,_ WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating this tool.
Failure to do so could result in dust, shavings, chips, or loose particles being thrown in your eyes resulting in possible serious injury. If the operation is dusty, also wear a face or dust mask.
SELECTING SANDING BELTS
Selecting the correct size and type of sanding belt is an important step in achieving a high quality sanded finish. Aluminum oxide, silicon carbide, and other synthetic abrasives are best for power sanding.
In general, when sanding, coarse grit removes the most material and fine grit produces the best finish. The condition of the surface to be sanded determines which grit will do the best job. If the surface is rough, start with a coarse grit and sand until the surface is uniform. Then use medium grit to remove scratches left by the coarser grit. Finally, use finer grit for finishing the surface. Always continue sanding with each grit until the surface is uniform.
USING SANDING BELTS
TO INSTALL/CHANGE SANDING BELTS
See Figures 2, 3, and 4.
Follow these steps to install or change sanding belts.
•Unplug the sander.
•Raise the tension release lever.
Note: If you are changing sanding belts, remove the old sanding belt at this time.
Install the sanding belt.
A CAUTION: If the sanding belt is not a bidirectional belt, ensure that the arrow inside the belt is pointing in the direction of the rotation (clockwise when looking into the open side of the sander). Installing unidirectional sanding belts backwards can create a hazardous condition.
•Align the sanding belt to its correct position.
•Lower the tension release lever to secure the sanding belt.
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,_ WARNING: Failure to unplug the tool could result in serious injury due to accidental starting.
•Position the sander on its side with the cord on the left.
,_,1= WARNING: Keep hands and fingers clear of the rollers and spring mechanism at all times. Failure
to do so could result in fingers getting pinched, causing serious injury.
TENSION
RELEASELEVER
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INSTALLUNIDIRECTIONALBELTSIN THE DIRECTIONOFTHE
ROTATION
INSTALL BIDIRECTIONALBELTSIN EITHERDIRECTION
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