Delta ShopMaster SM500 Mode D'emploi page 9

For your own safety, do not connect the machine to the power source until the machine is
completely assembled and you read and understand the entire instruction manual.
1/8" Hex Wrench (Supplied)
6 mm Hex Wrench (Supplied)
ADJUSTING THE BELT TENSION
Your sander was shipped from the factory with the drive belt (A) Fig. 1 attached to both pulleys (B) and (C). Before
assembling the machine, check and adjust the belt tension.
1. Loosen the screw (D) Fig. 1 with the 6mm hex wrench, and move the sanding arm (E) to the vertical position to
expose belt tensioning screw (F) Fig. 2, and locknut (G).
D
2. Check the belt tension by applying light pressure on
the belt halfway between the two pulleys.The belt has
the correct tension when you can deflect it
approximately 1/4".
NOTE: The belt does not require excessive tension to
function properly.
3. To adjust, loosen the locknut (A) Fig. 3, and tighten or
loosen the adjusting screw (B) with the supplied 6mm
hex wrench until the belt has the correct tension.
4. Tighten locknut (A).
5. Move the sanding arm to the horizontal position.
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A S S E M B LY
A S S E M B LY TOOLS REQUIRED
A S S E M B LY TIME ESTIMAT E
Less than one hour
B
E
A
C
Fig. 1
Phillips Screwdriver
Adjustable Wrench
F
G
B
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Fig. 2
A
Fig. 3