Owner's manual

OPERATION
OPERATION
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ON/OFF SWITCH
Refer to Figure 14
The sander is equipped with a keyed switch to prevent
unauthorized use of the sander.
CAUTION
Remove the safety key whenever the sander is not in use.
Place the safety key in a safe place and out of the reach
of children.
• ToturnsanderON,insertthesafetykeyintothekeyslot
in the center of the switch.
• Pushsafetykeyfirmlyintotheslotandthenplacethe
ON/OFF switch in the ON position to start the sander.
• ToturnthesanderOFF,placetheON/OFFswitchinthe
OFF position.
• Whenthesandercomestoacompletestopgentlypull
the safety key forward and out. Place the key in a safe
place out of the reach of children.
Figure 14
SafetyKey
KeySlot
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
•Turntheswitchoffanddisconnectthemachinefrom
power source before performing any repair or
maintenance work.
•Someelectricalwiringandconnectionworkmustbe
performed by a qualified electrician in accordance with
local regulations.
•Schemeofthemotorandelectricwiringinsidethis
machine is shown in Figure 13.
•Thereisagreengroundingwirefastenedtotheframe 
of the machine to provide Shock Protection. Do not
disconnect the Grounding Wire from the frame.
•TheMotorisratedforusedat120Volts.
•Connectthismachineto3-ConductorPoweroutletwith
appropriate rating only.
•Useonly3-prongedExtensionPowerCordwith
appropriate rating with this machine.
•Whenchangingthepowercord,useonly3-pronged
Power Cord with appropriate rating.
•ThePowerswitchisaSinglePoleRockerswitchwith
 LockingMechanism.RemovetheKeywhennotinuse
to prevent accidents.
Figure 13
SURFACE SANDING ON SANDING BELT
Refer to Figure 15
Holdtheworkpiecefirmlywithbothhands.Keepfingers
awayfromsandingbelt.Keeptheworkpieceend
against the work support and move it slowly across the
sanding belt. Apply enough pressure to remove material;
excessive pressure will reduce sanding efficiency.
Figure 15
SANDING INSIDE CURVES
Refer to Figure 16
When sanding inside curves on the sanding belt always
sand on the idler pulley end of the sanding belt as shown
(right side of the machine is shown in Figure 16).
Hold the workpiece firmly with both hands, keeping fingers
away from the sanding belt.
Keepthecurvesectionoftheworkpiecepressedfirmly
against the idler pulley and move it evenly back and forth
across the idler pulley.
NOTE: Use extra caution when sanding very thin
workpieces. Apply only enough pressure to allow the
sanding belt to remove the material.
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