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W1756/W1757 43" Wide-Belt Sander
SE
TU
P
Sanding Belt
To install the sanding belt, do these steps:
1.
REMOVE AIR PRESSURE COMPLETELY!
2.
Remove the lock post release lever (
Figure 11
) by
turning it counterclockwise
1
⁄
2
turn and pulling it up
and out of the mounting hole.
3.
Remove the spacer block (
Figure 11
).
4.
Making sure the rotation arrows on the sanding belt
point the same direction as those shown in
Figure
11
, install the sanding belt by starting first on the
upper roller and then the lower roller.
Note: The sanding belt must be centered between
the limit switches, and the edge of the sanding
belt must be between tongs of the belt oscillation
controller fork, as shown in
Figure 12
. Damage to
the sanding belt will occur if the sander is turned
ON before the sanding belt is correctly positioned.
Figure 11
. Components used when
changing a sanding belt.
Figure 12
. Sander 0utline (Top View).
Proper position of belt between the limit
switches.
NOTICE
The directional arrow on the back of the sanding
belt must be pointing in a counterclockwise direction
during installation. Failure to install the sanding belt
correctly could result in damage to the sanding belt
or the sander itself.
5.
Replace the spacer block and tighten down the lock
post release lever.
6.
Reconnect the sander to air pressure.
7.
With your hands clear of all moving parts, check to
make sure the belt tension knob is turned to the
12:00 position, to tension the belt.
— If it is turned to the 9:00 position, the belt will have
no tension.
Spacer
Block
Ro
ta
ti
on
Lock Post
Release Lever
Belt Tension
Knob
Ro
ta
ti
on
Sanding Belt
(Back)
(Front)
Oscillation Controller
Fork
Limit Switches
Belt Centered
In Fork