Use and Care Manual

KNOW YOUR DRUM SANDER
Use the diagram below to become familiarized with the components and controls of your drum sander. If
you have any questions or concerns, please contact our Customer Service at [phone], M-F 8-5 CST
or email us at [e-mail].
Power Switch
Speed Control
Handle
Angle Locking Screw
Belt Tensioning Button
Arm
Sanding Belt
Front Roller
Belt Direction Indicator Dust Extraction Port
KNOW YOUR DRUM SANDER
ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS
CHOOSING SANDING BELTS
This item includes three sanding belts, one 80-grit sanding belt (fitted on the tool), one 120-grit
sanding belt and one 320-grit sanding belt. Sanding belts come in different grades from rough through
to smooth. Select the grit required for the particular job. Refer to the table below for the type and
applications of different grades.
GRIT TYPE APPLICATIONS
Up to 60 Very Coarse Rough work, removing hard paint, shaping wood
80 to 100 Course Removing paint, smoothing rough surfaces (e.g. unplaned wood)
120 - 150 Medium Course Smoothing planed wood
180 to 220 Fine Sanding between coats of paint
240 or Higher Very Fine Finishing off
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