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Table of Contents 

 

 
 
Technical data……………………………………………………………..  2  
General safety rules……………………………………………………….  3  
Specific safety rules for the spindle sander……………………………….  5  
Electrical information……………………………………………………..  6  
Know your spindle sander………………………………………………...  8  
Assembly and adjustments………………………………………………..  9  
Operation………………………………………………………………….  13  
Maintenance……………………………………………………………….  14  
Replacement parts…………………………………………………………  15  
Warranty…………………………………………………………………..  16  
 

Technical data  

 
Oscillating Spindle Sander    

 

SKU: 240-2978 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item: 90225 

Motor:  

 

 

 

 

120 V AC, 60 Hz, 3.5 A, 7/16 HP  

Speed:   

 

 

 

 

2000 RPM (no load)  

Oscillations:    

 

 

 

58 OPM with 5/8" (16 mm) of travel  

Spindle size:    

 

 

 

1/2" (13 mm)  

Sanding sleeve sizes:   

 

 

1/2", 3/4", 1", 1-1/2", 2", 3" (13, 19, 25, 38, 51, 76 mm)  

Maximum sanding height:  

 

 

3-5/8" (94 mm)  

Weight:  

 

 

 

 

34 lb 5 oz (10.2 kg)  

 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for 240-2978

Page 1: ...Oscillating Spindle Sander For questions comments technical assistance or repair parts Please Call Toll Free at 1 888 315 3080 M F 8am 5pm CST SKU 240 2978 Operation and Safety Instructions...

Page 2: ...s 9 Operation 13 Maintenance 14 Replacement parts 15 Warranty 16 Technical data Oscillating Spindle Sander SKU 240 2978 Item 90225 Motor 120 V AC 60 Hz 3 5 A 7 16 HP Speed 2000 RPM no load Oscillation...

Page 3: ...dren or pets near the tool 6 DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL to do a job for which it was not designed 7 DRESS FOR SAFETY Do not wear loose clothing gloves neckties or jewelry rings watches etc when operating t...

Page 4: ...accessories 17 CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS Check for alignment of moving parts jamming breakage improper mounting or any other conditions that may affect the tool s operation Any part that is damaged sho...

Page 5: ...h Wait for the spindle to stop rotating before performing maintenance The sander must be disconnected when not in use or when changing accessories sanding sleeves rubber spindles or other items 7 Make...

Page 6: ...shock The conductor with the green insulation with or without yellow stripes is the equipment grounding conductor If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary DO NOT connect the...

Page 7: ...e Than Not More Than 25 50 100 150 0 6 18 16 16 14 6 10 18 16 14 12 10 12 16 16 14 12 12 16 14 12 Not Recommended Be sure your extension cord is properly wired and in good condition Always replace a d...

Page 8: ...Know your spindle sander A Spindle B Sanding sleeves 6 C Throat plates 6 D Upper spindle washer and hex nut E Table top F Rubber sanding drums 5 G Sanding drum storage peg H Dust port I ON OFF switch...

Page 9: ...n or any packaging until the spindle sander is completely assembled WARNING To avoid injury from accidental starting turn switch OFF and remove plug from power source outlet before making any adjustme...

Page 10: ...the base to a solid benchtop If the sander is to be used for portable applications permanently secure the sander to a mounting board 2 Use clamps 3 to hold the mounting board to a work bench or other...

Page 11: ...gers or the workpiece being pulled down between the throat plate and the sanding sleeve Use the throat plate 1 that provides the least amount of clearance between the sanding sleeve 2 and the opening...

Page 12: ...hat provides the smallest clearance between the sanding sleeve 5 and the opening in the throat plate 4 Place the throat plate 3 over the spindle 1 and fit it into the opening in the table 5 Place the...

Page 13: ...inserting the safety key Operate the sander Fig 9 WARNING Do not sand metal with this sander Sanding metal will cause sparks that may ignite wood and dust particles on the sander or in the workshop T...

Page 14: ...r proper alignment of moving parts moving parts that are jammed broken or improperly mounted If any of these conditions exist do not use the spindle sander until it is properly repaired or the parts a...

Page 15: ...33 This procedure should be completed by a qualified technician If the Carbon Brushes are not worn down try cleaning the Carbon Brush tips with an ink eraser 2 If the Sanding sleeve stops rotating wh...

Page 16: ...Exploded view and parts list...

Page 17: ...Exploded view and parts list continued...

Page 18: ...59 Wheel plate 1 19 Orientation plate assembly 1 60 Screw 4 2x13 4 20 Screw 4 2x22 4 61 Screw 4 2x13 4 21 Washer 6 4 62 Bearing support 1 22 Spring washer 6 4 63 Bearing 6203zz 1 23 Screw 6x16 4 64 Ru...

Page 19: ...Rubber foot 4 105 1 1 2 Sanding sleeve 80 grit 1 90 Washer 6 6 106 2 Sanding sleeve 80 grit 1 91 Spring washer 6 6 107 3 Sanding sleeve 80 grit 1 92 Screw 6x16 6 108 3 4 Rubber spindle 1 93 Bottom pla...

Page 20: ...s including but not limited to blades brushes belts bits light bulbs and or batteries 2 shall be void if this tool is used for commercial and or rental purposes and 3 does not cover any losses injurie...

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