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Adjusting Disc
Sander Table
The miter slot must be parallel with the face of
the sanding disc to ensure accurate results. To
reduce the risk of pinch injuries and to prevent the
sandpaper from rubbing against the disc sander
table, the gap between the edge of the table and
the sanding disc cannot exceed
To reduce risk of your fingers getting
pinched between work table and sanding
disc, always make sure gap between table
and sanding disc does NOT exceed
Items Needed:
Ruler 18" ............................................................ 1
To set table gap and parallelism:
1.
DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2.
On disc sander table, loosen (2) knobs that
secure table to disc sander guard.
3.
With sandpaper installed on disc, adjust table
'' maximum gap (see Figure
so there is a
⁄
1
16
22) between sanding disc and edge of table
along its full length, then tighten knobs.
(Top View)
Motor
⁄
1
Table
Figure 22. Example of table gap parallel with
sanding disc.
Model G0864 (Mfd. Since 05/19)
⁄
".
1
16
⁄
".
1
16
Qty
Sanding
Disc
"
16
4.
Rotate disc by hand to ensure sandpaper
does not touch table.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT turn the disc sander
ON until you have verified that it does not
touch the table at any point in its rotation! If
sandpaper touches tables at any point, re-
adjust table parallelism.
Adjusting Platen &
Belt Sander Table
The platen acts as a flat surface to sand against.
The platen is adjustable and should have a gap
of
⁄
" between the sandpaper and the platen. At
1
16
times you may find it useful to remove the platen
for polishing or contour sanding. To polish or con-
tour sand, remove the cap screws, washers, and
platen. To set the platen-to-belt clearance, loosen
the cap screws, and move the platen to get
between the platen and the belt, then retighten
the cap screws.
Items Needed:
Hex Wrench 3mm .............................................. 1
90° Square ........................................................ 1
To adjust or remove platen:
1.
DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2.
Loosen cap screws located behind platen as
shown in Figure 23.
Platen
Cap Screws
Figure 23. Location of platen and cap screws.
3.
Loosen adjustable position handle on sand-
ing belt table, and use a 90° square to
square table to platen.
⁄
"
1
16
Qty
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