Page 2 - WARNING; • Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated
WARNING Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding,drilling, and other construction activities contains chemi-cals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birthdefects or other reproductive harm. Some examples ofthese chemicals are: • Lead from lead-based paints.• Crystalline sil...
Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE 1. SAFETY ......................................................................................................................................................2 Safety Instructions For Power Tools ..................................................................................
Page 4 - NOTICE
-2- G0518 Drum / Flap Sander SECTION 1: SAFETY Safety Instructions For Power Tools 5. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORSAWAY . 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 removingstarter keys. 7. NEVER FORCE T...
Page 5 - Safety Instructions For Power Tools
G0518 Drum / Flap Sander -3- 9. USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD . Make sure your extension cord is in good condi-tion. Conductor size should be in accor-dance with the chart below. The amperagerating should be listed on the motor or toolnameplate. An undersized cord will causea drop in line voltage result...
Page 6 - Safety Instructions For Drum / Flap Sanders
-4- G0518 Drum / Flap Sander Safety Instructions For Drum / Flap Sanders 1. BE AWARE OF DRUM OR FLAPATTACHMENT ROTATION DIRECTION when sanding. 2. KEEP FINGERTIPS AWAY FROM MOV-ING PARTS. 3. NEVER USE EXCESSIVE FORCEWHEN SANDING. Doing so greatly increases the chance of personal injury,mechanical da...
Page 7 - SECTION 2: INTRODUCTION; Commentary
G0518 Drum / Flap Sander -5- SECTION 2: INTRODUCTION We are proud to offer the Grizzly Model G0518Drum / Flap Sander. The Model G0518 is part ofa growing Grizzly family of fine woodworkingmachinery. When used according to the guide-lines set forth in this manual, you can expectyears of trouble-free,...
Page 8 - SECTION 3: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS
-6- G0518 Drum / Flap Sander SECTION 3: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS 110V Operation Figure 1. NEMA 5-15 plug and grounded outlet. Amperage Draw The Model G0518 is prewired to operate at 110V,with an amperage draw of approximately 12A. Plug Type The Model G0518 is supplied with a NEMA 5-15plug. DO NOT modify...
Page 11 - SECTION 4: MACHINE FEATURES
G0518 Drum / Flap Sander -9- SECTION 4: MACHINE FEATURES Storage Compartment Dust Hood Mounting Bracket Motor Dust Hood Power Switch Stand Base Flap Sander Sanding Drum Acrylic Eye Shield Figure 3. Front view of sander. Set up and operation instructions will be easier to understand if you become fam...
Page 14 - Hardware Recognition Chart
-12- G0518 Drum / Flap Sander Hardware Recognition Chart Use this chart to match uphardware pieces during theassembly process!
Page 18 - Dust Hoods; Acrylic Eye Shields
-16- G0518 Drum / Flap Sander Figure 9. Attaching one of the dust hoods. Dust Hoods To attach the dust hoods to the brackets: Attach the dust hoods to the brackets with (4) M8-1.25 x 40 cap screws, (4) M8 flat washers and (4)M8 lock washers ( Figure 9 ). Figure 10. Attaching one of the acrylic eye s...
Page 19 - Sanding Drum
G0518 Drum / Flap Sander -17- Figure 12. Tightening the sanding drum arbor nut. Figure 11. One side of the arbor “flat.” Sanding Drum Slide the arbor wrench over the “flat” on the arborwhen loosening or tightening the arbor nuts. Figure 11 shows the location of the arbor “flat.” To attach the sandin...
Page 20 - Flap Sander
-18- G0518 Drum / Flap Sander Figure 15. Sliding the flap sander onto the arbor. Flap Sander To attach the flap sander to the arbor: 1. Slide the flap sander onto the right-side arboras shown in Figure 15 . 2. Slide the flange and the arbor spacer ontothe arbor, and begin threading the left-handthre...
Page 21 - Dust Collection
G0518 Drum / Flap Sander -19- Figure 17. Tightening the flap sander arbor nut. 3. Using the two arbor wrenches, tighten thearbor nut to secure the flap sander onto thearbor as shown in Figure 17 . Note– Use the arbor “flat” shown in Figure 11 when usingthe arbor wrenches to tighten the left-handthre...
Page 22 - Start Up
-20- G0518 Drum / Flap Sander Figure 19. Power switch. Starting the machine: 1. Wear safety glasses at all times whenrunning the sander! 2. Plug the sander into the power source. 3. Push the ON button shown in Figure 19 . Make sure that your finger is poised on theOFF button, just in case there is a...
Page 24 - Drum Sanding
-22- G0518 Drum / Flap Sander Figure 21. Drum sanding. 4. Wear safety glasses, a dust mask andhearing protection at all times when oper-ating the sander. 5. Plug the machine into the power source,press the ON switch and wait for the sanderto reach full speed . 6. Once the sander has reached full spe...
Page 25 - Flap Sanding
G0518 Drum / Flap Sander -23- Figure 23. Flap sanding. 3. Wear safety glasses, a dust mask andhearing protection at all times when oper-ating the sander. 4. Plug the machine into the power source,press the ON switch and wait for the sanderto reach full speed . 5. Once the sander has reached full spe...
Page 26 - SECTION 7: MAINTENANCE; General
-24- G0518 Drum / Flap Sander SECTION 7: MAINTENANCE Regular periodic maintenance on your ModelG0518 will ensure its optimum performance.Make a habit of inspecting your machine eachtime you use it. Before each use, perform the followingchecks: • Tighten loose fasteners and hardware. • Make sure the ...
Page 27 - SECTION 8: SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS
G0518 Drum / Flap Sander -25- SECTION 8: SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS Figure 24. Flap sander components. Figure 26. Removing sandpaper clamps. To reveal fresh sanding surfaces on the flapsander: 1. Unplug the machine from the powersource! 2. Loosen the arbor nut that secures the flapsander to the arbor. 3. R...
Page 29 - SECTION 9: REFERENCE INFO
G0518 Drum / Flap Sander -27- SECTION 9: REFERENCE INFO If you need parts or help in assembling yourmachine, or if you need operational information,please call the Grizzly Service Department. Ourtrained service technicians will be glad to helpyou. If you have any comments regarding this manual,pleas...
Page 30 - MODEL G0518 DRUM / FLAP SANDER
-28- G0518 Drum / Flap Sander Customer Service #: (570) 546-9663 • To Order Call: (800) 523-4777 • Fax #: (800) 438-5901 MACHINE DATA SHEET MODEL G0518 DRUM / FLAP SANDER Design Type ......................................................................................................Floor Model Ove...
Page 31 - PARTS DIAGRAMS AND LISTS
G0518 Drum / Flap Sander PARTS DIAGRAMS AND LISTS -29-
Page 35 - Aftermarket Accessories
G0518 Drum / Flap Sander -33- Aftermarket Accessories The following aftermarket accessories can beordered from the Grizzly Catalog by calling 1-800-523-4777, or by visiting www.grizzly.com. Sanding Sleeves (4" Dia. Aluminum Oxide) Sandpaper Rolls (6" x 60", J Weight, Aluminum Oxide) DESC...
Page 36 - WARRANTY AND RETURNS
-34- G0518 Drum / Flap Sander Grizzly Industrial, Inc. warrants every product it sells for a period of 1 year to the original purchaser from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to defects due directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse,negligence, accidents, repairs or alterations or lack...
Page 37 - WARRANTY CARD
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