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Craftsman 137.215280 Owner's Manual page 6

1 hp (maximum developed) 2"x 42" belt 8" disc belt/disc sander

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INSTALLING i REPLACING 8" ABRASIVE DmSC (FIG. C)
1.
Remove the table assembly (1) from the sander by
loosening and removing the table lock handles (2)
and washers from both sides of the housing.
2.
To remove the table, tilt it upward while pulling it away
from the disc.
3.
Remove the dust chute (3) (see "INSTALLING /
REMOVING DUST CHUTE" below).
4.
Remove the worn abrasive disc (4) by peeling it from
the metal disc plate (5).
5.
Clean the metal disc plate if necessary. Apply a new
adhesive sanding disc to the disc plate.
6.
Reattach the dust chute and the table assembly and
lock handles.
7.
Adjust the table a maximum of 1/16" from the sanding
disc, and tighten the lock handles.
Fig. C
REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE DUST CHUTE (FIG. D)
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Remove or attach the dust chute (1) to the disc guard
housing (2) using the six screws.
2.
The dust chute exhaust (3) must point to the side of
the sander as shown.
Fig. D
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ASSEMBLE
THE DtSC TABLE
{FIG. E)
1.
Align the table brackets (1) with the raised track (2) on
the sides of the disc guard. Lift the front edge of the
table and slide onto the tracks.
2.
Place a washer (3) on the table lock handle (4),
thread into the hole (5) through the table bracket slot.
Repeat on the other side of the table and guard.
3.
Be sure the gap between the disc and the disc table
is 1/16" or less. Tighten the handles to lock the table.
Fig. E
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ASSEMBLE THE TENSION HANDLE WITH GRIP (FroG.F)
1.
Thread the lock nut (t) completely onto the handle (2).
2.
Thread the handle (2) into the hole on the hub (3).
3.
Tighten the lock nut against the hub.
Fig. F
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MnTER GAUGE
(FIG. G)
A miter gauge (1) is supplied with your sander and is
used with the disc table. The miter gauge body can be
turned 0 ° to 45 ° right or left for angle or miter sanding.
Loosen knob (2), rotate miter gauge body to the desired
angle and tighten tock knob (2),
Fig. G
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FASTENING
SANDER TO WORK SURFACE
(FIG. H)
1.
To mount your sander in a permanent location such as
a sturdy workbench, bolt the sander base to a
solid workbench top. The sander base (1) has 4
mounting holes.
2.
Place the sander on the work surface, mark the holes
on the work surface and drill 3/8" holes. Use bolts,
washers, nuts to secure.
3.
If the workbench moves or shakes during operation,
it must be fastened to the floor.
4.
Your sander is designed to be used on hodzoritai
surfaces only. Motor damage may result when
mounted on a non-horizontal surface,
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Belt disc sander
6.
Flatwasher
2.
Hex head bolt
7.
Lockwasher
3.
Rubber washer
8.
Hex nut
4.
Flatwasher
9,
Jamb nut
5.
Workbench
NOTE:Secure tool to supporting structure as toot
may tip, slide,or walk on supporting structure.

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