Mounting belt and disc sander to workbench, Clamping belt and disc sander to workbench, Assembly – Sears 113.226424 User Manual

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MOUNTING BELT AND DISC SANDER TO
WORKBENCH
!f belt and disc sander is to be used in a perma
nent location, it should be fastened securely to a
firm supporting surface such as a workbench.

If mounting to a workbench, holes should be

drilled through supporting surface of the work
bench using dimensions iiiustrated.

Each leg should be bolted securely using

5/16" hex nuts (not included). Screw length

should be IV2" plus the thickness of the
bench top.

Locate and mark the holes

where

belt and

disc

Sander

is to be mounted.

•

Drill (4) 3/8" diameter holes through work

bench.

Place belt and disc sander on workbench

aligning holes in feet with holes drilled in
workbench.

5. Insert all four 5/16" screws and tighten.

5-5/16''

" DIAMETER

i4i HOLES

13-11/16"

An alternate method of mounting is to fasten
belt and disc sander to a mounting board. The
board should be of sufficient size to avoid tip
ping of sander while in use. Any good grade of
plywood or chipboard with a 3/4" minimum thick
ness is recommended. (Thinner chipboard can
break.)

18" MIN

• 24" MiN

x-f

5'7 /1C

OfAMHTEH i4i HOLES

13-11/16" •

Follow instructions for mounting to work

bench, substituting a board 18" x 24" mini

mum size and using 5/16 inch flat head
screws, lockwashers, and hex nuts (not in
cluded). Screw length should be I1/2" plus
the thickness of the mounting board.

NOTE:

For

proper

stability,

holes

must

counter sunk so screw heads are flush with the

bottom surface of supporting board.

2, Securely clamp board to workbench using

“C” clamps.

NOTE: Supporting surface where belt and disc

sander is mounted should be examined carefully
after mounting to insure that no movement dur

ing use can result. If any tipping or walking is

noted, secure workbench or supporting surface
before operating belt and disc sander.

CLAMPING BELT AND DISC SANDER TO
WORKBENCH
The Belt and Disc Sander can be clamped direct

ly to a workbench using two (2) or more “C”
clamps on base of unit (one clamp on each end
of unit).