STEEL PLATEN ADJUSTMENT
The steel platen should protrude 1/8” to 1/4”
(approx.) past the motor drive roller and idle roller
in order to be in complete contact with the abra-
sive belt.
The steel platen is initially set at the factory but, due
to vibrations, over time, may need to be re-adjusted.
1. Turn off and unplug the sander from the power
source.
2. Remove the sanding belt.If needed, refer back to
section “Replacement of the sanding belt”.
3. Use a straightedge or a combination square to
measure the clearance between the steel platen
and the drive roller , and between the steel
platen and the idle roller . If the width of the
gaps is more than 1/8” to 1/4” (approx.) or if the
width of both gaps is not more or less the same,
re-adjust the steel platen as follows:
4. Loosen the two hex head bolts using the sup-
plied 14 mm wrench or a 14 mm socket wrench,
then tap on one or both sides of the steel platen to
move it either forward or backward until you
obtain a gap of 1/8” to 1/4” (approx.) between
the steel platen and each of the two rollers.
5. Retighten the two hex head bolts then reinstall
the sanding belt.
LEFT SIDE VIEW RIGHT SIDE VIEW
1/8” – 1/4”
LARGER VIEW
SPRING FATIGUE COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENT
Over time, repeated adjustment of the sanding belt
tension knob will cause spring fatigue. If you
don’t obtain proper tension by only adjusting the ten-
sion knob, loosen the nut , then turn the adjustment
screw clockwise. Retighten the nut.
Note: Turn the screw in 1 turn increments, recheck
and adjust again as needed.
LUBRICATION
Keep the tension mechanism hinge (located at the rear of the sander, beside the spring adjustment screw ) well
lubricated. Reapply lubricant on top of pin (see picture above) as needed.
Note: Use any dry lubricant, available at any hardware store.
NOTE: The motor and all bearings are sealed and permanently lubricated – no further lubrication is required.
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