MAINTENANCE
LUBRICATION
CAUTION: Disconnect sander from power
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Do not operate the sander until it is properly lubri- |
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All ball bearings are sealed for life and do not require |
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lubrication. |
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Apply a drop of light machine oil occasionally on the |
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hinge of the tension mechanisms as shown in Fig- |
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ure 10. Service the machine every 6 weeks. |
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SANDING BELT SELECTION |
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Use the chart, Figure 11, for selecting an abrasive |
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belt. Aluminum oxide is recommended for general |
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use in the home workshop. |
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Figure 12 groups abrasives into five classes, indi- |
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cating the grit numbers that fall into each. |
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| ABRASIVE |
| USE |
| COARSE | GRIT |
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| Aluminum |
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| Oxide |
| Aluminum |
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| Copper |
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| Plastic |
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FIGURE 11
TYPE | VERY FINE | FINE | MEDIUM | COARSE | VERY | |
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FIGURE 12
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