Grizzly G1015 User Manual
KNIFE BELT SANDER/BUFFER
MODEL G1015
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
COPYRIGHT © 1999 BY GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC.
WARNING: NO PORTION OF THIS MANUAL MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY SHAPE
OR FORM WITHOUT THE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF GRIZZLY INDUSTRIAL, INC.
REVISED OCTOBER,1999. PRINTED IN U.S.A.
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Table Of Contents
PAGE
1. SAFETY
SAFETY RULES FOR ALL TOOLS ......................................................................3-4
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR SANDERS ......................................5
2. CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS
110V OPERATION ....................................................................................................6
FUSING ....................................................................................................................6
EXTENSION CORDS ................................................................................................6
GROUNDING ............................................................................................................6
3. INTRODUCTION
COMMENTARY ........................................................................................................7
UNPACKING..............................................................................................................8
PARTS INVENTORY ................................................................................................8
CLEAN UP ................................................................................................................9
SITE CONSIDERATIONS ........................................................................................9
4. ASSEMBLY
MOUNTING BASE ..................................................................................................10
MOTOR....................................................................................................................11
PIVOT ARM........................................................................................................11-12
DRIVE WHEEL ........................................................................................................12
UPPER ARM ASSEMBLY ......................................................................................13
SANDING BELT SHOE ..........................................................................................13
BELT INSTALLATION ............................................................................................14
TOOL REST ............................................................................................................14
5. ADJUSTMENTS
BELT TENSION ......................................................................................................15
TOOL REST ............................................................................................................15
BELT TRACKING ....................................................................................................16
6. OPERATIONS
TEST RUN ..............................................................................................................17
BELT SANDING ................................................................................................17-18
BUFFING AND POLISHING....................................................................................19
DRUM SANDING....................................................................................................20
ACCESSORY REMOVAL........................................................................................20
7. MAINTENANCE
GENERAL................................................................................................................21
LUBRICATION ........................................................................................................21
BELTS AND DRUMS ..............................................................................................21
8. CLOSURE ....................................................................................................................22
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................................................23-24
WARRANTY AND RETURNS..................................................................................................25
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Safety Instructions For Power Tools
SECTION 1: SAFETY
5. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS
AWAY. All children and visitors should be
kept a safe distance from work area.
6. MAKE WORK SHOP CHILD PROOF with
padlocks, master switches, or by removing
starter keys.
7. DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job
better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
8. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force tool or
attachment to do a job for which it was not
designed.
1. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working
order.
2. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND
WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to
see that keys and adjusting wrenches are
removed from tool before turning on.
3. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered
areas and benches invite accidents.
4. DON’T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don’t use power tools in damp or
wet locations, or where any flammable or
noxious fumes may exist. Keep work area
well lighted.
For Your Own Safety Read Instruction
Manual Before Operating This Equipment
Failure to obey a DANGER symbol and notation WILL result
in serious personal injury including loss of life or body parts.
Failure to obey a WARNING symbol and notation can
result
in serious injury to yourself and others.
Failure to obey a CAUTION symbol and notation may result in
minor or moderate property damage or personal injury.
This symbol is used to alert the user to useful information about
proper operation of the equipment.
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. This manual uses
a series of symbols which are intended to convey the level of criticality of the safety message.
The progression of symbols is described below. Remember that safety messages by themselves
do not eliminate danger and are not a substitute for proper accident prevention measures.
NOTICE
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9. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make
sure your extension cord is in good condition. Conductor size should be in accordance with the chart below. The amperage
rating should be listed on the motor or tool
nameplate. An undersized cord will cause a
drop in line voltage resulting in loss of
power and overheating. Your extension
cord must also contain a ground wire and
plug pin. Always repair or replace extension cords if they become damaged.
Minimum Gauge for Extension Cords
10. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear
loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings,
bracelets, or other jewelry which may get
caught in moving parts. Non-slip footwear
is recommended. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
11. ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also
use face or dust mask if cutting operation is
dusty. Everyday eyeglasses only have
impact resistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses.
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.
