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5. Useful Tips
• The belt sander is suitable for working with objects made of wood or plastic. Surface finishing should be
carried out with a firm grip on the workpiece but without applying too much pressure onto the sanding belt.
Move the workpiece back and forwards over the belt to avoid grooves forming on the workpiece and so
that the belt wears evenly.
• Use the fence to support the workpiece. If the workpiece is longer than the sanding belt, the fence can be
removed to maximise the working surface.
• The sanding disc is perfect for forming and rounding pieces of wood.
• The quality of the finish depends entirely on the grit size of the sandpaper and how the workpiece is
handled. The best result will be achieved by first sanding with coarse grade sandpaper and then continuing
with a finer grade.
• It is often more practical to use the belt sander in the vertical position (see settings below).
The workpiece can then often be supported on the workbench.
• The machine is very efficient and designed for quick work removal, which means that you need to be
careful not to “over-sand”. Inspect the workpiece often during the sanding operation to make sure that you
do remove more material than intended.
• Wood should always be sanded in the direction of the grain. Sanding against the grain can produce
grooves in the wood and deep scratches when finishing. Do not apply too much force; let the machine
do the work. The results will be much more satisfying.
• To achieve the best finish on softwoods such as pine and spruce, you should apply a thin layer of diluted
shellac onto the surface of the wood before the final sanding. When the layer of shellac is removed it takes
with it the fine nap of wood flakes that form on the surface of softwoods, thus leaving a much smoother finish.
• The careful dressing of straight or bevelled edges is best performed using the mitre guide.
6. Troubleshooting
Problem Possible cause Action
The motor does not start. Defective switch or
power supply.
Replace the defective part before
commencing work.
The machine slows down
when sanding.
Too much pressure applied
to workpiece.
Apply less pressure.
The sanding belt
keeps coming off.
Incorrect tracking.
Adjust the tracking.
See “Sanding belt tracking”.
The wood starts to smoke
during sanding.
The sandpaper or belt has become
smooth/clogged with sap.
Change the sanding
disc paper/belt.
7. Disposal
Follow local ordinances when disposing of this product. If you are unsure how to proceed,
contact your local authority.
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