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Model W1855 (For Machines Mfd. Since 6/17)
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Belt.Sanding
The Model W1855 belt sander bed tilts from 0°–90°,
allowing for both horizontal and vertical belt sanding.
The horizontal position is generally used for sanding with
the grain along the length of a workpiece or for sanding
inside curves.
The vertical position is best used with the work table
attached to the bed, such as when miter sanding or
sanding outside curves.
Adjusting.Sanding.Bed.Angle
1
. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2
. Loosen bed angle cap screw shown in
Figure.17
.
3
. Raise or lower bed to desired angle, then re-tighten
bed angle cap screw.
Figure.17.
Bed angle adjustment.
Bed Angle
Cap Screw
Bed
Figure.18.
Horizontal belt sanding.
Backstop
Horizontal.Sanding
1
. Adjust bed to horizontal position.
2
. Turn machine
ON
and allow sander to reach full
speed.
3
. Place workpiece on surface of sanding belt, allowing
it to rest against backstop. Hold workpiece firmly,
and keep fingers away from sanding surface (see
Figure
18
).
4
. Using light pressure, use both hands to move
workpiece back and forth across surface of sanding
belt to prevent burning workpiece, excessive loading
of belt, and uneven belt wear.
