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FIg. 9
TO REPLACE ThE FEEd BELT
This step requires two adults. The feed table is heavy, be careful when disconnecting and
removing it from the machine. Failure to comply may cause serious injury and/or damage to the
sander and/or property!
AdjUSTMENTS
1. Using the table elevation crank and handle, lower
the table as far as it will go.
2. Release tension on the feed belt by backing off
the locking nuts (A) on the feed belt adjustment
bolts (Fig. 8) and then tightening the feed belt
adjustment bolts (B) until they are loose enough to
remove the feed belt assembly.
3. Loosen but do not remove the eight Philips head
screws (C) holding the bearings to either side of the
front of the feed table. See Fig. 9.
4. Remove the front guard (D) by sliding it forward.
5. Locate and remove the four 6mm hex head screws
(E) securing the feed table to the base. See Fig. 10.
6. With the aid of a second adult, carefully remove the
feed table through the rear of the machine being
careful to angle it away from the motor housing.
7. Position the feed table on its side and remove the
worn feed belt.
8. Carefully slide the new feed belt into place.
9. Slide feed belt assembly back onto machine base
through the rear, being careful not to damage motor
housing.
10. Replace and tighten the four 6mm hex cap head
screws to secure the feed table to the machine
base.
11. Replace the front guard and retighten the Phillips
head screws on each bearing.
12. Re-tension the feed belt.
13. Adjust the tracking as described on page 9.
FIg. 10
FIg. 8