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REPLACING SANDING DISC
See “ATTACHING THE SANDING DISC” section in this manual.
Disconnect the machine from the power source.
SURFACING OR EDGE SANDING WITH SANDING BELT
When surfacing sanding (Fig. 41) or edge sanding (Fig. 42), place the sanding arm in the horizontal position. Use the
table (A) to keep the workpiece in place. Hold the workpiece firmly and keep your fingers away from the sanding belt.
Place the end of the workpiece against the table. Move the the workpiece evenly across the sanding belt. Apply only
enough pressure to allow the sanding belt to remove material. Use extra caution when sanding very thin pieces.
SANDING INSIDE CURVES
You can sand inside curves on the top sanding drum
(Fig. 43) if you loosen the knobs (A) Fig. 43 inset and
remove the guard
MACHINE USE
Fig.41 Fig.42
Position the edge of the table (A) Fig. 41 a maximum of 1/16" away from the sanding belt (B) to
avoid trapping the workpiece or your fingers between the table and the sanding belt.
Replace the sanding drum guard after the
sanding operation is completed.
A
B
A
A
SANDING OUTSIDE CURVES
Always sand on the left SIDE
(downward ROTATION side) of the sanding disc (Fig.
44). Sanding on the right SIDE (upward ROTATION
side) of the sanding disc could cause the workpiece
to fly up, which could be hazardous.
Position the edge of the table (A) Fig.
44 a maximum of 1/16" away from the sanding disc
(B) to avoid trapping the workpiece or your fingers
between the table and the sanding disc.
B
A
Fig.43
Fig.44
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