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MODEL NO.: MI-16500

OPERATING MANUAL

CAUTION

Summary of Contents for MI-16500

Page 1: ...MODEL NO MI 16500 OPERATING MANUAL CAUTION ...

Page 2: ...answers to your questions It is imperative that operators understand normal safety procedures re garding this edge sander IMPORTANT TO THINK ABOUT KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM ABRASIVE BELT If you received a damaged edge sander immediately contact the dealer that sold you the edge sander Save time and money Before you request service check the Trouble ShootingM on pages 10 11 12 It lists causes of minor o...

Page 3: ...as gloves neckties or jewelry should be worn that could get caught in the machine s moving parts Non slip footwear is recommended Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair Avoid accidental starting Make sure switch is in OFF position before plugging in cord Use safety glasses Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty Everyday eye glasses only have impact resistant lenses th...

Page 4: ...s away from the abrasive belt Before operating the machine be sure the abra sive belt is in the right track The simple way to test it is to turn on the machine check whether the abrasive belt is on the right track then turn it off Immediately Sand with the grain of wood Hold the work firmly so that it may not be driven from your hands Feed workpiece against rotation of abrasive belt When in operat...

Page 5: ...jure motor The necessary wiring from the starter to the power source should be completed by a competent electrician For personal safety This machine must be properly grounded The edge sander must be grounded while in use to protect the operator from electric shock If this edge sander is 3 phase type there is a four Installation Requirements conductor power source cable If singlephase type there is...

Page 6: ...nstall the abrasive belt because the abrasive belt rotational direction must be the same as the machine The abrasive belt direction should follow the arrow direction which is marked on the reverse side of the abrasive belt If there is no arrow direction marked on the reverse side of the abrasive belt you are using please find the jointer connection area the belt this area is connected by layers Th...

Page 7: ...SIVE BELT TRACK ADJUSTMENT EQUIPMENT IS VERY SENSITIIIE SO ADJUST THIS GENTLY 4 Making sure all workers are away from the machine and keeping all hands away from the abrasive belt connect the power source to the machine Turn the machine on and off quickly several times to check whether the abrasive belt rotation is normal or not Abrasive Belt Tension Spring Fatigue Compensation Adjustment Adjustme...

Page 8: ...ase adjust as follows 1 Disconnect the machine from the power source this is most important 2 Adjust the front worktable to its lowest position 3 Loosen the two fixed screws on the dust chute and take off the dust chute 4 Remove the safety guard 5 Rotate the belt by hand in order to check if the belt is completely paranel with the steel platen top left to top right this can be measured with a stra...

Page 9: ...hinge of the tension mechanisms as shown in Fig 11 A Service the machine every 6 weeks USE OF CORRECT ABRASIVE BELT CHART A Use chart A for selecting an abrasive belt Aluminum oxide is recommended for general use in the home workshop CONNECTION DIAGRAMS Impulse Contact Control 1 Rotary Speed Contact your local Dealer for all your sanding supplies We have an outstanding line of Abrasive Belts for y...

Page 10: ...fer to motor name plate for correct wiring Abrasive belt does not come up to speed Extension cord too light or too long Replace with adequate size cord Low house current Contact a qualified electrician Motor not wired for correct voltage Refer to motor name plate for correct wiring Excessive bite or feed pressure too great Allow abrasive belt to cut freely do not force Machine vibrates excessively...

Page 11: ... Refer to page 11 Wrong abrasive belt grit Use coarser grit for stock removal Work sanded across grain When surface sanding use very fine abrasive belt then finish by hand working in the direction of grain Abrasive grains quickly rub form belt Abrasive bond has lost its original properties Do not store abrasive belts where it is extreme ly dry or where temperatures are extremely high Incorrect sto...

Page 12: ... the wrong direc tion Make sure the abrasive belt is running in the right direction Sanded edge not square Result of freehand sanding Keep work piece flat on table top at all times when a square edge is desired Table misaligned Check table alignment to steel platen It should be at 90 degree If not adjust accordingly Abrasive belt has bevel Motor misalignment Check out motor and adjust motor alignm...

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Page 14: ...16UNCX1 9 MI 16500 22 HEX HEAD BOLT 3 8 16UNCX5 8 2 MI 16500 23 HINGE HOLDER 1 MI 16500 24 SPRING ADJUSTING BLOCK 2 MI 16500 25 SPRING 1 MI 16500 27 LOCK KNOB 5 16 18NCX18X38 2 MI 16500 28 C RING 1 MI 16500 29 BEARING 2 MI 16500 30 TOP COVER 1 MI 16500 31 IDLER ROLLER 1 MI 16500 32 SANDING BELT 1 MI 16500 33 TOP COVER SUPPORT 2 MI 16500 34 PULLEY SHAFT 1 MI 16500 35 STEEL PLATEN 1 MI 16500 36 GRAP...

Page 15: ...73 HEX HEAD BOLT 5 16 18UNCX2 1 2 2 MI 16500 74 WASHER 5 16 X23X2T 2 MI 16500 75 HEX NUT 5 16 18UNC 6 MI 16500 78 FLAT WASHER 1 2 X32MMX3T 2 MI 16500 80 FLAT WASHER 3 8 X23MMX3T 2 MI 16500 81 HEX HEAD BOLT 3 8 16UNCX1 4 MI 16500 82 HEX HEAD BOLT 10 MI 16500 83 RUBBER PAD 39MMX29X3T 2 MI 16500 84 SPACER 1 MI 16500 85 SPACER 1 MI 16500 86 LOCKING LEVER 1 2 12UNCX30MM 1 MI 16500 154 LOCK WASHER 3 8 4...

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