• To check if the feed table is parallel with the drum
cylinder, sand a wide board (preferably 12" or more in
width x 2" long) until it is flat across the total surface
area on both sides.
• To do a quick check, draw pencil lines extending across
the width of the board at several places along the length
of the board.
• Reverse the board (end for end) and run the board
through the sander. If the sanding table is set properly,
the drawn lines will disappear. If the lines still appear on
the left or right side of the board, the table height must
be adjusted.
• Disconnect tool from power source.
• Loosen the four socket head bolts.
• Turn both screw guides equally to raise
(counterclockwise) or lower (clockwise) the table (one
revolution of screw guide will move the table 0.125").
NOTE: When sanding pieces wider than 18" and the drum
is not parallel to the table, a step or line will result. It is
best to set the outboard side a few thousandths of an inch
higher to allow sanding a crown rather than a groove.
• Sand the board again to check adjustment; readjust if
necessary.
• Tighten socket head bolts.
Figure 13 -
DRUM SANDING BELT REPLACEMENT
WARNING
Disconnect tool from power source.
The drum sanding belt is held on the drum with a spring
loaded clamp located on each side of the drum.
• To remove the sanding belt, loosen the socket head bolt
and raise the drum cover (See Figure 14).
Figure 14 -
Elevating
Screw
Bolts
Screw Guide
Socket Head Bolt
• Loosen socket head bolt in the clamp and remove one
end of sanding belt.
• Rotate the drum by hand to remove the belt. Release
belt from clamp at other end of drum (See Figure 15).
Figure 15 -
• To replace the sanding belt, place end of belt (tapered
edge on outside of drum) between clamp and drum,
secure in position by tightening socket head bolt, and
wrap belt by rotating drum by hand (See Figure 16).
Figure 16 -
• Tightly wrap sanding belt around the drum keeping each
wrap close to the previous edge (See Figure 17).
IMPORTANT: Do not overlap the edges of the sanding
belt.
Figure 17 -
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Clamp
Bolt
Clamp
Drum