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Sanding Belt
To install the sanding belt:
1.
With the machine connected to air, turn the
belt tension knob to the 9 o'clock position.
2.
Remove the lock post release lever (Figure
18) by turning it counterclockwise a
and pulling it up and out of the mounting
hole.
3.
Remove the spacer block (Figure 18).
Belt Tension
Knob (9 O'Clock
Position)
Lock Post
Release Lever
Figure 18. Components used when changing a
sanding belt.
G0677 24" Planer/Sander
⁄
turn
1
2
Belt Centered
In Fork
Spacer
Block
4.
Making sure the rotation arrows on the sand-
ing belt point the same direction as those
shown in Figure 18, install the sanding belt
by starting first on the upper roller and then
the lower roller.
Note: The sanding belt must be centered
between the limit switches, and the edge of
the sanding belt must be between the tongs
of the belt oscillation controller fork, as shown
in Figures 18 & 19. Damage to the sanding
belt and sander will occur if the sander is
turned ON before the sanding belt is correctly
positioned.
Oscillation Controller Fork
(Back)
Sanding Belt
Limit Switches
Figure 19. Sander outline (top view). Proper
position of belt between the limit switches.
NOTICE
The directional arrow on the back of the
sanding belt must be pointing in a coun-
terclockwise direction during installation.
Failure to install the sanding belt correctly
could result in damage to the sanding belt
or the sander itself.
5.
Replace the spacer block and tighten down
the lock post release lever.
6.
With your hands clear of all moving parts,
turn the belt tension knob to the 12:00 posi-
tion to tension the belt.
—If the belt tension knob is turned to the 9:00
position, the belt will have no tension.
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