Table Parallelism
NOTICE
The table has been adjusted at the factory and should require no further attention. However, we recommend verifying that it is parallel with the sanding roller.
Adjusting the table parallelism can be a very tedious task that takes a great amount of patience. DO NOT adjust the table unless you are having trouble sanding your workpiece to a uni- form thickness. Take precise notes on any adjustments you make to any of the table eleva- tion screws (Figure 20). This will allow the origi- nal setting to be
To adjust the table parallelism:
1.Pass a 24" wide board through the sander until the entire surface of the board is mak- ing contact with the sanding belt.
2.Measure the thickness of the board at vari- ous points around the edge.
—If there is a variation of thickness, the table can be adjusted accordingly.
3.Disconnect the sander from the power source!
4.The corners of the table can be indepen- dently adjusted up or down by spinning the table elevation screws (Figure 20) located under each corner of the table.
NOTICE
When adjusting the left front elevation screw, make the same adjustment to the left rear elevation screw. This ensures the height from the front to the back of the table remains unchanged. Do the same when adjusting the right elevation screws.
Table Mounting Bolts
Elevation Screws
(Inside Dust Boots)
Figure 20. View of table underside.
5.To raise the elevation screws, turn them counterclockwise. To lower them, turn them clockwise. One quarter of a turn raises or lowers the elevation screws approximately 0.020".
6.Retighten the table mounting bolts loosened in step 4.
7.Connect the sander to the power source.
8.Repeat Steps 1-7 until the board is sanded to a uniform thickness.
G0527 18" Wide Belt Sander |
