Craftsman 315.268190 Operator's Manual page 11

TOADJUST SANDING BELTTRACKING
See Figures 5 and 6.
Belt life is greatly increased if you regularly adjust the
sanding belt tracking. When correctly adjusted, the
outer edge of the sanding belt should be even with the
outer edge of the base of the sander.
When you install a new sanding belt, you may need to
adjust the sanding belt tracking several times until the
belt becomes pliable.
Follow these steps to adjust sanding belt tracking.
_ WARNING: Before connecting the sander to a
power supply, always make sure it is not in the
"locked-on" position. Failure to do so could result in
accidental starting of the sander resulting in
possible serious injury.
• Connect the sander to a power supply.
• Position the sander upside down with the cord on
the left.
Note: This position is for adjustments only. The
sanding belt should not contact a workpiece or any
foreign object when you are making belt tracking
adjustments.
,_ CAUTION: If the sanding belt wears excessively
on the inner edge, it is probably adjusted too far
inward and is rubbing against internal parts. If this
is the case, readjust the tracking knob.
• Start the sander and fine adjust the tracking knob
until the belt stabilizes.
_WARNING: Keep hands and fingers clear of the
rear roller and spring meachanism is dangerous.
Any part of the body coming in contact with a
moving sanding belt could result in serious injury.
Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry when
operating the sander. They could get caught in
moving parts and foreign objects could get thrown
away from the sander causing injury.
TURN
CLOCKWISEIFBELT
RUNSINWARD
TURN COUNTERCLOCKWlSEIF
BELTRUNSOUTWARD
Fig. 6
Depress the trigger switch and release immediately.
Choose one of these options:
Sanding belt runs inward: Turn the tracking knob
slowly clockwise.
Sanding belt runs outward: Turn the tracking
knob slowly counterclockwise.
Note: Turn the tracking knob until you are sure the
sanding belt is secure, i.e., it will not come off the
sander or contact internal parts.
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