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SECTION 5: MAINTENANCE
Always disconnect power
to the machine before
performing maintenance.
Failure to do this may
result in serious person-
al injury.
Schedule
For optimum performance from your machine,
follow this maintenance and cleaning schedule
and refer to any specific instructions given in this
section.
Daily Check:
•
Loose mounting bolts.
•
Worn or damaged belt.
•
Clean and chips and debris between platen
and sanding belt.
•
Empty spark trap.
•
Sweep surrounding dust and chips.
•
Sweep or vacuum dust and chips from the
inside belt compartment and around motor.
Accessories
10-Pack 3" x 79 Aluminum Oxide Belts
H8865—60 Grit
H8866 —80 Grit
H8867—100 Grit
H8868—120 Grit
H8869—150 Grit
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Changing the Belt
Changing the belt on the Model G0489 is quick
and easy.
To change the belt:
1.
DISCONNECT THE SANDER FROM THE
POWER SUPPLY!
2.
Open the belt guard, remove the spark trap,
and open the side cover (see Figure 18).
3.
Loosen the belt by pushing the belt tension
lever all the way down until it holds in place.
4.
Slip the belt off of the wheels and replace
with a new belt. Note the correct rotational
direction of the belt.
5.
Tighten the belt by pulling the belt tension
lever all the way up.
6.
Spin the belt by hand to resume previous belt
tracking. Adjust if necessary.
7.
Close and latch the side cover, remount the
spark trap, and close the belt guard.
Figure 18. Belt replacement.
G0489 Metalworking Sander
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