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sure that the direction arrows on the sanding
belt are pointing in the same direction as the
direction indicator (5).
Aligning the sanding belt
Fig. B
If the sanding belt doesn't run parallel with the
outer edge of the housing, the sanding belt must
be aligned. Move the sanding belt in the correct
position with the adjusting knob (12). By turning
the adjusting knob clockwise the sanding belt will
move to the inside and by turning anti-clockwise
the sanding belt will move to the outside.
Switching on and off
Fig. B
switch (7).
switch.
If continuous operation is required the
switch.
off switch.
switch again and release the on/off switch.
Setting the speed
Fig. B
The speed adjustment wheel is used for setting
the speed. The speed adjustment wheel can be
set to 6 positions. The ideal speed depends on
the required grain size and on the material to be
worked.
Do not set the speed during use.
required position.
- For hard materials, use a sanding belt with
- For soft materials, use a sanding belt with a
coarse grain size and select a higher speed.
you should allow the machine to cool down by
running it at maximum speed with no-load for
approx. 3 minutes.
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Mounting dustbag
Fig. B
A complete dust bag is enclosed. Put the wire-
bracket (inside the dust bag) into to the adapter of
the dust bag (when not mounted). The end of the
collect dust which is released during sanding.
opening
Grip
The use of the belt sander is made easier
because of the two grips one on the front side
and one on the back. Through that you can hold
the machine with two hands, you have a better
control of the machine and there is less risk to
becoming in touch with the moving parts.
Hold the belt sander always with both hands.
Operating instructions
Make sure that the machine has reached its full
speed before placing the machine on the work
piece. This will prevent an overload of the
machine.
For sanding wood, place the machine
approximately 15° out of the grains of the wood.
Move the belt sander continuous over the work
piece.
wood and metal
machine, this will only delay the sanding.
Fig. D
This machine can also be mounted to a worktable
for use as a stationary machine.
with the markings. Never mount the machine
onto the table, for stationary use, without the
rubber mat.
on the rubber mat. The mounting holes have
to be facing the front.
mounting holes (14)
the table.
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