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Wen HB3185 Manual

3 x 18 inch
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Your new tool has been engineered and manufactured to WEN's highest standards for dependability,
ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, this product will supply you years
of rugged, trouble-free performance. Pay close attention to the rules for safe operation, warnings,
and cautions. If you use your tool properly and for its intended purpose, you will enjoy years of safe,
reliable service.
NOTICE: Please refer to wenproducts.com for the most up-to-date instruction manual.
BELT SANDER
IMPORTANT:
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MODEL HB3185
3 X 18 INCH
(M-F 8am-5pm CST)
3087464

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  • Page 1 3087464 IMPORTANT: Your new tool has been engineered and manufactured to WEN’s highest standards for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, this product will supply you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. Pay close attention to the rules for safe operation, warnings, and cautions.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Preparation & Adjustment ................. 11 Operation ....................13 Maintenance ....................15 Exploded View & Parts List ................ 16 Warranty Statement ................... 18 TECHNICAL DATA Model Number HB3185 Motor 120V, 60 Hz, 5A, 600 Watts Rotational Speed 360-560 RPM Belt Speed 558-820 ft/min Belt Size 3 x 18 in.

  • Page 3: Safety Introduction

    NOTE: The following safety information is not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. WEN reserves the right to change this product and specifications at any time without prior notice. WARNING: Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions may result in electric shock, fire and serious injury.

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    SAFETY INFORMATION WORK AREA SAFETY 1. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas can cause accidents. Do not work on floor surfaces that are slippery with sawdust or wax. 2. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust.
  • Page 5 SAFETY INFORMATION POWER TOOL USE & CARE 1. Avoid accidental start-ups. Make sure the power switch is in the OFF position before connecting to power source, picking up or carrying the tool. 2. Check power tool for damaged parts. Check for misalignment of moving parts, jamming, breakage, improper mounting, or any other conditions that may affect the tool’s operation.

  • Page 6: Specific Safety Rules For Belt Sanders

    SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR BELT SANDERS WARNING: EXTREME CAUTION REQUIRED WHEN SANDING PAINT. The dust residue may contain LEAD, which is poisonous. Exposure to even low levels of lead can cause irreversible brain and nervous system damage, to which young and unborn children are particularly vulnerable. Any pre-1960s building may have paint containing lead on wood or metal surfaces that has since been covered with additional layers of paint.
  • Page 7 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR BELT SANDERS 9. Sanding the Workpiece CAUTION: when the machine contacts the workpiece it will have a tendency to grab and pull forward. Resist the forward motion and keep the belt sander moving at an even pace. Never pull the tool backwards over the workpiece.
  • Page 8 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR BELT SANDERS VIBRATION SAFETY This tool vibrates during use. Repeated or long-term exposure to vibration may cause temporary or permanent physical injury, particularly to the hands, arms and shoulders. To reduce the risk of vibration- related injuries: 1.

  • Page 9: Electrical Information

    ELECTRICAL INFORMATION DOUBLE-INSULATED TOOLS The tool’s electrical system is double insulated where two systems of insulation are provided. This eliminates the need for the usual three-wire grounded power cord. Double insulated tools do not need to be grounded, nor should a means for grounding be added to the product. All exposed metal parts are isolated from the internal metal motor components with protecting insulation.

  • Page 10: Know Your Belt Sander

    KNOW YOUR BELT SANDER Carefully remove the tool and all contents from the packaging. Check all components against the diagram below. If any part is damaged or missing, please contact our customer service at (800) 232- 1195, M-F 8-5 CST or email us at techsupport@wenproducts.com. PARTS Front Handle Dust Port Adapter...

  • Page 11: Preparation & Adjustment

    Your sander comes with one 80- grit sanding belt. Additional sanding belts of various grits can be purchased from wenproducts.com by searching your product’s model number (HB3185). Material Grit...
  • Page 12 PREPARATION & ADJUSTMENT 7. To adjust the sanding belt, turn the belt tracking adjustment screw (Fig. 2 - 10) with a Phillips- head screwdriver (not included) either clockwise or counterclockwise until the sanding belt runs down the center. Turning the screw clockwise will cause the belt to track more to the left (as viewed from the bottom of the sander);...

  • Page 13: Operation

    OPERATION CAUTION: Never cover the air vents. They must always be open for proper motor cooling. Make sure that the work piece is free of nails and other foreign objects that could tear the sanding belt. POWER LOCK-ON (See Fig. 4 for these features) 1.
  • Page 14 OPERATION MOUNTING FOR STATIONARY WORK Your belt sander can be mounted on a stable worktop to function as a stationary sander. TO MOUNT (Refer to fig. 5) 1. Make sure sander is unplugged. Prepare a stable worktop. 2. Turn sander over and place it onto the stable worktop. 3.

  • Page 15: Maintenance

    Preventive maintenance performed by unauthorized personnel may result in misplacing of internal wires and components, possibly causing a serious hazard. Call the WEN customer service line at 1-800-232-1195 for product support. CLEANING Ventilation openings and switch levers must be kept clean and free of foreign matter. The tool may be cleaned most effectively with compressed dry air.

  • Page 16: Exploded View & Parts List

    EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST...
  • Page 17 EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST Part No. Description Qty. Part No. Description Qty. Cross Recessed Pan HB3185-025 Dust Cover Plate HB3185-001 Head Self Tapping Cross Recessed Pan Screw ST4x16 HB3185-026 Head Screw M4×14 HB3185-002 Timing Pulley Guard Track Adjustment HB3185-027...

  • Page 18: Warranty Statement

    (2) years from date of purchase. Ninety days for all WEN products, if the tool is used for professional use. SELLER’S SOLE OBLIGATION AND YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY under this Limited Warranty and, to the ex-...

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