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Model W1855 (For Machines Mfd. Since 6/17)
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Work Table
Sanding Area
Rotation
Figure.16.
Disc sanding with miter gauge.
Sanding.Straight.Surfaces
For disc sanding straight lines, always brace your
workpiece against the miter gauge for maximum stability.
To.perform.disc.sanding.operations,.do.these.steps:
1
. Set work table and miter gauge angles as necessary.
2
. Turn machine
ON
.
3
. Place workpiece on work table. Brace it against
miter gauge, if necessary (see
Figure
16
).
4
. While keeping workpiece snug against miter gauge
fence, gently feed it into downward spinning half of
sanding disc.
5
. Using light pressure, slowly move workpiece only
against downward spinning half of sanding disc to
prevent workpiece kicking up or losing control.
Sanding.Outside.Curves
To.sand.outside.curves,.do.these.steps:
1
. Remove miter gauge.
2
. Turn machine
ON
.
3
. Place workpiece on work table, and gently feed it
into downward spinning half of sanding disc.
4
. Using light pressure, slowly move workpiece only
against downward spinning half of sanding disc to
prevent workpiece kicking up or losing control.
The Model W1855 disc sander can be used to sand convex
(outside) curves. Since the miter gauge is not used for this
operation, use both hands to firmly hold the workpiece.
Downward
Spinning Half of
Sanding Disc
Disc.Sanding