LENGTH
AMP RATING 25ft 50ft 100ft
0-6 18 16 16
7-10 18 16 14
11-12 16 16 14
13-16 14 12 12
17-20 12 12 10
21-30 10 10 No
Safety Instructions For Power Tools
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. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
15. DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing
and changing accessories, such as blades,
bits, cutters, and the like.
16. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Make sure switch is in off
position before plugging in.
17. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
Consult the owner’s manual for recommended accessories. The use of improper
accessories may cause risk of injury.
18. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part
that is damaged should be carefully
checked to determine that it will operate
properly and perform its intended function.
Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,
mounting, and any other conditions that
may affect its operation. A guard or other
part that is damaged should be properly
repaired or replaced.
19. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN POWER OFF. Don’t
leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.
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Additional Safety Instructions For Sanders
No list of safety guidelines can be complete. Every shop environment is different.
Always consider safety first, as it applies to
your individual working conditions. Use
this and other machinery with caution and
respect. Failure to follow guidelines could
result in serious personal injury, damage to
equipment or poor work results.
1. BE AWARE OF BELT or drum rotation
when sanding.
2. KEEP FINGERTIPS AWAY from the mov-
ing belt or drum. Serious injury could result
if skin contacts abrasives or moving parts.
3. NEVER USE EXCESSIVE FORCE when
sanding. Doing this greatly increases the
chances of personal injury and motor overload.
4. ALWAYS FEED THE WORK against the
direction of rotation.
5. EVEN IF YOU HAVE A reliable method of
dust collection, use a dust mask or respirator when sanding, as well as eye and ear
protection.
6. IF THERE IS ANY doubt as to the stability
or integrity of the material to be sanded,
don’t sand it.
7. DO NOT OPERATE SANDER with a dam-
aged or badly worn drum or belt.
8. WHEN DRUM SANDING, feed material
into the portion of the drum spinning down
toward the table.
9. TIE BACK LONG HAIR and remove any
loose-fitting clothing or jewelry that could be
caught up in the sander’s drum, belt, or
other moving machine parts.
10. HABITS — GOOD OR BAD — are hard to
break. Develop good habits and safety will
become second nature to you.
Operating this equipment has the potential
to launch flying debris which could cause
eye injury. Always wear safety glasses or
goggles when operating equipment.
Everyday glasses or reading glasses only
have impact resistant lenses, they are not
safety glasses. Be certain the safety glasses you wear meet the appropriate standards of the American National Standards
Institute (ANSI).
Like all power tools, there is danger associated with the Model G1015 Knife Belt
Sander/Buffer. Accidents are frequently
caused by lack of familiarity or failure to pay
attention. Use this tool with respect and
caution to lessen the possibility of operator
injury. If normal safety precautions are
overlooked or ignored, serious personal
injury may occur.
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110V Operation
SECTION 2: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS
A 15-amp fuse or circuit breaker should be used
when fusing this sander/buffer. Circuits rated any
higher are not adequate to protect the motor from
excessive loads.
Equipment returned to us for service that shows
evidence of being over-fused will be repaired or
replaced totally at the customer’s expense,
regardless of the present warranty status.
Fusing
If you find it necessary to use an extension cord
with the Model G1015, make sure the cord is
rated Hard Service (grade S) or better. Refer to
the chart in Section 1: Safety Instructions to
determine the minimum gauge for the extension
cord at the distance you require. The extension
cord must also contain a ground wire and plug
pin. Always repair or replace extension cords
when they become worn or damaged.
Extension Cords
Grounding
This equipment must be grounded. Verify
that any existing electrical outlet and circuit
you intend to plug into is actually grounded. If it is not, it will be necessary to run a
separate 12 A.W.G. copper grounding wire
from the outlet to a known ground. Under
no circumstances should the grounding pin
from any three-pronged plug be removed.
Serious injury may occur.
In the event of an electrical short, grounding
reduces the risk of electric shock by providing a
path of least resistance to disperse electric current. This tool is equipped with a power cord having an equipment-grounding conductor. See
Figure 1. The outlet must be properly installed
and grounded in accordance with all local codes
and ordinances.
