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Make sure the spindle has come to a complete stop before touching the workpiece.

Take precautions when sanding painted surfaces.

Sanding lead-based paint is

NOT

RECOMMENDED.

The contaminated dust is too difficult to control, and could cause

lead poisoning.

When sanding paint:

Protect your lungs.

Wear a dust mask or respirator.

Do not allow children or pregnant women in the work area until the paint sanding
job is finished and the clean-up is completed

Do not eat, drink, or smoke in an area where painted surfaces are being sanded

Use a dust collection system when possible.

Seal the work area with plastic. Do not

track paint dust outside of the work area

Thoroughly clean the area when the paint sanding project is completed

Product Familiarisation

1.  Belt Tracking Knob
2.  Belt Release Lever
3.  Workpiece Stop
4.  Spindle Lock Knob
5.  Workpiece Stop Wing Nut
6.  Fixed Table
7.  Throat Plate Storage
8.  Table Angle Knob
9.  Table Angle Gauge
10.  Table Angle Notches
11.  Bench Mounting Holes
12.  OFF Switch
13.  ON Switch
14.  Washer Storage
15.  Drum Storage
16.  Tilting Table
17.  Belt Sander
18.  Dust Extraction Port
19.  Table Angle Knob
20.  Throat Plate Storage
21.  Wrench Storage
22.  Rear Storage
23.  Belt Sanding Unit
24.  Sanding Belt
25.  Sanding Sleeves (5 sizes)
26.  Throat Plates (5 sizes)
27.  Spindle Nut
28.  Spindle Washers
29.  Table Insert
30.  Wrench
31.  Sleeve Drums (4 sizes)
32.  Spindle
33.  Spindle Knob

Intended Use

Mains-powered bench-mounted sanding machine that can be fitted with either a rotating and
height oscillating sanding sleeve drum or a sanding belt unit. For sanding curved and straight
surfaces on intricate as well as larger workpieces. Tilting front section table enables edge
work, typically chamfering.

Before Use

WARNING:

Ensure the tool is disconnected from the power supply before attaching or

changing any accessories, or making any adjustments.

Bench Mounting

If the spindle sander is to be used in a permanent position, it is recommended that you secure
it to a rigid work surface.
• Use the Bench Mounting Holes (11) in the base as a template to mark and drill four holes

in your intended mounting surface (ie workbench). Secure the spindle sander into position
using large bolts, washers and nuts (not supplied) (Figure I)

• If the spindle sander is intended to be more portable, fix a board to the base which can be

easily clamped and removed from various mounting surfaces

• If using bolts make sure they are long enough to penetrate the workbench or board

sufficiently for a secure fix

Note:

Use nylon insert lock nuts or spring washers in the fixings to prevent vibration from

loosening the fixings.

Note:

Never use bolts that require force to push through the Bench Mounting Holes as these

may crack the plastic body, as will over-tightening the fixings.

Dust Extraction

It is recommended that the spindle sander is used with a dust extraction system for a cleaner
and safer work environment.
1. Attach the hose from the dust extraction system to the Dust Extraction Port (18) and

ensure it is secure

2. For greatest efficiency, activate the dust extraction system before turning on the

spindle sander

Belt Sander Mode

1. To remove the spindle sander components, unscrew the Spindle Nut (27) using the

Wrench (30) and remove the fitted Spindle Washer (28), Sleeve Drum (31), Throat Plate
(26) and Table Insert (29)

2. Store the spindle sander components into the built-in storage areas of the main body;

these are Washer Storage (14), Drum Storage (15), Throat Plate Storage (7 & 20) and Rear
Storage (22).

3. Fit the Belt Sanding Unit (23) into the recess of the Fixed Table (6) as shown and secure in

position with the Spindle Knob (33)

4. If required for operation, fit the Workpiece Stop (3) using the Workpiece Stop Wing Nut (5)
5. If no Sanding Belt (24) is fitted, move the Belt Release Lever (2) towards the Spindle Knob

to allow a belt to be fitted. This is a spring-loaded mechanism under some tension so
ensure movement is controlled to prevent damage

6. Fit a belt, lining it up level at the correct height on the main roller of the Belt Sanding

Unit ensuring the orientation of the belt is correct (Image A) and matches the direction
of the arrow

7. Move the Belt Release Lever back towards the Belt Tracking Knob (1) to secure the belt
8. Reconnect power to the tool and switch on but monitor the tracking of the belt to ensure it

is correct. Switch off immediately if the tracking of the belt is incorrect and it is moving up
or down on the roller

Tracking adjustment

Adjust the belt tracking using the Belt Tracking Knob. If the belt is moving slowly from its set
position, make small adjustments using the Belt Tracking Knob. If the tracking is very poor
each time it is switched off, use the Belt Release Lever so you can re-adjust the belt height
back to the correct height before using the Belt Tracking Knob to make adjustments.
• To increase the height of the belt, turn the Belt Tracking Knob clockwise. To decrease the

height of the belt, turn it anti-clockwise

• There may be an adjustment range on the Belt Tracking Knob where the belt tracks

consistently. Always aim for the middle of this adjustment range for optimal centralised
tracking even under load

Note:

The belt will be damaged if it rubs against the surface in the recess of the Fixed Table

because of incorrect tracking. It is easier to adjust the tracking that causes the belt to move
upwards than downwards as going upwards will not damage the edge of the Sanding Belt.
Make a large adjustment clockwise on the Belt Tracking Knob and then gradual adjustments
anti-clockwise to bring the height back down.

Spindle Sander Mode

Selecting the right grade of sanding sleeve

• Sanding sleeves are available in a variety of different grades: coarse (80 grit), medium

(150 grit) and fine (240 grit)

• Use a coarse grit to sand down rough finishes, medium grit to smooth the work, and fine

grit to finish off

• Always use good quality sanding sleeve to maximise the quality of the finished task
• It is advisable to do a trial run on a scrap piece of material to determine the optimum

grades of sanding sleeve for a particular job. If there are still marks on your work after
sanding, try either going back to a coarser grade and sanding the marks out before
recommencing with the original choice of grit, or try using a new piece of sanding sleeve
to eliminate the unwanted marks before going on to a finer grit and finishing the job

Fitting a sanding sleeve

1. Remove the Belt Sander (17) by unscrewing and removing the Spindle Knob (33) and

lifting the Belt Sander from the Fixed Table (6). Store in the Rear Storage (22)

2.  Select the correct compatible parts using the throat plate chart
3.  Install the components as shown (Figure II)
4.  Tighten the Spindle Nut (27) using the Wrench (30) to ensure the sanding sleeve does not

slip in operation. Do not over-tighten

5. If required for operation, fit the Workpiece Stop (3) using the Workpiece Stop Wing Nut (5)

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