NOTE: Identify the sanding belt direction before you install the belt, because the belt's rotational direction must be the same as the machine. An arrow on the reverse side of the belt shows the proper direction and should match the arrow direction on the machine guard. If the belt has no arrow indicator, find the joint of the belt (where it is layered) and install it ac- cording to Figure 3.
FIGURE 3
4.Place the new sanding belt between the con- tact wheel and idler pulley, then adjust the tension adjustment knob (D). Counterclockwise will maxi- mize the tension, clockwise will minimize it.
5.Check that the new belt is tracking correctly by rotating it with one hand, Figure 4, and use your other hand to make any adjustments to the track adjust- ment knob (F). To lower the abrasive belt, rotate the track adjustment knob clockwise. To raise it, rotate counterclockwise.
NOTE: The track adjustment mechanism is very sensitive - make these corrections gently.
When properly adjusted, the sanding belt should keep the same steady level during rotation without mov- ing too high or too low.
FIGURE 4
6.Replace safety guard (B), close dust hood and
7.Turn machine on and off quickly several times to check that the sanding belt rotation is normal and that it tracks properly. If not, repeat the above pro- cedure.
SANDING BELT TENSION SPRING FATIGUE COMPENSATION
Adjustment of the sanding belt will cause spring fa- tigue when used for a long period. If this happens, it's not necessary to change the spring. Simply ro- tate the tension adjustment screw (A), Figure 5, clock- wise until you achieve the proper tension compen- sation.
FIGURE 5
FRONT WORK TABLE INCLINATION
Using the inclined table method on this edge sander may give you better sanding surface contact, de- creased sanding marks and burr residue, with re- sults equal to that of an oscillating sanding machine. To adjust the front work table:
1.Loosen the two fixed knobs (A), Figure 6.
2.Raise the front work table (B) by rotating the adjustment knob (C) and incline it to the degree de- sired.
3.
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