RIDGID EB44241 manual Aligning Belt To Miter Gauge Slot

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Alignment (continued)

Aligning Belt To Miter Gauge Slot

The sanding belt is installed at the factory; however, check and make sure the belt is parallel to the miter gauge groove:

1.Use a combination square to check the distance from the miter gauge groove to the belt assembly as shown.

2.If adjustment is required, use a 5/32 inch hex “L” wrench provided with unit to loosen the two flat head socket recess screws on the table.

3.Adjust the bed assembly as needed to make it parallel or same distance to the miter gauge slot.

4.Tighten two screws.

Socket Recess

Adjust BedScrews Assembly

Parallel to Miter Gauge Slot

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Contents Page Table of Contents Safety Signal Words Before Using The Sander Avoid dangerous environment To reduce the risk of injury or death from electrical shockDress for Safety Inspect your sander. Check forDon’t overreach. Maintain balance Keep face and body to one sidePrecautions To Take When Sanding Metals Precautions To Take When Sanding PaintMotor Specifications and Electrical Requirements Power Supply and Motor SpecificationsVolt, 60 Hz. Tool Information Motor Safety Protection Wire SizesExtension Cord Gauge A.W.G Length Unpacking and Checking Contents Parts Storage AssemblyMounting Rubber Feet To Base Rubber FeetSpindle Sanding Belt Knob Assembly Backstop Removing the Sanding Belt AssemblyInstalling the Sanding Belt Assembly Splines Slots Fan Wear Plate Motor Shaft Roll PinInstalling Sanding Sleeves Larger than 1/2 Diameter Sanding Sleeve Spacer Ring Insert Upper Spindle Washer Selection Of Spacer Ring Inserts Upper Spindle WashersKnob O.D Washer Sanding Sleeve 15/16 I.D Spacer Ring Opening Inside Diameter Outside DiameterBolting Oscillating Edge Belt/ Spindle Sander To Workbench Fastening with boltsFastening with screws Alignment Squaring Front TableTools Needed Aligning Belt To Miter Gauge Slot Removing/Installing the Sanding Belt Tensioning and Tracking Tracking Knob Spindle Knob Belt Tension Lever Table Adjustment ScrewsGetting to Know Your Spindle Sander Left and Right SideOn-Off Switch Safety Instructions for Oscillating Edge Belt/Spindle Sander Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands, Face and Ears When Sander is Running Sanding of lead based paint is not rec Basic Sanding Operation Sandpaper SelectionSanding Curved Edges Surface Sanding on the Sanding BeltEnd Sanding on the Sanding Belt Drive DrumDust Collection Capability Feed DirectionWiring Diagram MaintenanceRidgid Recommends the Following Accessories LubricationTroubleshooting Trouble Probable Cause RemedyWood burns while sand Repair Parts Always order by Part Number-Not by Key Number Description KeyKey Description Page RIDGID,INC Catalog No. EB4424 Model No. EB44241 Serial No