Craftex CX507, User Manual

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10
WORK-PIECE INSPECTION
Before cutting the work-piece, make sure to
inspect it for nails, staples, small pieces of
stone or metal and any other object which
is dangerous to come in contact with the
sanding paper / sanding drum.
If the wood contains any of these objects
and it comes in contact with the sanding
drum, the object might fly and hit the
operator or seriously damage the sander.
For a safe cutting method always inspect
your work-piece carefully before sanding
and always wear eye protection.
Some woods with excessive twisting or
wrapping are un-stable while sanding. This
situation can be dangerous, because during
operation the work-piece can move
unexpectedly which can either damage the
machine or hurt the operator.
If the wood is slightly cupped, make sure
the cupped face of the wood is held against
the conveyor belt. If the bowled side of the
work-piece is not held against the conveyor
belt, there will be a great possibility that the
work-piece move unexpectedly while
sanding, and cause kickback or injury to the
operator.
Some stock with large knots can damage
the sanding paper / sanding drum and wet
stock will give a poor result.
SANDING BELT
REPLACEMENT
Disconnect the machine from the power
source.
Lift the upper guard to access the sanding
drum.
The sanding belt is secured to the both
ends of the sanding drum by spring loaded
clamps.
Reach under the right end of the drum.
Push the clamp forward and pull the tab of
the sanding belt out of the right drum slot.
Remove the sanding belt from the drum
sander until you reach the clamping device
on the left side of the drum sander. Push
the clamp forward and release its grip on
the sanding belt and remove the sanding
belt.
Figure-8 Removing the sanding belt
Lift up on the clamping device on the drum
sander and insert the end of the sanding
belt so that it fills as much of the slot as
possible and is aligned with the left side of
the slot. Release the clamping device to
hold the belt in position.
WARNING!
If the work-piece is excessively wrapped,
it is dangerous to cut because it is
unstable and will cause kick back,
damaging the machine and causing
injury to the operator. Do not cut these
work-piece with excessive wrapping.