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OVERVIEW

Trigger switch

Variable-speed dial

Sanding belt

Rear handle

Dust-exhaust port

Belt-tracking knob

Dust bag

Belt-locking lever

Lock-on button

Front handle

SPECIFICATIONS

Rated Voltage

120 V~ 60 Hz

Rated Power Input

7 A

Belt Speed

400-950 SFPM (120-280 m/min)

Belt Size

3

"

X 21

"

(76X533 mm)

Weight

7 lbs. 5 oz.

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Summary of Contents for 241-0983

Page 1: ... technical assistance or repair parts Please Call Toll Free 1 866 858 2664 M F 8 30am 5 00pm Est OPERATOR S MANUAL CAUTION To Reduce The Risk Of Injury User Must Read And Understand Operator s Manual Save These Instructions For Future Reference ...

Page 2: ...TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Symbols Page 2 Safety Instructions Page 3 Overview Specifications Page 7 Assembly Page 8 Operation Page 8 Maintenance Page 12 Troubleshooting Page 13 Warranty Page 14 ...

Page 3: ...ons strokes surface speed orbits etc per minute Recycle Symbol Faulty and or discarded electrical or electronic apparatus have to be collected at the appropriate recycling locations Wear safety goggles WARNING The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes which can result in severe eye damage Before beginning power tool operation always wear safety goggl...

Page 4: ...re using this tool Failure to following all instructions listed below may result in electric shock fire and or serious personal injury SYMBOL MEANING SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL Indicates DANGER WARNING OR CAUTION May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING Indicates a po...

Page 5: ...y ignite the dust or fumes 3 Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool Distractions can cause you to lose control ELECTRICAL SAFETY 120V 60Hz 1 Power tool plugs must match the outlet Never modify the plug in any way Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed grounded power tools Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock 2 Avoid body contact with e...

Page 6: ...hat these are connected and properly used Use of these devices can reduce dust related hazards USE AND CARE OF THE POWER TOOLS 1 Do not force the power tool Use the correct power tool for your application The correct power tool will do the job better and more safely at the rate for which it was designed 2 Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off Any power tool that canno...

Page 7: ...sories Accidental start ups may occur if sander is plugged in while changing an accessory 8 Properly adjust tracking of belt to avoid it overhanging the housing A running belt overhanging its housing can cause severe lacerations 9 Clamp or secure workpiece when sanding Clamping the workpiece prevents it from being ejected from under the sander and leaves both hands to control the tool 10 Do not we...

Page 8: ...ng belt Rear handle Dust exhaust port Belt tracking knob Dust bag Belt locking lever Lock on button Front handle SPECIFICATIONS Rated Voltage 120 V 60 Hz Rated Power Input 7 A Belt Speed 400 950 SFPM 120 280 m min Belt Size 3 X 21 76X533 mm Weight 7 lbs 5 oz ...

Page 9: ...essories from the carton Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included 2 Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping 3 Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool OPERATION SELECTING THE RIGHT GRADE OF SANDING BELT Different grades of sanding belt can be purchased from the ...

Page 10: ...the plug from the power source before removing or installing the belt ADJUSTING THE BELT TRACKING FIG 2 FIG 2 Runs outside Runs inward Belt tracking Knob After a new sanding belt is installed the sanding belt tracking may need to be adjusted several times as the belt becomes more pliable with use When the sanding belt tracking is correct the sanding belt will remain centered on the rollers during ...

Page 11: ...move the dust bag 1 Unplug the belt sander 2 Compress the metal ring of the dust bag and remove the dust bag from the dust exhaust port For longer periods of use or on large pieces of work it is advisable to attach a suitable vacuum cleaner ADJUSTING THE VARIABLE SPEED DIAL FIG 4 Variable speed Dial FIG 4 The variable speed dial allows the user to match the sanding belt speed to the belt grit and ...

Page 12: ...clamps or other means to keep it from moving while sanding 2 Hold the sander firmly with both hands on the handles 3 Start the sander with the belt away from the work Never start or stop the tool with the belt in contact with the work surface 4 Place the heel of the sander on the work first 5 Then with a forward motion begin the sanding stroke as the machine is lowered onto the work surface This w...

Page 13: ...immediately and have the problem corrected before further use WARNING Do not allow brake fluids gasoline petroleum based products penetrating oil etc to come into contact with plastic parts These substances contain chemicals that can damage weaken or destroy plastic BRUSH REPLACEMENT FIG 6 FIG 6 The belt sander is equipped with externally accessible brushes To replace 1 Unplug the belt sander WARN...

Page 14: ...ted sanding dust from sanding surface coatings such as polyurethanes linseed oil etc can self ignite in the sander dust bag or elsewhere and cause fire To reduce the risk of fire empty the dust bag frequently while sanding and never store or leave a sander without totally emptying its dust bag Also follow the recommendations of the coatings manufacturers TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE OF THE PROBLE...

Page 15: ...his warranty 1 excludes expendable parts 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 injuries to persons property or costs This warranty does give you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state Be careful tools ar...

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