Contents of Package
When unpacking, check to make sure the following parts are included.
A.
A Sander
B Miter Gauge
C Disc Brake
Assembly
Securing Sander Base Assembly to Workbench
The sander base must be secured before using. Attach a large C-Clamp to
each side of the sander and the workbench. Or, permanently mount follo-
wing the instructions below:
1. Place the sander on the workbench in its final operating location.
2. Place a pencil through the mounting holes of the sander base and mark
the hole locations on workbench.
3. Remove sander and drill four 3/8" holes through the workbench.
Mounting Holes
4. Align sander base over holes and secure using four 5/16" screws (or lar-
ger) and hex nuts. (See Fig. 01)
Table Adjustments
The table stops have been pre-set at the factory. Follow the steps below if
adjustments are needed.
Lock Knob
1. Loosen lock knob (Fig. 02) and move table into the 90-degree position.
Tighten lock knob and place a square against the table and sander disc.
The square should rest flat against the table and the disc.
Adjusting Nuts
E.
B.
D Two Mounting Screws for Disc
Brake
E Dust Port
Fig. 01
Fig. 02
Fig. 03
2. If adjustment is needed move the table so that it rests 90 degrees from
the table, and loosen the two adjusting nuts (Fig. 03) on the stop bar and
slide bar left or right for the proper adjustment. Once the proper adjust-
ment is made tighten the two adjusting nuts on the stop bar.
C.
Warning: To avoid jamming the workpiece or fingers between the table
D.
and sanding surface, the table edge should be a maximum of 1/16 inch from
sanding surface.
3. Always maintain a gap of approximately 1/16" between the table edge,
and disc. If adjustment is necessary loosen the four bolts (Fig. 04) and
move the table into position.
4. Use a 1/16 inch drill bit as a spacer. Place the drill bit between the disc
and the inside edge of the table. Hold the table against the 1/16 inch drill
bit and tighten the four hex bolts. (See Fig. 05)
Disc Brake
Warning: Never apply the disc brake with the switch in the "ON" position.
Damage to the brake or disc may occur.
This 12" Disc Sander is equipped with a manual disc brake which can be
applied by pressing down on brake lever (Fig. 06), after the switch has been
turned off.
Warning: Applying the workpiece to the right side of the disc could cause
workpiece to fly up (kickback) and result in an injury.
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Brake Lever
Fig. 04
Fig. 05
Fig. 06