Technical Data; Operating Your Belt Sander - Black & Decker KA83 User Manual

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TECHNICAL DATA

The level of sound pressure of the tool is in accordance
with EEC legislation. It is recommended that you take
appropriate measures for the protection of your hearing
if the sound level seems uncomfortable. This normally
equates to a sound pressure in excess of 85dB (A).
Your sander includes some or all of these features.
Note: This user manual also covers more than one
catalogue number within this product group. Refer to
your carton for details of your product.
FEATURES
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1. Front handle
2. Dust collection bag or vacuum cleaner connection
3. Lock-on switch
4. Tracking adjustment knob
5. On/off switch
6. Drive roller
7. Sanding belt tension lever
8. Front belt roller
9. Belt rotation direction indicator
10. Belt speed control (electronic models only)

OPERATING YOUR BELT SANDER

If continuous operation is required, proceed as follows:
To stop your belt sander, proceed as follows:
Depress the on/off switch to release the lock-on button.
Release the on/off switch.
BELT SPEED CONTROL (ELECTRONIC MODELS ONLY)
Belt speed control is provided to aid the achievement
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5
6
Material
2
Solid wood
1
• Veneer
Chipboard
10
Plastics
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4
Steel
Paint removal
Balsa wood
8
Acrylic
To start your belt sander,
depress the on/off
switch (5).
To stop your belt sander
release the on/off
switch.
Depress the on/off
switch (5).
Depress the lock-on
button (3) and release
the on/off switch.
of a perfect finish.
Various factors affect
the finish (material,
speed and grit), you can
use the following table
to help choose the
correct speed and grit
for the job.
Electronic position
5-max
3-4
max
2-5
5-max
6-max
1-3
1-2
Belt grit
80
150
60/80
100
80
40/60
100
100