Page 2 - WARNING; other masonry products.
WARNING Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grind-ing, drilling, and other construction activities containschemicals known to the State of California to causecancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.Some examples of these chemicals are: • Lead from lead-based paints.• Crystalline sil...
Page 3 - Table Of Contents
Table Of Contents PAGE 1. SAFETY SAFETY RULES FOR POWER TOOLS ..........................................................................................2-3SAFETY RULES FOR THE WIDE BELT SANDER ............................................................................4 2. INTRODUCTION ................
Page 5 - Safety Instructions For Power Tools
G9983 15" Open-End Wide-Belt 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...
Page 7 - SECTION 2: INTRODUCTION
G9983 15" Open-End Wide-Belt Sander -5- SECTION 2: INTRODUCTION We are also pleased to provide this manual withthe Model G9983. It was written to guide youthrough assembly, review safety considerations,and cover general operating procedures. It repre-sents our effort to produce the best document...
Page 8 - SECTION 3: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS
-6- G9983 15" Open-End Wide-Belt Sander SECTION 3: CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS 220V Single-Phase The Model G9983 features a 5 HP, 220V single-phase motor. This motor will safely draw about 30amps under load. The Model G9983 also featuresa 1 ⁄ 4 HP feed motor that draws approximately 1.8 amps under load...
Page 10 - SECTION 4: MACHINE FEATURES; External Features; Control Panel
-8- G9983 15" Open-End Wide-Belt Sander SECTION 4: MACHINE FEATURES External Features To help you understand the set up and operationinstructions, we recommend that you becomefamiliar with the basic features of your newsander. Please match up the list below with the letters in Figure 2 to identi...
Page 11 - Access Doors
G9983 15" Open-End Wide-Belt Sander -9- Access Doors There are access doors located on each side ofthe sander. Throughout the manual, we refer tothese doors as the “left-hand access door” andthe “right-hand access door.” These terms arereferenced as if you are facing the front of themachine. Fig...
Page 12 - Unpacking; Piece Inventory; NOTICE
Unpacking The Model G9983 Wide-belt Sander is shippedfrom the manufacturer in a carefully packed car-ton. If you discover your machine is damagedafter you have signed for delivery, and the truckand driver are gone, you will need to file a freightclaim with the carrier. Save the containers and allpac...
Page 13 - Hardware Recognition Chart
G9983 15" Open-End Wide-Belt Sander -11- 5mm 10mm15mm20mm25mm30mm35mm40mm45mm50mm55mm60mm65mm70mm75mm Washer Lock Washer Hex Nut Wing Nut Phillips HeadSheetMetalScrew Setscrew Phillips Head Screw ThumbScrew Slotted Screw CountersunkPhillipsHead Screw Cap Screw Carriage Bolt Hex Head Bolt ButtonH...
Page 14 - Site Considerations; FLOOR LOAD; Clean Up
-12- G9983 15" Open-End Wide-Belt Sander Site Considerations FLOOR LOAD Your new wide-belt sander represents a largeweight load in a moderate sized footprint. Mostshop floors will be adequate for the weight of thewide-belt sander; however, some floors mayrequire additional support. Contact an ar...
Page 16 - Platen
-14- G9983 15" Open-End Wide-Belt Sander Platen The housing for the platen can be accessed byopening the door on the left-hand side of themachine. A graphite sheet is mounted on the platen. Beforeinstalling, make sure that the graphite sheet ismounted on the left-hand side of the platen, as itwi...
Page 17 - Air Hose
G9983 15" Open-End Wide-Belt Sander -15- Air Hose Figure 10. Secure air hose with a hose clamp. The air hose connection is located at the regula-tor on the front of the machine. To connect the air hose: 1. Fit the hose over the regulator nozzle. 2. Secure the hose with a hose clamp as shownin Fi...
Page 18 - Pressure Rollers; Sanding Belt Tension
-16- G9983 15" Open-End Wide-Belt Sander Pressure Rollers Always keep the pressure rollers set belowthe level of the sanding roller. If the pres-sure rollers are even, or higher than thesanding roller, the wood WILL be propelledfrom the sander at a high rate of speed.This situation could cause s...
