MAINTENANCE
TIMING BELT REPLACEMENT
See Figures 13 - 14.
nUnplug the sander.
nRemove dust bag.
nLay belt sander on side as shown.
nRemove sanding belt from sander. Follow instructions on page 12 to remove sanding belt.
NOTE: Removing sanding belt will simplify the process of installing a new timing belt.
nRemove belt cover screw and belt cover.
nForce old timing belt from large pulley with a screwdriver and remove it from small pulley. If it is worn out, simply cut the old timing belt and remove.
nInstall new timing belt over small pulley first.
nHolding the timing belt as shown in Figure 14, press belt onto the large pulley turning it as you press the belt on.
nReassemble belt cover and screw.
nTighten screw securely.
nInstall the sanding belt.
WARNING:
Never attempt to operate the belt sander without belt cover in place.
SCREW
BELT
COVER
SMALL
PULLEY
LARGE
PULLEY
TIMING
BELT
SANDER SHOWN WITH DUST BAG AND
SANDING BELT REMOVED
Fig. 13
APPLY PRESSURE HERE AND
TURN LARGE PULLEY
Fig. 14
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