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Sanding Belt
To install the sanding belt:
1.DISCONNECT THE SANDER FROM THE POWER SOURCE!
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3.Remove the lock post release lever (Figure 13) by turning it counterclockwise 1⁄2 turn and pulling it up and out of the mounting hole.
4.Remove the spacer block (Figure 13).
ROTATION | ROTATION | |
Belt Tension | ||
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| Lock Post | |
| Release Lever |
Spacer
Block
5.Making sure the rotation arrows on the sand- ing belt point the same direction as those shown in Figure 13, install the sanding belt by starting 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 the tongs of the oscillation controller as shown in Figure 14. 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 14. 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.
6.Replace the spacer block and tighten down the lock handle bolt.
7.With your hands clear of all moving parts, tension the belt by turning the belt tension
knob.
Figure 13. Components used when changing a |
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sanding belt on single drum or |
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belt sanders. |
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G0445/G0582/G9962Z/9962ZX Wide Belt Sander |