1. Obtain a piece of scrap wood. If the work piece is too small it will be difficult to hold onto and create a dangerous situation by placing your fingers too close to the belt/disc.
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2. Using a pencil or pen sketch a radius or line onto the edge of your material.
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3. Make sure the belt and disc are in good shape and secure.
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4. Connect the dust collector hose to the sander.
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5. Power on the dust collector and sander.
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6. Place the material onto the table and slowly feed your material into the belt/disc. Make sure your hands/fingers are clear of making contact with any moving parts.
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6. Keep the material moving to prevent too much heat in one spot.
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7. Keep sanding until you cut the material back to your line.
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8. When you are finished sanding power down the dust collector and sander.
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9. Make sure all motion has stopped before cleaning the machine.