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Adjusting
Belt Tracking
The purpose of belt tracking is to make sure the
belt stays centered on the wheels and platen dur-
ing grinding operations. Although belt tracking is
set at the factory, it needs to be checked any time
you change or replace the belt.
To check and adjust belt tracking:
1.
DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2.
Open belt access door.
3.
Standing at front of sander, rotate either
wheel with one hand and watch how belt
tracks.
— If sanding belt moves left (toward motor)
rotate tracking handle clockwise
(see Figure 25).
— If sanding belt moves right (away from
motor), rotate tracking handle counter-
⁄
turn (see Figure 25).
clockwise
1
4
Belt Tracking
Adjustment Handle
Figure 25. Belt tracking.
4.
When belt is tracking in center of platen and
wheels, close belt access panel.
5.
Connect machine to power source and turn it
ON, verify belt is tracking correctly in center
of platen and wheels, and fine-tune tracking
as necessary while sander is running.
Model G0898 (Mfd. Since 12/19)
Adjusting Table
The table on the G0898 may be used as a table,
a backstop, or a rest, depending on how the
grinder and the table are positioned. As a table, it
supports a workpiece from below; as a backstop,
it acts as a barrier to stop the workpiece from fol-
lowing the path of the belt.
To adjust table/rest tilt:
1.
DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2.
Loosen position cap screw shown in Figure
26, adjust position of table, then tighten to
secure.
⁄
turn
1
4
Figure 26. Table position lock screw.
3.
Loosen tilt cap screw shown in Figure 27,
adjust tilt of table, then tighten to secure.
Work Table
Position Screw
Work Table
Tilt Screw
Figure 27. Table tilt lock screw.
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