-25-
Model W1855 (For Machines Mfd. Since 6/17)
O
PE
R
ATIO
NS
The belt tracking needs to be adjusted any time you
change or replace the sanding belt, or if the belt drifts to
one side of the sanding bed during operations.
To.check.and.adjust.sanding.belt.tracking,.do.these.
steps:
1
. Connect machine to power source.
2
. Turn sander
ON
, then immediately turn it
OFF
.
Sanding belt should
remain centered on drums and
not
drift to one side.
— If sanding belt
does
drift to one side, proceed to
Step.3
.
3
. If sanding belt moves toward disc (front of sander),
rotate tracking knob (see
Figure
25
) clockwise
1
⁄
4
turn. If sanding belt moves away from disc
(toward back of machine), rotate tracking knob
counterclockwise
1
⁄
4
turn.
4
. Repeat
Steps.2–3.
until proper belt tracking is
achieved.
Note:
Listen for any unusual noises, vibrations, or
rubbing while adjusting tracking. If anything sounds
unusual, stop sander immediately. Disconnect
machine from power source and find source of
problem before operating further. If you cannot
locate source of unusual noise or vibration, contact
our service department for help.
5
. Turn sander
ON
and allow it to run for up to 30
seconds to verify belt tracks properly and no further
adjustments are needed.
Adjusting.Belt.Tracking
Figure.25.
Belt tracking components.
Drums
Tracking
Knob