Adjustments – RIDGID R2740 User Manual
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MANUALLY ADjUSTING SANDING BELT
TRACkING
See Figure 11.
This sander features an automatic tracking system designed
to keep the sanding belt centered. If edge sanding is desired,
manual adjustment of the belt will be necessary.
To manually adjust belt position:
Connect the sander to power supply.
Set the variable speed control dial to the lowest setting
(
A).
With sander positioned as shown below, pull switch
trigger.
NOTE: This position is for adjustments only. Sanding belt
should not be in contact with workpiece or any foreign
objects when making belt tracking adjustments.
Slowly turn the tracking screw clockwise until the sanding
belt is positioned at the edge of the platen. Do not allow
the sanding belt to extend past the edge of the platen.
WARNING:
Keep hands and fingers away from moving
sanding belt. Any part of body coming in contact
with moving sanding belt could result in serious
injury. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry when
operating sander. They could get caught in moving
parts and foreign objects could get thrown from
sander causing injury.
When edge sanding is completed, return the belt to the
default centered position by turn the tracking screw
counterclockwise until the belt is positioned correctly.
ADjUSTMENTS
SANDING
BELT
TURN TRACKING SCREW TO ADJUST SANDING BELT
Fig. 11
PLATEN