Chicago Electric 66891 Work Piece and Work Area Set Up, Replacing the small Drive Motor Belt

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or turn the Tracking Knob (23) clock- wise to move the sanding belt away from the Body Housing (49). See

Figures 1 & 2.

d. The sanding belt should be aligned with the flush outside edge of the Wheels while the Compact Belt Sander is in operation.

e. Turn the Compact Belt Sander “OFF” and unplug it from the power source.

f.Remove the Compact Belt Sander from the vise.

3.Replacing the (small) Drive Motor Belt:

a.Be sure the Compact Belt Sander is turned “OFF”, and that it is un- plugged from the power outlet.

NOTE: For best results, place the Com- pact Belt Sander upside down in a vise to hold it securely while following this procedure.

b. Using a Phillips head screwdriver (not included), remove the Drive Belt Cover (1).

a. Rotate the Belt Release Lever (35) “UP” until the Follower Wheel (48) retracts and removes the tension on the Sanding Belt (38). See Figure 1.

b. Slide off the Sanding Belt (38).

c. Remove the Screws holding the Follower Wheel (48), and the Driver Wheel (33). Lift both Wheels up and out of the Compact Belt Sander. The (small) Drive Belt (2) will lift out also.

d. Replace the worn/old Drive Belt (2) with a fresh/new Drive Belt (Part Number HTD 180-3M), and re-insert the two Wheels.

e. Tighten the Screws holding both Wheels in place

f.Rotate the Belt Release Lever (35)

“DOWN” until the Follower Wheel (48) places tension back on the Sanding Belt (38).

g.Remove the Compact Belt Sander from the Vise.

4.Use of the Vacuum Adapter:

a.This Compact Belt Sander is equipped with a Hose Adapter/Vent Tube (67). It may be attached to both 1” (outside diameter) hose, and 7/8” (inside diameter) shop vacuum hose for dust collection as you work.

b.The dust collection system should be emptied frequently (especially when sanding resin-coated surfaces such as polyurethane, varnish, and shel- lac, etc. Dispose of “coated” dust particles with coating manufacturer’s guidelines, or place them inside a metal container with a tight metal lid. Remove “coated” dust particles from your premises daily. The accumula- tion of fine resin dust particles may self-ignite, causing a fire.

c.Do not use a dust collector when sanding metal. Doing so may cre- ate a fire hazard causing serious personal injury and/or damage to the Compact Belt Sander.

Work Piece and Work Area Set Up

1.Designate a work area that is clean and well-lit. The work area must not allow access by children or pets to prevent distraction and injury.

2.Route the power cord along a safe route to reach the work area without creating a tripping hazard or exposing

SKU 66891

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66891 specifications

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