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G0458 18" Open End Belt/Drum Sander
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Dust Collection
You may attach the Model G0458 drum sander
to a dust collection system if you do not use the
included dust bag. If you are using your own dust
collection system, we recommend using a system
that can collect a minimum of 400 CFM AT THE
DUST PORT.
Note:
Do not confuse this CFM recommendation
with the rating of the dust collector. To determine
the CFM at the dust port, you must take into
account many variables, including the rating of
the dust collector, the length of hose between the
dust collector and the machine, the amount of
branches or wyes, and the amount of other open
lines throughout the system.
When the dust collection is working properly, a
fine layer of dust may be present on your stock
as it comes out of the sander. This is a normal
characteristic of all drum sanders.
To connect the dust ports to a dust collector:
1. Attach a 2
1
⁄2" dust collection hose to the dust
port and secure with a hose clamp.
Test Run
Now that the machine is assembled, perform a
test run to make sure all the controls are working
properly.
Before starting the sander, make sure you
have performed the preceding assembly
and adjustment instructions, and you have
read through the rest of the manual and
are familiar with the various functions and
safety issues associated with this machine.
Failure to follow this warning could result in
serious personal injury or even death!
To test run the sander:
1. Put on safety glasses and make sure any
bystanders are out of the way and also wear
-
ing safety glasses.
2. Connect the sander to power.
3. Flip the ON/OFF switch ON. Make sure
that your finger is poised over the
ON/OFF
switch, just in case there is a problem.
The drum sander should run smoothly, with
little or no vibration or rubbing noises. Strange
or unnatural noises MUST be investigated
and corrected before operating the machine
further. To avoid injury or damage to the
machine, DO NOT attempt to make adjust-
ments to the machine without turning it
OFF
and unplugging it from its power source.
Investigate and correct any problems before
operating the machine further. If you need help,
refer to the Troubleshooting section in the back
of this manual or contact Tech Support at (570)
546-9663.
DO NOT operate the Model G0458 without
adequate dust collection. This sander cre
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ates substantial amounts of wood dust while
operating. Failure to use dust collection can
result in short and long-term respiratory ill
-
ness.