Grizzly G7297 User Manual

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12" DISC SANDER

MODEL G7297

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

WARNING

Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, 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.

• Crystalline silica from bricks, cement, and other masonry products.

• Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1: SAFETY ..............................................................................................2

Safety Instructions for Power Tools ....................................................................2

Additional Safety Instructions for Sanders ..........................................................4

SECTION 2: INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................5

SECTION 3: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS ................................................................6

110 Volt Operation ..............................................................................................6

Grounding ............................................................................................................7

Extension Cords ..................................................................................................7

SECTION 4: IDENTIFICATION ................................................................................8

SECTION 5: SET UP ................................................................................................9

G7297 Inventory ..................................................................................................9

Unpacking ............................................................................................................9

Site Considerations............................................................................................10

SECTION 6: ADJUSTMENTS ................................................................................11

Table Tilt ............................................................................................................11

Miter Gauge ......................................................................................................12

Attaching Sandpaper ........................................................................................12

Aligning Table ....................................................................................................13

SECTION 7: OPERATIONS....................................................................................14

Disc Sanding......................................................................................................14

Miter Sanding ....................................................................................................15

Angle Sanding....................................................................................................15

SECTION 8: MAINTENANCE ................................................................................16

Maintenance Safety ..........................................................................................16

Schedule ............................................................................................................16

SECTION 9: REFERENCE INFO............................................................................17

Aftermarket Accessories....................................................................................17

Troubleshooting Guide ......................................................................................18

Machine Data Sheet ..........................................................................................19

Parts Diagrams and Lists ..................................................................................20

Warranty and Returns........................................................................................22

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5. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All children and visitors should be

kept at a safe distance from work area.

6. MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD PROOF with padlocks, master switches, or by removing starter keys.

7. NEVER FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

8. USE THE RIGHT TOOL. DO NOT force the 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. NEVER USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. DO NOT use power tools in

damp or wet locations, or where any flammable or noxious fumes may exist. Keep work area well lighted.

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WILL result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD

result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, MAY

result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert

against unsafe practices.

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 hazardous conditions. This manual uses a series of symbols and signal words which are intended to convey the level of importance of the safety messages. 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

Safety Instructions for Power Tools

For Your Own Safety Read Instruction

Manual Before Operating This Equipment

SECTION 1: SAFETY

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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 sanding 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.

13. DO NOT OVER-REACH. Keep proper

footing 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.

LENGTH

AMP RATING 25ft 50ft 100ft

0-6 16 16 16 7-10 16 16 14 11-12 16 16 14 13-16 14 12 12 17-20 12 12 10 21-30 10 10 No

15. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.

Consult the owner’s manual for recommended accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury.

16. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. On machines with magnet-

ic contact starting switches there is a risk of starting if the machine is bumped or jarred. Always disconnect from power source before adjusting or servicing. Make sure switch is in OFF position before reconnecting.

17. 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.

18. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN POWER OFF. DO NOT

leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.

19. NEVER OPERATE A MACHINE WHEN TIRED, OR UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL. Full mental alert-

ness is required at all times when running a machine.

20. NEVER ALLOW UNSUPERVISED OR UNTRAINED PERSONNEL TO OPERATE THE MACHINE. Make sure any

instructions you give in regards to machine operation are approved, correct, safe, and clearly understood.

21. IF AT ANY TIME YOU ARE EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES performing the intend-

ed operation, stop using the machine! Then contact our service department or ask a qualified expert how the operation should be performed.

Safety Instructions for Power Tools

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1. BE AWARE OF DISC ROTATION when

sanding.

2. KEEP FINGERTIPS AWAY from the mov-

ing disc. 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. USE A DUST MASK or respirator when

sanding, as well as eye and ear protection, even if you have a reliable method of dust collection.

6. IF THERE IS ANY DOUBT ABOUT THE STABILITY or integrity of the material to be sanded, do not sand it.

7. DO NOT OPERATE SANDER with a dam-

aged or badly worn disc or belt.

