Machine Set-Up

To set-up your machine follow this procedure:

1.Familiarize yourself with the machine and read all danger, warning and caution statements. Make sure all operators of this machine have read this Owner's Manual. If they cannot read English, have the manual explained fully before allowing anyone to operate the sander.

2.Locate the power supply. The receptacle should be compatible with the plug. The receptacle must be grounded and must be fused (30 amp) to avoid an electrical hazard.

3.Clip the dust bag to the elbow. Cross the strings on the dust bag and draw tight over the flare on the elbow. Wrap the string around the elbow and secure.

4.Wind the power cord through the cable arm. Keep the power cord out of path of equipment.

How To Install The Abrasive

WARNING: Disconnect power before changing abrasive.

To install the abrasive, follow this procedure:

1.Prepare abrasive with template supplied.

2.Place backing of abrasive on the template. The template is marked "This Side Up." Make sure the marked side of the template is facing up.

3.Cut the abrasive to the exact lenght of the tem- plate.

4.Align one edge of the abrasive with a notch in the template.

5.Fold the other end of the abrasive over the end of the template and crease.

6.Repeat steps 4 and 5 for remaining notch.

7.Lift the drum cover.

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