Platen Lock Tension Adjustment

1.Disconnect the machine from the power source.

2.Loosen lock handle by pulling forward (A, Fig. 9) and move motor and sanding table toward the horizontal position. Do not lock.

3.Tension eccentric block by tightening the nyloc nut (B, Fig. 9) with a 14mm wrench. Turn the nut in ¼ turn increments and test locking handle for proper tension. Locking handle is properly tensioned when it requires positive force to move the eccentric block (attached to the locking handle) from one side to the other. The platen and motor assembly must stay in a locked position without sliding once the handle has been moved to the locked position. Re-adjust as necessary.

Changing the Sanding Belt

1.Disconnect the machine from the power source.

2.Lock sanding platen in the vertical position.

3.Release tension on the belt by pushing handle (A, Fig. 10) to the left (as the operator faces the machine).

4.Remove belt guards.

5.Carefully remove old belt. Observe direction arrow on inside of sanding belt. Make sure that direction arrow on belt matches direction indicator on the belt cover. Install new belt over both rollers and line up edge of belt with edge of rollers.

6.Tension belt by pushing handle to the right.

7.Reinstall the belt guards

Note: Belts stretch with wear. You may have to adjust tracking with a new belt.

Belt Tracking Adjustment

1.Disconnect the machine from the power source.

2.Push the belt by hand in the direction indicated on the belt cover. Observe the belt position on the rollers. Edge of belt should remain even with the edge of the rollers.

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Jet Tools M-708448 owner manual Platen Lock Tension Adjustment, Changing the Sanding Belt, Belt Tracking Adjustment

M-708448 specifications

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