Harbor Freight Tools 97181 Sanding Belt Replacement, Port 59 after cleaning and tighten Screw

Port (59) after cleaning and tighten Screw (61).

3.After Use, clean external surfaces of the tool with clean cloth.

4.Periodically recheck all nuts, bolts and screws for tightness.

5.Apply a light coat of paste wax to the Table (69) to make feeding material easier.

6.Use compressed air to blow dust and debris from the Sander and Motor.

7.The Bearings on this Sander are sealed and do not require lubrication.

Sanding Belt Replacement

1.Push the Belt Tensioner Handle (50) forward to loosen the belt.

2.Remove Upper Guard Plate (58) by unscrewing four Screws (7).

3.Remove the Lower Guard Plate

(60)by unscrewing the four Screws

(7)that hold it to the Belt Support Housing (52).

4.Slide the old sanding belt off the Rear Roller (56) and Front Roller (44).

5.Replace with a 4” X 36” sanding belt with the correct grit for the project you are working on. NOTE: The larger the grit number, the smaller the grain. Use small numbered grits for cutting and larger for smoothing and finishing.

6.Slide new sanding belt onto Front and Rear Rollers.

7.Replace the Lower Guard Plate

(60)and tighten the four Screws (7) securely.

8.Replace the Upper Guard Plate (58) and tighten the four Screws (7).

9.Push the Belt Tensioner Handle (50) to the rear to tighten the belt.

10.Before using, manually check the new belt for alignment. See instructions in the “General Operating” section of this manual.

V-Belt Replacement

1.Remove Set Screws (6) and pull off Aluminum Disc (5).

2.Remove four Screws (11) and Washers (10) from Outer Pulley Cover (9).

3.Once the Outer Pulley Cover (9) is removed, the V-Belt is accessible.

4.Remove the V-Belt (12) using a small straight slot screwdriver (not supplied). Place the tip of the screwdriver between the Motor Pulley (13) and the V-Belt (12) while you manually turn the V-Belt by hand. As it turns, the V-Belt will ride up and out of the Pulley groove. Once off the Motor Pulley (13), lift it off of the Spindle Pulley (14).

5.Place the new V-Belt (12) onto the Spindle Pulley (14), by using a straight slot screwdriver (not supplied) as a wedge, manually turn the Spindle Pully (14) and ride the new V-Belt onto the Motor Pulley (13).

6.Replace Outer Pulley Cover (9). Tighten Screws and Washers (10 & 11).

7.WARNING! If the supply cord of this power tool is damaged, it must be replaced only by a qualified service technician.

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