5.Mark the trailing end of the strip where it crosses the right (inboard) end of the drum (Figure 13).
6.Remove the abrasive strip from the drum, and cut a taper as was done with the starting edge (see Figure 10). Note: The taper on the remaining roll can be used as the taper for the starting edge of the next strip to be cut.
7.Rewrap the drum beginning at the left, as described in steps
8.You can use your fingers to work the infeed
9.Lift the lever with the TUFTool, pulling the lever up until it touches the inside of the drum.
10.Turn the TUFTool counterclockwise and lower it onto the abrasive strip, making sure it is holding the paper tight (Figure 15).
11.Insert the tapered end of the abrasive strip into the slot and fastener. It may be necessary to trim the tapered end of the abrasive strip so that it does not “bottom out” against the inside of the drum.
IMPORTANT: Leave a gap – at least 1/8” – between the tapered strip and the closed end of the slot (Figure 15) to allow strip to be pulled into the fastener as needed. If necessary, trim the outside edge of the abrasive strip.
12.Hold the abrasive in place with your left hand, lift up the TUFTool and turn it clockwise while maintaining upward pressure. Slowly move the TUFTool away from you slightly, then down, while easing it out of the hole. This releases the lever in its proper position (Figure 16).
All abrasive strips will stretch in use and may stretch enough to allow the
Always remove TUFTool from machine before operating.
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Figure 15
Figure 16
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