Craftex CX509, User Manual

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V-BELT REPLACEMENT
& TENSIONING
The V-belt must be inspected once a month
for any damages. If you find the belt is
damaged or cracked, stop operating the
sander and replace the V-belt.
TO REPLACE THE V-BELT:
Remove the four cap screw securing the
top pulley cover to the sander frame and
remove the cover.
Remove the four screws securing the side
cover to the sander and remove the cover
to access the V-belt.
Now, loosen the two cap screws securing
the motor shown in figure-16. This will
loosen the tension on the V-belt.
Figure-16 Loosening the cap screws
Remove the old V-belt off the pulleys and
install the new belt.
TO TENSION THE V-BELT:
Push the motor pulley down with one hand
and retighten the cap screws to secure the
motor pulley in position.
Figure-17 New V-belt installed onto the
pulleys
Reinstall the side cover and top cover and
tighten the screws.
WARNING!
Make sure the machine’s power switch is
OFF and the cord is disconnected from
the power source when installing /
removing any part or servicing the
sander.