ASSEMBLY
Dust Hood
When connected to a dust collection system, the dust hood directs suction to remove harmful wood and abrasive dust from your work area. For additional information on the correct dust collection system, additions, or modifications; contact your Woodstock International dealer for your copy of the Dust Collection Basics hand- book and available accessories.
DO NOT operate this machine without the cor- rect dust collection sys- tem. Failure to use a dust collection system can result in short and long- term respiratory illness.
To connect dust hood, do these steps:
1.Locate your dust edge sander where it will be used
2.Connect your dust collection suction tube to the dust port, so when you tilt the platen from the vertical to the horizontal position, the suction tube will not bind, leak, or dis- connect the
Dust Port
Figure 20. Platen and dust hood tilt.
Quick Release Lever | Dust Hood Cover |
in Unlocked Position |
|
Belt |
|
Tracking |
|
Lock |
|
Knob |
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Figure 21. Belt tracking lock knob, dust port
cover, and quick release lever.
Sanding Belt
Your Model W1688 Edge Sander is shipped with a general purpose sanding belt great for most woodworking needs. With proper care, machine operation, and dressing the belt with the use of a
To install the sanding belt, do these steps:
1.Loosen the belt tracking lock knob. See
Figure 21.
2.Unlatch and open the dust port cover. See
Figure 21.
Arrows Must Point this
Direction
