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force the dial beyond this range or damage to the tool may result. - sanding belts

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Switch action CAUTION : Before plugging in the tool, always check t o see that the switch trigger actuates properly and returns to the "OFF" position when released. If i t does not operate properly, do not use the tool. Have it repaired immediately. To start the tool, simply pull the trigger. Release the trigger to stop. For continuous operation, pull the trigger and then push in the lock button. To stop the tool from the locked position, pull the trigger fully, then release it. Lock button Speed adjusting dial The belt running speed can be adjusted and maintained between 200 m (656 ft.) and 1,000 m (3,280 ft.) per minute by turning the adjusting dial. The dial is marked 1 (lowest speed) t o 6 (full speed). Speed adjusting dial I CAUTION : Adjust the speed adjusting dial only within the range of numbers 1 through 6. Do not force the dial beyond this range or damage t o the tool may result. Operation Hold the tool firmly with both hands. Turn the tool on and wait until it attains your desired speed. Gently apply the tool to the workpiece surface and move the tool forward and back. Press the belt only lightly on the workpiece. Excessive pressure may damage the belt and shorten tool life. CAUTION : 0 Secure the workpiece with clamps, etc. if there i s any possibility of it moving during the work operations. 0 The tool should not already be in contact with the workpiece surface when you turn the tool on or off, Otherwise a poor sanding finish, damage to the belt of loss of control of the tool may result. 0 When working with the tool, be very careful to avoid any contact of the tool and belt with any part of your body or anyone or anything near you. 6

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Switch action
CAUTION
:
Before plugging in the tool, always check to
see
that the switch trigger actuates properly
and returns to the
"OFF"
position when released. If it does not operate properly, do not
use the tool. Have
it
repaired immediately.
To start the tool, simply pull the trigger.
Release
the trigger to stop.
For
continuous
operation, pull the trigger and then push in
the lock button. To stop the tool from the
locked position, pull the trigger fully, then
release
it.
Speed adjusting dial
The belt running speed can be adjusted and
maintained between
200
m
(656
ft.) and
1,000
m
(3,280
ft.) per minute by turning
the adjusting dial. The dial
is
marked
1
(lowest speed) to
6
(full speed).
Lock
button
Speed adjusting dial
I
CAUTION
:
Adjust the speed adjusting dial only within the range of numbers
1
through
6.
Do
not
force the dial beyond this range or damage to the tool may result.
Operation
Hold the tool firmly with both hands. Turn the tool on and wait until
it
attains your de-
sired speed. Gently apply the tool to the workpiece surface and move the tool forward
and back. Press the belt only lightly on the workpiece. Excessive pressure may damage
the belt and shorten tool life.
CAUTION
:
0
Secure the workpiece with clamps, etc. if there
is
any possibility of
it
moving during the
work operations.
0
The tool should not already be in contact with the workpiece surface when you turn the
tool on or off, Otherwise
a
poor sanding finish, damage to the belt of
loss
of control
of the tool may result.
0
When working with the tool, be very careful to avoid any contact of the tool and belt
with any part of your body or anyone or anything near you.
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