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Model G0787 (Mfd. Since 09/14)
Changing/Replacing
Sanding Belt
Adjusting Belt
Tracking
To reduce risk of shock or
accidental startup, always
disconnect machine from
power before adjustments,
maintenance, or service.
1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2. Raise sanding bed off of bed support, as
shown in
Figure 25 (see Adjusting Sanding
Bed Angle on Page 18).
3. Pull belt tension release lever out (Figure 25)
to release sanding belt tension. The lever will
snap into position.
The belt tracking needs to be adjusted any time
you change or replace the sanding belt, or if the
belt moves to one side or the other of the sanding
bed during operations.
To check and adjust sanding belt tracking:
1. Remove all tools from sander.
2. Connect machine to power source and turn
ON, then immediately turn machine OFF.
Sanding belt should be centered on drums
and not move toward front or back of sander.
— If sanding belt does move toward front or
back, proceed to
Step 3.
3. If sanding belt moves toward disc (front of
sander), rotate tracking knob (see
Figure 25)
clockwise
1
⁄
4
turn.
4. If sanding belt moves away from disc (toward
back of machine), rotate tracking knob coun-
terclockwise
1
⁄
4
turn.
5. Turn machine ON, then immediately turn
machine
OFF. Sanding belt should be cen-
tered on drums and not move toward front or
back of sander. Belt is tracking properly and
no further adjustments need to be made.
— If sanding belt does move toward front or
back, repeat
Steps 3–5 until proper belt
tracking is achieved.
Note: Listen for any unusual noises, vibra-
tions, or rubbing while adjusting tracking. If
anything sounds unusual, stop sander imme-
diately. Disconnect machine from power
source and find source of problem before
operating further. If you cannot locate source
of unusual noise or vibration, feel free to con-
tact our service department for help.
4. Remove old sanding belt from sanding bed.
5. Place new sanding belt on bed, then push
belt tension lever in to place tension on belt.
Note: Make sure arrow on inside of sanding
belt points same direction as belt rotation
arrow on machine.
6. Rotate belt by hand to verify belt moves freely
without rubbing against any parts of machine.
7. Check and adjust belt tracking (see following
instructions).
Figure 25. Changing/replacing sanding belt.
Drums
Bed
Support
Belt Tension
Release Lever
Sanding
Bed
Tracking
Knob
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