_lh WARNING: When servicing, use only identical
Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other
part may create a hazard or cause product
damage.
TIMING BELT REPLACEMENT
See Figures 11 and 12.
• Unplug your sander.
_k WARNING: Failure to unplug your sander could
result in accidental starting causing possible
serious personal injury.
• When replacing timing belt, use replacement
belt number 989368-000 only. See key number 5
on parts list, page 17.
• Remove sanding belt from sander. Follow
instructions on page 8 to remove sanding belt.
Note: Removing the sanding belt will simplify the
process of installing a new timing belt.
• Remove the two belt cover screws and belt cover.
See Figure 11.
SMALLPULLEY TIMINGBELT
PULLEY
• Force old timing belt from small pulley with a
screwdriver and remove it from large pulley. If it is
worn out, simply cut the old timing belt and
remove. See Figure 11.
• Install new timing belt over small pulley first.
• Holding the timing belt as shown in Figure 12,
press belt onto the large pulley turning it as you
press the belt on.
APPLYPRESSUREHERE
ANDTURNLARGEPULLEY
Fig. 12
• Reassemble belt cover and screws.
• Tighten screws securely.
,_k WARNING: Never attempt to operate your belt
sander without belt cover in place.
BELTCOVER BELTCOVERSCREWS
SANDERSHOWNWITHSANDINGBELTREMOVED
Fig. 11
12