To operate the machine follow this procedure:

1.Install the operator's belt as follows:

a.Position the operator's belt around waist.

b.Cross the straps at the waist. See figure 9.

c.Slide the belt loop end over the handle on the control lever side. Adjust the length as needed.

d.Wrap the remaining strap around the opposite side of the handle and hold it in place with your hand.

WARNING:Serious operator injury could oc-

 

 

cur if the operator has tied the

 

 

loose end of the operator's belt

 

 

strap to the machine. Always posi-

 

 

tion the strap so that you can let go

 

 

and get away quickly in case of bag

 

 

Figure 9

 

fire or explosion.

 

 

2. Put the On/Off switch into the "ON" position.

 

DANGER:

Serious damage can occur to the

 

 

floor surface if the machine is not in

 

 

motion while the contact wheel is

 

 

running on the floor surface. To

 

 

prevent damage to the surface,

 

 

make sure the machine is always

 

 

moving when the contact wheel is

 

 

in contact with the floor.

 

3.Work right to left. For each forward pass, move the machine 6" over the pass you have just finished. Retrace your reverse path without overlapping. See figures 10A through 10E.

4.Feather-cut by easing the contact wheel down onto the surface with the control lever while the sander is in motion.

5.When contact wheel is fully engaged with the surface, gradually adjust your pace for adequate finish removal. Keep sander in motion while the contact wheel is on the floor surface or dwell marks will occur.

6.Move the machine in the direction of the grain in the wood whenever it is possible. Sand the surface at a constant pace.

7.Gradually feather-cut the termination point (the end of your pass) by easing the contact wheel up with the control lever. Stagger the termination points for a better blend when edging.

8.Empty dust bag whenever it is 1/3 full. Never leave a dust bag unattended with sanding dust in it. Sanding dust can spontaneously ignite and cause a fire or explosion. Empty dust into a metal container located outside of the building.

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