Bosch 1276DVS Operating Instructions - Page 7
Operating Instructions, Assembly - belt sander
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BM 2610967913 9/03 9/26/03 4:56 PM Page 7 Assembly BELT INSTALLATION ! WARNING To prevent personal injury, always disconnect the plug from the power source before removing or installing the belt. Your belt sander will accept non woven or polishing belts up to 8mm (5/16") thick, but it is necessary to adjust the dust port flap to allow clearance for the thicker belt. To adjust flap, remove screw and pull position knob free of the tool. Lower dust port flap slightly, and reinsert the position knob with the locating tab facing forward as shown to hold flap in the lowered position. Reinsert screw and tighten position knob in place. To raise flap back to its normal position for standard sanding belts, reverse this procedure. that direction. With the belt properly positioned, push lever back into its recess to apply proper tension to the belt. POSITION KNOB SCREW Normal position for standard belts LOCATING TAB Place sander upside down, and pull belt tension release lever towards rear of tool to release the belt. Pull the old belt free of the pulleys through the open side of the sander. To install new belt, leave lever fully released and place the new belt in position over the pulleys and platen protector. If the belt has a direction of rotation arrow marked on its inside surface, be sure to face the belt in PORT FLAP Open position for non-woven or polishing belts up to 8mm (5/16") thick. Operating Instructions TRIGGER SWITCH AND "LOCK-ON" BUTTON Your sander can be turned "ON" or "OFF" by squeezing or releasing the trigger. Your sander is also equipped with a "Lock-ON" button located just above the trigger that allows continuous operation without holding the trigger TO LOCK SWITCH ON: squeeze trigger, depress "Lock-ON" button and release trigger. TO UNLOCK THE SWITCH: squeeze trigger and release it without depressing the "LockON" button. ! WARNING If the "Lock-ON" button is continuously being de- pressed, the trigger cannot be released. VARIABLE SPEED DIAL (1275DVS & 1276DVS) This tool is equipped with a variable speed dial. The belt speed may be controlled by presetting the dial in any one of six positions. Dial setting Material/Application 3 thru 5 Delicate surfaces, veneers, and with sanding frame for light surface finishing. 3 thru 5 Plastics or other surfaces where belt loading or heat buildup is a problem 4 thru 6 Solid wood, fast stock removal, paint removal 3 thru 6 General service, metal sanding, chipboard, coarse sandingon rough surfaces -7-