Grizzly G0936, Owner'S Manual

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Model G0936 (Mfd. Since 06/21)
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Tensioning
Sanding Belt
The sanding belt tension will change over time
as the sanding belt wears and the user tends to
apply more pressure during usage. A belt that is
not tensioned properly becomes inefficient, wan-
ders back and forth, or creates excessive wear on
your machine.
The optimal settings for sanding belt tension often
change, so use this as a guide to help determine
the right belt tension.
Symptoms of Low Belt Tension
Symptoms of High Belt Tension
Tracking Problems: A loose belt will tend to
wander to one side and/or the other. This may
also be a sign of a worn/stretched belt, in which
case, it may be time to replace it.
Belt Slippage: If you notice the belt slipping dur-
ing operation or the printing on the back of the
belt is highly worn, this is likely a sign that your
belt is loose.
Tracking Problems: A belt that is too tight will
also cause tracking problems, although the belt
will usually tend to track to one side, not wander
back and forth.
Machine Stops Quickly: When properly ten-
sioned, the machine will turn a few revolutions
after the power has been turned
OFF. If your ma-
chine stops quickly after being turned OFF, this
may be a sign of a sanding belt that is too tight.
Belt Wears Prematurely: An over-tensioned
sanding belt will stretch and become weak, short-
ening the lifespan of the belt.
Figure 16. Location of belt tension handwheel
and lock handle.
Belt Tension
Handwheel
2. Tighten belt tension lock handle (see
Figure 16) to secure.
Adjusting Miter
Gauge Angle
The miter gauge angle can be adjusted 45° to the
right or left, keeping angled workpieces accurate.
To adjust miter gauge angle:
1. Loosen miter gauge lock knob, then adjust
gauge until pointer displays desired angle on
scale (see
Figure 18).
Figure 17. Angle adjustment components.
2. Tighten lock knob to secure setting.
Miter Gauge
Lock Knob
Pointer
Tensioning Sanding Belt
1. Turn belt tension handwheel (see Figure 16)
to adjust belt tension.
— Turn handwheel clockwise to tension belt.
— Turn handwheel counterclockwise to
detension belt.
Belt Tension
Lock Handle