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-10- G8749 Drum/Flap Sander
SECTION 5: OPERATIONS
The inflatable sanding drum accepts hard or soft-
sanding sleeves 3
1
⁄4" and 4
3
⁄4" diameter by 8".
These are available in a variety of grits. See the
current Grizzly catalog for prices and ordering
information.
Please review all safety rules for sanders and all
power tools before attempting operation. The
hints listed below are also worth your considera-
tion:
1. Use great care when first engaging the
workpiece against the drum or flap sander.
There can be considerable force generated
causing the workpiece to fly out of your
hands.
2. Do not over-inflate the drums. Maximum
pressure for these drums is 10 PSI.
3. Do not over-sand soft woods such as bass-
wood or pine.
4. Choose the correct sanding grit for the job.
5. Do not use the sander as a replacement for
a bandsaw or a planer. It is designed for fin-
ish work, not rough dimensioning.
6. Keep your workpiece moving across the
face of the drums or flap sander to prevent
grooves or ruts in the surface to be sanded.
Rotating sanding discs are dangerously
abrasive. Use extreme caution when work-
ing near sanding surfaces. Failure to exer-
cise care while sanding could result in
severe injury.
Operating this equipment has the potential
to propel debris into the air which can
cause eye injury. Always wear safety glass-
es or goggles when operating equipment.
Everyday glasses or reading glasses only
have impact resistant lenses, they are not
safety glasses. Be certain the safety glass-
es you wear meet the appropriate stan-
dards of the American National Standards
Institute (ANSI).
Figure 7. Locking tab on power switch.
This machine has a special safety ON/OFF switch
with a removable locking tab. Removing the tab
will prevent accidental starting of the machine.
Should the locking tab be removed when the
machine is running, it can still be shut off using
the switch, it just will not be able to be restarted
until the tab is reinserted.
Always make certain the switch is in the OFF
position before connecting the machine to power.
Never allow the workpiece to be touching the
sanding attachments before the machine is
turned ON.
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