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OPERATIONS
NEVER OPERATE THE EDGE SANDER WITHOUT
PROPERLY INSTALLED BELT GUARDS. FAILURE TO
COMPLY MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY.
WARNING
!
BEFORE STARTING THE EDGE SANDER, BE SURE
YOU HAVE FOLLOWED ALL THE GUIDELINES FOR
SET UP AND SAFETY.
• Connect the Edge Sander to the power source and
push the start button.
• Make sure the belt tracks properly. Refer to the adjust-
ment section of this manual if required.
• It is recommended to use a scrap piece of wood to
help get the feel of the machine.
• Always make sure that any wood you use is free of
defects and foreign objects.
HORIZONTAL SANDING
For horizontal sanding, the platen must be locked in the
horizontal (180 Deg.) position. Install and secure the
fence (A) and the workpiece support (B).
SEE FIG. 17.
Fig. 17
B
A
CONTOUR SANDING
For contour sanding, the platen must be locked in the
vertical (90Deg) position and the extension table must
be installed on the motor mount. See installing the
extension table in the assembly section of this manual.
The extension table (A) can be raised or lowered to fully
utilize the entire belt. Make certain the motor drum
guard (C) is positioned out of the way and the two lock
knobs (B) are tightened.
SEE FIG. 19.
NOTE:
When not using the extension table it should be
removed and the motor drum guard should be secured
over the motor drum to prevent accidental contact.
Fig. 19
VERTICAL SANDING
For vertical sanding, the platen must be locked in the
vertical (90Deg.) position.
The main table (A) can be raised or lowered to fully
utilize the entire belt. Refer to the adjustments section
of this manual. You may install the workpiece support
and use the miter gauge (not shown) in this position.
SEE FIG. 18.
Fig. 18
A
A
B
C