RIDGID EB44241 manual Removing/Installing the Sanding Belt Tensioning and Tracking

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Removing/Installing the Sanding Belt

Tensioning and Tracking

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from accidental start, make sure tool is unplugged before removing or installing sanding belt.

Some sanding belts have a “directional arrow” on the inside or smooth side. If there is an arrow, the belt must run in the direction of the arrow so the splice will not come apart. If there is no arrow the belt may be put on either direction.

1.Slide the tension lever to the left to release the belt tension.

2.Remove the sanding belt.

3.Place the replacement sanding belt over the drums as shown. Make sure the belt is centered on both drums.

4.Slide the tension lever to the right to apply belt tension.

5.Plug in the power cord. Insert the yel- low switch key and turn the unit “ON” and immediately “OFF”, noting if the belt tends to slide off the drums. If it did not tend to slide off, it is tracking prop- erly.

6.If the sanding belt runs down towards the table, turn the tracking knob clock- wise 1/4 turn.

7.If the sanding belt, runs up away from the table, turn the tracking knob coun- terclockwise 1/4 turn.

8.Turn switch “ON” and immediately “OFF” again, noting belt movement. Readjust tracking knob if necessary.

Tensioning

Lever

Belt

Tracking

Clockwise

(Moves Belt Up)

Counterclockwise

(Moves Belt

Down)

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Contents Page Table of Contents Safety Signal Words Before Using The Sander To reduce the risk of injury or death from electrical shock Avoid dangerous environmentInspect your sander. Check for Dress for SafetyKeep face and body to one side Don’t overreach. Maintain balancePrecautions To Take When Sanding Paint Precautions To Take When Sanding MetalsPower Supply and Motor Specifications Motor Specifications and Electrical RequirementsVolt, 60 Hz. Tool Information Wire Sizes Motor Safety ProtectionExtension Cord Gauge A.W.G Length Unpacking and Checking Contents Rubber Feet AssemblyMounting Rubber Feet To Base Parts StorageSplines Slots Fan Wear Plate Motor Shaft Roll Pin Removing the Sanding Belt AssemblyInstalling the Sanding Belt Assembly Spindle Sanding Belt Knob Assembly BackstopInstalling Sanding Sleeves Larger than 1/2 Diameter Opening Inside Diameter Outside Diameter Selection Of Spacer Ring Inserts Upper Spindle WashersKnob O.D Washer Sanding Sleeve 15/16 I.D Spacer Ring Sanding Sleeve Spacer Ring Insert Upper Spindle WasherFastening with bolts Bolting Oscillating Edge Belt/ Spindle Sander To WorkbenchFastening with screws Squaring Front Table AlignmentTools Needed Aligning Belt To Miter Gauge Slot Removing/Installing the Sanding Belt Tensioning and Tracking Left and Right Side Table Adjustment ScrewsGetting to Know Your Spindle Sander Tracking Knob Spindle Knob Belt Tension LeverOn-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 Sandpaper Selection Basic Sanding OperationDrive Drum Surface Sanding on the Sanding BeltEnd Sanding on the Sanding Belt Sanding Curved EdgesFeed Direction Dust Collection CapabilityLubrication MaintenanceRidgid Recommends the Following Accessories Wiring DiagramTrouble Probable Cause Remedy TroubleshootingWood burns while sand Repair Parts Key Always order by Part Number-Not by Key Number DescriptionKey Description Page Catalog No. EB4424 Model No. EB44241 Serial No RIDGID,INC