Skil 3375-01 - Manual (Page 15)

15.
Operation
Surface sanding on the sanding belt
(Fig. 17)
To avoid injury from slips, jams or
thrown pieces, adjust the backstop
to clear the sanding surface by no more than 1-2
mm.
When checking clearance between the belt and work
support, press the belt flat against the metal beneath
it.
1. Hold the work piece firmly with both hands, keeping
fingers away from the sanding belt.
2. Keep the end butted against the backstop and
move the work evenly across the sanding belt. Use
extra caution when sanding very thin pieces.
3. When sanding long pieces, remove the work
support.
4. Apply only enough pressure to allow the sanding
belt to remove any material.
End sanding on the sanding belt
(Fig. 18)
1. It is more convenient to sand the ends of long
workpieces with the sanding belt in a vertical
position.
2. Move the work evenly across the sanding belt. For
accuracy, use the mitre gauge.
FIG. 17
FIG. 18
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