RIDGID EB44243 Operator's Manual page 21

ADJUSTMENTS
REMOVING/INSTALLING THE SANDING BELT
See Figures 24 - 26.
Tensioning and Tracking
Some sanding belts have a "directional arrow" on the inside
or smooth side. If there is an arrow, the belt must run in the
direction of the arrow so the splice will not come apart. If
there is no arrow the belt may be put on either direction.
 Slide the tension lever to the left to release the belt
tension.
 Remove the sanding belt.
 Place the replacement sanding belt over the drums as
shown. Make sure the belt is centered on both drums.
 Slide the tension lever to the right to apply belt tension.
 Plug in the power cord. Insert the switch key and turn the
unit ON ( I ) and immediately OFF ( O ), noting if the belt
tends to slide off the drums. If it did not tend to slide off,
it is tracking properly.
 If the sanding belt runs down towards the table, turn the
tracking knob clockwise 1/4 turn.
 If the sanding belt, runs up away from the table, turn the
tracking knob counterclockwise 1/4 turn.
 Turn switch ON ( I ) and immediately OFF ( O ) again, noting
belt movement. Readjust tracking knob if necessary.
TRACKING KNOB
SANDING BELT
21
TO RELEASE
TO TIGHTEN
DIRECTIONAL ARROW
TRACKING
KNOB
CLOCKWISE
(MOVES BELT UP)
COUNTERCLOCKWISE
(MOVES BELT DOWN)
TENSIONING
LEVER
Fig. 24
Fig. 25
Fig. 26