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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. G8749 Drum/Flap 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.
Habits – good and bad – are hard to break. Like all power tools, there is danger asso- ciated with the Model G8749 Drum/Flap Sander. Accidents are frequently caused by lack of familiarity or failure to pay atten- tion.
SECTION 2: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS 110V Operation The Model G8749 is wired for 110V, single phase operation. Figure 1 depicts the typical grounded receptacle which should be used. Figure 1. 110V Grounded Plug Configuration. Extension Cords If you find it necessary to use an extension cord with the Model G8749, make sure the cord is rated Hard Service (grade S) or better.
SECTION 3: GENERAL INFORMATION Commentary Grizzly Industrial, Inc. is proud to offer the Model G8749 Drum/Flap Sander. This sander is a part of Grizzly’s growing family of fine woodworking machinery. When used according to the guide- lines set forth in this manual, you can expect years of trouble-free, enjoyable operation, and proof of Grizzly’s commitment to customer satis-...
If anything is missing, call or write to the Service Department listed in the General Information sec- tion. If anything is damaged, please follow the procedures described above. G8749 Drum/Flap Sander Site Considerations WORKING CLEARANCES Working clearances can be thought of as the dis-...
The Sander can be temporarily mounted by using bolts with wing nuts. The Sander must be secure- ly mounted because sanding forces can be signif- icant and could cause the sanding machine to move.
LEFT HAND threads. See Figure 5 for typical installation. Finish the installation by mounting the red end cap on the end of the bolt. G8749 Drum/Flap Sander Figure 5. Attaching inflatable drum. The Sanding Drums need to be inflated in order to retain the abrasive sleeve.
3 ⁄ " and 4 These are available in a variety of grits. See the current Grizzly catalog for prices and ordering information. Please review all safety rules for sanders and all power tools before attempting operation. The...
Be certain the safety glass- es you wear meet the appropriate stan- dards of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). G8749 Drum/Flap Sander Flap Sanding Flap sanding is useful for sanding rounded or spherical shapes. With the flap sander mounted...
Failure to do so could result in serious operator injury. -12- Mounting Sleeves The Sander is supplied with two different sizes of inflatable drums, one 4 ⁄ " in diameter. To remove the sleeve, first de- inflate the rubber drum by pressing on the plunger in the center of the air valve with a nail or paper clip.
It will be necessary to position the brushes so they align with the spaces in the top plate. Get a few started, then move around the circle to get more of the brush- es positioned in the top plate. G8749 Drum/Flap Sander -13-...
Washington location using the address in Section 3: General Information. The specifications, draw- ings, and photographs illustrated in this manual represent the Model G8749 as supplied when the manual was prepared. However, due to Grizzly’s policy of continuous improvement, changes may be made at any time with no obligation on the part of Grizzly.
3. Install correct fuses or circuit breakers. 4. Reduce load on motor. Feed workpiece slower. 1. Replace sanding sleeve. 2. Gently sweep the workpiece from right to left over the surface of the drum or flap attachment. G8749 Drum/Flap Sander...
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P8749018 SAFETY COVER LEFT HAND P8749019 SMALL RUBBER DRUM G9197* SMALL SANDING SLEEVE *See the current Grizzly Catalog for a complete selection of sanding sleeves to fit this machine. G8749 Drum/Flap Sander REF# PART# DESCRIPTION P8749021 SWITCH MOUNTING PLATE P8749022...
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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