Operating Instructions - KOBE SBD370 Operator's Manual

KBE-271-4140K_Instructions.qxd 01/02/2011
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

I N D U S T R I A L
POWER TOOLS
WARNING Some dust created by power sanding contains chemicals that may cause
cancer, birth defects or other harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: lead from lead-
based paint, and arsenic and chromium from chemically treated timber.
DUST EXTRACTION
Sanding operations are inherently dusty. To reduce the amount of dust pervading the air, the
sander has a dust extraction port which is 57mm (2
connected to a dust collection system. It is strongly recommended that users employ a dust
collection system when using this sander.
Use of a mask or respirator is still required even
when a dust collection system is in use.
ON/OFF SWITCH
The ON/OFF switch is situated bottom right on the front of the
machine. The buttons are marked with international convention
being green for on and red for off. The green "ON" button is
recessed into the switch making it difficult to accidentally switch
the machine on, whereas the red "OFF" button stands out from
the switch making it easy to locate and press should emergency
require it.
NO VOLT RELEASE SWITCH
In the event of a power failure, the NO VOLT RELEASE SWITCH
automatically reverts to the OFF position. This eliminates
accidental start up of the machine when mains power is restored.
BELT SANDING –
HORIZONTAL or VERTICAL
This sander can be used in vertical or horizontal mode.
To change the position of the belt sanding bed:
1. Using the Hexagon Key supplied, loosen the 6m cap screw
which clamps the drive mechanism as shown in Fig.17.
2. Raise the belt sanding bed as shown in Fig. 18.
3. With the belt sanding bed in the vertical position as shown
in Fig.19, tighten the cap screw in order to lock the bed in
place as shown in Fig 20.
Note: When sanding long workpieces, with the belt in the vertical
position, place the workpiece on the sanding stop and work
evenly across the belt. Fig. 21
Fig. 20
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Fig. 17
Fig. 18
Fig. 19
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
I N D U S T R I A L
POWER TOOLS
BELT SANDING –
HORIZONTAL
When sanding flat, broad surfaces on the belt sander, hold the
workpiece firmly but lightly onto the surface of the belt and
against the sanding stop, Fig.22 keeping fingers away from the
belt. Apply only enough pressure to remove material from the
workpiece. Too much pressure will cause undue load on the
machine's motor, create heat on the bed and shorten the life
of the belt.
Note: Use extra caution when sanding very thin pieces and when
sanding long pieces, remove the sanding stop.
BELT SANDING –
CURVED PIECES
When sanding inside curves on the belt sander, always sand on
the idler drum (right hand) end of the bed Fig.23. Hold the
workpiece firmly, keeping fingers away from the sanding belt.
Keep the curve pressed firmly against the idler drum, moving the
work evenly back and forth across the drum.
DISC SANDING –
CURVED PIECES
When sanding outside curves on the disc sander, remove the
mitre gauge and work with the workpiece flat on the table. The
point of contact between the disc and the workpiece should
always be on the left hand side of the disc so that it is in the
downward motion, decreasing the chance of wood splintering
away from the main body of the workpiece.
DISC SANDING –
MITRED ANGLES
To sand mitred angles on the disc sander, set the mitre gauge
to the required angle (up to 60° to the left or right) and tighten
the locking knob as shown in Fig.24.
DISC SANDING –
COMPOUND MITRES
A compound angle can be achieved by setting the angle of the
work table to the horizontal plane first (up to 45° to the
horizontal) and then setting the angle of the mitre gauge (up to
60° to the left or right) to the disc as shown in Fig.25.
DISC SANDING –
SMALL END GRAINS
Use of the sliding mitre gauge is recommended for sanding
small end grain surfaces on the sanding disc.
Note: Always move the workpiece across the sanding disc from
left to right holding the workpiece tightly onto the surface of the
work table.
Fig. 21
Fig. 22
Fig. 23
Fig. 24
Fig. 25
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