Manual Accuracy Functional Overview the Model g8749 drum/Flap sander is generally We are proud to offer this manual with your new used for edge contour sanding using the sand- machine! We've made every effort to be exact ing drums, as shown in Figure 1, or for round or...
Failure to do so could result in serious per- risk of operator injury. if normal safety pre- cautions are overlooked or ignored, serious sonal injury, damage to equipment, or poor work results. personal injury may occur. g8749 drum/Flap sander...
SEctiON 2: ciRcUit REQUiREMENtS 110v Operation Power connection Device the Model g8749 comes with a 5-15 plug, similar to Figure 4, to connect the machine to power. Serious personal injury could occur if you connect the machine to power before com- pleting the setup process.
Otherwise, filing a freight claim can be difficult. When you are completely satisfied with the condi- tion of your shipment, inventory the contents. g8749 drum/Flap sander...
Figure 6. Minimum working clearances. children and visitors may be seriously injured if unsuper- vised around this machine. Figure 5. Model g8749 inventory. Lock entrances to the shop or disable start switch or if any nonproprietary parts are missing (e.g. a power connection to prevent nut or a washer), we will gladly replace them;...
— 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. Figure 8. Example of a direct mount setup. -11- g8749 drum/Flap sander...
Figure 10. Make sure to fully tighten the bolt. Note: This arbor bolt has left-hand threads and tightens by rotating it counterclockwise. -12- g8749 drum/Flap sander...
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Note: One end cap also has left-hand threads and is mounted on the left side of the machine. The other cap has right-hand threads for the right side of the machine. -14- g8749 drum/Flap sander...
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. -15-...
Figure 16. typical flap sanding operation. Make sure the sanding sleeve is mounted on the drum and sander so that the sleeve rotation and spindle rotation match. the spindle will always rotate toward the operator. -16- g8749 drum/Flap sander...
• Clean machine. cleaning sleeve rotation arrow Cleaning the Model g8749 is relatively easy. Vacuum excess wood chips and sawdust, and Figure 20. replacing sanding sleeve. wipe off the remaining dust with a dry cloth. if any resin has built up, use a resin dissolving cleaner Match the direction of the sleeve rotation to remove it.
2. incorrectly mounted to workbench. 2. shim/tighten mounting hardware. 3. Motor mount bolts loose/broken. 3. tighten/replace. 4. Motor bearings at fault. 4. test by rotating shaft; rotational grinding/loose shaft requires bearing replacement. -20- g8749 drum/Flap sander...
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2. start sanding workpiece on a trailing corner. 2. Engaging workpiece with the sander on a leading corner. 3. starting sander with workpiece against 3. start sander before engaging it with the workpiece. sandpaper. -21- g8749 drum/Flap sander...
(570) 546-9663. The photos and diagrams included in this section are best viewed in color. You can view these pages in color at www.grizzly.com. -22- g8749 drum/Flap sander...
Wiring Diagram Motor ON/OFF Switch WARNING! SHOCK HAZARD! Disconnect power before working on 110VAC wiring. NEMA 5-15 Plug (As Recommended) Figure 23. Model g8749 wiring. READ ELECTRICAL SAFETY -23- g8749 drum/Flap sander ON PAGE 22!
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