Changing The Sanding Belt - Axminster AWEBDS46 MkII User Manual

Changing the Sanding Belt

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DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE MAINS SUPPLY
Slacken off the swivel mandrel-clamping bolt (See fig 11) then refer to "Fitting the Fence
Assembly" to remove the necessary guards and covers. Release the belt tension by pressing
the lever towards the drive drum (See fig 15) and slide the belt off the machine. (See fig 16)
Inspect the new belt, ensure that there are no tears or rips (especially along the edges), check
the direction arrows on the inner surface of the belt and fit accordingly. (The direction of the
arrows should point to the drive drum end of the machine).
Note: If you are using an old belt, and the arrow marking has worn off, check the direction of
travel (see diagram below.)
Belt overlay
Tracking the belt
NOTE1: All directions are given from the view point of the operator standing behind the drive
drum end looking down the length of the machine.
The tracking control works as follows:- turning the tracking adjuster clockwise will track the belt
to the right, anti-clockwise will track the belt to the left.
DO NOT make large adjustments, and remember the belt may take some time to react to your
alteration. Little by little is a good maxim to observe when carrying out tracking operations.
NOTE2: NOW here you can wear a glove.
Using your hand, roll the belt towards the drive drum end, check that the belt stays in the middle
of the table, if not adjust the track control slightly, and move the belt again, continue until the belt
runs down the centre of the linishing table.
When you are comfortable that the belt is tracking in one line, reconnect the mains supply, and
switch the machine ON. Be prepared to adjust the original track setting as the belt being driven
can generate slightly different dynamics to the belt being 'hand turned'.
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Direction of travel
Glue joint
Belt underlay