OPERATION & MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES
• The sander must be unplugged from the power source before
adjusting or replacing parts.
• The table lock knob must be properly tightened.
• The guards must be properly installed, adjusted and locked.
• All mobile parts must have sufficient space to move and they must
move freely.
• Make sure lock knobs and handles do not loosen during operation
(caused by vibrations).
• Wait for the sanding belt to reach full speed before sanding.
• The motor must turn counterclockwise, same for the sanding disc.
The sanding belt must travel towards the floor when in the vertical
position.
• Do not force a workpiece on any sanding surface.
• Always support your workpiece when sanding on the belt or disc.
• Do not attempt to rapidly push a corner of a workpiece against the
sanding disc or belt.
• The sanding disc or belt must be replaced when it is ripped, glazed
or frayed.
• The backstop (A) Fig.24 comes installed at the rear of the belt table
to allow a greater sanding surface on the belt but this position may
cause interference with the sanding disc during operations. To
avoid this, the backstop can be repositioned to the front of the belt
table and locked in place with lock knob (B) as shown in Fig.24.
• Always position your workpiece against the left side of the sanding
disc or else you risk letting go of the workpiece due to the upwards
force on the right side of the sanding disc.
HORIZONTAL SANDING
1. Set the belt housing in the horizontal position.
2. Use backstop to support your workpiece.
4. To sand curved surfaces, remove the end safety guard, the end
drum can be used for this operation.
BELT SANDING
1.
Sanding a flat surface
: Firmly hold the workpiece with both
hands; keep your fingers away from the sanding belt.
Using the backstop
: The backstop is used to support and position
your workpiece during a sanding operation. Place an end of your
workpiece against the backstop, then apply it to the sanding belt.
Be very careful when sanding thin workpieces on the sanding belt.
Sanding long pieces
: Do not apply too much pressure on a long
workpiece. Apply only enough pressure so that the sanding belt
removes the material.
2.
Sanding curved sides
: External curves must be sanded on the
flat portion of the sanding belt. Internal curves must be sanded on
the drum portion of the sanding belt.
3.
End sanding
: It is more pratical to end sand a long workpiece with
the sanding belt in its vertical position.
4. The workpiece must be moved equally along the sanding belt.
5. Use the miter gauge for precise work.
6. To sand a perfectly straight edge, make sure the belt table is
perfectly square with the sanding belt.
DISC SANDING
1. When sanding small flat surfaces or convex edges is needed, disc
sanding is the best way to achieve good results.
2. Move the workpiece downwards on the left side of the sanding
disc.
3. The sanding disc turns much faster and removes more of the
external edge.
4. Use the miter gauge for precise work.
MAINTENANCE
REGULAR MAINTENANCE
1. Your work space and your sander should be clean after every use.
2. Remove all accumulated dirt and dust on the sander.
3. The drums must be kept clean. Dirt on the drums will cause
tracking problems and slippage of the sanding belt.
4. The dust chute must be used to avoid major accumulation of dust
inside the sander.
5. The motor must be kept clean at all times, Use a vacuum to clean.
6. Regular soap can be used to clean rubber parts, guards
and painted parts.
LUBRICATION
1. The ball bearings are permanently lubricated; they need no further
lubrication.
REQUIRED MAINTENANCE
1. The power cord must be replaced immediately if it is used, cut or
damaged.
2. Sanding disc and belt must be replaced once used. King Canada
replacement discs and belts of different grits are available at your
nearest King Canada distributor.
3. Replace all used or damaged parts before using the sander.
4. Do not attempt to repair the sander yourself, contact a qualified
technician.
Figure 24
