4.Attach the belt guard with the
Belt Guard
Cap Screw
Valve Screw
Figure 7. Installing guard.
Replacing the Sanding Belt
When the sanding belt loses its effectiveness, is damaged, or shows signs of excessive wear, it must be replaced.
To replace the sanding belt:
1.DISCONNECT THE SANDER FROM THE AIR SUPPLY!
2.Remove the belt guard.
3.Compress the contact arm shaft by pressing the contact wheel towards the drive wheel. Slide the belt off the drive wheel, then release pressure (Figure 8).
Contact Wheel |
Belt |
Drive Wheel |
Figure 8. Removing the sanding belt.
4.To install the new belt, refer to "Installing the Sanding Belt" on Page 6.
Model H8253 Air Belt Sander
EYE/LUNG/EAR |
INJURY HAZARD! |
Wear protective |
equipment when |
using this tool. |
ACCIDENTAL |
START HAZARD! |
Disconnect before |
service or tool |
changes. |
AIR PRESSURE |
HAZARD! |
Never exceed the |
maximum PSI |
rating for tool. |
Operation
To operate the sander:
1.Connect the sander to compressed air regulated at
2.Hold the sander securely and push the throttle lever to operate. Turn the valve screw to set the maximum belt speed (Figure 9).
Throttle Lever
Valve Screw
