DISC REPLACEMENT
Abrasive sanding discs should be replaced when worn out. Standard size 8” self-adhesive abrasive sanding discs
can be purchased in a variety of grits from your General® International dealer or (depending on availability) from
your local tool, abrasives or sharpening supply dealer. This is a standard size that should be readily available in
most areas. The use of any other size is not recommended and can lead to serious injury and/or damage to the
machine.
Replace an installed worn sanding disc as follows:
1. Remove disc guard and peel the upper portion of
the abrasive disc from the aluminum wheel
A
.
2. Slowly rotate the disc and continue to peel off until
the entire abrasive disc comes free.
3. To remove any glue residue, grease or other impu-
rities that could interfere with proper adherence,
wipe down the surface of the aluminum wheel
with a rag dipped in mineral spirits or paint thinner.
(Dispose of potentially flammable solvent-soaked rags
according to manufacturer’s safety recommendations.)
4. Peel the protective backing from the new abrasive
paper
B
and stick the paper onto the aluminum wheel
C
.
5. Slowly rotate the disc and continue sticking the paper onto the disc, until the paper is fully installed,
making sure to avoid leaving air pockets between the paper and the aluminum wheel. Re-install disc guard.
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To install a new sanding belt:
1. Fit the belt onto the two lower rollers and through
the belt slot below the platen.
Tip: To extend belt life and avoid premature breakage,
take note of the direction arrows A printed on the inside
of the sanding belt to make sure you install the belt in the
correct direction.
2. Make sure the belt tension spring lever is attached
with the chain
B
to loosen belt tension, and then fit
the belt onto the top roller.
3. Release the belt tension to lever to tighten the belt
onto the rollers.
4. Turn the belt by hand several complete rotations to verify belt tracking
(if needed complete belt tracking adjust-
ments as shown on page 12)
.
5. With the belt tracking properly re-install the side cover, belt guard and the work table.
Note: The platen that is
not in use can be safely stowed in the storage mount on the left side of the sander.
1. Using a 12 mm wrench unscrew and remove the
belt platen bolt and washers and remove and set
aside the belt platen.
2. Install the other size belt platen using the same bolt
and washers. Make sure the front of the platen is
flush with the slot below, so that the platen supports
the belt without obstructing it.
If switching to a belt of a different width:
Flush
A
C
B
A
B
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