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SANDING BELT TRACKING ADJUSTMENT

Though not essential, proper belt tracking (having the belt running straight and turning as evenly on the rollers as 

possible) can prolong belt life and avoid having the belt slip off during operation. This is done by adjusting the 

angle of the lower roller slightly inwards or outwards, so that the belt does not drift off-center but stays on the middle 

of the rollers.

Note: Belt tracking adjustments may be necessary after changing or replacing a sanding belt, to counterbalance for un-

evenness between sanding belts.

Turn on the sander and let it run for a few seconds to visually confirm the belt tracking. 
If the belt is tracking straight and evenly on the middle of the rollers, you are ready to sand. Proceed with normal 

operations.

If the belt is not tracking straight, follow the instructions 

below before proceeding with normal sanding opera-

tions.
1.  Loosen lock nut 

A

 using a 10 mm wrench.

2.   Using the supplied 5 mm allen key turn the tracking  

 

adjustment bolt

 B

.

 

• Clockwise if the belt tracks to the right.

 

• Counter-clockwise if the belt tracks to the left.

 

Adjust gradually, no more than 1/4 turn at a time.

3.   Turn on the machine on for a few seconds and  

 

check the position of the belt on the rollers.

4.   As needed, repeat this adjustment process until the  

 

belt is tracking evenly on the rollers.

5.   Once belt tracking has been adjusted to your satisfaction re-tighten the lock nut 

A

.

DO NOT PERFORM ANY ADJUSTMENTS WHILE THE MACHINE IS RUNNING. ALWAYS TURN OFF THE SANDER BEFORE PER-

FORMING ANY ADJUSTMENTS.
KEEP HANDS WELL AWAY FROM THE SANDING BELT AND ALL MOVING PARTS WHEN THE SANDER IS RUNNING.

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B

A

USING THE MITER GAUGE

The supplied miter gauge allows for easier and safer 

sanding by providing workpiece support when sand-

ing straight (90°) or angled ends (0° to 45°).
The miter gauge rides in the sanding disc table slot as 

shown in 

A

 and can be set to any angle up to 45° to the 

left or right 

B

.

To use a setting other than 90°, loosen the lock knob 

C

 

by turning it counter-clockwise. Rotate the miter head 

to the required angle shown on the angle indicator 

and then turn the knob clockwise to tighten it.
When not in use the miter gauge can be safely stowed on 

the storage bracket on the right side of the sander 

D

.

D

A

B

C

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Страница 1: ...2 lbs 19 kg 40 lbs 18 kg FEATURES Two belt platens allowing for use with either 1 or 2 x 42 sanding belts Steel disc front guard 1 and 2 100 grit sanding belts and 8 100 grit sanding disc included Qui...

Страница 2: ...onfirm from knowledgeable and qualified sources that it is safe to do so Once you ve read through these instructions keep this manual handy for future reference DISCLAIMER The information and specific...

Страница 3: ...rd 2 year Limited Warranty or under our Limited Lifetime Warranty all defective parts components or machinery must be returned freight or postage prepaid to General International or to a nearby distri...

Страница 4: ...Installing the disc table 9 Installing the dust chute 10 Installing the belt table 10 Installing belt guard 10 Connecting to a dust collector 10 Basic adjustments and controls 11 12 Connecting to a po...

Страница 5: ...machine will perform better and more safe ly when working at the feed rate for which it was designed 13 Avoid working from awkward or off balance posi tions Do not overreach and keep both feet on flo...

Страница 6: ...oceeding CIRCUIT CAPACITY Make sure that the wires in your circuit are capable of handling the amperage draw from your machine as well as any other machines that could be operating on the same circuit...

Страница 7: ...ABLE B SANDING BELT C BELT GUARD D BELT GUARD THUMBSCREW E BELT TENSION LEVER F SANDING DISC G SANDING DISC WORK TABLE H RUBBER FOOT I DISC TABLE LOCK LEVER J ON OFF SWITCH K MITER GAUGE L COVER KNOBS...

Страница 8: ...e can be tilted from 10 inward to 45 outward Carefully unpack and remove the unit and its compo nents from its shipping container and check for missing or damaged items as per the list of contents bel...

Страница 9: ...E COMPLETED THE INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY STEPS DESCRIBED IN THIS SECTION OF THE MANUAL A B 9 INSTALLING THE DISC TABLE 1 Using 2 supplied ratchet levers and flat washers install the disc table 2 Adju...

Страница 10: ...If you do not already own a dust collection system con sider contacting your General International distribu tor for information on our complete line of dust collec tion systems and accessories or visi...

Страница 11: ...sired angle B and then tighten the lever clockwise to secure the table in position BEFORE MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS MAKE SURE THAT THE SWITCH IS IN THE OFF POSITION AND THAT THE POWER CORD IS UNPLUGGED T...

Страница 12: ...s to the right Counter clockwise if the belt tracks to the left Adjust gradually no more than 1 4 turn at a time 3 Turn on the machine on for a few seconds and check the position of the belt on the ro...

Страница 13: ...placed when worn out Standard size 1 or 2 x 42 replacement belts and can be purchased in a variety of grits from your General International dealer or depending on availability from your local tool abr...

Страница 14: ...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 14 To install a new sanding belt 1 Fit the belt ont...

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Страница 16: ...NUT M6 9 15142 19 PHILLIPS HEAD SCREW M6 X 16L 8 15142 20 BELT TABLE 153 X 260 X 15 1 15142 21 MACHINE BODY ADC 12 1 15142 22 TABLE BRACKET L SPHC 1 15142 23 FLAT WASHER 1 4 X 16 X 1T 11 15142 24 LOC...

Страница 17: ...5 1 15142 65 REAR DISC COVER ADC 12 1 15142 66 SELF TAPPING SCREW 3 16 X 1 2 3 15142 67 MOUNTING PLATE SPHC 1 15142 68 HEX HEAD BOLT 1 4 X 5 8 4 15142 69 HEX NUT 1 4 4 15142 70 FOOT PAD 36 X 6 X 16T 4...

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