Advertisement
Available languages
Available languages
Additional Safety Rules For Paint Removal
1. Sanding of lead based paint is NOT RECOMMENDED due to the difficulty of controlling the
contaminated dust. The greatest danger of lead poisoning is to children and pregnant women.
2. Since it is difficult to identify whether or not a paint contains lead without a chemical analysis,
we recommend the following precautions when sanding any paint:
PERSONAL SAFETY
1. No children or pregnant women should enter the work area where the paint sanding is being
done until all clean up is completed.
2. A dust mask or respirator should be worn by all persons entering the work area. The filter should
be replaced daily or whenever the wearer has difficulty breathing. See your local hardware store
for the proper NIOSH approved dust mask.
3. NO EATING, DRINKING or SMOKING should be done in the work area to prevent ingesting
contaminated paint particles. Workers should wash and clean up BEFORE eating, drinking or
smoking. Articles of food, drink or smoking should not be left in the work area where dust would
settle on them.
ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
1. Paint should be removed in such a manner as to minimize the amount of dust generated.
2. Areas where paint removal is occurring should be sealed with plastic sheeting of 4 mil (0.10 mm)
thickness.
3. Sanding should be done in a manner to reduce tracking of paint dust outside the work area.
CLEANING AND DISPOSAL
1. All surfaces in the work area should be vacuumed and thoroughly cleaned daily for the duration
of the sanding project. Vacuum filter bags should be changed frequently.
2. Plastic drop cloths should be gathered up and disposed of along with any dust chips or other
removal debris. They should be placed in sealed refuse receptacles and disposed of through
regular trash pick-up procedures. During clean up, children and pregnant women should be
kept away from the immediate work area.
3. All toys, washable furniture and utensils used by children should be washed thoroughly before
being used again.
Motor
Your D
WALT tool is powered by a D
WALT-built motor. Be sure your power supply agrees with the
E
E
nameplate markings. Voltage decrease of more than 10% will cause loss of power and overheating.
All D
WALT tools are factory tested.
E
COMPONENTS (FIG. 1)
WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part of it. Damage or personal injury could result.
A. Dust bag
E. Front handle
B. Spring clips
F. Lock button
C. Dust spout
G. Trigger switch
D. Main handle
INTENDED USE
These heavy-duty belt sanders have been designed for professional sanding at various work sites
(i.e., construction sites). DO NOT use under wet conditions or in presence of flammable liquids or
gases.
These heavy-duty belt sanders are professional power tools. DO NOT let children come into
contact with the tool. Supervision is required when inexperienced operators use this tool.
Installing and Removing the Abrasive Belt (Fig. 2)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, turn unit off and disconnect it from power
source before installing and removing accessories, before adjusting or when making
repairs. An accidental start-up can cause injury.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, secure the workpiece and maintain a
firm grip on the sander. Friction between the sanding belt and the work will tend to move the work
backward and the sander forward.
WARNING: To avoid severe abrasion, ALWAYS keep fingers away from the moving belt and
areas where the belt enters the housing.
WARNING: Severe laceration hazard. If installed backwards, unidirectional sanding belts may not
track properly and may overhang the housing, possibly causing severe lacerations.
1. Place the sander on its left side.
2. Pull the lever (I) out toward the rear of the tool as illustrated. This retracts the idler pulley (H) and
releases tension on the abrasive belt.
3. Remove the old belt.
4. Install the new belt with the arrow (printed on the inside of the belt) on the top and pointing
TOWARD the idler pulley.
NOTE: Some sanding belts are bi-directional. These belts will not have arrows printed on them.
They can be installed to run in either direction.
5. Engage the front pulley by pushing the lever (I) back to its original position.
To Start and Stop the Belt Sander (Fig 1, 3)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, make sure the sander is not resting on the workpiece
when the switch is turned on.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, check to see that the belt guard (J) is in place, secured,
and working correctly.
1. Be certain that the the switch is off and the power circuit voltage is the same as the voltage
shown on the specification plate. Connect the machine to the power circuit.
2. Squeeze the trigger (G) to start the motor. Release the trigger to stop the motor.
3. To allow the motor to run without constantly holding the trigger, press the trigger switch (G),
push and hold the lock button (F) while releasing the trigger switch.
4. To release the lock button, squeeze the trigger and release.
Tracking the Abrasive Belt (Fig. 3)
WARNING: Severe laceration hazard. Properly adjust the tracking of the belt to avoid it
overhanging the housing. A running belt overhanging the housing can cause severe lacerations.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of injury, always be sure the switch is off before connecting the
tool to power source.
To prevent excessive wear on both the sander and belt, NEVER allow the abrasive belt to rub on
the sander frame. To make sure that the belt is tracking correctly, do the following:
1. Turn the tool over. Hold the rear handle with the left hand so that the ring finger and the little
finger rest on trigger.
