Pressure Roller

Adjustment

The height of the pressure rollers (see Figure 36) is set slightly below the bottom of the sanding drum to keep the workpiece firmly against the conveyor belt as it passes through the sander, preventing workpiece kickback.

Pressure

Rollers

Figure 36. Location of the pressure rollers.

The pressure these rollers exert on the workpiece as it passes underneath the sanding head is con- trolled by compression springs and adjustment screws (see Figure 37).

Pressure Adjustment

Screws (one side shown)

Figure 37. Location of the pressure roller

adjustment screws.

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Proper pressure on the workpiece helps avoid kickback and keeps the workpiece from slipping. However, as pressure increases on the workpiece from the rear pressure roller, snipe also increases. In this case, decrease the pressure on the rear roller.

If you choose to increase or decrease the pres- sure that these rollers exert on the workpiece, perform the following procedure.

Tool Needed

Qty

Hex Wrench 5mm

1

Phillips Screwdriver #2

1

To adjust the pressure rollers:

 

1.DISCONNECT SANDER FROM POWER!

2.Remove the cap screw that secures the dust collection hood, then lift the hood up to gain access to the pressure roller adjustment screws.

3.To increase the pressure exerted by the roll- ers, tighten all four screws in small, equal amounts, then test the pressure of the rollers by pressing up on them.

Conversely, loosen the adjustment screws to lessen the pressure.

4.Test your adjustments by sanding a scrap workpiece.

—If the workpiece tends to kickback, reduce the pressure by rotating the screws coun- terclockwise one turn, then perform the test again.

—If the workpiece slips on the conveyor belt, increase the pressure by rotating the screws clockwise one turn, then perform the test again.

Model G0716 (Mfg. Since 2/11)

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G0716 specifications

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