WEN 6501 4 x 6 Belt / Disc Sander - Manual (Page 15)

Assembly and adjustments (continued)
Install the sanding belt
1. Push the Belt Tension Handle (50) forward to loosen the belt.
2. Remove Upper Guard Plate (58) by unscrewing four Screws (7).
3. Remove the Lower Guard Plate (60) by unscrewing the four Screws (7) that hold it to the Belt
Support Housing (52).
4. Slide the old sanding belt off the Rear Roller (56) and Front Roller (44).
5. Replace with a 4” X 36” sanding belt with the correct grit for the project you are working on.
NOTE: The larger the grit number, the smaller the grain. Use small numbered grits for cutting
and larger for smoothing and finishing.
6. Slide new sanding belt onto Front and Rear Rollers. Make sure the direction of the sanding belt
matches the direction of the belt rotation.
7. Replace the Lower Guard Plate (60) and tighten the four Screws (7) securely.
8. Replace the Upper Guard Plate (58) and tighten the four Screws (7).
9. Push the Belt Tension Handle (50) to the rear to tighten the belt.
10. Before using, check the new belt for alignment. See next section for detail.
Sanding belt tracking adjustment
1. Plug in the power cord.
2. Turn the switch ON and OFF to make sure the sanding belt is correctly centered and not sliding
off the Front and Rear Rollers (44 and 56).
3. If the belt looks like it is going to slide off either roller, it needs to be adjusted.
4. Turn the Belt Adjustment Knob (49) until the belt rides the center of the Rear Roller (56) and
the Front Roller (44).
5. Turn the switch ON and OFF again; readjust the Belt Adjustment Knob (49) if necessary.
Install a sanding disc
1. Remove the Table (69), if it is mounted in front of the sanding disc.
2. Remove the Front Cover (3).
3. Peel off old sanding disc.
4. Peel new Sanding Disc adhesive backing. Align perimeter of new sanding disc over the
Aluminum Disc (5) and press firmly onto the Aluminum Disc (5).
NOTE: If you are using the sanding disc for the first time. Before attaching the disc, wipe down the
Aluminum Disc (5) with denatured alcohol (shellac thinner). This will clean the surface, leave no
residue and assure a secure bond.
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