Woodstock W1688 instruction manual Platen-to-Roller Alignment, Platen and retaining bolts

Platen Mount

Hex Bolts

Figure 33. Platen and retaining bolts.

Gap Between Rollers

and Straight Edge

is 1⁄16"

Platen Graphite

Pad

Figure 34. Straight edge across the rollers and

touching the platen graphite pad.

Platen-to-Roller

Alignment

The platen-to-roller alignment for your Model W1688 Edge Sander has been setup at the facto- ry; however, due to shipping or long use of the sander, the platen-to-roller alignment can change. You can compensate for this normal condition by adjusting the platen toward a straight edge set across the rollers.

Keep your machine unplugged during all assembly, adjustments, or maintenance proce- dures. Otherwise serious personal injury may occur!

To adjust the platen-to-roller alignment, do these steps:

1.Unplug the edge sander.

2.Remove the sanding belt as outlined on Page 16.

3.With the sander unplugged, loosen the two

3⁄8"-16 X 1" hex bolts. See Figure 33.

NOTICE

DO NOT adjust the platen so the platen graphite pad is more than 1⁄16" past the rollers. Otherwise, the belt and graphite pad can make excessive heat and wear prema- turely.

4.Set a straightedge across the rollers and slide the platen toward the straightedge so the platen graphite pad is against the straight- edge at both ends. See Figure 34.

5.Slide the platen outward until there is a gap of 1⁄16" between the rollers and the straight- edge. See Figure 34.

6.Tighten the two 3⁄8"-16 X 1" hex bolts.

7.Install the sanding belt as outlined on Page 16.

ADJUSTMENTS

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