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Name ________________________________________________

Street _______________________________________________

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City _________________________ State ______ Zip __________

Phone Number_________________________________________

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Product Description:_____________________________________

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The following information is given on a voluntary basis
and is strictly confidential.

1.

Where did you purchase your STEEL CITY machine?  

Store: ____________________________________________

City:______________________________________________

2.

How did you first learn of Steel City Tool Works?

___ Advertisement

___ Mail Order Catalog

___ Web Site

___ Friend

___ Local Store

Other_______________________

3.

Which of the following magazines do you subscribe to?

___ American Woodworker

___ American How-To

––– Cabinetmaker

___ Family Handyman

___ Fine Homebuilding

___ Fine Woodworking

___ Journal of Light Construction

___ Old House Journal

___ Popular Mechanics

___ Popular Science

___ Popular Woodworking

___ Today’s Homeowner

___ WOOD

___ Woodcraft

___ WOODEN Boat

___ Woodshop News

___ Woodsmith

___ Woodwork

___ Woodworker

___ Woodworker’s Journal

___ Workbench

Other_________________

4.

Which of the following woodworking / remodeling shows do
you watch?

___ Backyard America

___ The American Woodworker

___ Home Time

___ The New Yankee Workshop

___ This Old House

___ Woodwright’s Shop

Other__________________________________________

5.

What is your annual household income?

___ $20,000 to $29,999

___ $30,000 to $39,999

___ $40,000 to $49,999

___ $50,000 to $59,999

___ $60,000 to $69,999

___ 70,000 to $79,999

___ $80,000 to $89,999

___ $90,000 +

6.

What is your age group?

___ 20 to 29 years 

___ 30 to 39 years

___ 40 to 49 years

___ 50 to 59 years

___ 60 to 69 years

___ 70 + years

7.

How long have you been a woodworker?

___ 0 to 2 years

___ 2 to 8 years 

___ 8 to 20 years

___ over 20 years

8.

How would you rank your woodworking skills?

___ Simple 

___ Intermediate 

___ Advance

___ Master Craftsman

9.

How many Steel City machines do you own? _____________

10. What stationary woodworking tools do you own? 

Check all that apply.

___ Air Compressor

___ Band Saw

___ Drill Press

___ Drum Sander

___ Dust Collection

___ Horizontal Boring Machine

___ Jointer

___ Lathe

___ Mortiser

___ Panel Saw

___ Planer

___ Power Feeder

___ Radial Arm Saw

___ Shaper

___ Spindle Sander

___ Table Saw

___ Vacuum Veneer Press

___ Wide Belt Sander

Other____________________________________________

11. Which benchtop tools do you own?  

Check all that apply.

___ Belt Sander

___ Belt / Disc Sander

___ Drill Press

___ Band Saw

___ Grinder

___ Mini Jointer

___ Mini Lathe

___ Scroll Saw

___ Spindle / Belt Sander

Other______________________

12. Which portable / hand held power tools do you own? 

Check all that apply.

___ 

Belt Sander

___ Biscuit Jointer

___ Dust Collector

___ Circular Saw

___ Detail Sander

___ Drill / Driver

___ Miter Saw

___ Orbital Sander

___ Palm Sander

___ Portable Thickness Planer

___ Saber Saw

___ Reciprocating Saw

___ Router   

Other_______________________

13. What machines / accessories would you like to see added to the

STEEL CITY line?

____________________________________________________

____________________________________________________

14. What new accessories would you like to see added?

____________________________________________________

____________________________________________________

15. Do you think your purchase represents good value?  

___Yes

___ No

16. Would you recommend STEEL CITY products to a friend?

___ Yes

___ No

17. Comments:

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Summary of Contents for 55230

Page 1: ...User Manual Read and understand this manual before using machine OSCILLATING EDGE SANDER STEEL CITY TOOL WORKS Manual Part No OR73976 VER 4 07 C US Model No 55230...

Page 2: ...ich is why it is backed by one of the longest machinery warranties in the business This edge sander is just one of many products in the Steel City s family of woodworking machinery and is proof of our...

Page 3: ...specifications in this user manual represent your machine at time of print However changes may be made to your machine or this manual at any time with no obligation to Steel City Tool Works INTRODUCT...

Page 4: ...AR PURPOSE OR USE SCTW FURNISHES THE ABOVE WARRANTIES IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WHICH ARE HERE...

Page 5: ...ars ___ 40 to 49 years ___ 50 to 59 years ___ 60 to 69 years ___ 70 years 7 How long have you been a woodworker ___ 0 to 2 years ___ 2 to 8 years ___ 8 to 20 years ___ over 20 years 8 How would you ra...

Page 6: ...6 Steel City Tool Works P O Box 10529 Murfreesboro TN 37129 PLACE STAMP HERE FOLD ON DOTTED LINE FOLD ON DOTTED LINE...

Page 7: ...z 60 RPM 3450 Product Dimensions Footprint 22 x 17 1 2 Length 54 1 2 Width 18 1 2 Height 43 1 2 Table Height from floor 38 Weight 270 lbs Shipping Dimensions Base Length 62 cm 24 Width 49 cm 19 Height...

Page 8: ...8 FEATURE IDENTIFICATION A CABINET B FENCE C MAIN TABLE D SANDING BELT E BELT TENSION HANDLE F EXTENSION TABLE G MOTOR H PLATEN LOCKING HANDLE I PLATEN J SWITCH E I D C B A J G F H...

