Wilton 41002 manual Abrasive Disc Replacement, Aluminum Disc Removal

8.Make further adjustments as needed.

9.Tighten the hex nut to secure the setting.

Abrasive Disc Replacement

1.Unplug the sander from the power source.

2.Remove the dust cover and the disc table. To remove the disc table, remove the handles then tilt the disc table upward while pulling it away from the disc.

3.Peel off the old abrasive disc.

4.Thoroughly clean the aluminum disc surface using naptha or a similar non-flammable solvent that will dry film-free.

5.Pull the protective backing half-way off the new abrasive disc.

6.Carefully position the new abrasive disc so it is centered accurately on the aluminum disc.

7.When accurately centered, remove the rest of the protective backing and press the abrasive disc firmly against the aluminum disc so complete adhesive contact is made.

8.Re-install dust cover and table.

9.Reconnect sander to power source.

Aluminum Disc Removal

The aluminum disc can be easily removed if needed; for example, to facilitate cleaning the aluminum disc when replacing abrasive discs.

1.Unplug sander from the power source.

2.Remove the disc table and the dust chute.

3.Rotate the disc until the set screw is accessible through the opening behind the disc guard. See Figure 15. You may need to loosen the socket head cap screws (see Figure 4) on the guard and shift it forward in order to clear the set screw.

4.Loosen the set screw with a 3mm hex wrench, and pull the aluminum disc off the motor shaft.

5. When re-mounting the aluminum disc, make	Figure 15
sure the key is properly seated in the
keyway on the motor shaft. Tighten the set
screw firmly when the disc has been
mounted.

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