
-18-
For Machines Mfd. Since 02/21
South Bend Tools
Model SB1097
P R E P A R A T I O N
7.
Attach backstop to sander with (2)
5
⁄
16
"-18
x 1" hex bolts and
5
⁄
16
" flat washers (see
Figure 22).
Note:
There should be
1
⁄
8
" clearance between
backstop and belt.
4.
Install and center sanding belt around
sanding drums, being sure arrows on belt
match arrows of belt rotation on machine
(see Figure 20).
Belt Rotation
Belt Rotation
Arrow
Arrow
Figure
Figure 20. Sanding belt rotation arrow.
. Sanding belt rotation arrow.
5.
Move belt tension lever down, toward
drive roller, to tension sanding belt (see
Figure 21).
Figure
Figure 21. Sanding belt installed and tensioned.
. Sanding belt installed and tensioned.
8
Align main dust hood hinges with sander
hinges shown in Figure 23.
9.
Secure dust hood in place by inserting (2)
hinge pins through aligned hinges (see
Figure 23) and tapping pins with rubber
mallet until fully seated.
Figure
Figure 22. Backstop installed.
. Backstop installed.
Backstop
Backstop
x 2
Figure
Figure 23. Main dust hood installed.
. Main dust hood installed.
Sander
Sander
Hinges
Hinges
Main
Main
Dust Hood
Dust Hood
Hinge Pin
Hinge Pin
(1 of 2)
(1 of 2)
6.
Close belt access door and secure with lock
knobs loosened in Step 2.
Belt Tension
Belt Tension
Lever
Lever
Drive Roller
Drive Roller