Rikon Power Tools 50-114 Operator's Manual page 14

LEVELING THE SANDING BELT
The support rod is designed for adjusting the level of sanding belt to the workbench,
and to give needed support to the belt frame during sanding while in the horizontal
working position. See page 13 for information on adjusting the belt frame.
To adjust, please do the following:
1. Loosen the lock nut (A) on the
upper end of the support rod (B)
with the adjustable wrench.
2. Adjust the support rod upward
or downward to leveling the sand-
ing belt (C).
3. When the level of the sanding
belt is achieved, tighten the lock
nut to secure the belt frame in
position.
OPERATING DUST EXHAUST
Sanding operations are inherently dusty. It is strongly recommended that users
attach a dust collector when using this belt/disc sander. Use of a mask or
respirator is still recommended even when a dust-collection system is in use.
NOTE: Do not operate the sander without first turning on the dust collector.
HORIZONTAL BELT SANDING
When using the sanding belt in the hori-
zontal position, to perform surface or
edge sanding, the belt worktable (A)
must always be used.
- Always hold the workpiece (B) firmly
keeping your fingers away from the
sanding belt (C).
- Always keep the end of the workpiece
against the belt worktable and move the
work evenly across the sanding belt.
- Apply only enough pressure to allow the sanding belt to remove material.
- Use extra caution when sanding very thin pieces.
a minimum of 1 in. (25.4 mm) from the sanding disc or belt to prevent accidents.
Tables should be positioned 1/16" from the disc or belt sanding surface.
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OPERATION
To avoid injury from slips, jams or thrown pieces, keep fingers
C
A
B
FIG. 12
FIG. 11
A
B
C