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Switch
Your Mini Belt Sander is supplied with the On/Off switch (1). "0" indicates off. "1" indicates on.
The On/Off switch (1) is located on the front of the Mini Belt Sander and allows continuous
operation at a maximum of 380rpm.
TO SWITCH ON: Press the On/Off switch (1) to the "1" position. Ensure motor reaches maximum
speed before applying the tool to the working surface.
TO SWITCH OFF: Press the On/Off switch (1) to the "0" position. Ensure the sanding belt stops
turning before placing the tool onto work surface or bench top.
Warning!
Prior to connecting the tool to the power supply, ensure the
switch is not turned on.
Tracking Adjustment
Turn the Mini Belt Sander upside down and hold
it firmly with one hand. (Fig.1) Start motor and
observe the tracking of sanding belt. If the belt
runs outward, turn tracking adjustment knob (5)
clockwise, if belt runs inward turn tracking knob
(5) counter clockwise.
Adjust the belt until the outer edge of the belt is
even with the outer edge of both front and rear
pulleys. Make sure the belt does not rub against
the rear guide strip.
Once the belt stabilizes you can begin operation. In some cases the belt will require a slight
re-adjustment after operating for a period of time.
Note the tracking carefully during the first minutes of operation and readjust if required.
Operation
Prior to turning on the Mini Belt Sander ensure you hold the rubber palm grip (2) firmly and that the
sanding belt is not in contact with the work.
Note:
Never start the Mini Belt Sander with the sanding belt in contact with the work surface.
Place the heel (10) of the Mini Belt Sander on the work first. With a forward motion, begin the
sanding strokes as the machine is lowered onto the work surface, this helps prevent gouging. Keep
the Mini Belt Sander moving so that your work will be smooth and even. The stroke is simply a back
and forth movement with most of the sanding done on the reverse movement. Use light pressure
and allow the sanding belt to do the work.
Note:
Too much pressure will slow the work and decrease the sanding efficiency by overloading the
motor and reducing the belt speed. Failed motors caused by continuous overloading will not be
covered under warranty.
Sand slowly and systematically. When you have completed sanding, lift the sander from the surface
before turning it off.
Timber Sanding
Take care to select correct sanding belts for the job. For initial smoothing of rough timber, use
