OPERATION
ON/OFF SWITCH
1. To turn sander ON, insert the safety key into the key slot in the center of the switch.
2. Push key firmly into the slot, then push switch to the ON position to start the sander.
3. To turn the sander OFF push switch to the OFF position.
4. Remove the safety key when the sander has come to a complete stop by gently pulling it forward and out.
WARNING
: The keyed switch is intended to prevent unauthorized use of the sander.
Remove the safety key whenever the sander is not in use. Place the key in a safe place and out of the
reach of children.
SURFACE SANDING ON SANDING BELT
Hold the workpiece firmly with both hands. Keep fingers away from sanding belt. Move the workpiece slowly
across the sanding belt. If the table is left on, it can be used like a backstop. Apply enough pressure to remove
material; excessive pressure will reduce sanding efficiency.
SANDING INSIDE CURVES
When sanding inside curves on the belt sander, always sand on the passive drum end of the sanding belt (right
side of the machine). Hold the workpiece firmly, keeping fingers away from the sanding belt. Keep the curve
pressed firmly against the passive drum, moving the work evenly back and forth across the drum.
Note
: Use extra caution when sanding very thin pieces, and apply only enough pressure to allow the sanding belt
to remove the material.
END SANDING AND OUTSIDE CURVE SANDING WITH THE DISC
Use the disc for sanding the ends of small and narrow workpieces and outside curved edges. Always work on the
right side of the disc (downward rotation side), holding the workpiece firmly with light pressure against the sand-
ing disc.
CAUTION
: To avoid personal injury and/or damage to the workpiece, become familiar with the rota-
tion of the belt and disc sanding surfaces.
The disc sander rotates clockwise, downward toward the table on the right side of the disc and upward from the
table on the left side of the disc. Always use the right side of the disc; using the left side of the disc will cause the
workpiece to fly up or kickback and could result in injury. Review this instruction manual for correct operation,
adjustments, and basic sanding operations.
MITER GAUGE - DISC SANDER
A miter gauge is supplied with your sander, and can be used on the disc table. The miter gauge head can be set
anywhere up to 60º (right or left) by loosening the lock-knob, setting the miter gauge head to the desired angle,
and retightening the lock-knob.
SANDING SMALL END GRAIN AND OTHER SMALL SURFACES USING MITER GAUGE
Use of the miter gauge is recommended for sanding small end surfaces on the sanding disc.
Note
: Always move the workpiece across the sanding disc from the center towards the right side, and be sure to
hold the workpiece down tightly onto the table surface.
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