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SAFETYOPERATIONMAINTENANCE SETUP
Operating Instructions
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this
manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.
Tool Set Up
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL OPERATION:
Make sure that the Trigger is in the off-position and unplug the tool from its
electrical outlet before performing any procedure in this section.
1. Secure the Dust Bag to the tool.
2. To adjust Front Handle, loosen Front Handle Lock
and move Handle to one of three positions. Lock the
Front Handle by tightening the Front Handle Lock.
3. Before use, make sure that the Sanding Belt
is on-center. To check this, plug in the sander
and hold the Belt away from objects while
carefully pressing the Trigger. If the Belt moves
to one side or the other during use, turn the
Tracking Knob until it stays on-center.
Workpiece and Work Area Set Up
1. Workpiece selection:
a. Workpiece must be free of foreign objects.
b. Wear a NIOSH-approved respirator and
have appropriate ventilation whenever
sanding pressure treated lumber.
2. Designate a work area that is clean and well lit.
The work area must not allow access by children
or pets to prevent distraction and injury.
3. Route the power cord along a safe route to reach
the work area without creating a tripping hazard or
exposing the power cord to possible damage. The
power cord must reach the work area with enough
extra length to allow free movement while working.
4. Secure loose workpieces using a vise or clamps
(not included) to prevent movement while working.
5. There must not be objects, such as utility lines,
nearby that will present a hazard while working.
General Operating Instructions
1. Make sure that the Trigger is in the
off-position, then plug in the tool.
2. To start the tool, squeeze the Trigger;
release the Trigger to stop. For continuous
operation squeeze the Trigger and push
the Trigger Lock to lock the tool on.
3. To turn the tool off with Trigger Lock engaged,
squeeze the Trigger once and then release.
4. Adjust the sander speed to suit different working
material. Turn the Speed Control Knob to a higher
number for a faster speed or to a lower number
for a slower speed. Determine the optimum
speed by testing on a scrap piece of material.
Note: Using the correct speed for the
job increases the life of the tool.
5. When sanding, use both hands to hold the tool
and sand along the grain for best results.
6. Hold the tool lightly on the workpiece and allow
the tool to do the work. Do not push down on the
Belt Sander or move it along the surface too fast.
7. To prevent accidents, turn off the tool and
unplug it after use. Clean, then store the
tool indoors out of children’s reach.