Installing And Adjusting Sanding Belt - Craftsman 315.117130 Owner's Manual

OPERATION
Selecting the correct size and type sanding belt Is an
important step tn achieving a high quality sanded LIFT TENSION RELEASE LEVER TO REMOVE
finish. Standard 3 inch x 21 inch sanding belts made SANDING BELT
of alumi'num oxtde, silicone carbide, and othel' syn-
thettc abrasives are best for power sanding. In
general, coarse grit will remove the most material
and fine grit wil! produce the gm0oth_t flni_h in Wl
sanding operations. The condition of the surface to
be sanded wi!l determine which grit belt will do the
job, If the surface is rough, start with a coarse grit
belt sanding until surface is uniform Medium grit
belt may then be used to remove scratches left by
the coarser belt and fine grit belt used for finishing
of the surface. Always continue sanding with each
grit belt until the surfao_ i_ uniform
Fig. 4
INSTALLING AND ADJUSTING SANDING BELT
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DISCONNECT SANDER FROM POWER SUPPLY , , _,.....-._ ...._
WHILE ASSEM_BL_!NG pA_RT_SOR MAKING AD-
JUSTMENTS.
To release the sanding belt, lift tenston release lever
straight up as shown in figure 4. When sufficient
force is exerted, the spring will be compressed Fig 5
attowtng the pulley to lock in a rear position This SANDING BELT
frees the sanding belt so It can be removed. Install ....
new belt making sure arrow inside of belt ls pointing LOWER TENSION RELEASE LEVER TO SECURE
in the direcUoh b{ rOt_tion, whieh is eloekwi_e when sANDiN(_ BELT
looking into open side of sander, See Fig 5, Reughly
align the belt to its correct poWtiort, then releage ten-
sion on pulley. Retease tension by lowering tension
release lever as shown in Figure 6 The pulley will
snap back into operating position
Fig 6
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