Craftex CT174, User Manual

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Re-tighten the lock nuts securing the belt
sander in position.
To position the belt sander horizontally,
lower the belt sander completely until it sits
on the stop bolt shown in figure-17.
Figure-17 Belt sander sitting on the stop
bolt
When using the belt sander in horizontal
position, make sure to install the backstop
to the sanding frame, so that the work-piece
does not fly out. See figure-18.
Figure-18 Backstop installed while using
the sanding belt in horizontal position
ADJUSTING THE MITER
GAUGE
The miter gauge is used to hold and
support the work-piece at a desired angle
during sanding operation. The miter gauge
body angle can be adjusted.
To adjust the miter gauge:
Loosen the lock knob shown in figure-18
and reposition the miter gauge to the
desired angle.
Re-tighten the lock knob.
To set the miter gauge square with the disc,
use a combination square. If the angle
pointer needs to be repositioned, loosen
pointer screw and readjust. See figure-19.
Figure-19 Miter gauge