OPERATION & MAINTENANCE
USING ON/OFF SwITCh wITh REMOVAbLE SAFETY KEY
The On/Off switch (A) Fig.7 is used to turn the sander on and off. To turn the sander
“On”, move the switch towards the left (On position), to turn the sander “Off”, move
the switch towards the right (Off position).
This switch comes with a removable safety key (B). When the safety key is removed
from the switch and placed in a safe location, unauthorized persons or children can’t
turn the switch to the On position. It is recommended to always remove the safety key
from the switch whenever the sander is not in use. To remove the safety switch, make
sure the switch is in the Off position and simply pull out the safety key.
USING ThE MANUAL bRAKE
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Do not attempt to stop the sanding disc while the motor is running, only
use the brake to stop the disc after the sander has been turned off.
This sander comes with a manually operated brake (A) Fig.8. Once you have turned
off the sander, press down on the brake to slowly bring the disc to a stop.
DUST COLLECTION
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It is only recommended to connect a shop vacuum to the 2” (2” O.D. / 1-
3/4” I.D.) dust chute (A) Fig.9 when sanding wood ONLY, never attach any hose to the
dust chute when sanding metals.
SANDING END SURFACES ON ThE SANDING DISC
Always move the workpiece across left side of center on the sanding disc face as
shown in Fig.10.
Always position the workpiece to the left of center on sanding disc with disc rotating
counterclockwise. The table may be titled for beveled work. For perpendicular sanding,
it is recommended to use the miter gauge as a guide.
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: Applying the workpiece to the right side of the disc could cause the
workpiece to fly up (kickback), and result in an injury.
MAINTENANCE
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: For your own safely, turn switch "OFF" and remove plug from power source
outlet before adjusting or maintaining your disc sander.
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: To avoid electrocution or fire, any repair to electrical system should be
done by qualified service technicians. Unit must be reassembled exactly to factory
specifications.
LUbRICATION
The ball bearings in this machine are packed with grease at the factory. They require
no further lubrication. All other moving parts should be sprayed with a liquid lubricant
to ensure smooth operation.
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