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OPERATION
• Depress Throttle Paddle inward with fingers to operate tool.
• Keep the broad work surface of the Abrasive Belt parallel to the work surface whenever
possible to minimize uneven wear and maximize usable life.
• Always maintain a firm grip while operating tool, do not force but allow the rotational speed
of the Abrasive Belt to do the work.
• Be sure that the workpiece is clamped down or held securely to minimize the danger of injury
while operating tool.
ABRASIVE BELT REPLACEMENT
The Abrasive Belts are quickly and easily changed. No
tools are required.
The following steps describe how to do this:
• The end of the Abrasive Belt Arm is spring loaded
to keep the proper tension on the Abrasive Belts.
While holding the tool firmly, push inward on the
end of the Abrasive Belt Arm while depressing
the Thumb-Lever Latch
(FIG 1)
.
NOTE:
The Guide
Pin will move inward until it locates under the
Latch portion of the Thumb-Lever Latch holding
it in the retracted position while the Abrasive Belt
is changed
(FIG 2)
.
• Pull the worn Abrasive Belt free of the Drive
Drum and discard.
• Slide the replacement Abrasive Belt over the
Drive Drum and Idle Roller at the end of the Abra-
sive Belt Arm
(FIG 2)
.
NOTE:
Be sure the Abra-
sive Belt is slid fully over the Guide Bar located on
the upper surface of the Abrasive Belt Arm.
• Depress the Thumb-Lever Latch to release the
Guide Pin restoring full spring pressure
(FIG 3)
.
INJURY HAZARD!
Disconnect air supply from the tool to prevent accidental starting and
potential injury while installing or removing Abrasive Belts.
FIG. 1
INJURY HAZARD!
Disconnect air supply from the tool to prevent accidental starting and
potential injury while installing or removing Abrasive Belts.
Push In
to Latch
Push Down
to Compress
✓
✓
Push In to Unlatch
✓
FIG. 2
FIG. 3
