4.
Hold the sander with both
hands firmly on the
handles (Fig. 9).
5.
Start the sander while it is
off the work surface to
avoid gouging.
6.
Gradually
lower the sander
onto the workpiece
with a
slight forward movement.
Move it slowly, using forward
and backward
strokes.
Fig. 9
7.
When you stop, lift the sander
from the surface before stopping
the tool.
NOTICE:
Never start or stop the sander with the sanding belt in contact with the
work surface.
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