Specifications

Maintenance
This section provides proce~ures required to maintain
the belt/disc sander. The numbers in parentheses
throughout the manual correspond with reference
numbers for parts shown in the exploded views in the
Replacement Parts section.
Lubrication
The bearings used in the sanding machine are sealed,
pre-lubricated bearing. The bearings do not require
periodic lubrication.
Cleaning
Periodically use a vacuum cleaner to remove sanding
debris from the machine. In hard to reach areas,
brush the debris loose while vacuuming.
Replacing the Sanding Belt
WARNING: DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER
TO THE MACHINE BEFORE PERFORMING ANY
MAINTENANCE.
1. Disconnectelectricalpower.
2. Positionsanding belt platen (4) in the vertical
position. Removeeightscrews(97)and guard
(96).
3. Removescrew (76)and guard(75).
4. Movetensioninglever(50)downwardto slacken
sandingbelt (79).
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Refer to Figure 9. Slip sanding belt off drums (5) and
(39).
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Figure 9. Replacing Sanding Belt
1. Installreplacementsandingbeltondrums.
Positionedges of sandingbelt evenly on the
drums.
2. Lifttensioning leverto tighten sanding belt on
drums.
3. Installguard(75) and secure with screw (76).
4. Installguard (96)and secure with eight screws
(97).
5. Connectelectricalpowerand operate machineto
check operation.
6. If belt does nottrack properly,adjust tracking
(referto Adjusting Belt Tracking).
Replacing the Sanding Disc
WARNING: DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER
TO THE MACHINE BEFORE PERFORMING ANY
MAINTENANCE.
1. Disconnectelectricalpower.
2. Loosenscrew (65). Removedisc table (60).
3. Removefourscrews (56)and plate (55)from disc
shroud(53).
4. Inserta longT-handleAllen wrenchthroughthe
side opening in shroud (53)and intoset screw
(57). Loosendisc set screw (57) and remove disc
(58).
WARNING: USE CARE WHEN USING KNIFE TO
SEPARATE SANDING DISC (59) FROM DISC (58).
INJURY FROM THE KNIFE MAY OCCUR IF THE
KNIFE SLIP OR IF SANDING DISC SHOULD SUD-
DENLY COME FREE.
5. Using a knife, slowly work the tip of the knife
blade under sanding disc (59). Slowly work the
tip around the circumference of disc (58). Con-
tinue to work around the circumference until
sanding disc can be separated by hand from disc
(58).
6. Remove paper backing from replacement sanding
disc (59). Place sanding disc (59) on disc (58).
Make sure the sanding disc is place evenly at the
outside diameter of disc (58).
7. Press on the sanding disc to remove any en-
trapped air and to make sure the sanding disc is
adhering to disc (58).
8. Install disc (58) onto shaft (16). Position the disc
on the shaft to provide clearance between plate
(55) and sanding disc. Tighten set screw (57).
NOTE: There is a close fit between the edge of disc
(58) and disc shroud. To ease installation and posi-
tioning of the disc, use an L-shaped tool (such as an
Allen wrench) under outer edge of the disc to support
and position the disc while tightening set screw.