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Palmgren Operating Manual & Parts List 9681061C
OPERATION (CONTINUED)
ADJUST BELT ASSEMBLY POSITION
Refer to Figure 6, page 5.
The sanding belt assembly can be adjusted from vertical to hori-
zontal 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, page 5.
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.
CONTOUR SANDING
Refer to Figure 6,, page 5.
1. Belt platen can be removed for contour sanding. Remove belt
cover knobs and belt cover.
2. Remove socket head bolts and washers holding platen to belt
housing. Remove belt platen.
3. Replace belt cover and belt cover knobs. When contour sanding
is complete, replace belt platen. Position belt platen as close to
belt as possible so that platen does not contact belt.
ABRASIVE BELT FINISHING
Refer to Figure 7, page 8.
1. Finishing flat surfaces: Hold workpiece firmly with both hands,
keep fingers away from abrasive belt.
Use work stop. Work stop is used to position and stabilize work.
Keep end butted against workstop and move work evenly across
abrasive belt. Use extra caution when finishing very thin pieces.
For finishing long pieces: remove work stop. Apply only enough
pressure to allow abrasive belt to remove material.
2. Finishing curved edges: Finish outside curves on flat portion of
abrasive belt. Finish inside curves on drive wheel portion of
abrasive belt.
3. Finishing end grain: It is more convenient to finish ends of long
workpieces with abrasive belt in a vertical position.
REPLACING ABRASIVE DISC
Refer to Figure 7, page 8.
1. Loosen and remove knobs (Ref. No. 28).
2. Gently press down on disc table and slide out disc table.
3. Remove old abrasive disc by peeling it from aluminum disc. Re-
moving aluminum disc from motor shaft is not necessary.
4. Clean aluminum disc if necessary. Select proper abrasive disc
and apply to aluminum disc.
5. Replace disc table.
ABRASIVE DISC FINISHING
1. Abrasive disc sanding is well suited for finishing small end sur-
faces and convex edges.
2. Move workpiece across down side (right) of face of
abrasive disc.
3. Abrasive disc moves fastest and removes more material at outer
edge.
4. For accuracy, use the miter gauge.
USING MITER GAUGE
Refer to Figure 7, page 8.
1. The miter gauge is used on disc table. Use the miter gauge for
securing the work and holding the proper angle while sanding.
2. Adjust the angle by repositioning the protractor scale and lock-
ing it into place with knob.
3. Check accuracy of miter gauge scale.
4. Use a combination square to adjust miter gauge square to face
of disc. Loosen screw and reposition indicator if necessary.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
Make certain that the unit is disconnected from power
source before attempting to service or remove any component.
CLEANING
1. Keep machine and workshop clean. Do not allow sawdust to ac-
cumulate on the belt and disc sander.
2. Keep the wheels clean. Dirt on wheels will cause poor tracking
and belt slippage.
3. Operate sander with dust collector to keep dust from accumu-
lating.
WARNING:
After sanding wood or non-metallic material, always
clean dust collector and guards of sawdust before grinding metal.
Sparks could ignite debris and cause a fire.
4. Be certain motor is kept clean and is frequently vacuumed free
of dust.
5. Use soap and water to clean painted parts, rubber parts and
plastic guards.
LUBRICATION
1. The shielded ball bearings in this sander are permanently lubri-
cated at the factory. They require no further lubrication.
2. When operation seems stiff, a light coat of automobile-type wax
applied to the belt table and disc table will make it easier to
feed the work while finishing.
3. Do not apply wax to the belt platen. Belt could pick up wax and
deposit it on wheels causing belt to slip.
KEEP SANDER IN REPAIR
1. If power cord is worn, cut or damaged, have it replaced
immediately.
2. Replace worn abrasives when needed.
3. Replace any damaged or missing parts. Use parts list to
order parts.
