Getting to Know Your Spindle Sander

3 Tracking Knob

4 Spindle Knob

2 Belt Tension Lever

5 Backstop

1 Sanding Belt

 

Table Adjustment Screws

 

(Left and Right Side)

6 Front Table

9 Front Table

Lock Knob

 

Detent

7 Spacer Rings

8 Sanding Drum(s)/ 15 Table Insert

Sleeves(s)

10 On-Off Switch

Slots for

“Saw Horse”

 

Mounting

12 Dust Collection Port

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from accidental start, turn switch “OFF” and remove plug from power source outlet before making any adjustments.

1.Sanding Belt. Removes material from wood. Oscillates (3/4") up and down to sand faster and prevents burning of the workpiece.

2.Belt Tension Lever. Slide lever left to release the sanding belt tension; slide right to apply belt tension.

3.Tracking Knob. Turning knob coun- terclockwise causes sanding belt to move towards the table; turning knob clockwise causes sanding belt to move away from the table.

4.Spindle Knob. Loosen knob to

11 Backstop Knob

14 3/32 Hex “L” Wrench

5/32 Hex “L” Wrench

13 Table Insert/

Sanding Belt

Storage

remove sanding belt assembly (or sanding drum) and change to spindle sanding (or belt sanding). NOTE: Knob has left hand threads. Turn knob clockwise to loosen and counterclock- wise to tighten.

5.Backstop. Supports the workpiece on the sanding belt.

6.Front Table. Supports the workpiece. Can also be tilted for bevel sanding.

7.Spacer Ring. Fits around drum to help support workpiece.

8.Sanding Sleeve/Drum. Removes material from wood. Oscillates up and down to sand faster and prevents burning the workpiece.

9.Table Lock Knob. Loosening knob allows the front table to be tilted for bevel sanding.

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RIDGID EB44241 Getting to Know Your Spindle Sander, Tracking Knob Spindle Knob Belt Tension Lever, Table Adjustment Screws