OPERATION & MAINTENANCE
DUST COLLECTION
Warning
! Before installing the dust bag, unplug
the belt sander from its source of power.
When using your belt sander, dust and grit are
produced, therefore it is important to use the
supplied dust bag (A) Fig.4. Connect the dust
bag nozzle (B) to the dust chute adaptor (C) on
the belt sander.
Caution
! Do not allow the dust bag to get too
full. Empty the dust bag regularly to improve the
dust collection, this will also reduce the risk of
spontaneous combustion especially when sanding polyurethane, varnish, etc. Do not
dispose of the dust particules in an open fire. You should always empty the dust bag
before each time you store the tool away.
Caution! When working on metal surfaces, do not use the dust bag or a vacuum
cleaner because sparks are generated.
Wear safety glasses and a dust mask. Due to
the danger of fire, do not use your belt sander to sand magnesium surfaces. Do not use
for wet sanding.
SANDING LEAD BASED PAINT
Sanding of lead based paint is NOT RECOMMENDED
due to the difficulties control-
ling the contaminated dust, children and pregnant women run the greatest risks of lead
posioning.
OPERATION HINTS
For best results, it is important to lay the platen (sander base) flat on the workpiece while
sanding to prevent gouging. Always start your belt sanding before it is in contact with the
workpiece. When possible, clamp your workpiece to a work bench. Use the correct grit
sanding belt for your application. 60 Grit-paint removal, 80 Grit- Solid wood/steel, 100
Grit- plastic/acrylic.
MAINTAINING YOUR BELT SANDER
IMPORTANT
: To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and
adjustments should be performed by an authorized service center or other qualified
service technician, always using identical replacement parts.
Never apply excessive force on your belt sander, overloading and motor damage could
happen. Always keep the air cooling vents clear of debris using a clean dry paint brush.
Compressed air is not recommended because of the air borne dust particules it creates.
Figure 4
