Grizzly Disc G0724 - Manual (Page 25)

Model g0724 (Mfg. since 09/11)
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Workpiece finish
symptom possible Cause possible solution
Miter bar binds in
miter slot. 1. Miter slot dirty or gummed up. 1. Carefully clean miter slot.
Workpiece angle
incorrect or out of
square. 1. pointer or scale not calibrated correctly. 1. adjust pointer or scale to reflect real path of cut (see
page 24).
sandpaper clogs
quickly or burns. 1. sandpaper grit is too fine for the job. 1. replace with a coarser grit sandpaper.
2. Workpiece is too moist. 2. allow workpiece to dry out.
3. sanding pressure too aggressive. 3. reduce sanding pressure or install coarser
sandpaper.
4. paint, varnish, pitch, or other coating is
loading up sandpaper.
4. install a coarse grit sandpaper, or strip coating off
before sanding.
5. sanding soft workpiece. 5. use different stock. or, accept the characteristics
of the stock and plan on cleaning/replacing discs
frequently.
glossy spots,
burning, or streaks
on workpiece. 1. sandpaper too fine for the desired finish. 1. use a coarser grit sandpaper.
2. Work held still for too long. 2. do not keep workpiece in one place for too long.
3. Workpiece is too moist. 3. allow workpiece to dry out.
4. sanding stock with high residue. 4. use different stock. or, accept the characteristics of
the stock and plan on cleaning/replacing sandpapers
frequently.
5. Worn sandpaper. 5. replace sandpaper.
6. sanding pressure too aggressive. 6. reduce sanding pressure or install coarse
sandpaper.
abrasive rubs off
the disc easily. 1. sandpaper has been stored in an incorrect
environment.
1. replace sandpaper and store it away from extremely
dry, hot, or damp conditions.