Surface Sanding on the Sanding
Belt
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from slips, jams or thrown pieces, adjust the backstop to clear the sanding surface by no more than 1/16 of an inch. When checking clearance between the sanding belt and backstop, press the sanding belt flat against the metal bed beneath it.
Hold the workpiece firmly with both hands, keeping fingers away from the sanding belt.
Keep the end butted against the backstop and move the work evenly across the sanding belt. Use caution when sanding very thin pieces.
For sanding long pieces the backstop can be rotated out of the way.
Apply only enough pressure to allow the sanding belt to remove material.
End Sanding on the Sanding Belt
Move the work evenly across the sanding belt. For accuracy, use a miter gauge accessory (not included).
Sanding Curved Edges | Drive Drum |
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Inside curves are best sanded with the sander assembled in the spindle mode. However, inside curves larger than
Although it is possible to lightly sand on the idler drum end of the belt sanding assembly, it is not recommended. The idler drum is an integral part of the belt tracking mechanism. It is spring loaded to maintain proper tension. Use of the idler drum to sand curves may cause belt to track improperly.
Idler
Drum
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