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User’s manual
dust bag. It is strongly recommended that us-
ers attach the dust exhaust and the dust bag
when using this belt/disc sander. Use of a mask
or respirator is still recommended even when a
dust-collection system is in use.
WARNING: FIRE HAZARD. Collected sand-
ing dust from sanding surface coatings (poly-
urethane, linseed oil, etc.) can self-ignite in
dust collector bag or elsewhere and cause
fire. To reduce risk, empty bag frequently
and strictly follow sander manual and coating
manufacturer’s instructions.
WARNING: This tool is not approved for use
for any material other than wood and wood
products.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING!
• For your safety, turn switch OFF and remove
the power cord from the electrical outlet be-
fore adjusting or performing maintenance on
your sander.
• To avoid electric shock or fire, all repairs to
the electrical components should be done by
a qualified service technician. Before each use
check for damaged, missing, or worn parts;
check for alignment of moving parts, binding,
improper mounting, or any other conditions
that may affect the operation. Should any of
these conditions exist, do not use the sander
until properly repaired or parts are replaced.
Frequently blow or vacuum dust from all sand-
er parts and motor housing.
REPLACING SANDING DISC
WARNING: To avoid injury, turn switch OFF
and disconnect the plug from the power source
before removing and installing sanding belt.
A sanding disc is pre-mounted at the factory.
Use only sanding discs that measures 8 in. (203
mm) in diameter.
1. Remove the disc worktable, and then re-
move the disc cover (1) by removing six screws
(2).
2. Remove the exist-
ing disc, and clean
any residue left on
disc plate (3). Only use
mineral spirits to re-
move this residue.
3. Peel the plastic (4) back from new sanding
disc (5) and carefully press sanding disc firmly
in position around the sanding plate. Make
sure the disc is centered on the plate.
4. Reinstall the disc
cover, tighten screws
and place sanding ta-
ble back on unit.
REPLACING SANDING BELT
WARNING: To avoid injury, turn switch OFF
and disconnect the plug from the power source
before removing and installing sanding belt.
Use only sanding belts that measures 4 in. (102
mm) in width / 36 in. (914 mm) in length.
1. Remove the belt worktable.
2. Loosen the two screws (1, 2) and remove the
belt exhaust (3).
3. Pull tension lever (4) pivotally out to release
tension on the sanding belt (5).
4. Loosen the inner hex screw (6) by turning it
counterclockwise.
5. Remove sanding belt (5) from both sanding
drums (7).
6. Place new sanding belt over sanding drums.
Make sure the belt arrow located on the inside
of the belt is pointed in the right direction.
Push the tension lever (4) in to apply belt ten-
sion
7. Push the belt by hand and check to see if the
sanding belt tends to run to one side or the
other on the two drums.
8. Viewed from the switch end, if the sanding
belt runs toward disc, slightly turn the tracking
knob (8) clockwise (down).
9. Viewed from the switch end, if the sanding
belt runs away from the disc, slightly turn the
tracking knob counterclockwise (up).
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