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Model W1855 (For Machines Mfd. Since 6/17)
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Figure.24.
Belt replacement components.
Drums
Bed
Support
Belt-Tension
Lever
Sanding
Bed
Tracking
Knob
MAKE. SURE. that. your. machine. is.
unplugged. during. all. service. proce-
dures!. If. this. warning. is. ignored,. seri-
ous.personal.injury.may.occur.
Changing/Replacing.
Sanding.Belt
To.change.or.replace.sanding.belt,.do.these.steps:
1.
DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2.
Raise sanding bed off of bed support, as shown in
Figure
24
(see
Adjusting.Sanding.Bed.Angle.
on
Page.21
).
3
. Pull belt-tension lever out (see
Figure
24
) to
release sanding belt tension. The lever will snap into
position.
4
. Slide old sanding belt off.
5
. Slide new sanding belt on, then push belt tension
lever in to tension 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 it moves freely without
rubbing against any parts of machine.
7
. Check and adjust belt tracking (see
Adjusting Belt
Tracking on Page 25).