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Palmgren Operating Manual & Parts List
81091A
OPERATION (CONTINUED)
Finishing long pieces: remove work stop. Apply only enough
pressure to allow abrasive belt to remove material.
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Finishing curved edges: Finish outside curves on flat portion of
abrasive belt. Finish inside curves on idler drum portion of
abrasive belt.
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Finishing end grain: It is more convenient to finish ends of long
workpieces with the abrasive belt in a vertical position.
Position table on belt side of sander. Lock into position with
socket head bolt and washer. Move work evenly across abrasive
belt. For accuracy, use miter gauge. Table may be tilted for
beveled work.
REPLACING ABRASIVE DISC
Refer to Figure 7.
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Remove disc table and dust chute. Remove old abrasive disc by
peeling it from the aluminum disc. Removing aluminum disc
from motor shaft is not necessary.
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Clean aluminum disc if necessary. Select the proper abrasive
disc and apply to aluminum disc.
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Replace dust chute and disc table.
ADJUSTING DISC TABLE ANGLE
Refer to Figure 7.
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Disc table is adjustable from 0 to 45º for beveled work.
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To adjust the disc table, loosen the two handles and pivot to
the desired angle.
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Use the scale on disc table trunnions to set table from 0 to 45º
from abrasive disc.
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When disc table is at desired angle, lock it into position by
securely tightening the handles.
ABRASIVE DISC FINISHING
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Abrasive disc sanding is well suited for finishing small flat
surfaces and convex edges.
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Move workpiece across down side (right) of abrasive disc.
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Abrasive disc moves fastest and removes more material at
outer edge.
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For accuracy, use miter gauge.
USING MITER GAUGE
Refer to Figure 8.
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The miter gauge is used on both belt and disc tables. Use the
miter gauge for securing the work and holding the proper
angle while sanding.
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Adjust angle by repositioning the miter gauge scale and
locking it into place with knob.
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Check accuracy of miter gauge scale.
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Use a combination square to adust miter gauge square to disc.
Indicator should be at zero. Loosen screw and reposition indica-
tor if necessary.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
Make certain that the unit is disconnected from
power source before attempting to service or remove any
component.
CLEANING
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Keep machine and workshop clean. Do not allow sawdust to
accumulate on the tool.
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Keep the drums clean. Dirt on drums will cause poor tracking
and belt slippage.
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Operate tool with dust collector to keep dust from
accumulating.
WARNING:
After sanding wood or non-metallic material, always
clean dust collector and guards of sawdust before grinding metal.
Sparks could ignite debris and cause a fire.
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Be certain motor is kept clean and is frequently vacuumed free
of dust.
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Use soap and water to clean painted parts, rubber parts and
plastic guards.
LUBRICATION
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The shielded ball bearings in this tool are permanently
lubricated at the factory. They require no further lubrication.
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When operation seems stiff, a light coat of automobile-type
wax applied to the belt table and disc table will make it easier
to feed the work while finishing.
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Do not apply wax to the belt platen. Belt could pick up wax and
deposit it on wheels causing belt to slip.
KEEP TOOL IN REPAIR
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If power cord is worn, cut or damaged, have it replaced
immediately.
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Replace worn abrasives when needed.
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Replace any damaged or missing parts. Use parts list to order
parts.
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Any attempt to repair motor may create a hazard unless repair
is done by a qualified service technician.
