Belt Tension, Hex nut and belt tension rod | Woodstock W1688

ADJUSTMENTS

Belt Tension

The sanding belt tension for your Model W1688 Edge Sander has been setup at the factory; how- ever, due to shipping, varying belt length, or long use of the sander, the tension may need to be adjusted. You can compensate for this nor- mal condition by adjusting the hex bolt on the end of the tension rod to increase or decrease the belt tension. See Figure 35.

Keep your machine unplugged during all assembly, adjustments, or maintenance proce- dures. Otherwise serious personal injury may occur!

To adjust the belt tension, do these steps:

1. Unplug the edge sander.

DO NOT unthread the nut to expose the internal threads of the nut. The nut may rattle off as a result, and jam the machine causing machine damage and personal injury!

2.Turn the 1"-8 hex nut on the end of the ten- sion rod counterclockwise to increase the belt tension, or turn it clockwise to decrease the belt tension. See Figure 35. The tension must hold the belt firmly without belt slap on the platen or skidding on the rollers during sanding operations.

Tension Rod

Hex

Nut

Figure 35. Hex nut and belt tension rod.

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Woodstock W1688 instruction manual Belt Tension, Hex nut and belt tension rod

Contents

Edge Sander Page Table of Contents Woodstock Service and Support IntroductionAbout Your New Edge Sander Warranty and Returns Specifications Safety Standard Safety InstructionsDisconnect machine when cleaning, adjusting or servicing Keep machine away from open flame Habits-good and bad-are hard to break Additional Safety Instructions for Edge Sanders Keep fingertips away from the moving sanding belt Avoiding Potential Injuries Do not hold wood away from the back 220V Operation GroundingExtension Cords 110V Operation Typical Nema 5-20 plug and receptacle This Page Intentionally Left Blank Assembly Box ContentsUnpacking Shop Preparation Cleaning Beginning To install the main table, do these steps FeetMain Table Main table-tilt lock levers and scale To install the quick release lever, do these steps Quick Release LeverMiter Gauge To install the sanding belt, do these steps Dust HoodSanding Belt Sanding-belt quick release lever Normal operating position To install the auxiliary table, do these steps Back StopAuxiliary Table Adjustments Vertical Belt Tracking Diagonal Belt Tracking Diagonal belt tracking Platen-to-Roller Alignment Platen and retaining bolts Belt Tension Hex nut and belt tension rod To adjust the table height, do these steps Main Table Height Main Table Tilt Do not loosen both table tilt lock Levers at the same time Operations Starting the Sander Platen Tilting Incorrectly holding and tilting Platen Vertical Sanding Set the workpiece on the table Operation Horizontal Sanding Incorrect face sanding away from Back stop Contour Sanding Set the workpiece on the auxiliary table Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Operation This Page Intentionally Left Blank Maintenance Lubrication CleaningGeneral Table and Base W1688 Edge Sander Wiring Diagram Closure 6450 101 14 65 Description Tilt Plate Your Notes Your Notes BOX BELLINGHAM, WA Warranty Card