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WARNING Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grind- ing, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: • Lead from lead-based paints. •...
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13. NEVER OVERREACH. Keep proper foot- ing and balance at all times. G9983 15" Open-End Wide-Belt Sander 14. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep 15. DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing 16. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTION-...
Everyday glasses or reading glasses only have impact resistant lenses, they are not safety glasses. Be certain the safety glass- es you wear meet the appropriate standards Institute (ANSI). G9983 15" Open-End Wide-Belt Sander when operating equipment. American National...
Grizzly’s commitment to customer satis- faction. With its 15" open end, the Model G9983 has the capability to sand a 30" wide workpiece in two passes. This machine also features a 5 HP sand- ing belt motor and a ⁄...
SECTION 3: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS 220V Single-Phase The Model G9983 features a 5 HP, 220V single- phase motor. This motor will safely draw about 30 amps under load. The Model G9983 also features ⁄ HP feed motor that draws approximately 1.8 amps under load.
The Model G9983 comes prewired for 220 volt operation. Wiring diagrams are provided at the back of this manual should it be necessary to repair or revise the wiring. Always consult a qual- ified electrician when doing any electrical work on this equipment.
A. Main Power ON / Emergency STOP switch. B. Sanding Belt OFF button. C. Sanding Belt ON button. D. Feed Belt OFF button. E. Feed Belt ON button. Power Indicator Light Figure 3. These are the main power controls. G9983 15" Open-End Wide-Belt Sander...
B. Sanding Belt Tension Switch C. Platen Adjustment Knob Figure 4. These items are behind the left-hand access door. G9983 15" Open-End Wide-Belt Sander Figure 5 shows the layout behind the right-hand access door. A. Oscillating Roller B. Oscillation Air Filter C.
SECTION 5: SET UP Unpacking The Model G9983 Wide-belt Sander is shipped from the manufacturer in a carefully packed car- ton. If you discover your machine is damaged after you have signed for delivery, and the truck and driver are gone, you will need to file a freight claim with the carrier.
Use this chart to match up hardware pieces during the assembly process! Thumb ⁄ Screw ⁄ ⁄ Screw ⁄ ⁄ Setscrew ⁄ Washer 10mm 12mm 16mm G9983 15" Open-End Wide-Belt Sander Lock Countersunk Phillips Phillips Head Head Screw Screw Carriage Bolt Head Bolt Lock Washer ⁄...
Remove this protective coating with a sol- vent cleaner or citrus-based degreaser such as Grizzly’s G7895 Degreaser. To clean thoroughly, some parts may need to be removed. For opti- mum performance from your machine, make sure you clean all moving parts or sliding contact surfaces that are coated.
Failure to do so could result in injury. G9983 15" Open-End Wide-Belt Sander Handwheel Handle To install the handwheel handle: Thread the handle into the handwheel as shown in Figure 7.
Figure 9. Use this knob to raise/lower the platen. Place a straightedge across both lower belt rollers and rotate the adjustment knob until the platen barely touches the straightedge. The platen should now be set even with the belt rollers. G9983 15" Open-End Wide-Belt Sander...
G9983 15" Open-End Wide-Belt Sander Sanding Belt The Model G9983 is designed for 16" x 48" sand- ing belts. To install a sanding belt: Open the left-hand side door for access.
If the board does not touch both pressure rollers before it touches the sanding belt, then the pressure rollers must be adjust- ed before operation. See Section 8: Service Adjustments instructions on how to do this. G9983 15" Open-End Wide-Belt Sander step-by-step...
Dust Collection DO NOT operate the Model G9983 without an adequate dust collection system. This machine creates substantial amounts of wood dust while in operation. Failure to use a dust collection system may result in short and long-term respiratory illness.
Limit Switch Position • Feed Belt Tension • Feed Belt Tracking • V-Belt Tension Recommended Adjustments Disconnect power to the machine when perform- adjustments. Failure to do this may result in serious person- al injury. G9983 15" Open-End Wide-Belt Sander...
Choosing Sandpaper The Model G9983 takes 16"W x 48"L sanding belts. The grit you choose will depend on the type of work, the species of wood and the stage of fin- ishing.
The feed belt motor (shown in Figure 15 with the cover removed) controls the speed of the feed belt. The Model G9983 features speeds of 13.1 FPM and 16.4 FPM. Figure 15. This is the feed belt motor. Place the...
Wear hearing minimize this risk! G9983 15" Open-End Wide-Belt Sander Under most sanding conditions, a normal cut is no more than .5mm (approx. be achieved by handle. Attempts to remove too much can cause jamming, wood burning, rapid paper wear or tear- ing, poor finish and belt slippage.
