Model G1014Z/G1014ZX (Mfd. Since 08/22)
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Symptom
Possible Cause
Possible Solution
Glazed sanding
surfaces.
2. Sanding stock with high pitch/residue.
3. Sanding belt/disc worn or filled with pitch/
residue.
2. Use different stock or accept characteristics and
plan on frequently cleaning (
Page 44)/replacing
sanding belt (
Page 39)/disc (Page 41).
3. Replace sanding belt (
Page 39)/disc (Page 41).
Poor, non-
aggressive sanding
results.
1. Using too fine of sanding grit.
2. Sanding belt/disc clogged/worn.
1. Use coarser grit sandpaper (
Page 32).
2. Clean (
Page 44)/replace sanding belt (Page 39)/
disc (
Page 41).
Abrasive grit rubs
off easily.
1. Sanding belt/disc has been stored in an
incorrect environment.
2. Sanding belt/disc has been folded or
crushed.
1. Replace sanding belt (
Page 39)/disc (Page 41).
Store belt/disc in a cool, dry area.
2. Replace sanding belt (
Page 39)/disc (Page 41). Do
not bend or fold belt/disc.
Workpiece not
sanded square
when table is set
to 90°.
1. Table is not square to sanding belt/disc.
1. Calibrate table tilt (
this page).
Workpiece not
sanded square
when miter gauge is
set to 90°.
1. Miter gauge body is not square to miter
bar.
1. Calibrate miter gauge scale (
Page 48).
Workpiece
frequently gets
pulled out of your
hand.
1. Not supporting the workpiece against the
stop.
2. Starting the workpiece on a leading corner.
1. Use back stop or miter gauge to support workpiece.
2. Start workpiece on a trailing corner.
Operation (Cont.)
Squaring Work Table
to Sanding Belt/Disc
Tools Needed
Qty
Machinist's Square ............................................. 1
To square the work table to the sanding belt/
disc:
1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2. Place a machinist's square or other 90° mea-
suring tool against the work table and sand-
ing belt/disc (see
Figure 84).
3. Loosen the table lock knob, adjust the table
square with the sanding belt/disc, then re-
tighten the table lock knob.
4. Loosen the Phillips head screw on the angle
pointer, position the red scale pointer over the
"0" mark on the angle scale, then re-tighten
the screw.
Figure 84. Using a machinist's square to adjust
the work table to 90°.
Angle Pointer
Lock
Knob