Leveling
To adjust the machine leveling follow this procedure:
1.Locate the leveling screw. See figure 13. The leveling screw is located towards the rear of the chassis beneath the sanding pressure knob.
2.Tighten the leveling screw (compress the leveling spring) to sand heavier on the left (drive belt side).
3.Loosen the leveling screw (relax the leveling spring) to sand heavier on the right (side oppo- site the drive belts).
Belt Tracking
WARNING: Injury to the operator could occur if any machine adjustments are made while the motor is running. Do not attempt to make any adjustments while the machine is
plugged in or running.
To adjust the belt tracking follow this procedure:
1.Locate the belt tracking adjuster screw. See figure 14a.
2.Hold the belt tracking adjuster screw and loosen the locknut. See figure 14b.
3.Rotate the tracking adjuster screw counterclock- wise to move the belt in.
4.Rotate the tracking adjuster screw clockwise to move the belt out.
5.Tighten the locknut and test the adjustment. Repeat steps 2 through 5 until belt tracks prop- erly.
Operating Control
To increase the travel or extend the reach on the grip control follow this procedure:
1.Loosen the locknut on the control rod. See figure 15a.
2.Screw the control rod adjuster (fig. 15b) onto the control rod until the desired reach is found.
3.Hold the control rod adjuster and tighten the locknut. See figure 15a.
To decrease the travel or reduce the reach on the grip control follow this procedure:
1.Loosen the locknut on the control rod. See figure 15a.
2.Screw the control rod adjuster (fig. 15b) off the control rod until desired reach is found.
3.Hold the control rod adjuster and tighten the locknut. See figure 15a.
Figure 13
Figure 14
Figure 15
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