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Model G0458 (Mfg. Since 5/11)
2. loosen the lock nut (figure 40) on the side
that the feed belt tracks towards and tension
the tracking adjustment screw until the feed
belt tracks in the opposite direction.
note: Small tracking changes may take up to
three minutes before they are noticeable.
3. When the feed belt is near the middle of the
rollers or table, loosen the tracking adjust-
ment screw until the feed belt stops moving
and tracks straight.
—if the feed belt tracks too far to the other
side, loosen the tracking adjustment screw
as necessary to bring it back. repeat
steps 2 & 3 until the tracking is correct.
figure 40. Feed belt tracking adjustment bolt.
tracking
Adjustment
Screw
lock nut
figure 41. Feed belt tensioning controls.
2. Use a permanent marker, paper correction
fluid, or fingernail polish to mark the feed belt
tensioning bolt on both sides. this step will
aid you in keeping track of the rotations as
you turn the bolts, so they remain as even as
possible.
3. loosen the lock nuts and turn both of the
feed belt tensioning bolts clockwise one full
turn at a time until the feed belt no longer
slips during operation.
—if the feed belt starts tracking to one side,
back off the feed belt tensioning bolt that is
being adjusted.
—if the feed belt continues tracking to one
side, immediately turn the drum sander
Off and perform the tracking instructions.
4. tighten the lock nuts to lock the feed belt
tensioning bolts in place.
note: When tensioned properly the belt
should not lift off the table, slide back and
forth, or slip.
lock nut
Feed Belt
tensioning
Bolt
feed belt tension
tools needed:
Qty
Wrench 12mm ....................................................2
hex Wrench 6mm ...............................................1
the feed belt will stretch when new and will even-
tually need to be tensioned. this is most obvious
if the feed belt starts slipping on the rollers.
When you tension the feed belt, focus on adjusting
the tensioning bolts in even increments. Adjusting
one side more than the other will cause tracking
problems, which will require you to take additional
steps to get the sander operating correctly.
Feed roller
lock Screws
to tension the feed belt:
1. loosen the feed roller lock screws, shown in
figure 41, on both sides of the feed belt.
do not over-tension the feed belt, this may
cause premature wearing of the belt, bush-
ings, and cause strain on the motor.