Since each pad can be used dozens of times, you will actually save money in the long run. Check with the current Grizzly catalog for more details. Figure 18. Sanding belt cleaning pad. G9983 15" Open-End Wide-Belt Sander...
Emptying Filters There are two filters on the Model G9983. The first filter is located under the main regulator that houses the pressure gauge. The second filter, shown in Figure 19, is located near the oscillation controls.
Failure to com- ply may result in serious personal injury. G9983 15" Open-End Wide-Belt Sander Oscillation Timing The first step in adjusting the oscillation is timing the side to side movement the belt makes when oscillating.
Different speeds may yield different finishing results. Experiment with trial-and-error to deter- mine the best speed for your particular situation. oscillation speed. Keep loose clothing out of the way of moving machinery long hair pulled back. G9983 15" Open-End Wide-Belt Sander keep...
G9983 15" Open-End Wide-Belt Sander The limit switches are mounted on both sides of the sanding belt. They are designed to stop the sander if the belt travels too far to one side of the top roller. Air Eye The limit switches are factory set and should Fork require no adjustments.
Turn the conveyor handwheel counterclock- wise th of a turn. This should lower the conveyor approximately .020" or .5mm. Lower each end of the pressure rollers so they barely touch the boards. Lock in place. G9983 15" Open-End Wide-Belt Sander Right-Hand Pressure Depth Bolt...
Figure Figure 25. This is one of the four pressure roller adjustment bolts. G9983 15" Open-End Wide-Belt Sander Turning the nut on the adjustment bolt clock- wise will increase the tension and counter- clockwise will decrease the tension.
Make sure you did not loosen the belt dur- ing the tracking process. If you did, adjust each side of one belt roller away from the machine, as evenly as possible. Figure 26. This is a feed belt adjustment bolt. G9983 15" Open-End Wide-Belt Sander...
V-Belt Tension The sanding belt is driven by two V-belts on the Model G9983. The V-belts must have adequate tension for proper power transmission. Proper tension is usually achieved when the V-belts can be deflected no more than 1" with moderate fin- ger pressure at the midpoint between the wide- belt pulleys and the motor pulleys.
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V-belts and the roller. Also, an assistant can be helpful on the other end of the roller when tightening the nuts on the roller shafts. NOTICE New V-belts will often stretch after moder- ate use. Check frequently after installation. G9983 15" Open-End Wide-Belt Sander...
Make sure that the graphite sheet is wrapped in the same direc- tion as the old one. G9983 15" Open-End Wide-Belt Sander Air System The air system is durable and reliable; however, components do wear with age. If you suspect that...
Clean the rotor with automotive brake cleaner to remove any oil or dirt. Handle with a dry rag and install exactly the reverse of removal. Install new brake pads, mount the caliper and reconnect the air line. G9983 15" Open-End Wide-Belt Sander...
Washington location using the address in Section 2: Introduction. The specifications, drawings, and photographs illustrated in this manual represent the Model G9983 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.
...Pneumatic Belt Tensioning ...Pneumatic Belt Tracking ...Load Meter ...Safety Shut-Off Bar ...Thickness Scale ...Disc Brake System for Emergency Stops ...5" Dust Port G9983 15" Open-End Wide-Belt Sander MACHINE DATA MODEL G9983 Specifications, while deemed accurate, are not guaranteed. SHEET ⁄ "...
Various functions on the Model G9983 are con- trolled through the air system. Since this is a com- plex network of hoses and valves, please take some time to familiarize yourself with each item so you can better understand your machine dur- ing adjustments.
Disconnect power from machine before performing any electrical service. Failure to do this will result in a shock hazard leading to injury or death. G9983 15" Open-End Wide-Belt Sander Wiring Diagram—Main Hook Up Panel TO BELT & TO FEED STOP SWITCHES...
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Disconnect power from machine before performing any electrical service. Failure to do this will result in a shock hazard leading to injury or death. G9983 15" Open-End Wide-Belt Sander Wiring Diagram - 220 Volt Single Phase Starting 250VAC Capacitor 800MFD Running 350VAC...
1. Clean or repair pressure rollers. 1. Clean or replace sanding belt. For your safety, turn switch OFF and dis- connect the machine from power source before any troubleshooting. Please refer to the adjustment section to make correc- tions. G9983 15" Open-End Wide-Belt Sander...
4. Brake pads worn out. Grinding noise when brak- 1. Brakes severely worn out. ing. G9983 15" Open-End Wide-Belt Sander CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. Repair or replace sanding belt. 1. Hold workpiece up with your hands as it comes out, or set up an out- feed table for your workpiece after it comes out.
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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