Installing Sanding Belt; Adjust Tracking - Matco Tools MT2618 Manual

Always turn off the air supply, drain hose of air pressure and detach tool from air supply before installing, removing or adjusting any
part or accessory on this tool, or before performing any maintenance on this tool.
NOTE: During operation, safety goggles must always be worn to guard against flying debris (users and bystanders).

INSTALLING SANDING BELT

1. Disconnect air supply
2. Remove rubber cover
3. Compress belt arm to the locked position by pushing
the contact wheel until locked in place by the
stopper lever
4. Slide belt over drive wheel and then over the contact wheel
5. Press stopper lever to release spring
6. Replace rubber cover

ADJUST TRACKING

1. CRITICAL – Loosen set screw first with 1.5mm hex key
2. Slightly depress throttle to run the tool slowly and adjust tracking to
center the belt visually by turning hex screw (2mm hex key) CW or CCW
3. Once the belt is centered re-tighten the uppermost set screw with
1.5mm hex key
CONTACT WHEEL REPLACEMENT
1. Disconnect air supply
2. Remove belt
3. Using a flat bladed screwdriver, unscrew CCW the contact wheel screw
4. Remove the old contact wheel and replace with new contact wheel
5. Re-install contact wheel screw and do not overtighten to avoid
stripping threads
6. Re-install belt and adjust tracking per TRACKING
ADJUSTMENT instructions
7. Replace rubber belt guard cover
MT2618
MT2618 1/2" - 18" AIR BELT SANDER
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