Feed Belt Tension
To adjust the feed belt tension:
1.Disconnect the sander from the power source!
2.Raise the safety guard (Figure 17) on the front end of the feed table.
3.Increase or decrease the feed belt tension by adjusting the bolts located on the left and right side of the front table roller (Figure 17).
DO NOT sand boards with the guard removed. Failure to follow this warning could result in serious personal injury.
Feed Belt | Safety Guard |
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Tension Bolt |
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Feed Belt | Adjustment Bolt |
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Figure 17. Feed belt tension
adjustment controls.
Feed Belt Tracking
NOTICE
Adjust the feed belt tension before adjusting the feed belt tracking.
To adjust the feed belt tracking:
1.Start the feed belt.
—If the feed belt is tracking to the right side of the table, turn the right adjustment bolt (Figure 22) clockwise.
—If the feed belt is tracking to the left side of the table, turn the left adjustment bolt (Figure 18) clockwise.
Guide Wheel
Adjustment Bolt
Figure 18. Feed belt tracking components.
2.Run the feed belt for 3-5 minutes and verify the tracking.
G0527 18" Wide Belt Sander |