Genesis GBS321A Manuel D'utilisation page 8

ADJUSTING BELT TRACKING (FIG 3)
Whenever you install a sanding belt you must check and adjust belt tracking. Proper adjustment of belt tracking
prevents the belt from wandering across the pulleys and platen while using the tool and possibly damaging the
tool housing, destroying the belt or causing damage to the workpiece. When tracking is adjusted correctly, the
outer edge of the sanding belt should be aligned with the outer edge of platen plate.
After a new belt is installed and adjusted, you may need to readjust belt tracking one or more times while using
the tool. occasional readjustment is normal because the belt becomes more pliable from use.
WARNING:
switch is functioning correctly and is not in the "Lock-ON" position. Failure to do so
may result in the tool accidentally starting, possibly causing serious personal injury.
WARNING:
contact with a moving sanding belt may result in serious injury. Do not wear loose
clothing and jewelry, and tie back or contain long hair. They could get caught and
entangled in moving parts, possibly causing serious personal injury.
To Adjusting Belt Tracking:
1. Plug the tool into a power source.
2. Place the tool upside down with sanding belt up, as shown in
fIG 3.
3. Hold the tool firmly with your left hand, depress the switch
trigger and watch how the belt (7) is tracking.
4. If the belt is running outward, slowly rotate the tracking knob
(8) forward (clockwise) until the outer belt edge is aligned with
the outer edge of the platen. If the belt is running inward, slowly
rotate the tracking knob backward (counterclockwise) until the
outer belt edge is aligned with the outer edge of the platen.
5. once the belt has stabilized into the desired position, turn the
tool off by releasing the switch trigger.
While using the belt sander, watch how the belt is tracking. When the belt begins moving away from the desired
position, stop your work and readjust belt tracking as instructed in the above section.
ADJUSTING FRONT HANDLE (FIG 4)
The front handle (5) can be adjusted to one of three positions: (a)
Horizontal, (b) 45° Angled, and (c) Vertical, for better control and
comfort under different working positions. See fIG 4.
To Adjust the Front Handle:
1. Pull the handle lever (12) outward to unlock the front handle.
2. Adjust the front handle to desired position.
3. Push the handle lever inward to lock the handle in position.
DUST BAG
Belt sanders can generate a tremendous amount of sanding dust. It is important to always use the bag whenever
sanding bare wood, painted wood, and plastics. During certain operations the dust bag may fill quickly and you
should empty the bag when it becomes full to prevent overfilling. Not all dust will be collected by the dust bag.
While using the sander with the dust bag attached you should also wear proper equipment to prevent inhalation
of airborne dust particles.
To Install the Dust Bag: slide the plastic adapter of the dust bag down and over the exhaust port on the tool. Before
using the sander with dust bag installed, always check that the dust bag is "zipped" shut.
To Remove the Dust Bag: slide the plastic adapter of the dust bag up and slowly pull it off the exhaust port on the
tool to keep the sanding dust from spilling out of the bag.
To Empty the Dust Bag: With the dust bag removed from the sander, empty the collected sanding dust by unzipping
the rear of the bag and shaking out the contents into an appropriate container. Make sure to zip the bag shut before
reinstalling onto the sander.
3"x21" Variable Speed Belt Sander
Operator's Manual
Before connecting the tool to the power supply make sure the
Keep hands and fingers away from the moving sanding belt. Any
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FIG 4
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FIG 3
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