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ADJUSTING THE SANDING BELT TRACKING
Always wear eye protection when adjusting or operating the belt sander.
Having changed the belt, it is important to make
sure that the belt runs square on the rollers. This is
achieved by adjusting the tracking.
To adjust the tracking, proceed as follows:
1
Switch on the belt sander.
2
Adjust the tracking screw until the sanding
belt is running in line with the flat side of the
tool.
Turn the screw anti-clockwise to run the belt
into the tool. Turn the screw clockwise to run
the belt away from the tool.
Fitting The Dust Collection Bag
When using the belt sander, certain materials will generate harmful or toxic dusts and grit.
For this reason it is important to fit the dust collection bag. Do not allow the dustbag to
get too full. Empty the bag after about 5 minutes of continuous operation.
To fit the dust collection bag, proceed as follows:
1
Put the plastic nozzle of the dust collection bag
over the dust extraction outlet.
2
Push firmly home.
3
To empty the dust bag, grasp the bag by the
plastic nozzle and pull away from the dust
extraction outlet.
When working on metal surfaces do not use the dustbag as sparks can be
WARNING !
WARNING !
generated causing a risk of fire.
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