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or turn the Tracking Knob (23) clock-
wise to move the sanding belt away
from the Body Housing (49). See
Figures 1 & 2.
d.
The sanding belt should be aligned
with the flush outside edge of the
Wheels while the Compact Belt
Sander is in operation.
e.
Turn the Compact Belt Sander
"OFF" and unplug it from the power
source.
f.
Remove the Compact Belt Sander
from the vise.
3.
replacing the (small) drive motor
Belt:
a.
Be sure the Compact Belt Sander
is turned "OFF", and that it is un-
plugged from the power outlet.
note: For best results, place the Com-
pact Belt Sander upside down in a
vise to hold it securely while following
this procedure.
b.
Using a Phillips head screwdriver
(not included), remove the Drive Belt
Cover (1).
a.
Rotate the Belt Release Lever (35)
"UP" until the Follower Wheel (48)
retracts and removes the tension on
the Sanding Belt (38). See Figure
1.
b.
Slide off the Sanding Belt (38).
c.
Remove the Screws holding the
Follower Wheel (48), and the Driver
Wheel (33). Lift both Wheels up
and out of the Compact Belt Sander.
The (small) Drive Belt (2) will lift out
also.
d.
Replace the worn/old Drive Belt (2)
with a fresh/new Drive Belt (Part
Number HTD 180-3M), and re-insert
the two Wheels.
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e.
Tighten the Screws holding both
Wheels in place
f.
Rotate the Belt Release Lever (35)
"DOWN" until the Follower Wheel
(48) places tension back on the
Sanding Belt (38).
g.
Remove the Compact Belt Sander
from the Vise.
4.
use of the Vacuum adapter:
a.
This Compact Belt Sander is
equipped with a Hose Adapter/Vent
Tube (67). It may be attached to
both 1" (outside diameter) hose, and
7/8" (inside diameter) shop vacuum
hose for dust collection as you work.
b.
The dust collection system should be
emptied frequently (especially when
sanding resin-coated surfaces such
as polyurethane, varnish, and shel-
lac, etc. Dispose of "coated" dust
particles with coating manufacturer's
guidelines, or place them inside a
metal container with a tight metal lid.
Remove "coated" dust particles from
your premises daily. The accumula-
tion of fine resin dust particles may
self-ignite, causing a fire.
c.
do not use a dust collector when
sanding metal. Doing so may cre-
ate a fire hazard causing serious
personal injury and/or damage to the
Compact Belt Sander.
work piece and work area Set up
1.
Designate a work area that is clean
and well-lit. The work area must not
allow access by children or pets to
prevent distraction and injury.
2.
Route the power cord along a safe
route to reach the work area without
creating a tripping hazard or exposing
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