Maintenance - Wen 20418 Instruction Manual

WARNING! To avoid accidents, always remove the battery from the tool before cleaning or performing any
maintenance. Always wear safety goggles when cleaning tools with compressed air.
NOTE: Follow instructions in section "INSTALLING OR REPLACING THE SANDING BELT" to regularly change the
sanding belt, for optimal safety and quality of sanding.
NOTE: Follow instructions in section "REMOVING & EMPTYING THE DUST COLLECTION BAG" to regularly empty
the contents of the dust bag. Use a dry cloth to clean and make sure ventilation openings are always clear.
REPLACING THE DRIVE BELT
1. Locate the drive belt cover (Fig. 5 - 1) on the side of the machine.
2. Remove the four screws (Fig. 6 - Circled) with a screwdriver (not in-
cluded) and take off the drive belt cover to expose the drive belt.
3. Note the position of the belt in relation to the pulleys. Rotate the large
drive pulley (Fig. 7 - 1) and at the same time ease the drive belt off the
motor pulley (Fig. 7 - 2).
5. Remove the drive belt and place the new drive belt over the large drive
pulley. Rotate the drive pulley and at the same time ease the belt onto the
motor pulley.
Ensure that the new drive belt is correctly located onto both pulleys.
Make sure the drive belt rotates freely by hand and does not bind or try
to jump off the pulleys.
4. Replace the drive belt cover and secure with the four screws.
EMPTYING THE DUST BAG
Although the dust bag has a substantial capacity, it should be emptied
frequently. Open the zipper of the dust bag over a garbage can to thor-
oughly clean the dust bag.
CAUTION! Wear respiratory protection when emptying the bag.
PRODUCT DISPOSAL
Used power tools should not be disposed of together with household
waste. This product contains electronic components that should be re-
cycled. Please take this product to your local recycling facility for respon-
sible disposal and to minimize its environmental impact.

MAINTENANCE

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