Craftsman 351.217570 Operator's Manual page 7

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Tracking Nut
Tension Lever
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Figure 10 - Adjusting Belt Tracking
ADJUSTING BELT ASSEMBLY POSITION
Refer to Figure 11.
Sanding belt assembly can be adjusted from vertical to
horizontal position, or any angle in between.
• Loosen socket head bolt that is threaded into pivot bracket.
• Tilt belt assembly to desired position. Secure belt assembly
position by tightening socket head bolt in pivot bracket.
• Adjustable positive stops are provided for both horizontal
and vertical positions.
NOTE: The horizontal stop is located on top of the base.
Horizontal
Stop
Pivot
Figure 11 - Belt Assembly Adjustments
ADJUSTING TABLE ANGLE
Refer to Figure 12.
° To adjust table angle, loosen knob, tilt table to desired
position, then secure by tightening knob.
° Reposition table on support rod to ensure that gap between
table and belt (disc) is '/_" or less. To reposition table,
loosen bolt, move table on rod and secure in position by
tightening bolt.
Loosen to Change
Figure 12 - Reposition Table when Tilting the Table
HORIZONTAL BELT SANDING WITH WORK STOP
Refer to Figure 13.
° Remove table assembly and support rod from belt
assembly.
° Tilt belt assembly from vertical to horizontal position and
secure in position.
° The work stop has been integrated into the dust shroud.
° Idler drum can be used as a contact drum to sand surfaces.
Dust Shroud
Stop
Figure 13 - Using the Work Stop
ABRASIVE BELT SANDING
° Finishing flat surfaces: Hold workpiece firmly with both
hands; keep fingers away from abrasive belt.
Use table to position and secure work being sanded. Keep
end butted against table and move work evenly across
abrasive belt.