RIDGID EB44241 manual Removing the Sanding Belt Assembly, Installing the Sanding Belt Assembly

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Removing the Sanding Belt Assembly

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from accidental start, make sure tool is unplugged before removing the sanding belt assembly.

1.Loosen the backstop knob and pivot the backstop out of the way. Tighten the backstop knob.

2.Remove the spindle knob and lift off the sanding belt assembly. NOTE: Knob turns clockwise to loosen.

3.Store assembly in pocket in rear of base.

Spindle

Sanding Belt

Knob

Assembly

Backstop

Knob

Installing the Sanding Belt Assembly

1.Remove the fan and clean sawdust from inside table recess.

2.Slide the fan onto the motor shaft (vanes face down) aligning slot with roll pin as shown. The fan is used in all sanding operations.

3.Slide bed assembly down motor shaft. Align drive drum splines with the slots in the fan. Place bed assembly into the wear plate opening as shown.

4.Tighten spindle knob. Do not over- tighten. NOTE: Knob turns counter- clockwise to tighten.

5.Install sanding belt (see “Removing/ Installing the Sanding Belt”, page 19).

6.Plug the power cord into the power source and install the key.

Splines

Slots

Fan

Wear

Plate

Fan

Slot

Motor

Shaft

Roll Pin

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RIDGID EB44241 manual Removing the Sanding Belt Assembly, Installing the Sanding Belt Assembly