Using the TUF ToolTM

The Tuf Tool (Figure 13) can also be used to hold the take-up fastener in place while you feed the sandpaper through the slot.

Figure 13

1.Clip the sandpaper into the outboard fastener. Wrap the drum, being careful not to overlap the windings. Hold the sandpaper over the inboard slot with the left hand.

2.Hold the TUF Tool with the red end of the tool pointing away from you (Figure 14). Insert the hook into the hole in the end of the take-up lever of the fastener (Figure 14).

3.Lift the lever with the TUF Tool, pulling the lever up until it touches the inside of the drum. Turn the TUF Tool counterclockwise and lower it onto the sandpaper, making sure it is holding the sandpaper tight and opening the throat of the fastener (Figure 15).

4.Insert the tapered end of the paper into the slot and the fastener. It may be necessary to trim the tapered end of the paper so it does not “bottom out” against the inside of the drum. Be sure to leave a gap of at least 1/8” between the tapered strip and the closed end of the slot to allow the strip to be pulled into the fastener as needed (Figure 15). If necessary trim the outside edge of the paper.

5.Hold the sandpaper in place with your left hand. Rotate the drum toward you slightly. Pull up on the TUF Tool and turn the handle clockwise while maintaining upward pressure. Slowly move the TUF Tool away from you slightly, then down, while easing it out of the hole. This releases the lever into its proper position. (Figure 16).

All abrasive strips will stretch with use and may stretch enough to allow the take-up lever to reach its lowest position so it cannot maintain tension on the strip. If this occurs, follow the above procedures to reset the take-up lever.

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M-628900 specifications

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