Page 19 - Dust Collection; Test Run
G9983 15" Open-End Wide-Belt Sander -17- Dust Collection The dust collection port is located on top of thesander and measures 5" in diameter. It will benecessary to attach a 5" dust collection pipe overthis port before operation. If you have rigid ductsin your dust collection system, we ...
Page 21 - Before Starting; SECTION 6: OPERATIONS; Choosing Sandpaper
G9983 15" Open-End Wide-Belt Sander -19- Before Starting SECTION 6: OPERATIONS NOTICE The following section was designed to giveinstructions on the basic operations of thiswide-belt sander. However, it is in no waycomprehensive of every wide-belt sanderapplication. WE STRONGLY RECOMMENDthat you ...
Page 25 - SECTION 7: MAINTENANCE; Cleaning Sanding Belts
G9983 15" Open-End Wide-Belt Sander -23- General Lubrication Roller bearing blocks must be lubricated every 20hours of operation with high-quality, lithium basedgrease via grease fittings on top of each block. Other moving parts, such as chains, should belubricated periodically with a light mach...
Page 26 - Maintenance Log
-24- G9983 15" Open-End Wide-Belt Sander Maintenance Performed Approximate Hours Of Use Maintenance Log Date
Page 27 - SECTION 8: SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS; Oscillation Timing
G9983 15" Open-End Wide-Belt Sander -25- SECTION 8: SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS Keep loose clothing outof the way of machineryand keep hair pulledback. Wear safety glasses dur-ing the entire assemblyprocess. Failure to com-ply may result in seriouspersonal injury. Disconnect power to themachine when per...
Page 28 - Oscillation Speed
-26- G9983 15" Open-End Wide-Belt Sander Figure 20. This is the oscillation timing control knob. 5. When you get the belt to oscillate withoutstopping, experiment with the timing knob tosee the effect its movement has on the beltoscillation. 6. Position the timing knob so the belt movesfrom one ...
Page 29 - Oscillation Return; Limit Switches
G9983 15" Open-End Wide-Belt Sander -27- Oscillation Return Figure 22. This is the oscillation return valve and the air eye fork. The oscillation return keeps the sanding belt inmotion. The valve shown in Figure 22 controls the oscillation return. To adjust the oscillation return: 1. Turn off al...
Page 32 - Feed Belt Tracking; Feed Belt Tension
-30- G9983 15" Open-End Wide-Belt Sander Feed Belt Tracking To check the feed belt tracking: 1. Turn the feed belt ON . 2. If the belt moves to one side then you needto immediately stop the machine and adjustthe belt tracking. If the belt tracks evenly,leave it alone. To adjust the feed belt tra...
Page 35 - Air System; Platen Graphite
G9983 15" Open-End Wide-Belt Sander -33- Air System If you ever determine that a component inthe air system is malfunctioning, DO NOToperate the sander. Fix the problem beforeresuming operation. The air system is durable and reliable; however,components do wear with age. If you suspect thatan it...
Page 36 - Replacing Brakes
-34- G9983 15" Open-End Wide-Belt Sander Replacing Brakes Figure 33. Removing caliper to replace brake pads. The only regular maintenance to perform on thebrakes is to keep the rotor clean. This is a simpleprocess and can be performed by spraying bothsides of the rotor with automotive brake part...
Page 37 - Service Log
G9983 15" Open-End Wide-Belt Sander -35- Service Performed Approximate Hours Of Use Service Log Date
Page 43 - Wiring Diagram - 220 Volt Single Phase
G9983 15" Open-End Wide-Belt Sander -41- Model G9983 Wiring Diagram - 220 Volt Single Phase 12 13 3 3 5 5 U2 V2 W2 EMERGENCY STOP LIMIT SWITCH Disconnect power from machine before performing any electrical service. Failure to do this will result in a shock hazard leading to injury or death. ! MA...
Page 56 - WARRANTY AND RETURNS
-54- G9983 15" Open-End Wide-Belt Sander WARRANTY AND RETURNS 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, accid...
Page 57 - WARRANTY CARD
G9983 15" Open-End Wide-Belt Sander -55- 10. Which benchtop tools do you own? Check all that apply. ___1" x 42" Belt Sander ___6" - 8" Grinder ___5" - 8" Drill Press ___Mini Lathe ___8" Table Saw ___10" - 12" Thickness Planer ___8" - 10" Bandsaw ___Scr...
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