2. Squeeze the trigger to start the motor.
3. Turn the belt aligning knob (K) in either direction until the edge of the belt is even with the outer
edge of the rear rubber-covered pulley. The edge of the belt will extend beyond the edge of the
front pulley.
4. Release the trigger to stop the motor. Allow the tool to come to a COMPLETE STOP before
turning it over and putting it down.
Dust Collection (Fig. 4)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, turn unit off and disconnect it from power
source before installing and removing accessories, before adjusting or when making
repairs. An accidental start-up can cause injury.
WARNING: Empty dust collection system frequently, especially when sanding resin-
coated surfaces such as polyurethane, varnish, shellac, etc. Dispose of coated dust particles
according to the finish manufacturer's guidelines, or place in a metal can with a tight fitting
metal lid. Remove coated dust particles from the premises daily. The accumulation of fine
sanding dust particles may self ignite and cause fire.
WARNING: Shock hazard. The use of a vacuum hose and vacuum adapter with the belt
sander may generate static electricity that could result in startling static discharge.
WARNING: Fire hazard. Do not use a dust collection device when sanding metal. Doing
so creates a fire hazard, which may cause serious personal injury and/or damage to the tool.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of injury, do not operate the tool without a dust bag.
To install the dust bag depress the spring clips (B) of the dust bag (A) and clip the dust bag
over the rib of the dust spout (C). For the most efficient operation, empty the dust bag when it
is approximately half full. Squeeze the spring clip and pull dust bag off vacuum housing, unzip
the rear of the bag, and shake out the dust. Every so often, turn the bag inside out and brush
the accumulated dust from the inside.
OPERATION
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, turn unit off and disconnect it from power
source before installing and removing accessories, before adjusting or when making
repairs. An accidental start-up can cause injury.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, do not use this tool in a stand that would
invert it for use as a stationary belt sander. This tool is not made for that application.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of injury, secure the work and maintain a firm grip on the sander.
Friction between the sanding belt and the work will tend to move the work backward and the sander
forward.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of injury, always be sure the switch is off before connecting the
tool to power source.
1. Hold the sander off the work before starting the motor.
FIG. 1
A
D
FIG. 2
I
FIG. 3
K
FIG. 4
A
B
C
2. Lower the sander to the work, touching the rear part of the belt first. Level the machine when
moving it forward.
3. Guide the machine over the work in overlapping strokes. Allow the sander to do the work.
4. Avoid applying excessive pressure. The weight of the machine is usually sufficient for a fast
smooth finish. A slight increase in pressure may speed removal of material, but too much
pressure will slow the motor and decrease removal.
5. Work back and forth over a fairly wide area to obtain an even surface.
6. Do not let the tool tilt. The edge of the belt can make a deep cuts into the surface.
7. Do not pause in any one spot during the sanding operation. The belt will eat into the work and
make the surface uneven.
8. Lift the tool from the work before turning the motor off.
9. Always be sure that the motor has completely stopped before putting the tool down.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. 1)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, ALWAYS use proper hand position as
shown.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation
of a sudden reaction.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the front handle (E), with the other hand on the main
handle (D).
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, turn unit off and disconnect it from power
source before installing and removing accessories, before adjusting or when making
repairs. An accidental start-up can cause injury.
Cleaning
WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of all air vents with dry air at least once a week. Wear proper
ANSI Z87.1 (CAN/CSA Z94.3) eye protection and proper NIOSH/OSHA/MSHA respiratory
protection when performing this.
WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals for cleaning the non-metallic parts of
the tool. These chemicals may weaken the plastic materials used in these parts. Use a cloth
dampened only with water and mild soap. Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never immerse
any part of the tool into a liquid.
Lubrication
Your tool was properly lubricated before leaving the factory. In from two to six months, depending
upon use, take or send your tool to an authorized service center for a complete cleaning, inspection
and lubrication. Tools used constantly on production jobs will need relubrication more often. Also,
tools "out of service" for long periods should be relubricated before being put back to work.
Accessories
WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered by D
this product, use of such accessories with this tool could be hazardous. To reduce the risk of injury,
only D
WALT, recommended accessories should be used with this product.
E
Recommended accessories for use with your tool are available at extra cost from your local
dealer or authorized service center. If you need assistance in locating any accessory, please contact
D
WALT Industrial Tool Co., 701 East Joppa Road, Baltimore, MD 21286, call 1-800-4-D
E
(1-800-433-9258) or visit our website www.dewalt.com.
Repairs
To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and adjustments (including
brush inspection and replacement) should be performed by a D
a D
WALT authorized service center or other qualified service personnel. Always use identical
E
replacement parts.
B
G
C
E
J
WALT, have not been tested with
E
WALT factory service center,
E
F
H
WALT
E
Advertisement
