Sanding Belt
To install the sanding belt:
1.DISCONNECT THE SANDER FROM THE POWER SOURCE AND REMOVE AIR PRESSURE COMPLETELY!
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3.Remove the lock post release lever (Figure 14) by turning it counterclockwise 1⁄2 turn and pulling it up and out of the mounting hole.
4.Remove the spacer block (Figure 14).
ROTATION | Belt Tension | ROTATION |
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Spacer
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Figure 14. Components used when changing a sanding belt.
G0486/G0487 Wide Belt Sander
5.Ensuring the rotation arrows on the sanding belt point the same direction as those shown in Figure 14, install the sanding belt by start- ing first on the upper roller, and then the lower roller.
Note: The sanding belt must be centered between the limit switches and the edge of the sanding belt must be between tongs of the oscillation controller as shown in Figure 15. Damage to the sanding belt could occur if the sander is turned ON before the sanding belt is correctly positioned.
(Back) | Oscillation Controller | |
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Sanding Belt |
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Limit Switches |
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Figure 15. Sander Outline (Top View). Proper position of belt between the limit switches.
NOTICE The directional arrow on the back of the sanding belt must be pointing in a coun- terclockwise direction during installation. Failure to install the sanding belt correctly could result in damage to the sanding belt or the sander itself.
