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.
Always observe the following safety
precautions:
• Whenever adjusting or replacing any parts on the sander turn
power off and remove the plug from power source.
• Recheck table knobs and bolts, they must be tightened
securely.
• Make sure all guards are properly attached. All guards should
be 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 for 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 motor runs clockwise on disc side. Abrasive belt must
travel down.
• Avoid kickback by sanding in accordance with the directional
arrows.
• 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.
• Support workpiece with belt table when sanding with belt, with
disc table when sanding with disc.
• Never push a sharp corner of workpiece rapidly against belt or
disc. Abrasive backing may tear.
• Replace abrasives when they become loaded (glazed) or
frayed.
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When grinding metal, move workpiece across abrasive to
prevent heat build-up.
• Never attempt wet sanding. If work-piece becomes too hot to
handle, cool it in water.
Belt Installation
Refer to Figure 6.
Sanding belt should be replaced when worn, torn, or glazed.
1. Release belt tension by pulling down on tension handle. Slide
old belt off the drive and tracking wheels.
2. Pull down on the tension handle and slide new belt over the
drive and tracking wheels, center belt on wheels.
3. Replace lower guard and tighten bolt.
4. Replace belt cover and knobs.
5. Rotate belt by hand to check tracking, belt should ride centered
on drive and tracking wheels. Adjust socket head bolt at top of
tracking bracket to track belt properly. Be sure to secure socket
head bolt with hex nut.
Adjust Belt Table
Refer to Figure 6.
1. To adjust belt table angle, loosen socket head bolt.
2. Tilt belt table to desired position and secure by tightening
socket head bolt.
Adjust Belt Assembly Position
Refer to Figure 6.
The sanding belt assembly can be adjusted from vertical to
horizontal position.
1. Loosen the belt housing bolt that clamps belt housing to motor
assembly.
2. Tilt belt assembly to desired position (from vertical to
horizontal). Secure belt assembly position by tightening belt
housing bolt.
Work Stop
Refer to Figure 6.
The work stop can be used instead of the belt table.
1. Remove socket head bolt and washers holding belt table on
sander. Remove belt table.
2. Mount work stop to sander using the socket head bolt and
washer.
NOTE: Position work stop properly so gap between work stop and
belt is 1/16˝ or less. Tighten socket head bolt and washers.
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Belt Platen Screws
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