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MAINTENANCE

•  Add several drops of air tool oil before each use by dropping directly into the air inlet.
•  If tool is to be unused for an extended period, add 10 drops of air tool oil directly to the air 

inlet, rotate the tool motor by hand several times to distribute the oil throughout the motor and 
gearbox then store the tool, handle up.

•  Periodically, with the air supply disconnected, check belt condition and Angle Adjusting Screw 

tightness.

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM

CAUSE

CORRECTION

Tool Doesn’t 

Respond 

to Trigger 

Depression

Insufficient  

Air Supply

Verify sufficient air supply.  

Should be 7.1 cfm or more.

Moisture in  

Air Line

Check for moisture in air line and tool inlet.

Tool 

Performance 

is Slow or 

Sluggish

Insufficient  

Air Supply

Verify sufficient air supply.  

Should be 7.1 cfm or more.

Moisture in  

Air Line

Check for moisture in air line and tool inlet.

Tool Vibrates 

Excessively 

During Use

Split or  

Torn Belt

STOP USE IMMEDIATELY!

  

Replace Belt.

Loose Angle 

Adjustment 

Screw

STOP USE IMMEDIATELY! 

Tighten Angle Adjustment Screw

Tool Emits 

Excessive 

Noise During 

Use

Tool Lacks 

Lubrication

STOP USE IMMEDIATELY! 

Add air tool oil directly to air inlet.

Summary of Contents for 31455

Page 1: ...1 2 X 18 PROFESSIONAL MINI BELT SANDER INSTRUCTIONS Part 31455 ...

Page 2: ...1 80 Grit 1 2 x 18 Abrasive Belt 1 100 Grit 1 2 x 18 Abrasive Belt 1 1 4 NPT Air Inlet Coupling SPECIFICATIONS RPM 16 000 free speed Air Motor Variable speed 4 vane ball bearing Air Consumption 7 1 CFM 201 L min Inlet thread size 1 4 FNPT Required Belt Size 1 2 x 18 minimum 16 000 RPM DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicat...

Page 3: ...grinding or sanding as the tool body can suddenly kick back or twist causing severe hand or wrist injury Belts can also be torn with excessive side force causing them to disintegrate and eject sharp pieces at high velocity This tool will vibrate during use Repeated exposure to vibration may cause physical injury Always disconnect tool from air supply when changing abrasive belts to prevent acciden...

Page 4: ...ever located at the left rear of the tool handle to regulate motor speed FIG 1 Note that the down position will result in slower speed while up will increase speed Depress Throttle Paddle inward with fingers to operate tool Keep the broad work surface of the Abrasive Belt parallel to the work surface whenever possible to minimize uneven wear and maximize usable life Always maintain a firm grip whi...

Page 5: ...inward on the end of the Abrasive Belt Arm while de pressing the Thumb Lever Latch FIG 2 NOTE The Guide Pin will move inward until it locates under the Latch portion of the Thumb Lever Latch holding it in the retracted position while the Abrasive Belt is changed FIG 3 3 Pull the worn Abrasive Belt free of the Drive Drum and discard 4 Slide the replacement Abrasive Belt over the Drive Drum and Idle...

Page 6: ...y FIG 5 rotate Arm to desired position then tighten screw securely ADJUSTING ABRASIVE BELT TRACKING 1 Disconnect air supply from the tool to prevent acciden tal starting and potential injury while adjusting the Abrasive Belt Tracking The Tracking Adjustment Screw is located at the outer right side of the Abrasive Arm Assembly FIG 6 2 Using the included 1 5mm Hex Key turning the screw clockwise as ...

Page 7: ...LESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Tool Doesn t Respond to Trigger Depression Insufficient Air Supply Verify sufficient air supply Should be 7 1 cfm or more Moisture in Air Line Check for moisture in air line and tool inlet Tool Performance is Slow or Sluggish Insufficient Air Supply Verify sufficient air supply Should be 7 1 cfm or more Moisture in Air Line Check for moisture in air line and too...

Page 8: ...8 email techelp eastwood com PDF version of this manual is available online eastwood com 31455manual The Eastwood Company 263 Shoemaker Road Pottstown PA 19464 USA US and Canada 800 345 1178 Outside US 610 718 8335 Fax 610 323 6268 eastwood com ADDITIONAL ITEMS 31458 5 Pack of 40 Grit 1 2 x 18 Abrasive Belts 31456 5 Pack of 80 Grit 1 2 x 18 Abrasive Belts 31457 5 Pack of 120 Grit 1 2 x 18 Abrasive...

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