Page 9: ...otentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in property damage This symbol is used to alert the user to useful informa tion about proper operation of the machine GENERAL SAFETY DANG...

Page 10: ...o using any machine Carefully check all guards to see that they operate properly are not damaged and perform their intended functions Check for alignment binding or breakage of all moving parts Any gu...

Page 11: ...AVE these instructions and refer to them frequent ly and use them to instruct other users 5 STOP using this machine if at any time you experi ence difficulties in performing any operation Contact your...

Page 12: ...EVER sand tapered or pointed stock with the point facing the feed direction 23 ALWAYS disconnect the machine from the power source before changing the abrasive belt or per forming any cleaning and or...

Page 13: ...breaker does not exceed the rating of the plug and receptacle MINIMUM RECOMMENDED GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS AWG 230 VOLT OPERATION ONLY 25 LONG 50 LONG 100 LONG 0 to 6 Amps 16 AWG 16 AWG 14 AWG 6 to...

Page 14: ...ral times before all of the protective coat ings are removed completely After cleaning apply a good quality paste wax to any unpainted surfaces Make sure to buff out the wax before assembly Compare th...

Page 15: ...crew 4 R 5 16 Flat Washer 4 S 5 16 18 Hex Nut 4 T 3 16 24 x 3 8 Soc Hd Scr 2 U Extension Table Mounting Bracket V Workpiece Support W 3 16 24 x 1 4 Screw 3 X Motor Drum Guard Y Miter Gauge Z Extension...

Page 16: ...t SEE FIG 2 SANDER TO CABINET MAKE CERTAIN THE MACHINE IS DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE WARNING The machine is heavy two people are required to unpack and lift Use a safety strap to avoid tip ove...

Page 17: ...J SEE FIG 4 2 Insert the shaft of the extension table K into the mounting bracket H 3 Install the lock knob L and tighten to hold the extension table K in place NOTE Make certain to maintain the gap b...

Page 18: ...irection the belt will travel when installed 4 Move the belt tensioning handle C to the tighten position making sure the entire belt D is on the drums SEE FIG 6 5 Reinstall the belt guard B and tighte...

Page 19: ...24 x 1 4 screws C and tighten 3 The edge sander is also equipped with a 4in dust port D that should be connected to a dust collector INSTALLING THE FENCE MAKE CERTAIN THE MACHINE IS DISCONNECTED FROM...

Page 20: ...ble 1 Loosen locking handle B and lock knob C SEE FIG 11 2 Move main table D to desired height and or angle 3 Retighten locking lever B and lock knob C ADJUSTING SANDER PLATEN POSITIVE STOPS MAKE CERT...

Page 21: ...is a coarse adjustment Use the adjusting belt tracking section first If proper tracking can not be achieved then use this procedure To adjust the motor mount tracking 1 Loosen the four motor mounting...

Page 22: ...M GUARD MAKE CERTAIN THE MACHINE IS DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE WARNING 1 To move the motor drum guard A loosen the two lock knobs B SEE FIG 16 Fig 16 2 Reposition the motor drum guard 3 Retigh...

Page 23: ...7 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 tabl...

Page 24: ...parts from rusting BEARINGS The sander features factory sealed bearings that requires no lubrication during its lifetime Should a bearing fail your sander will develop a notice able rumble which will...

Page 25: ...length of wire 3 General overloading of power company 3 Request a power check from the power company facilities Motor overheats 1 Motor overloaded 1 Reduce load on motor 2 Air circulation through the...

Page 26: ...26 PARTS...

Page 27: ...3903 SUPPORT ROD 1 28 OR91330 SCR HEX HD 1 4 20 x 1 1 29 OR90680 WASHER FLAT 1 4 x 23 1 KEY PART NO NO DESCRIPTION QTY 30 OR73904 MOTOR SANDING DRUM 1 31 OR73905 RESET SWITCH 1 36 OR94455 KEY 5x5x25mm...

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Page 29: ...73927 SUPPORT RING 2 136 OR90145 WASHER LOCK M5 4 137 OR94398 SCR HEX HD 5 16 18 x 1 3 4 1 138 OR93903 NUT NYLOK M5 4 141 OR95008 SCR HEX SOC HD 5 16 x 1 1 4 1 142 OR91658 WASHER LOCK 5 16 2 143 OR900...

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Page 31: ...SPACER 1 230 OR90064 WASHER FLAT 5 16 2 231 OR73947 SCR SPECIAL 1 232 OR95016 PIN ROLL 5x25mm 2 233 OR73948 CAM BLOCK 2 234 OR90369 NUT HEX 3 8 2 235 OR73949 LOCK HANDLE 2 236 OR73950 KNOB 2 237 OR73...

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Page 33: ...2 319 OR73971 DOOR 1 320 OR73972 DOOR LATCH 1 321 OR92126 SCR PAN HD M4 x 6mm 2 322 OR90387 NUT HEX 5 16 18 4 323 OR91658 WASHER LOCK 5 16 4 324 OR73973 FOOT 4 325 OR95023 SCR PAN HD 5 16 18 x 5 8 4 3...

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Page 35: ...5 Year Warranty STEEL CITY TOOL WORKS www steelcitytoolworks com u 1 877 SC4 TOOL 1 877 724 8665 35...

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