About the belts
Sanding/grinding belts are available in various fi nishes. e belts with the largest
and coarsest particles bonded to the surface will remove material fastest, but will
leave a relatively rough surface on your work. e belts with the fi nest particles will
remove material much more slowly, but leave a much smoother fi nish. e fi neness
or coarseness of a belt in identifi ed by its “grit”. Grit is a measure of the size of the
particles, and a larger number indicates a fi ner grit. By way of example, an 80 grit
belt would be very aggressive, while a 400 grit belt would be very fi ne.
Adjustments
Normally, the only adjustment that will be required is the tension adjustment for
the belt. at adjustment is described in the blade installation section.
If the belt fails to run in the center of the wheel, even after the tension has been
properly adjusted, then it may be necessary to adjust the tilt of the top wheel.
Refer to the illustration on the second page. In this illustration you can see a small
set screw below the wheel that is used to adjust the tilt of the wheel shaft. Turn
the screw slowly until the desired angle is obtained. e lower wheel should never
require adjustment.
Cleaning
It is advisable to clean the water reservour periodically to prevent excessive built
up of glass dust/sludge in the base of the sander. e sludge can be removed by
wiping the water tray with a paper towel, and then disposing of the paper towel in
the trash. You should not wash the sludge down your drain, as it will eventually
clog your plumbing.
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If you have any questions regarding the setup
or use of your Wet Belt Sander, please call:
Gryphon Corporation
www.gryphoncorp.com
818-890-7770
