Chicago Electric 97593 - Manual (Page 10)

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General Operating Instructions
1. Secure the Dust Bag (83) to the Dust
Tube (27).
2. Make sure the Belt Sander’s Trig-
ger (3) is not engaged and plug the
Sander into a standard, grounded
120V electrical outlet.
3.
Dust Tube (27) ‑ Dust
Bag (83) connects
here
Adjusting Knob
(56)
Trigger (3)
Trigger
Lock
Before beginning a job, make sure
that the Belt is on-center. If the Belt
is not centered on the Sander turn
the Adjusting Knob (56) until it is on-
center.
4. When a sanding belt tears or be-
comes worn, it will have to be re-
placed. Always turn the tool off and
unplug it before changing the Belt.
Pull out the Belt Release Lever. Re-
move the old Belt and replace with a
new 4”x24” belt. Make sure the ar-
rows on the inside of the new sanding
belt are consistent with the rotation
arrow on the rear wheel (39). Push
the Belt Release Lever back in to se-
cure the Belt in place, and make sure
it’s on-center before starting a job.
5.
Belt Release
Lever
When sanding, use both hands to
hold the tool and sand along the grain
for best results.
6. The Trigger Lock can be pushed to
lock the Belt Sander on.
7. Hold the tool lightly on the workpiece
and allow the tool to do the work. Do
not push down on the Belt Sander or
move it along the surface too fast.
8. To turn the tool off with Trigger Lock
engaged; squeeze the Trigger once
and then release.
9. To prevent accidents, turn off the tool
and disconnect its power supply after
use. Remove and empty the Dust
Bag. Clean, then store the tool in-
doors out of children’s reach.