SAFETY RULES Woodworking can be dangerous if safe and proper operating procedures are not followed. As with all machinery, certain hazards are involved with the operation of the product. Using the machine with respect and caution will considerably lessen the possibility of personal injury. However, if normal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored, personal injury to the operator may result.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR OSCILLATING SPINDLE SANDERS 1.WARNING: DO NOT operate this tool until it is 12. DO NOT sand near flammable liquids, vapors, or gases. completely assembled and installed according to the 13. USE sander on a solid supporting surface where room instructions.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, DO NOT CONNECT THE SANDER TO THE POWER SOURCE UNTIL THE MACHINE IS COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED AND YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THE ENTIRE OWNERS MANUAL. NOTE: This manual contains instructions for assembling the accessory Model 50-780 steel stand.
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ATTACHING SPINDLE ADAPTER 1. Carefully turn the machine upside down. Place it on a clean, firm supporting surface. 2. Use a flat head screwdriver or similar device to remove the plug (A) Fig. 5, from the bottom of the machine to gain access to socket head screw (not shown).
ASSEMBLING SANDING DRUM, ABRASIVE SLEEVE AND TABLE INSERT 1. Place 1-3/4" drum washer (A) Fig. 10, on the spindle adapter (B). 2. Slide the abrasive sleeve (C) Fig. 10 over the sanding drum (D), and attach the sanding drum (D) Fig. 11, with the sleeve to the spindle adapter.
FASTENING SANDER TO A SUPPORTING SURFACE If the spindle sander has a tendency to tip over, slide, or walk, secure the sander to the supporting surface using the four holes in the base of the machine. The optional accessory stand has four plastic feet with holes that allow easy mounting of the stand.
HOLES GROUNDED OUTLET BOX GROUNDED OUTLET BOX CURRENT CARRYING GROUNDING ADAPTER PRONGS MEANS GROUNDING BLADE IS LONGEST OF THE 3 BLADES HOLES Fig. 15 Fig. 16 USE PROPER EXTENSION CORDS . MINIMUM GAUGE EXTENSION CORD RECOMMENDED SIZES FOR USE WITH STATIONARY ELECTRIC TOOLS Use proper extension cords.
4. Slide the used abrasive sleeve off the sanding drum. Slide the new abrasive sleeve on(C) Fig. 21. 5. Attach the abrasive sleeve and sanding drum combina- tion (C) Fig. 20, firmly on the spindle adapter. Fasten with the arbor screw (removed in STEP 2). Replace the table insert with the arrows up.
MAINTENANCE After approximately 100 hours of use, the grease in the gear housing should be checked and changed. To gain access to the gear housing: 1. DISCONNECT THE TOOL FROM THE POWER SOURCE. 2. Turn the machine over and loosen the two screws (A) Fig.
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