SECTION 6: Operations
Test-Run
Before you put your Combination Sander into use, give it a quick inspection. Before inspecting, ensure that the machine is switched off and dis- connected from its power source.
1.Are all fasteners tight?
2.Is the sanding belt properly tracked and tensioned?
3.Rotate disc slowly by hand. Look and listen for any scraping noises or anything that impedes smooth movement. Make appro- priate adjustments before attempting to run the machine.
4.If the sander appears to be free of prob- lems that might affect its operation, plug it in to its power source and start the machine. Be sure to keep a finger on the OFF button, just in case of a problem with the machine. Allow to run briefly to allow inspection of belt tracking.
5.Turn off the machine, disconnect it from its power source, and
Never use the Model G3105 for applications other than those for which it was made. DO NOT overload the machine or use excess force when sanding. Severe personal injury, damage to the machine, or damage to your workpiece could occur.
General Sanding
For general wood sanding, position and secure table, turn the machine on, and slowly feed your workpiece into the belt or disc. For disc sanding, note the direction of the disc’s rotation and be sure to feed your workpiece into the disc’s down- ward spin. Also, be sure to keep the work table about 1⁄16" away from the belt or disc.
Belt Sanding
The abrasive belt can be used to sand wood, deburr metal, or polish plastic and glass. The 1" belt size is convenient for sanding in corners and for concave edges. The belt is most efficient when used with the table. The belt housing can be tilted to a horizontal position by loosening the cap screw at the base and tilting the assembly back. Retighten the cap screw before beginning sanding. See Figure 9.
Figure 9. Horizontal tilt of belt sander.
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