Model G0458Z (Mfd. Since 7/19)
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Figure 40. Conveyor belt tensioning controls.
2.
Use a permanent marker, paper correction
fluid, or fingernail polish to mark conveyor
belt tensioning bolt on both sides. This step
will aid you in keeping track of the rotations
as you turn the bolts, so they remain as even
as possible.
3.
Loosen lock nuts and turn both conveyor belt
tensioning bolts clockwise one full turn at
a time until feed belt no longer slips during
operation.
—If conveyor belt starts tracking to one side,
back off the conveyor belt tensioning bolt
that is being adjusted.
—If conveyor belt continues tracking to one
side, immediately turn drum sander OFF
and perform tracking instructions.
4.
Tighten lock nuts to lock conveyor belt ten-
sioning bolts in place.
Note: When tensioned properly the belt
should not lift off the table, slide back and
forth, or slip.
Lock Nut
Conveyor Belt
Tensioning
Bolt
Feed Roller
Lock Screws
To tension conveyor belt:
1.
Loosen feed roller lock screws, shown in
Figure 40, on both sides of conveyor belt.
DO NOT over-tension the conveyor belt.
This may cause premature wearing of belt,
bushings, and cause strain on the motor.
Replacing the conveyor belt is a relatively simple
process, but it will require re-tensioning and track-
ing once the new conveyor belt is installed.
Items Needed Qty
Wrench 12mm ....................................................2
Hex Wrench 6mm
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An Assistant
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To replace conveyor belt:
1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2.
Use a permanent marker to mark the front of
the feed belt tensioning bolt (see Figure 41)
on both sides. This step will aid you in return-
ing the bolts to their original position, reduc-
ing the amount of tracking necessary.
3.
Loosen lock nuts shown in Figure 41. Turn
both of the feed belt adjustment bolts coun-
terclockwise one full turn at a time to release
tension from feed belt.
Replacing
Conveyor Belt
Figure 41. Conveyor belt tensioning controls.
Lock Nut
Conveyor Belt
Tensioning
Bolt
Feed Roller
Lock Screws