OPERATION
OPERATIONAL CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS
A
FIG. 11
FIG. 13
B
A
FIG. 14
B
A
FIG. 15
C
D
E
F
STARTING AND STOPPING THE SANDER
The on/off switch (A) Fig. 12 is located on the sander
base. To turn the sander
“ON”
, move the switch up to the
“ON”
position. To turn the sander
“OFF”
, move the switch
down to the
“OFF”
position.
LOCKING THE SWITCH IN THE “OFF” POSITION
IMPORTANT: When the machine is not in use, the
switch should be locked in the “OFF” position to
prevent unauthorized use.
To lock the machine, grasp
the switch toggle (B) and pull it out of the switch (Fig. 13).
With the switch toggle (B) removed, the switch will not
operate. However, should the switch toggle be removed
while the sander is running, the machine can be turned
“OFF,”
but cannot be restarted without re-inserting the
switch toggle (B).
ADJUSTING THE SPINDLE ASSEMBLY
If excessive play develops in the spindle assembly, or
if noise level increases after extended use, adjust the
spindle assembly.
Disconnect the machine from the
power source!
1. Turn the machine over and place it on a firm supporting
surface.Be careful not to damage the spindle assembly.
2. Remove the four mounting screws (A) Fig. 14. Remove
the case (B) from the machine.
3.
IMPORTANT: Position the shaft (C) Fig. 15 inside the
center of the bracket (D). To adjust, loosen the two lock
nuts (E) Fig. 15. Tighten or loos en the two adjusting
screws (F) until the shaft (C) is centered inside the
bracket (D) with the adjustment screws (F) contacting
the shaft. Tighten the two locknuts (E) Fig. 15.
4. Secure the case with the four screws removed in
STEP
3.
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