Troubleshooting, Mounting sanding disc, Sanding belt replacement – Harbor Freight Tools 93981 User Manual

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Mounting Sanding Disc

remove Table (59) surrounding sanding disc (23).

Peel off old sanding disc.

align perimeter of new sanding disc (23) over aluminum disc (22). When aligned,
press disc firmly onto disc.
Most sanding discs have self-adhering properties. others may require application of
an appropriate glue (not supplied).

replace Table (59).

Sanding Belt Replacement

Push the Belt Tension lever (34) to the right to loosen the Belt (4).

slide the old sanding Belt (4) off the idler roller (41) and drive drum (5).

slide the new sanding Belt (4) onto the idler roller (41) and drive drum (5).
refer to the Parts list for correct Belt (4) replacement size.

Push the Belt Tension lever (34) to the left to tighten the Belt (4).

Turn on the Belt sander to test the new Belt. if the Belt tracks to one side, go to page
11 and follow the procedure for Belt Tracking adjustment.

TROUBLEShOOTING

SYMPTOM

PROBABLE CAUSE

REMEDY

Belt sander does not
turn on

not plugged in to electrical outlet

switch key not inserted into switch

GFCi or facility circuit breaker open

Power switch defective

Motor or wiring problem

Connect to outlet

insert switch key, then push
switch to on position

reset circuit breakers

replace switch

repair with a qualified technician

Motor slows when
sanding

v-Belt too tight

sanding with too much pressure on
stock

a qualified technician needs to
loosen tension

apply less pressure when sanding

sanding Belt runs off
idler roller

not tracking properly

adjust sanding Belt Tracking

Wood burns while
sanding

sanding disc or Belt is loaded with
debris

Clean or replace disc or Belt.

sander makes exces-
sive noise

v-Belt too tight

a qualified technician needs to
loosen

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2.

3.

4.

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4.

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