MAINTENANCE
TIMING BELT REPLACEMENT
See Figure 13 .
Unplug the sander.
Remove dust bag.
Remove 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.
Install new timing belt over large pulley and one of the small pulleys first.
Press the belt onto the other small pulley, turning the large pulley as you press the belt on.
Reinstall belt cover and screw.
Tighten screw securely.
reinstall the sanding belt.
Remove belt cover screw and belt cover.
Force old timing belt from one of the small pulleys with a screwdriver and remove it while turning the large pulley. If it is worn out, simply cut the old timing belt and remove.
SMALL
PULLEY
warning:
Never attempt to operate the belt sander without the belt cover in place.
TIMING
BELT
BELT
COVER
LARGE | SCREW |
PULLEY |
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Sander shown with dust bag and |
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sanding belt removed | Fig. 13 |
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