Grizzly G0702 - Manual (Page 22)

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Model g0702 (Mfg. since 1/12)
troubleshooting
Workpiece finish
Symptom possible Cause possible Solution
Miter bar loose or
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.
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 depth too aggressive. 3. reduce sanding depth 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 depth too aggressive. 6. reduce sanding depth or install coarser sandpaper.
abrasive rubs off
the belt easily. 1. Sandpaper has been stored in an incorrect
environment.
1. Store sandpaper away from extremely dry, hot, or
damp conditions.