The Model G1015 is wired for 110/120V, single
phase operation only. The 1-HP motor will safely
draw 10 amps at 110V. If you operate this sander
on any circuit that is already close to its capacity,
it might blow a fuse or trip a circuit breaker.
However, if an unusual load does not exist and a
power failure still occurs, contact a qualified electrician or our service department.
Figure 1. Grounded plug configuration.
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SECTION 3: INTRODUCTION
We are proud to offer the Grizzly Model G1015
Knife Belt Sander/Buffer. The Model G1015 is
part of a growing Grizzly family of fine woodworking and metalworking machinery. When
used according to the guidelines set forth in this
manual, you can expect years of trouble-free,
enjoyable operation and proof of Grizzly’s commitment to customer satisfaction.
The Model G1015 combines a 2" x 72" belt with
a universal
5
⁄8" arbor which can accommodate a
number of accessories including buffing wheels,
drum sanders, or flap sanders (not included).
The 2" wide belt enables you to sand small or
finely-detailed pieces, or sharpen knives and tool
blades as described later in this manual. The
G1015 comes complete with motor and electrical
package.
A number of sanding drums and belts for the
Model G1015 are available through the Grizzly
catalog.
We are also pleased to provide this manual with
the Model G1015. It was written to guide you
through assembly, review safety considerations,
and cover general operating procedures. It represents our effort to produce the best documentation possible. If you have any comments regarding this manual, please write to us at the address
below:
Grizzly Industrial, Inc.
C
/O Technical Documentation
P.O. Box 2069
Bellingham, WA 98227-2069
Most importantly, we stand behind our machines.
If you have any service questions or parts
requests, please call or write us at the location
listed below.
Grizzly Industrial, Inc.
2406 Reach Road
Williamsport, PA 17701
Phone: (570) 326-3806
Fax: (800) 438-5901
E-Mail: techsupport@grizzly.com
Web Site: http://www.grizzly.com
The specifications, drawings, and photographs
illustrated in this manual represent the Model
G1015 as supplied when the manual was prepared. However, owing to Grizzly’s policy of continuous improvement, changes may be made at
any time with no obligation 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, we urge you to
insert the new information with the old and keep
it for reference.
To operate this, or any power tool, safely
and efficiently, it is essential to become as
familiar with its characteristics as possible.
The time you invest before you begin to use
your Model G1015 will be time well spent.
DO NOT operate this machine until you are
completely familiar with the contents of this
manual. Make sure you read and understand all of the safety procedures. If you do
not understand something, DO NOT operate
the machine.
Commentary
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Unpacking
This Knife Belt Sander/Buffer is shipped from the
manufacturer in two carefully packed cartons. If
you discover the machine is damaged after
you’ve signed for delivery, and the truck and driver are gone, you will need to file a freight claim
with the carrier. Save the containers and all packing materials for possible inspection by the carrier or its agent. Without the packing materials, filing a freight claim can be difficult. If you need
assistance determining whether you need to file a
freight claim, or with the procedure to file one,
please contact our Customer Service.
Parts Inventory
Figure 2 displays all of the parts you should have
after you unpack the boxes. You should have the
following items:
• Motor Unit
• Hex Nut, Right Hand Thread
• Shoulder Nut, Left Hand Thread
• Wheel Flanges (2) -
3
⁄4'' ID
• Wheel Flanges (2) -
5
⁄8'' ID
• Round Spacer
• Mounting Bracket, Sanding Arm
• Pivot Arm Bracket, w/ Large Bushing
• Lower Pivot Arm
• Upper Sanding Arm Assembly
• Drive Wheel
• Sanding Belt Shoe
• Shoe Mounting Bracket
• Tool Rest Mounting Bracket Assembly
• Tool Rest
• Sanding Belt 100 Grit
The hardware needed to assemble this machine
has generally been fastened to the component
part. A complete listing of hardware and all detail
parts is included in the parts lists and diagrams
located at the back of this manual.
When you are completely satisfied with the condition of your shipment, you should inventory its
parts.
Figure 2. Overview of parts.
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