Use and Care Manual

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Model G1183/G1276 (Mfg. Since 3/10)
Symptom Possible Cause Possible Solution
Sanded surface not
square.
1. Work table not perpendicular to belt or
disc.
2. Miter gauge not square to disc.
1. Adjust work table square to sanding belt and disc
(see Page 20).
2. Adjust face of the miter gauge square to disc or
belt.
Deep sanding
grooves or scars in
workpiece.
1. Sandpaper too coarse for the desired
finish.
2. Workpiece sanded across the grain.
3. Too much sanding force on workpiece.
4. Workpiece held still against the belt/disc.
5. Sandpaper clogged.
1. Use a finer grit sanding belt/disc.
2. Sand with the grain.
3. Reduce pressure on workpiece while sanding.
4. Keep workpiece moving while sanding on the belt/
disc.
5. Clean/replace sandpaper.
Grains rub off the
belt or disc easily.
1. Sanding belt/disc has been stored in an
incorrect environment.
2. Sanding belt/disc has been folded or
smashed.
1. Store sanding belt/disc away from extremely dry or
hot temperatures.
2. Store sanding belt/disc flat, not folded or bent.
Sanding surfaces
clog quickly or
burn.
1. Too much pressure against belt/disc.
2. Sanding softwood, or stock has surface
residue.
1. Reduce pressure on workpiece while sanding.
2. Use different stock. Or, accept the characteristics of
the stock and plan on cleaning or replacing belts or
discs frequently.
Burn marks on
workpiece.
1. Using too fine of sanding grit.
2. Using too much pressure.
3. Work held still for too long.
1. Use a coarser grit sanding belt/disc.
2. Reduce pressure on workpiece while sanding.
3. Do not keep workpiece in one place for too long.
Glazed sanding
surfaces.
1. Sanding wet stock.
2. Sanding stock with high residue.
1. Dry stock properly before sanding.
2. Use different stock. Or, accept the characteristics of
the stock and plan on cleaning/replacing belts/discs
frequently.
Workpiece
frequently gets
pulled out of your
hand.
1. Not properly supporting the workpiece.
2. Starting the workpiece on a leading corner.
1. Hold the workpiece firmly against the miter gauge
and table.
2. Start workpiece on a trailing corner.
Belt slips on rollers. 1. Back of belt or belt rollers are glazed or
have oily substance.
2. Quick-release tension spring at fault.
1. Replace sanding belt; clean belt rollers with mineral
spirits and let dry.
2. Replace tension spring assembly.