Burr King Belt Sander

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Use of this tool is taught in Metal Shop 101

2x48-Inch Three-Wheel Belt Sander
Hold the Pickle, Hold the Lettuce.
General Info
Make	Burr King
Model	482
Serial	Unknown
Specs	n/a
Manual	Burr King 482 Manual
Asylum Info
Location	Metal Shop
Rubric	n/a
Training	Metal Shop 101
Testing	Tool testing, or come to the shop on Tool Testing Night
Restrictions	red

		Eye protection required!

Description

This free-standing sanding machine drives a 2-inch wide abrasive belt vertically down behind a small table that supports the workpiece. A vertical backing plate presses back against the pressure on the workpiece. The machine has a variable-speed control and a dust collector. Its three-wheel architecture makes it easier to control the belt tension.

Use for:

Hard and soft metals

Some plastics

Do not use for:

Toxic or highly flammable materials

Glass and ceramics

Minerals

Grinding your fingertips

Safety Hazards

• ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION!! Face shield is recommended.

• Do not use the machine if you haven't been properly trained.

• ALWAYS turn on the Dust Collector before operating the machine.

• Keep fingers and hands away from the moving belt.

• When possible, grip the workpiece with vise grips to protect the hands from abrasion and excessive heat.

• Do not wear gloves. Fabric gloves can be sucked into the machine by the moving belt, causing serious hand injury.

• Beware of sparks showering from the machine during grinding.

• Do not allow piles of metal powder to accumulate inside the machine. Sparks can cause a fire.

• Do not operate the machine if the gap between the belt and the support table exceeds 1/8".

• Avoid mixing different metals on the same belt. Chemical reactions during grinding may cause a fire.

• Do not run the belt sander motor in reverse. The workpiece may be kicked into your face.