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Model W1855 (For Machines Mfd. Since 6/17)
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Controls.&.Components
Refer to the
Figures.1–2.
and the following descriptions to
become familiar with the basic controls and components
of this machine. Understanding these items and how they
work will help you understand the rest of the manual and
stay safe when operating this machine.
A. Belt Tensioning Lever: When pressed in, provides
tension to sanding belt during use. When pulled out,
releases tension for changing/replacing belt.
B. Backstop: Prevents workpiece from being thrown by
rotation of sanding belt.
C. Sanding Belt: Used for sanding with grain along
length of workpiece, and for sanding inside curves.
D. Tracking Control Knob: Used to adjust alignment of
sanding belt to sanding bed.
E. ON/OFF Switch: Turns motor
ON
and
OFF.
Remove
yellow tab to lock in
OFF
position.
F. Sanding Disc: Used for performing angle and miter
sanding operations on work table.
G. Angle Scale: Indicates angle of work table relative
to sanding disc from 90°–45°.
H. Sanding Bed: The surface around which the sanding
belt rotates; tilts from 0°–90°.
I. Miter Gauge: Used for miter sanding. Adjustable
from 60° left or right.
J. Work Table: Supports workpiece during angle, miter,
and compound miter sanding. T-slot functions as a
guide for miter gauge.
K. Angle Adjustment Knob: Tightens to secure work
table at desired angle.
L. 2
1
⁄
2
" Dust Port: Connects a shop vacuum or dust
collector for dust extraction.
To. reduce. your. risk. of. serious. injury.
or. damage. to. the. machine,. read. this.
entire.manual.BEFORE.using.machine.
Figure.2.
Work table and miter gauge
controls, sanding bed, and dust port.
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Figure.1
. Sanding belt and controls,
sanding disc, and ON/OFF switch.
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