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Model T27417 (Mfd. Since 09/15)
Controls &
Components
Refer to
Figures 1–5 and the following descrip-
tions to become familiar with the basic controls
and components of this machine. Understanding
these items and how they work will help you
understand the rest of the manual and stay safe
when operating this machine.
To reduce your risk of
serious injury, read this
entire manual BEFORE
using machine.
Spindle Sander
Figure 1. Location of spindle sanding
components.
A
C
D
B
Figure 2. Spindle nut wrench and throat plates.
E
F
A. Table Insert: Covers opening in table when
spindle sanding. Used in conjunction with
provided throat plates.
B. Sanding Drum w/Sleeve: Installs on spindle
for spindle sanding operations. Model T27417
comes with five 80-grit sanding drums with
matching sleeves (
1
⁄
2
",
3
⁄
4
", 1, 1
1
⁄
2
", and 2").
C. Spindle: Rotates sanding drum or drives
edge-sanding attachment when machine is
turned
ON.
D. Spindle Nut: Secures sanding drum to
spindle.
Edge Sander
Figure 3. Location of edge-sanding controls &
components.
G
I
J
H
G. Edge-Sanding Attachment w/Sanding
Belt: Slides onto spindle and into table open-
ing for edge-sanding operations.
H. Belt Tracking Control Knob: Adjusts align-
ment of sanding belt (refer to
Page 21 for
more information).
I. Belt Tensioning Lever: Tensions sand-
ing belt when moved all the way to the left.
Releases tension for removing/replacing belt
when moved all the way to the right.
J. Backstop:
Supports workpiece during edge
or end sanding operations.
E. Spindle Nut Wrench: Used for securing
spindle nut on sanding drum.
F. Throat Plates: Install onto table insert around
sanding drum. Designed to reduce risk of
pinching injuries.
Summary of Contents for T27417
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