BElT SANdEr SAFETy hAzArdS
1. Observe the applicable regulations when sanding painted surfaces.
warnInG:
some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding and other construction activities contain
chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Some examples of
these chemicals are: lead from lead-based paints, crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other
masonry products, arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber. Risk from these exposures
varies depending on frequency and duration of exposure. To reduce exposure to these chemicals,
work in a well-ventilated area. Wear approved safety equipment, such as a respirator with filters rated
for the debris produced by the job. Children and pregnant women must not enter the work area.
All persons entering the work area must wear a mask specially designed for protection against
lead paint dust and fumes.
2. whenever possible, use a vacuum extractor for dust collection.
3. remove dust and other waste materials in an environmentally safe manner.
ASSEmBly
warnInG:
always ensure that the power cord of the belt sander is unplugged from its electrical outlet prior
to assembly, adding any accessories, or making adjustments to the tool.
ChanGInG a sanDInG Belt
1. Pull out the tension lever of the front wheel frame and slide the sanding belt out.
2. slide a new sanding belt on, then push on the tension lever of the front wheel frame.
3. Plug in the sander.
4. Grip the sander firmly with both hands.
Lift the tool and squeeze the power switch. As the sanding
belt turns, watch to see if it is turning on-centre and not moving to the left or right. If the sanding belt
is moving to the left or right, turn the tension adjuster left or right until the sanding belt turns on-center.
Then turn off the belt sander.
tO attaCh the Dust BaG
1. to attach the dust bag, simply clip the opening onto the dust port located on the left housing.
OPErATINg INSTrUCTIONS
the POwer swItCh
1. to start the belt sander, depress the power switch.
To stop the tool, release pressure
on the power switch.
2. to lock the power switch in the On position for continuous operation, depress the power switch
and push in on the switch lock.
The tool will continue to run. To turn off the tool squeeze and release
the power switch once.
warnInG:
Prior to each use of the belt sander, ensure the switch lock mechanism is working properly.
always release the switch lock mechanism before disconnecting the belt sander from its
electrical outlet. Failure to do so will cause the tool to start immediately the next time it is
plugged into an outlet, resulting in possible injury or property damage.
sanDInG PrOCeDure
1. when sanding a work piece, always push and pull the sander over the work piece with both
hands firmly gripping the tool.
Never pass hands or fingers directly in front of, behind, or below
the sanding belt.
2. ensure the work piece is free from nails and any other foreign objects which could damage
the sanding belt.
3. make sure the work piece is supported at all times.
Whenever possible, secure the work piece in
a vise or with clamps. If necessary, use a roller stand with larger work pieces.
4. Plug the power cord into the nearest receptacle.
5. Firmly grip the sander with both hands, then squeeze the power switch to turn on the tool.
If
desired, use the switch lock to run the belt sander in its continuous mode.
6. allow the sanding belt to turn up to full speed before feeding the sanding belt into the work piece.
7. to avoid damaging the work piece, always sand parallel to the grain of the wood.
For any technical questions, please call 1-800-665-8685
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