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Figure 4: door latch
5.6
Installing/removing spindles
Disconnect sander from power
source, when installing or removing sanding
assemblies. Failure to comply may cause serious
injury.
Open front shield (see
sect. 8.1 Rubber Shields
).
Thoroughly clean tapered area (A, Figure 5) on all
spindle assemblies before installing. Also clean mating
shaft on sander.
Remove table insert if installed.
Table may be tilted 15° backward to improve access
(see
sect. 8.2
.)
5.6.1
Small sleeve spindles
Refer to Figure 5.
1.
Slide sanding sleeve (B) completely onto spindle,
ensuring that it slides into collar (C).
2.
Tighten set screw on collar (C) with provided 3mm
hex wrench. Do not overtighten.
3.
Pull on sleeve to ensure it is secure.
4.
Position spindle taper (A) into main shaft and hold.
5.
Rotate nut (D) clockwise by hand, as viewed from
above. Continue rotating nut until spindle seats
(stops turning with nut), then continue rotating nut
until it is hand‐tight.
6.
Push in and hold spindle lock (E). Note: Rotate
spindle to ensure proper engagement.
7.
Use provided combination wrench to tighten nut
further. Do not overtighten.
8.
Release spindle lock. Make sure it retracts by
rotating spindle slightly.
Make sure spindle lock has fully
disengaged before turning on sander, or damage to
motor may result.
Figure 5: Spindle and drum mounting
5.6.2
Rubber drums
Refer to Figure 5
.
1.
Position spindle taper (A) into main shaft and hold.
2.
Rotate nut (D) clockwise by hand, as viewed from
above. Rotate nut until spindle seats (stops turning
with nut), then continue rotating nut until it
tightens.
3.
Push and hold spindle lock (E). Note: Rotate
spindle to ensure proper engagement.
4.
Use provided combination wrench to tighten nut
further. Do not overtighten.
5.
Slide sanding sleeve completely onto drum until its
bottom edge is even with drum.
6.
Slide drum/sleeve assembly down fully onto
spindle.
7.
Push and hold spindle lock (E).
