Model G1066R/Z/G1079R (Mfd. Since 02/11)
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To sand a workpiece:
1. Adjust table height (refer to Setting Depth of
Cut on This Page.)
2. Make sure dust-collection hoses and collec-
tion system are secured and turned on before
starting sander.
3. Turn machine ON and feed workpiece
through sander. To reduce likelihood of inju-
ry, retrieve workpiece by standing to side of
machine—not at outfeed end.
4. Run wide stock through two or three times
without adjusting table height. Turn stock
180° between passes to ensure an evenly
sanded surface.
Tip: For best sanding results, always sand
with the grain during finish passes.
5. Turn machine OFF.
Sanding
Setting Depth of Cut
Figure 68. Location of table height crank handle
(G1066R shown).
Table Height
Crank Handle
Setting Depth of Cut
Overloading the motor or pushing the sand-
er to failure weakens the electrical sys-
tem. Repeatedly doing so is abuse to the
machine that will cause motor, capacitor, or
circuit breaker damage, which is not cov-
ered under warranty.
DO NOT sand more than one board at a time.
Minor variations in thickness can cause one
board to be propelled by the rapidly spin-
ning sanding drum and ejected from the
machine. NEVER stand directly in front of
the outfeed area of the machine. Failure to
do so could result in severe personal injury.
The optimum depth of cut will vary based on
the type of wood, feed rate, and sandpaper grit.
Under most sanding conditions, the depth should
not exceed
1
⁄
64
" (approx.
3
⁄
4
turn of the handwheel).
Each full turn of the table height handwheel raises
the conveyor table approximately 0.020". Attempts
to remove too much material can cause jamming,
wood burning, rapid paper wear or tearing, poor
finish, and belt slippage.
To set the depth of cut:
1. Rotate table height crank handle (see
Figure 68) until table is too low, then raise
table, allowing a gap between workpiece and
sanding drum.
Note: When adjusting the table to sand a
thicker workpiece, lower and then raise the
table to remove backlash from the adjust-
ment mechanism.
2. Start conveyor and sanding drums and feed
workpiece into sander. SLOWLY raise con-
veyor table until workpiece makes light con-
tact with sanding drums. This is the correct
height to begin sanding the workpiece.
