Lock-on Button
This machine is fitted with a lock-on button.When the on/off switch is depressed ,press lock-on button to
get continuous operation without depressing the on/off switch
Centralizing the sanding belt
Check that the sanding belt is running centrally before using .Centralizing the belt is necessary to stop the
belt running off the rollers. Turn the machine with the belt facing the operator
Start the Sander and observe how the sanding belt is running. If the sanding belt is seen to move along
the rollers in either direction, it will require centralizing before use.
Turn the centralizing knob either clockwise or anti-clockwise to adjust the belt tracking until the sanding
belt is running centrally. Run the Sander for a short time. If the belt is still not running centrally ,use the
centralizing knob to fine adjust the position of the sanding belt.
OPERATION
Using the Belt Sander
Hold the machine with both hands and assume a balanced posture. Press the On/Off trigger switch and
allow the motor to reach full speed. Hold the machine parallel to the work piece. Gently bring belt
contact with the work piece.
Caution! The sander may initially snatch forwards. Resist the forwards motion and allow the sander to
move forwards at a gradual pace. Do not use excessive, downward pressure, this may cause the belt to
snap. Keep the sander moving forwards at an even pace. Failure to do this will result in an uneven finish.
When the operation finished ,lift the sander clear of the workpiece and release the On/Off trigger switch.
Wait until the belt has stopped rotating before putting the sander down on workbench. Failure to do this
will result in the machine running forwards.
Replacing the Sanding belts
Locate the belt tension lever (see 1 of Fig.7)and pull outwards. Take care as the lever is under tension and
may spring back to the closed position. Continue pulling the lever outwards until it locks in the position
shown in Maneuver the sanding belt off the rollers. NOTE: The Sanding belt has directional
OPERATION
Sanding belts come in different grades i.e. rough through to smooth. Select the grade according to the
material operated on.
Locate the sanding belt on the rollers Make sure the sanding belt does not touch the sides of the casing
and that the arrows, printed on the inside of the sanding belt point in the direction of travel. Release the
tension lever. NOTE: Caution is required as the lever is under spring tension. Make sure the lever closes
fully. With the new sanding belt fitted it must be checked to ensure that it is running centrally on the
rollers (see section Centralizing the Sanding Belt).
