Delta SM500, 491836-00 Attaching the Dust Chute, Installing the Backstop on the Sanding ARM

ATTACHING THE DUST CHUTE

Align the three holes in the dust chute (A) Fig. 12 with the three holes in the left side of the sanding base. Insert the pan head screw (B) Fig.12 through the hole in the dust spout and thread it into the taped hole in the sander base. Repeat this process for the two remaining holes.

B

A

Fig. 12

INSTALLING THE BACKSTOP ON THE SANDING ARM

Install the backstop (A) Fig. 13 on the sanding arm using the 1/4-20 x 1/2" hex head screw (B) and 5/16" flat washer (C).

To avoid trapping the work or fingers between the backstop and the sanding belt, the edge of the backstop (D) Fig. 13 should be positioned a maximum of 1/16" away from the sanding belt (E).

D
			B
		C
	A

E

Fig. 13

FASTENING THE SANDER TO A SUPPORTING SURFACE

1. To use your sander in a permanent location, fasten itA securely to a firm supporting surface, such as a stand

or workbench. Use the four holes, three of which are shown at (A) Fig. 14.

Fig. 14

2.The diagram in Fig. 15 illustrates the size and center-to-center distance of the holes to be drilled in the stand or workbench.

Fig. 15

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