OPERATION
Operation of any power tool can result in
foreign objects being thrown into eyes
which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety
goggles complying with United States ANSI Z87.1 before
commencing power tool operation. Safety goggles are
available through your Grainger catalog.
Always observe the following safety
precautions:
• Whenever adjusting or replacing any parts on the tool, turn
switch off and remove the plug from power source.
• Recheck table handles and bolt. They must be tightened
securely.
• Make sure all guards are properly attached and securely
fastened.
• Make sure all moving parts are free and clear of any
interference.
• Make sure all fasteners are tight and have not vibrated loose.
• With power disconnected, test operation by hand to verify
clearance and adjust if necessary.
• Always wear eye protection or face shield.
• Make sure abrasive belt tracks properly. Correct tracking gives
optimum performance.
• After turning switch on, always allow belt to come up to full
speed before sanding or grinding.
• Be sure disc turns counterclockwise. Abrasive belt must travel
downward.
• Keep your hands clear of abrasive belt, disc and all moving
parts.
• For optimum performance, do not stall motor or reduce speed.
Do not force the work into the abrasive belt or disc.
• Always support workpiece with table or work stop when
sanding with belt and with table when sanding with disc.
• Never push a sharp corner of workpiece rapidly against belt or
disc. Abrasive backing may tear.
• Replace abrasive belt or disc when they become loaded
(glazed) or frayed.
Before turning on the machine, review all
safety precautions. Make sure that you
fully understand the features, adjustments and capabilities
of the machine that are outlined throughout this manual.
ON/OFF Switch
The ON/OFF locking switch needs to have the safety switch key
inserted before the switch can be used. This feature prevents
unauthorized use of the sander. See Figure 14.
Abrasive Belt Sanding
• Finishing flat surfaces: Hold workpiece firmly with both hands;
keep fingers away from abrasive belt.
Use table to position and secure work being sanded. Keep end
butted against table and move work evenly across abrasive
belt.
• Finishing long pieces: Use belt in horizontal position with work
stop. Apply only enough pressure to allow abrasive belt to
remove material.
Use work stop to position and secure work being sanded.
Keep end butted against work stop and move work evenly
across abrasive belt. Use extra caution when finishing very thin
pieces.
• Finishing curved edges: Finish outside curves on flat portion of
abrasive belt. Finish inside curves on idler drum portion of
abrasive belt.
• Finishing end grain: It is more convenient to finish ends of long
workpieces with the abrasive belt in a vertical position.
Position table on belt side of sander. Move work evenly across
abrasive belt. For accuracy, use miter gauge. Table may be
tilted for beveled work.
Abrasive Disc Sanding
• Abrasive disc sanding is well suited for finishing small flat
surfaces and convex edges.
• Move workpiece across down side (left) of abrasive disc. Hold
workpiece firmly with both hands; keep fingers away from
abrasive disc.
• Abrasive disc moves fastest and removes more material at
outer edge.
• For accuracy, use miter gauge.
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