belt arm in its horizontal position. 1. Turn the sander on and let it reach its full working speed. 2. Place the workpiece flat on the belt. Be sure to hold the work securely with both hands.
Serious injury could occur. G1183/1276 Combination Sander The most efficient way to get a perfect miter is to " away from cut the workpiece slightly long and sand it to the desired dimension.
-20- The tables and other non-painted surfaces on the Model G1183 and G1276 should be protected against rust and pitting. Wiping the sander clean after every use ensures that moisture from wood dust isn’t allowed to trap moisture against bare metal surfaces.
Grizzly’s policy of continuous improvement, changes may be made at any time with no oblig- ation on the part of Grizzly. Whenever possible, though, we send manual updates to all owners of a particular tool or machine. Should you receive one, add the new information to this manual and keep it for reference.
WARRANTY AND RETURNS Grizzly Industrial, Inc. warrants every product it sells for a period of 1 year to the original purchaser from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, negligence, accidents, repairs or alterations or lack of maintenance.
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