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BEFORE USING THE SANDER
WARNING: To avoid mistakes that could cause
serious, permanent injury, do not plug the sander in
untU the following steps are comp|eted.
- Assembly and alignment. (See pages 7 - 11}
= Learn the use and function of the ON-OFF switch.
backstop, belt tracking knob, belt tension lever, work
tableand work table tiltlockknob. (Seepages t2-13)
Review and understand all safety instructions and
operating procedures in this manual.
Review of the maintenance methods for this sander.
(See pages 19 - 20)
BEFORE EACH USE:
Inspect your sander.
DISCONNECT THE SANDER. To avoid injury from
accidental starting, unplugthe sander,turn the switchoff
and remove the switch key before changing the setup,
sanding disc or belt or adjusting anything.
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Check for:
. alignment of moving parts,
- binding of moving pads,
• broken parts,
• wom parts that cause agap largerthan 1/16" between
work support and sanding surface,
sanding belt narrowerthan 4 inches. Narrower belts
uncover parts that could trap your fingers.
- worn or damaged elect ticcords,
stable mounting, and
any other conditions that may affect the way the
sander works.
If any part is missing, bent, or broken in any way, or any
electrical parts don't work properly, turn the sander off
and unplug the sander. REPLACE damaged, missing,
or failed parts before using the sander again.
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE.
Keep the sander clean for best and safestperformance.
Follow instructions for lubricating.
REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES from
tool before turning iton.
To avoid Injury from jams, slips or thrown pieces.
USEONLY RECOMMENDEDACCESSORIES. (See
page 21) Consult this Owner's manual for recom-
mended accessories. Follow the instnJctions that
come with the accessories. The use of improper
accessories may cause risk of injuryto persons.
Adjust any work support to clear the sanding surface
by no more than 1/16 of an inch. When checking
clearance between the belt and work support, press
the belt flat against the metal beneath it.
- Make sure all clamps and locks are tight and no Parts
have excessive play.
KEEP WORK AREA CI'EAN. Cluttered areas and
benches invite accidents. Floor must not be slippery.
To avoid bums or other fire damage, never use the
sander near flammable liquids, vapors or gases.
PLAN AHEAD TO PROTECT YOUR EYES,
HANDS, FACE, EARS
KNOW YOUR SANDER. Read and understand the
owner's manual and labels affixed to the tool. Learn its
application and limitations as well as the specific poten-
tial hazards peculiar to this tool.
To avoid injury from accidental contact with moving
parts:
- KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.
- Don't do layout, assembly, or setup work on the
sander while any parts are moving.
- AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Make sure switch
is "OFF" before plugging sander into a power outlet.
Plan your work.
USETHE RIGHTTOOL. Don't force tool or attachment
to do a job it was not designed to do.
CAUTION: This machine Is not designed for heavy
deburrlng operations. When finishing metals, sparks
or hot fragments could cause a fire. To avoid this:
Disconnect any dust collecting hose from the
sander.
° Remove all traces of wood dust from inside the
sander.
• Remove all traces of metal dust from inside the
sander before sanding wood again.
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