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Model T27417 (Mfd. Since 09/15)
Edge-Sanding Straight Lines
Edge-Sanding Inside Curves
1. Turn sander ON and allow it to reach full
speed.
2. Support workpiece against backstop (see
Figure 20). Use both hands to maintain con-
trol of workpiece, and guide it against rotation
of sanding belt. DO NOT force workpiece
against sanding belt. Allow the machine to do
the work.
Figure 20. Using edge-sanding attachment.
Edge-Sanding Outside Curves
3. When you are finished, turn sander OFF.
Figure 21. Sanding outside curve with edge-
sanding attachment.
1. Turn sander ON and allow it to reach full
speed.
2. Use both hands to maintain control of
workpiece, and slowly guide it against rota-
tion of sanding belt. While maintaining down-
ward pressure on workpiece against table,
gently move workpiece along sanding belt
(see
Figure 21) until desired outside curve is
achieved, then turn sander
OFF.
To edge sand inside curves, use the rounded sur-
face of the large or small drum wheel (see
Figure
22). To edge sand on the large drum wheel, you
must first remove the backstop.
Note: Edge-sanding inside curves on the Model
T27417 requires that the table be set to 0°.
Figure 22. Edge-sanding locations for sanding
inside curves.
Backstop
Small Drum Wheel
Large Drum Wheel
To edge sand inside curves:
1. Set table tilt to 0° (refer to Page 22) and, if
necessary, remove backstop.
2. Turn sander ON and allow it to reach full
speed.
3. Use both hands to maintain control of
workpiece, and slowly guide it against drum
wheel portion of sanding belt (see
Figure
23). While maintaining downward pressure
on workpiece against table, gently move it
along sanding belt until desired inside curve
is achieved, then turn sander
OFF.
Figure 23. Edge-sanding inside curve.
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