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* Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewelry
 
* Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewelry
 
* For dusty operations, wear a dust mask
 
* For dusty operations, wear a dust mask
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== Safe Operation == 
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*Always sand against a sanding table – no ‘free hand’ sanding in mid-air on the
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main belt surface
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*Always sand pieces significantly larger than the gap between the sanding table
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and the belt or disc
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*Only apply enough pressure to allow the sandpaper to remove material; do not
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force material into the sander
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*Move objects continuously back and forth across the sanding belt or disc to
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prevent burnout
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*Only sand on the left side of the disc; never cross over the center of the disc
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*Adjust the table angle by loosening thumb knobs or Allen wrench screws and
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then moving the tables; make sure to re-tighten and secure the tables before
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sanding begins
  
 
== Prior to each use ==
 
== Prior to each use ==

Revision as of 20:36, 9 October 2012

Belt Disc Sander
Information
Owner Midsouth Makers
Tool Category Tool -> Power Tool
Model Delta SA446
Cost 0
Status Available
Availability Anyone may use
Labels

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Media

Link to the manual locationYouTube guides, tutorials, etc

QRCode

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Location

Features

Consumables

The disc size is 6" and the belt is 4" by 36". If you break or wear down a belt/disk please replace it.

Allowable Materials

Wood is recommended. Soft plastics and metals can be used but will cause premature belt wear.

Sanded wood must comply with the following rules:

  • No moldy or wet wood
  • No treated/painted/finished wood
  • All nails and staples removed

Personal Protective Equipment

  • Wear Safety Goggles
  • Use Hearing Protection
  • Roll long sleeves above the elbow
  • Tie back long hair
  • Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewelry
  • For dusty operations, wear a dust mask

Safe Operation

  • Always sand against a sanding table – no ‘free hand’ sanding in mid-air on the

main belt surface

  • Always sand pieces significantly larger than the gap between the sanding table

and the belt or disc

  • Only apply enough pressure to allow the sandpaper to remove material; do not

force material into the sander

  • Move objects continuously back and forth across the sanding belt or disc to

prevent burnout

  • Only sand on the left side of the disc; never cross over the center of the disc
  • Adjust the table angle by loosening thumb knobs or Allen wrench screws and

then moving the tables; make sure to re-tighten and secure the tables before sanding begins

Prior to each use

Hook a vacuum to dust port if sanding a substantial amount. It will make cleanup easier.

After each use

  • Brush off any sawdust/leftover materials
  • Sweep surrounding area
  • Return sander back to its location