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DESCRIPTION
. Adjustable front handle
. Sanding belt
3. Tension release lever
4. Rear handle
5. Dust bag
6. Dust port
7. Lock-on button
8. Switch
9. Adjustment screw
0. Front roller
. Rear roller
. Variable speed control
3. Livetool Indicator
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4. Front handle release button
5. Slot holder
BELT SANDER SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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Hold the tool firmly with both hands.
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Keep the cord away from the rotating abrasive belt.
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Keep your hands away from rotating parts.
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Do not place the tool on a surface while the belt is
still moving since belt rotation will cause it to move
and may result in the tool being damaged or personal
injury.
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The tool must be used only for dry sanding.
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Do not continue to use worn or torn abrasive belts.
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Clamp the work piece if it does not remain stationary
due to its own weight.
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Turn the tool on before applying it to the work piece.
Turn the tool off after it has been lifted away from the
work piece.
STANDARD ACCESSORIES
G-Clamp, Dust bag, Abrasive belt x 3, Sanding frame.
APPLICATIONS
(Use only for the purpose listed below)
. Surface finishing for wood.
. For removal of rusl and surface finishing for metal.
NOISE BUILD-UP
Noise (sound pressure level ) in the workplace can exceed
87 dB (A). In this case, sound insulation and hearing
protection measure must be taken by the operator.
SWITCH (FIG. 1)
This tool is started and stopped by squeezing and
releasing the trigger (8).
For continous operation, press the lock button (7) while
trigger is being squeezed. Squeeze trigger again to
release the lock.
The belt speed can be freely adjusted from 50 to 300
m/min by turning the variable speed control ().
(= lowest speed / 6 = highest speed )
DUST BAG (FIG. 2)
When sanding wood, the dust bag (5) should be used.
Although the dust bag has a substanial capacity, it should
be emptied frequently.
Opening the zipper of the dust bag allows complete
cleaning.
CAUTION!
When sanding metal, the dust bag should not
be used, because of the risk of fire from flying
sparks.
CHANGING THE ABRASIVE BELT (FIG.3 TO 4)
WARNING!
BE SURE TO DISCONNECT THE TOOL FROM
THE POWER SUPPLY WHEN MOUNTING AND
REMOVING THE SANDING BELT.
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Place the tool on its side and lift the lever (3) to retract
the front roller and release the belt tension. (Fig. 3).
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Pull the sanding belt off.
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Mount a new sanding belt.
NOTE!
Be sure that the arrow inside of the belt is pointing
in the same direction as that of the tool.
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Push the lever down to the original position. (Fig. 4)
CAUTION!
Ensure that your fingers are not trapped.