8. WHEN DISC SANDING, feed material into

the portion of the disc 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 disc, belt, or other moving machine parts.

10. BE AWARE THAT CERTAIN WOODS MAY CAUSE AN ALLERGIC REACTION

in people and animals, especially when exposed to fine dust. Make sure you know what type of wood dust you will be exposed to and always wear an approved respirator.

11. HABITS — GOOD OR BAD — are hard to break. Develop good habits and safety will become second nature to you.

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 do so could result in serious personal injury, damage to equipment or poor work results.

Like all power tools, there is danger associated with the Model G7297 12" Disc Sander. 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.

Additional Safety Instructions for Sanders

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We are proud to offer the Model G7297 Disc Sander. This 12" disc sander is a part of a growing Grizzly family of fine woodworking machinery. When used according to the guidelines set forth in this manual, you can expect years of troublefree, enjoyable operation and proof of Grizzly’s commitment to customer satisfaction.

The Model G7297 Disc Sander features a 1 HP, 110V, 1725 RPM motor, a 12" sanding disc, a 17

⁄4" x 81⁄4" tilting cast aluminum table, a miter gauge, and a built in 2" dust port. A number of sanding disc grits for the Model G7297 Disc Sander are available through the Grizzly catalog.

We are also pleased to provide this manual with the Model G7297 Disc Sander. 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.

/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.

1203 Lycoming Mall Circle

Muncy, PA 17756

Phone: (570) 546-9663

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 G7297 Disc Sander 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. For your convenience, we always keep current Grizzly manuals available on our website at www.grizzly.com

. Any updates to your machine will be reflected in these manuals as soon as they are complete. Visit our site often to check for the latest updates to this manual!

Read the manual before assembly and operation. Serious personal injury may result if safety or operational information is not understood or followed.

SECTION 2: INTRODUCTION

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Amperage Draw

The Model G7297 Disc Sander motor is wired to operate at 110V and will draw the following load:

Motor Load............................................10 Amps

Plug Type

The Model G7297 Disc Sander is supplied with a NEMA 5-15 plug. See Figure 1 for a NEMA 5-15 plug and grounded outlet. DO NOT modify the plug or power cord in any way.

Circuit Breaker Requirements

We recommend that you dedicate a circuit to your machine. Use the following guideline when choosing a circuit breaker (circuit breakers rated any higher are not adequate to protect the circuit):

Recommended Circuit Breaker ..............15 Amp

Your Circuit Capacity

Always check to see if the wires in your circuit are capable of handling the amperage load from your machine. If you are unsure, consult a qualified electrician.

If you operate this machine on any circuit that is already close to its load capacity, it may blow a fuse or trip a circuit breaker. If the circuit is not overloaded and the fuse or circuit breaker still trips, contact a qualified electrician or our Service Department at (570) 546-9663.

Serious personal injury could occur if you connect your machine to the power source before you have completed the assembly process. DO NOT connect the machine to the power source until instructed to do so.

Figure 1. NEMA 5-15 plug and

grounded outlet.

110 Volt Operation

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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 that has an equipment-grounding prong. The outlet must be properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

110V Operation

If you find it necessary to use an extension cord at 110V:

• Make sure the cord is rated Standard Service

(grade S) or better.

• The extension cord must also contain a

ground wire and plug pin.

• Use at least a 16 gauge cord if the cord is 50

feet long or less.

•DONOT use a cord longer that 100 feet!

This machine must have a ground prong in the plug to help ensure that it is grounded. DO NOT remove ground prong from plug to fit into a two-pronged outlet! If the plug will not fit the outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

Electrocution or a fire can result if the machine is not grounded correctly. Make sure all electrical circuits are grounded. DO NOT use ungrounded machines.

No single list of electrical guidelines can be comprehensive for all shop environments. Operating this machinery may require additional electrical upgrades specific to your machine and shop environment. It is your responsibility to make sure your electrical systems comply with all local electrical codes and ordinances.

NOTICE

The wire on the power cord with green or green and yellow striped insulation is the grounding conductor.

Extension CordsGrounding

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