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Always turntheswitchOFFandunplug thepower cord
fromthe outletbefore adjusting yoursander.
ADJUSTMENT
INSTRUCTIONS
TRACKING THE BELT (FIG. 1)
1.
With the belt guard removed and the sander plugged
in, flip the switch ON, then OFK
2.
The belt should remain centered on the wheels (1) as
they turn.
3.
If the belt moves off center, it needs to be adjusted.
4.
If the abrasive belt moves to the left, toward the
sander motor, slightly
turn the adjusting bolt (2)
clockwise with a hex key. If the belt moves to the right,
away from the sander motor, sJightJy turn the
adjusting bolt counterclockwise.
5.
Disconnect the power and test the bett tracking and
table clearances by hand. Adjust if needed.
NOTE: Turn the knob SLIGHTLY to set the proper
tracking,
6.
Replace the belt guard when the belt is property
centered and tracking correctly.
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ADJUSTING THE BELT BACKSTOP
(FIG. J)
t.
Operating with the backstop (1) in place will allow the
operator to sand or grind straight edges,
2.
The backstop should be adjusted so the belt does not
contact it until work is fed into the belt,
3.
To adjust the backstop, loosen the bolt (2) with the
hex key, adjust and retighten,
Fig, J
REMOVING THE BACKSTOP FOR CONTOUR
SANDING OR POLISHING
(FIG. K)
1.
Remove the backstop (!) by removing the bolt (2) and
washer (3) from the frame.
2.
Replace the backstop assembly when finished.
Fig. K
SQUARmNG THE BELT TABLE (FIG. L )
1.
To tilt the table (1) loosen the handle (2).
2.
Use a combination
square to set the table at
90 °, perpendicular
to the sanding belt.
3.
Adjust for the 1/16" clearance between the
belt and the table edge.
4.
When the belt table is squared to the belt at 90 °,
lock it into position by tightening the handle (2).
5.
The table can be tilted for bevel sanding.
6.
Loosen handle (2). Lower the table to the desired
angle.
7.
Slide the table toward the belt to set a 1/16" gap
between table and belt. Lock handle.
Fig. L
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SQUARING THE DISC TABLE
(FIG. M)
To ensure accurate end sanding, the work table (1) must
be square to the sanding surface.
1.
Adjust the table (1) to be 90 °, perpendicular to the
sanding disc (2).
2.
Using a combination square, check that the table is
90 ° to the sanding disc.
3.
If the table is not 90 ° to-the sanding disc, loosen the
table lock handles (3), adjust the table, tighten the
handles and recheck with the square.
Fig. M
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ADJUSTING THE DISC TABLE ANGLE
(FIG. N}
1.
The disc table is adjustable from 0 to 45 ° for
bevel work.
2.
To adjust the table, loosen both table lock
handles (1). Adjust the table to the correct angle.
Use the index (2), located on both sides of the
table for an approximate angle.
3.
Set the table edge to be 1/16" from the
abrasive disc, tighten the lock handle (1)
to hold the table angle.
Fig. N
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