Scantool 48, Manual

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10. BASIC OPERATION
10.1 BEFORE USING THE SANDER
WARNING : To avoid mistakes that could cause serious, permanent injury, do not plug the
sander in until the following steps are completed.
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Assembly and alignment. (See pages 9-13)
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Learn the use and function of the ON-OFF switch, table and work table tilt lock
knob. (See pages 14-15)
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Review and understand all safety instructions and operating procedures in this
manual.
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Review of the maintenance methods for this sander. (See pages 22-23)
10.2 BEFORE EACH USE:
Inspect your sander.
DISCONNECT THE SANDER. To avoid injury from accidental starting, unplug the sander,
turn the switch off and remove the switch key before changing the setup, sanding disc or
belt or adjusting anything.
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Check for:
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Alignment of moving parts.
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Binding of moving parts.
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Broken parts
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Worn parts that cause a gap larger than 1/16” between work support and sanding
surface.
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Sanding belt narrower than 4 inches. Narrower belts uncover pats that could trap
your fingers.
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Worn or damaged electric cords.
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Stable mounting, and
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Any other conditions that may affect the way the sander works.
If any part is missing, bent, or broken in any way, or any electrical parts don`t work
properly, turn the sander off and unplug the sander. REPLACE damaged, missing, or
failed parts before using the sander again.
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE.
Keep the sander clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating.
REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES from tool before turning it on.
To avoid injury from jams, slips or thrown pieces.
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USE ONLY RECOMMENED ACCESSORIES.(See pages 24) Consult this Owner´s
manual for recommended accessories. The use of improper accessories may
cause risk of injury to persons.