MAINTENANCE

TIMING BELT REPLACEMENT

See Figures 13 - 14.

nUnplug the sander.

nRemove dust bag.

nLay belt sander on side as shown.

nRemove sanding belt from sander. Follow instructions on page 12 to remove sanding belt.

NOTE: Removing sanding belt will simplify the process of installing a new timing belt.

nRemove belt cover screw and belt cover.

nForce old timing belt from large pulley with a screwdriver and remove it from small pulley. If it is worn out, simply cut the old timing belt and remove.

nInstall new timing belt over small pulley first.

nHolding the timing belt as shown in Figure 14, press belt onto the large pulley turning it as you press the belt on.

nReassemble belt cover and screw.

nTighten screw securely.

nInstall the sanding belt.

WARNING:

Never attempt to operate the belt sander without belt cover in place.

SCREW

BELT

COVER

SMALL

PULLEY

LARGE

PULLEY

TIMING

BELT

SANDER SHOWN WITH DUST BAG AND

SANDING BELT REMOVED

Fig. 13

APPLY PRESSURE HERE AND

TURN LARGE PULLEY

Fig. 14

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RIDGID R2720 manual Timing Belt Replacement, See Figures 13