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Assembly and adjustments (continued)
Mounting the Sander to the Workbench
CAUTION:
If during operation there is any tendency for
the sander to tip over, slide or walk on the supporting
surface, the sander should be properly mounted to a
workbench or stand.
1.
Position the sander on the workbench where you
expect/intend to use it.
2.
Mark the workbench through the mounting holes
located in the sander base. Drill holes in the
workbench at the marks.
3.
Using long bolts, washers, locking washers and nuts,
as shown (not supplied), secure the sander to the
workbench.
Note: All bolts should be inserted from the top. Washers and hex nuts should be fastened from the
underside of the workbench.
Install the sanding belt
1.
Loosen the bed locking screw with the hex key.
Raise the sanding bed about 45°; tighten the bed
locking screw.
2.
Release the tension lever.
3.
Locate the directional arrow on the smooth side of
the sanding belt.
4.
Place the sanding belt over the drums with the
directional arrow pointing toward the dust chute.
5.
Center the belt correctly on both drums.
6.
Slide the tension lever to tighten the belt to the
bed.
7.
Loosen the bed locking screw; lower the bed to a
horizontal position. Tighten the bed locking screw.