Woodstock SHOP FOX W1740 - Manual (Page 29)

-27-
Model W1740 (For Machines Mfg. Since 1/13)
SE
RV
IC
E
Conveyor.Tensioning
Figure.22. Conveyor belt tension
adjustment.
The conveyor may slightly stretch with continued use and
will eventually need to be retensioned. If a loose convey-
or belt is ignored, it will slip and heat up the drive roller
damaging the roller, conveyor belt, and causing a wash-
board effect on the workpiece surface.
When you tension the conveyor, focus on tensioning the
adjustment bolts in equal increments. Tensioning one side
more than the other will cause tracking problems, which
will require you to take additional steps to get the sander
operating correctly.
To.tension.the.conveyor.belt,.do.these.steps:
1.. Use a magic marker, correction fluid, or fingernail
polish to mark the front of the conveyor tensioning
bolt on both sides (see Figure.22). This step will aid
you in keeping track of the rotations as you turn the
bolts, so they remain as equal as possible.
. Note: Removing the front right and left roller guard
covers makes it easier to access the adjustment
bolts. Be sure to re-install the guards when adjust-
ments are complete.
2. Turn both of the conveyor adjustment bolts counter-
clockwise one full turn at a time until the conveyor
belt no longer slips during operation.
— If the conveyor starts tracking to one side, imme-
diately turn the drum sander OFF and perform the
tracking instructions.
Tensioning Bolt