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• Pull the belt release lever (located just
above the belt tracking control knob) upwards
to release the tension on the belt.
(fig. 4)
• Slide out the belt to be replaced.
• Refit the required belt over the rear and
front rollers.
(fig. 5)
note:
Always ensure that the direction of
rotation arrows found on the inside of the belt
match the direction of rotation arrow found
on the body of the machine.
(fig. 6)
• Return the belt release lever to its original
position.
3. Centring the sanding belt
WaRnInG:
Wear eye protection when
attempting to centre the sanding belt.
• Hold the machine so that you have a clear
view of the belt.
• Start the motor and observe the position the
belt adopts after a few seconds of running at
operational speed.
If the sanding belt is not running centrally
along the length of the sanding arm, turn
the belt tracking control knob a little in either
direction until correct tracking is achieved.
(fig. 7)
Only turn the tracking control knob by a
few degrees at a time before observing the
position of the belt along the sanding arm.
4. Positioning the sanding arm
For operator convenience and operational
efficiency the position of the sanding arm
relative to the machines handle can be
adjusted through approximately 120˚.
(fig.8)
WaRnInG:
Always ensure that the
machine is disconnected from its power
source before repositioning the sanding arm.
To reposition the Sanding Arm:
• Release the arm by pushing the sanding
arm locking lever forwards (towards the
sanding arm).
• Position the sanding arm at the required angle.
• Pull back the locking lever to lock the arm
in the required position.
5. On/Off Trigger switch (fig. 9)
The ‘ON/OFF’ trigger switch is located in the
machines handle.
• Depress the trigger to start.
• Release the trigger to stop.
note:
For operator convenience the ON/
OFF trigger switch can be locked in the ‘ON’
position by depressing the trigger locking
button.
(fig. 10)
To switch off from the
‘locked’ position, gently press the trigger
switch and then release.
WaRnInG:
Always ensure that the
machine is switched ‘off’ and the
belt is stationary before putting the machine
down onto a workbench or similar.
6. speed Control
The rotary speed control selector is located
on the top of the machines handle.
(fig. 11)
Turn the selector to set the speed required
(infinitely variable between 300 – 1600 m/min)
7. Hand Grip area
The top surface of the machines handle is
coated with a soft grip area for enhanced
operator control and comfort.
8. Grit selection
Sanding belts are available in a variety of grades
depending upon the coarseness (particle size)
of the grit embedded in the cloth.
as an approximate guide:
MaTeRIal
belT GRIT
SOLID WOOD
80
CHIPBOARD
60/80
VENEERED WOOD
150
PLASTICS
100
STEEL
80
PAINT REMOVAL
40/60
ACRYLICS
100