Woodstock SHOP FOX W1709 - Manual (Page 21)

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Feed Belt Tension
and Tracking
Figure 21. Feed belt tension bolt shown with
with the emergency brake raised.
Feed Belt
Tension and
Tracking Bolt
The feed belt tension and tracking has been set
at the factory; however, if at any point you
notice that your feed belt is slipping or
tracking off center on the rollers and loading
up on the positioning wheels under the
conveyor table, you must adjust the feed belt
tension and tracking.
To adjust the feed belt tension and tracking,
do these steps:
1. Lift and hold the emergency stop plate up
and out of the way. See
Figure 21.
2. Turn the feed belt tension and tracking
bolts equal amounts from side-to-side and
set the belt tension so it is snug and will
not slip when sanding at a maximum load.
3. Start the conveyor.
4. Turn the feed belt tension and tracking
bolt to position the feed belt roller evenly
on each side. See
Figure 21.
• If the conveyor tracks to the right, turn
the right-side tension and tracking bolt
clockwise in approximately
1 ⁄
4
turn
increments.
• If the conveyor tracks to the left, turn
the left-side tension and tracking bolt
clockwise in approximately
1 ⁄
4
turn
increments.
5. Run the feed belt for at least three
minutes to determine if the tracking is
correct and the tension stays the same.
6. Repeat steps as required to achieve the
correct tension and tracking.
7. Test emergency stop operation.
ADJUSTMENTS
KEEP loose clothing and
long hair secured and
away from moving
parts.