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ADJUSTMENTS
V-BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENTS
Ensure sander is disconnected from the power
supply prior to commencing work.
Should the rotation of the sanding belt or disc
slow down or stall, the cause may be that the
V-belt is slipping on the two pulleys. This may be
because the motor or frame have become loose
from the base, or that the V-belt has stretched
out due to the machine being used. In either
case, re-adjustment of the V-belt is needed.
1. To gain access to the V-belt, remove the V-
belt rear metal cover (#108) and V-Belt & Disc
Guard (#106).
NOTE: For clarity, FIG. 28 shows the V-belt
and pulleys with the metal sanding disc plate,
table assembly and lower disc guard removed.
2. Tilt the sander back, and slightly loosen the
two hex head screws (#72) so that the sand-
ing Frame (#21) can be moved a bit forward or
backwards to tension the V-belt. FIG. 29.
3. Position the frame so the tension on the
V-belt is about 1/4” to 1/2” deflection when mod-
erate pressure is applied to the belt. FIG. 30.
4. Tighten the hex head bolts to secure the
frame in its new position on the base.
5. Re-install the safety guards over the V-belt,
in step 1 above. See page 7 for the installation
process, if needed.
FIG. 28
FIG. 30
FIG. 29
LOOSEN BOLTS
FIG. 31
MITER GAUGE ADJUSTMENTS
A Miter Gauge (#110) is supplied with your
sander, and can be used on the disc or belt
tables, which have slots in their design to fit
the miter gauge’s bar. The miter gauge head
can be set anywhere up to 45º (right or left) by
loosening the lock-knob, setting the miter gauge
head to the desired angle, and retightening the
lock-knob. FIG. 31.
