GENERAL PURPOSE SANDING – cont’d
1. Turn the switch ON and check to
make sure the sanding belt is tracking
in the centre of the sanding belt
rollers. Adjust if necessary (Fig. 3).
2. Carefully lower the tool until the
sanding belt contacts the workpiece
(Fig. 5).
NOTE: For general sanding, always place
the sander on the workpiece so the
sanding belt is running parallel to the wood
grain. Sanding across the grain will
produce a much rougher surface.
3. While applying only light pressure on
the sander, move it across the
workpiece surface to be sanded.
NOTES:
a) It is important to keep the sander
moving at all times while the sanding
belt is in contact with the workpiece.
Allowing the tool to become stationary
will create a groove or detent in the
workpiece.
b) Only apply light pressure to the
sander while it is working. Applying
too much pressure will slow the belt
down and produce a rougher surface.
It will also overheat and damage the
motor.
4. When sanding is completed, lift the
sander away from the workpiece and
turn the switch OFF.
NOTE: Always allow the sanding belt to
come to a complete stop before setting the
tool down.
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