Instruction manual Belt Sanders 361,363,360VS,362VS,360,362

TO START AND STOP BELT SANDERS

1. Make sure that the switch is “OFF” and the power circuit voltage is the same

as the voltage shown on the specification plate. Connect the tool to the

power circuit.

2. Squeeze the trigger (A) Fig. 2 to

start the motor. Release the

trigger to stop the motor.

3. To allow the motor to run without

constantly holding the trigger,

press the trigger switch (A), push

the lock button (B) Fig. 2, and

release the trigger switch.

4. To release the lock button,

squeeze the trigger and release.

VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL (Models 360VS and 362VS Only)

Models 360VS and 362VS have Variable Speed Control. The operating speed is

adjustable between 1000 SFM (surface feet per minute) and 1500 SFM.

Adjust the speed by turning the thumbwheel (C) Fig. 2. Thumbwheel position #1

provides the slowest operating speed (1000 SFM) while position #6 provides the

fastest operating speed (1500 SFM). The speed can be changed with the motor

running or not running.

INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE ABRASIVE BELT

1. Place the sander on its left side.

2. Pull the lever (A) out toward the

rear of the tool to retract the idler

pulley and release tension on the

abrasive belt.

3. Remove the old belt.

4. Install the new belt with the arrow

(printed on the inside of the belt)

on the top and pointing TOWARD

the idler pulley (B).

NOTE: Some sanding belts are bi-directional and will not have arrows printed on

them. You can install them to run in either direction.

5. Engage the front pulley by pushing the lever (A) back to its original position.

DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE.

Fig. 1

NOTE: This tool is shipped completely assembled. No assembly time or

tools are required.

ASSEMBLY

OPERATION

Fig. 2