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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications  ........................................................................................................................................2

Safety Instructions..............................................................................................................................3 - 6

Electrical Requirements ..............................................................................................................5, 6, 16

Sander  Safety  Rules  .......................................................................................................................7

Contents of Package ............................................................................................................................................8

Getting to Know Your Sander .................................................................................................................................9

Assembly  ...........................................................................................................................9  -  11

General  Use............................................................................................................11  -  14

Maintenance  ...................................................................................................................................14

Trouble Shooting........................................................................................................................................15 - 16

Wiring  Diagram.................................................................................................................................16

Parts  Explosion................................................................................................................................17

Parts  List  .....................................................................................................................................18

Warranty  .............................................................................................................................................19

1/3 HP

3450 RPM

120 V

2.3 A, 60 Hz

1” x 30”

3340 SFPM

5” Diameter

3350 RPM

PSA  

(Pressure Sensitive Adhesive)

5-3/4” Diameter, Tilts 45

o

Motor

Motor Speed (no load)

Volts

Amps, Hertz

Belt Size

Belt Speed (no load)

Disc Size

Disc Speed (no load)

Disc Type

Belt Table Size

7-1/4” x 3-7/8”, Tilts 45

o

1-1/2” Diameter (2)

8-1/4” x 6”

15 lbs 6 oz

Disc Table Size

Dust Ports

Base Size

Net Weight

NOTE: 

The specifications, photographs, drawings and information in this manual represent the current 

model when the manual was prepared. Changes and improvements may be made at any time, with no 

obligation on the part of Rikon Power Tools, Inc. to modify previously delivered units. Reasonable care 

has been taken to ensure that the information in this manual is correct, to provide you with the guidelines 

for the proper safety, assembly and operation of this machine.

This owner’s manual is not a teaching aid and is intended to show 

assembly, adjustments, and general use.

Summary of Contents for 50-151

Page 1: ...al Record the serial number and date of purchase in your manual for future reference Serial Number _________________________ Date of purchase _________________________ For technical support or parts q...

Page 2: ...Disc Speed no load Disc Type Belt Table Size 7 1 4 x 3 7 8 Tilts 45o 1 1 2 Diameter 2 8 1 4 x 6 15 lbs 6 oz Disc Table Size Dust Ports Base Size Net Weight NOTE The specifications photographs drawings...

Page 3: ...our careful attention and understanding The symbol warnings do not by themselves eliminate the danger The instructions and warnings they give are no substitutes for proper accident prevention measures...

Page 4: ...acle The 3rd prong is used to ground the tool and provide protection against accidental electric shock DO NOT remove the 3rd prong See Grounding Instructions on the following pages 4 AVOID A DANGEROUS...

Page 5: ...void breathing the dust and avoid prolonged contact with dust Allowing dust to get into your mouth or eyes or lay on your skin may promote absorption of harmful material Always use properly fitting NI...

Page 6: ...hows a 3 wire electrical plug and electrical receptacle that has a grounding conductor If a properly grounded electrcal receptacle is not available an adapter as shown in FIGURE 2 can be used to tempo...

Page 7: ...machine 11 Always make sure the power switch is in the OFF position when doing any assembly or setup operation 12 Make sure all safety guards and hardware are securely tightened before operating the m...

Page 8: ...injury to yourself or damage to the machine CONTENTS OF PACKAGE 8 Carton Contents Item Description Qty A Belt Disc Sander Assembly 1 B Miter Gauge 1 C Sanding Disc Cover 1 D Dust Nozzie Adapter 1 1 1...

Page 9: ...local distributor Clean all rust protected surfaces Do not use gasoline paint thinner mineral spirits etc These may damage painted surfaces Set packing material and shipping carton to the side Do not...

Page 10: ...ners not supplied secure the sander to the workbench FIG A DUST CHUTE INSTALLATION DISC SANDER 1 Fasten the sanding disc dust chute and cover Part 56 to the machine using the three Phillips M4 screws...

Page 11: ...s discon nected from the power supply prior to commencing work For most sanding operations the table will likely remain at a 90 angle to the belt A positive stop is provided with your sander to ensure...

Page 12: ...red angle FIG H 6 Retighten the 2 disc table adjustment handles Note Hook Loop sanding discs cannot be used with this sander Only 5 sanding discs with pressure sensitive adhesive PSA backing can be us...

Page 13: ...use the belt to track to the left towards the side guard DUST CHUTES PORTS Sanding operations are inherently dusty To help min imize the amount of dust that escapes into the sur rounding air this sand...

Page 14: ...upplied with your sander and can be used on the disc table which has a slot in its design to fit the miter gauge s bar The miter gauge head can be set anywhere up to 45 right or left by loosening the...

Page 15: ...me Motor stalls or runs slow resulting in blown fuses or tripped circuit 1 Motor is overloaded 2 Short circuit in the motor or loose connections 3 Low line voltage 4 Incorrect fuses or circuit break e...

Page 16: ...uickly 1 Too much pressure against the belt or disc 2 Sanding softwood or highly resinous woods 1 Reduce pressure on work piece while sanding 2 Use different stock sandpa per grits or accept that this...

Page 17: ...PARTS EXPLOSION 17...

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Page 19: ...WARRANTY 19 WARRANTY...

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