Paper Replacement
Tools Needed: | Qty |
Flat Head Screwdriver | 1 |
Hex Wrench 4mm | 1 |
Hex Wrench 5mm | 1 |
Carton Cutter or Utility Knife | 1 |
The Model G0458 is designed for 3" wide sand- paper rolls. Turn to SECTION 5: ACCESSORIES on Page 24 for grit selection and model num- bers.
To change the paper:
1.Disconnect power to the sander!
2.Open the top cover, remove the three cap screws that secure the chip deflector to the sander frame, and set the deflector aside.
3.Loosen the cap screw on the right spring- loaded clamp as shown in Figure 18.
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Figure 18. Loosening cap screw on right spring-
loaded clamp.
4.Remove the sandpaper from the clamp.
Note: You can use a flat head screwdriver to loosen the clamp to free the sandpaper.
5.Rotate the drum to remove the sandpaper belt.
6.Loosen the cap screw on the left clamp and remove the sandpaper.
7.Use the old sandpaper as a pattern, or use the pattern in Figure 19, to cut a new piece of sandpaper to the necessary shape. After cutting the 121⁄2" angled sides, measure 1" along the same sides and cut off the ends with a knife.
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Figure 19. Sandpaper pattern.
8.Insert the left corner of the new sandpaper into the left clamp and tighten the cap screw as shown in Figure 20. The angled side of the sandpaper must be flush with the left drum edge. If the sandpaper overlaps the edge, you may have difficulty closing the cover.
Left
Clamp
Figure 20. Securing sandpaper in left clamp.
G0458 18" Open End Belt/Drum Sander |