B
Fig. 1
C
T
A
H
L
G
M
Fig. 3
K | J |
S
E
D
Fig. 2
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
MOTOR
Do not operate your tool on a current on which the voltage is not within correct limits. Do not operate tools rated A.C. only on D.C. current. To do so may seriously damage the tool.
ASSEMBLY
REPLACING THE SANDING BELT
To reduce the risk of injury, be sure sander is turned off and disconnected from the power supply when changing the sanding belt. Before reconnecting the tool, make sure the switch (D) Fig. 2 is in the off position.
To replace the belt:
1.Rotate the belt release lever (A) Fig. 1 up until front wheel of the sander (B) Fig. 1 retracts and releases the tension on the abrasive belt (C).
2.Remove the worn out belt.
3.Slip a new belt around the wheels. Sanding belts without arrows can go either direction. If the belt is unidirectional and has arrows printed on its inside, make sure to point these arrows in the direction of wheel rotation. (Wheel rotation would be clockwise when looking into the open side of the sander).
Severe laceration hazard. If installed backwards, unidirectional sanding belts may not track properly and may overhang the housing, possibly causing severe lacerations.
4. Rotate the belt release lever (A) Fig. 1 down into position to reapply tension to the belt.
OPERATION
SWITCH OPERATION
To turn unit on, depress the side of the
To reduce the risk of injury, make sure the sander is not resting on the workpiece when the switch is turned on.
To reduce the risk of injury, check to see that the belt guard (T) Fig. 1 is in place, secured, and working correctly.
FRONT HANDLE
The front auxilliary handle is removeable to allow the sander into tight spaces. The unit comes with the handle (E) Fig. 2 installed as shown. To remove the handle, loosen the screw (S) Fig. 4 in the center of the handle using a flat head screwdriver and then remove handle and screw.
NOTE: The handle must be properly seated over the mounting surface before tightening the screw.
TRACKING THE BELT
Severe laceration hazard. Properly adjust the tracking of the belt to avoid it overhanging the housing. A running belt overhanging the housing can cause severe lacerations.
Make sure the sanding belt is tracking properly on your unit. To do this:
1.Grasp unit in your hand and hold with the belt facing you.
2.Turn on switch (D) Fig. 2 to start the belt.
3.Turn the tracking knob (G) Fig. 3 counterclockwise (turning towards the front of the sander) to move the belt toward the housing. Turn the knob clockwise (towards the power cord) to move it away from the housing.
NOTE: The belt should be aligned with the flush edge of the platen (H) Fig. 1 while the sander is in operation.
4. Turn switch off and make sure the belt has come to a complete stop before setting unit down.
PROPER HAND POSITION
This can be a
Fig. 2.
Severe abrasion hazard. Keep hands and fingers clear of moving sanding belt. Failure to do so could result in the sanding of the hands or fingers possibly causing serious injury.
Severe pinching hazard. Keep hands and fingers clear of front roller at all times. Failure to do so could result in fingers getting pinched, causing possible serious injury.
Severe abrasion hazard. Do not let the fingers rest over the front or right edge of the sander. If the sanding belt were to run off, or if it were not properly adjusted, your fingers could come in contact with the moving sanding belt resulting in possible serious injury.
Make sure all air vents on the sander (L) and (M) Fig. 3 are not covered during use.
OPERATING THE SANDER
Before sanding a workpiece, make sure it is secured or clamped down.
To reduce the risk of injury, always secure work to prevent it from being thrown back towards the user.
VACUUM ADAPTER
Empty dust collection system frequently, especially when sanding
the finish manufacturer’s guidelines, or place in a metal can with a tight fitting metal lid. Remove coated dust particles from the premises daily. The accumulation of fine sanding dust particles may self ignite and cause fire.
Shock hazard. The use of a vacuum hose and vacuum adapter with the belt sander may generate static electricity that could result in startling static discharge.
Do not use a dust collection device when sanding metal. Doing so creates a fire hazard, which may cause serious personal injury and/or damage to the tool.
Your belt sander is equipped with a dual hose adpater. The adapter can be attached to both 1"
(inside diameter) and 35 mm (outside diameter) shop vacuum hoses for dust collection. Insert the adpater (J) Fig. 5 into the dust port (K) and turn it 1/8 turn clockwise to secure the adapter to the
sander. Then, attach the appropriate vacuum hose to the adapter.
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O
N
P
Fig. 6
MAINTENANCE
To reduce the risk of injury, turn off and unplug sander before making any adjustments or removing or installing accessories.
REPAIRS
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TO REPLACE THE PLATEN/CORK
The cork under the platen on your belt sander may require replacement at some point during the life of the tool. A new platen/cork is available through your
1.Remove the sanding belt as described in ASSEMBLY.
2.Rotate the belt release lever (A) Fig. 1 down.
3.Remove the plastic cover (N) Fig. 6 (inset) from right side of platen by removing four screws
(O).
4.Slide old platen/cork (P) Fig. 6 out.
5.Slide the new platen/cork into the sander and discard the old one.
6.Reinstall the plastic cover and make sure the tracking spring is installed correctly.
7.Install a sanding belt as described in ASSEMBLY.
BRUSH INSPECTION
For your continued safety and electrical protection, brush inspection and replacement on this tool should ONLY be performed by a
At approximately 100 hours of use, take or send your tool to your nearest
Any loss of power before the above maintenance check may indicate the need for immediate servicing of your tool. DO NOT CONTINUE TO OPERATE TOOL UNDER THIS CONDITION. If proper operating voltage is present, return your tool to the service station for immediate service.
CLEANING
Periodically blow out all air passages with dry compressed air.
Wear ANSI Z87.1 safety glasses while using compressed air.
Use only mild soap and a damp cloth to clean the tool.
Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid.
Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals for cleaning the
LUBRICATION
This tool has been lubricated with a sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under normal operating conditions. No further lubrication is necessary. However, it is recommended that, once a year, you take or send the tool to a
Any loss of power before the above maintenance check may indicate the need for immediate servicing of your tool. DO NOT CONTINUE TO OPERATE TOOL UNDER THIS CONDITION. If proper operating voltage is present, return your tool to the service station for immediate service.
FAILURE TO START
Should your tool fail to start, check to make sure the prongs on the cord plug are making good contact in the outlet. Also, check for blown fuses or open circuit breakers in the line.
SERVICE
REPLACEMENT PARTS
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SERVICE AND REPAIRS
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