Test Run - Grizzly G1014Z Owner's Manual

Test Run

Test run your machine to make sure it runs prop-
erly and is ready for regular operation.
The test run consists of verifying the following:
1) The motor powers up and runs correctly, and
2) the safety disabling mechanism on the switch
works correctly.
You must perform the pre-tracking procedure on
Page 27 before starting the sander to ensure that
the belt does not come off of the rollers or jam
against the sander during startup.
If, during the test run, you cannot easily locate
the source of an unusual noise or vibration, stop
using the machine immediately, then review
Troubleshooting on Page 46. If you still cannot
remedy a problem, contact our Tech Support at
(570) 546-9663 for assistance.
To test run the machine:
1.
Make sure you have read the safety instruc-
tions at the beginning of the manual and that
the machine is set up properly.
2. Make sure all tools and objects used during
setup are cleared away from the machine.
3.
Make sure the belt is properly pre-tracked
(refer to Pre-Tracking Belt on Page 27).
4.
Tie back loose clothing and long hair to pro-
tect yourself from getting caught in the mov-
ing sanding belt when you start the sander.
5. Connect the machine to the power source.
6. Verify that the machine is operating correctly
by turning it ON. Be ready to turn if OFF if it
tracks over the sanding belt frame edge.
—When operating correctly, the machine
runs smoothly with little or no vibration or
rubbing noises.
— Investigate and correct strange or unusual
noises or vibrations before operating the
machine further. Always disconnect the
machine from power when investigating or
correcting potential problems.
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Moving sanding belts are dangerously abra-
sive. Use extreme caution when working near
sanding surfaces.
7.
Loosen the lock nut on the tracking control
knob, and carefully adjust the tracking in
small increments toward the front or back
of the sander frame until the sanding belt
remains centered on the main roller (see
Figure 40, Page 27).
8.
When the tracking is correct, allow the sander
to run for approximately one minute to verify
that the tracking stays in the correct position.
9. Repeat Steps 7–8 if the tracking does not
stay correct, otherwise proceed to Step 10.
10. When the sanding belt is tracking correctly,
tighten the lock nut on the tracking control
knob.
11. Turn the machine OFF, and remove the
switch disabling key, as shown in Figure ??.
Figure ??. Removing switch key from paddle
switch.
12. Try to turn the start the sander with the pad-
dle switch.
—If the sander does not start, the switch dis-
abling feature is working as designed.
—If the sander starts, immediately stop the
machine. The switch disabling feature is
not working correctly. This safety feature
must work properly before proceeding with
regular operations. Call Tech Support for
help.
Model G1014Z/G1014ZX (Mfd. Since 07/17)