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Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Rules ............................................................................................................................................................... 4-5 Safety Decal .............................................................................................

Page 4 - SAFETY RULES; Read, understand and follow

4 ! SAFETY RULES As with all machines, there is a certain amount of hazard involved with the use of this sander. Use the machine with the respect and caution demanded where safety precautions are concerned. When normal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored, personal injury to the operator can...

Page 5 - If you are not

5 Machine adjustments. Make all machine adjustments with power off except belt tracking. Belt tracking should be checked manually before starting the sander, but final adjustment may have to be made after starting up the sander. Table safety. Be sure the table is locked in position before placing st...

Page 7 - Model 31A Sander; FIGURE 1

7 SPECIFICATIONS: Model 31A Sander FIGURE 1 Disc size .......................................................................................................................................................................... 12” Disc speed................................................................

Page 8 - RECEIVING; Tools required

8 RECEIVING Remove the sander and base and any loose parts from their containers. Check for damage and ensure all parts are intact. Any damage should be reported to your distributor and shipping agent immediately upon discovery. Before proceeding with assembly, read the manual thoroughly; familiariz...

Page 9 - ADJUSTMENTS; ABRASIVE BELT INSTALLATION

9 WARNING: Electrical wiring should be done by a qualified electrician. The machine must be properly grounded to help avoid electrical shock and associated hazards including possible death. ADJUSTMENTS Before putting power to the sander, inspect the machine thoroughly. Check to ensure that all screw...

Page 11 - CHANGING MOTOR VOLTAGE; ELECTRICAL WIRING SHOULD

11 positions of the arm). Use a 10mm hex wrench to remove or install the work stop. BELT ARM POSITIONING Your sander is equipped with a shot pin arrangement to lock the belt arm in 0-degree, 45-degree, and 90 degree positions. To position the belt, loosen the locking handle (A) shown in Figure 10. P...

Page 12 - Failure to

12 FENCE/TABLE The fence attachment is used with the belt sander and can be positioned alternately as a table (with the belt arm in upright position) or as a fence (with the belt arm in horizontal position). The fence attachment surface has a slot for a mitre gauge when the attachment is used as a t...

Page 13 - MAINTENANCE; LUBRICATION

13 TYPES OF OPERATIONS Flat surface sanding is demonstrated in Figure 16, where the major surface is sanded in a flat plane. Edge sanding is a common type of long surface sanding that can be done using the fence. See Figure 17. Edge sanding and flat surface sanding can also be done with the belt in ...

Page 14 - GRIT COMPARISON CHART; SANDING BELTS

14 GRIT COMPARISON CHART Accessories SANDING BELTS 57617110 6” x 48” Sanding Belt, 24 Grit, Closed Coat* 57617210 6” x 48” Sanding Belt, 40 Grit, Closed Coat 57617410 6” x 48” Sanding Belt, 60 Grit, Closed Coat 57617510 6” x 48” Sanding Belt, 80 Grit, Closed Coat 57617610 6” x 48” Sanding Belt, 100 ...

Page 15 - TROUBLE SHOOTING; for Model 31A Sander; Problem Cause

15 TROUBLE SHOOTING for Model 31A Sander Problem Cause Solution Machine fails to start. 1. Faulty switch. 1. Replace switch. 2. Bad motor. 2. Replace motor. 3. Not connected to power source. 3. Check connection. 4. Connected to wrong voltage. 4. Reconnect to correct voltage. Belt won’t track. 1. Pla...

Page 16 - Body Assembly; Description

16 PARTS LIST: Body Assembly (Model 31A Sander) No. Part No. Description Quantity 1 31A-1 Cast Base ........................................................................................................... 1 2 31A-2 Dust Chute (Disc) ...................................................................

Page 19 - Stand Assembly

19 PARTS LIST: Stand Assembly (Model 31A Sander) No. Part No. Description Quantity 1 31A-78 Stand................................................................................................................... 1 2 31A-79 Dust Outlet ...................................................................

Page 22 - ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC

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