Replacing Abrasive Disc - Craftsman 351.215140 Operator's Manual

• Finishing end grain: It is more convenient to finish ends of
long workpieces with the abrasive belt in a vertical position.
Position table on belt side of sander. Move work evenly
across abrasive belt. For accuracy, use miter gauge. Table
may be tilted for beveled work,
ABRASIVE DISC SANDING
• Abrasive disc sanding is well suited for finishingsmall flat
surfaces and convex edges.
• Move workpieoe across down side (left) of abrasive disc.
Hold workpiece firmly with both hands; keep fingers away
from abrasive disc,
• Abrasive disc moves fastest and removes more material at
outer edge.
• For accuracy, use miter gauge.
USING MITER GAUGE
Refer to Figure "_5.
• Use the miter gauge for securing the work and holding the
proper angle while sanding.
• Use a combination square to adjust miter gauge square to
belt (disc). Pointer should be at zero. Loosen screw and
repoaltian Pointer if necessary,
• After setting miter gauge square to belt (disc), adjust to
desired angle by repositioning the miter gauge scale and
locking it into place with knob.
• Check tracking. See "Adjusting Belt Tracking", page 6.
• Assemble in reverse order.
16 - the
REPLACING ABRASIVE DISC
Refer to Figure 17.
• Remove table assembly.
• Remove disc cover by loosening and removing four screws.
• Remove old abrasive disc by peeling it from the aluminum
disc. Removing aluminum disc is not necessary.
• Clean aluminum disc if necessary. Select the desired abra-
sive disc and apply to aluminum disc.
• Additional abrasive discs are available (See Recommended
Accessories, page 13).
• Replace disc cover.
Figure 15 - Setting Miter Gauge Square
REPLACING ABRASIVE BELT
Refer to Figure 16.
• Sanding belt should be replaced when worn, torn, or glazed.
• Remove table assembly.
• Remove pointer, then slide cover up and out from dust
deflector.
• Release belt tension by pushing tension lever toward idler
drum. Slide old belt off the drive and idler drums.
NOTE: There may be an arrow on the inside of the belt.The
arrow should point in the direction of belt travel to ensure that
the splice in the belt will not come apart.
• Slide new belt over the drive and idler drams; center belt on
drums.
• Additional abrasive belts are available (See Recommended
Accessories, page 13),
• Push tension lever towards drive drum to tension belt.
ure 17
WARNING:
Make certain that the unit is disconnected from
power source before attempting to service or remove any
component.
CLEANING
Keep machine and workshop clean. Do not allow sawdust to
accumulate on the tool. Keep the drums clean. Dirt on drums
will cause poor tracking and belt slippage. Periodically empty
the dust collectionbag.