Grizzly G0527 - Manual (Page 19)

G0527 18" Wide Belt Sander -17-
To install the sanding belt:
1. Disconnect the sander from the power
source!
2. De-activate the belt tension by using the belt
tension switch (
Figure 9).
Sanding Belt
Figure 9. Roller tension switch.
Figure 10. Components used when changing a
sanding belt.
3. Remove the lock handle bolt ( Figure 10) by
turning it counter-clockwise 1 ⁄
2
a turn and
pulling it up and out of the mounting hole.
Lock Handle Bolt
Spacer Block
4. Remove the spacer block ( Figure 10).
5. Install the sanding belt by starting first on the
upper roller and then the lower roller. Note—
The sanding belt must be centered between
the limit switches. If either edge of the sand-
ing belt is touching either limit switch, turn the
belt tension switch off and adjust the belt
until it is properly centered as shown in
Figure 11.
Figure 11. Proper position of belt between the
limit switches.
6. Replace the spacer block and tighten down
the lock handle bolt.
7. With your hands clear of all moving parts,
tension the belt.
Sanding Belt
Limit Switches
Sander Outline
(Top View)
NOTICE
The directional arrow on the back of the
sanding belt must be pointing in a counter-
clockwise direction when installing it.
Failure to install the sanding belt correctly
could result in damage to the sanding belt
or the sander itself.