American Sanders FloorCrafter Belt Sander - Manual (Page 10)

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-10- Clarke ® American Sanders Operator's Manual (EN) - Floorcrafter
Figure 12
Machine Set-Up (Cont)
7. Install a new abrasive belt by sliding the abrasive over the
tension roller and contact wheel.
(See figure 12)
8. Rotate the release lever backward to tighten the abrasive belt.
CAUTION: Do not force the release lever. Doing so can
damage the tracking mechanism and cause
the abrasive belt to mis-track.
9. Depending on the model, the control switch is found on either
the operating handle or on the motor. Verify that the control
switch is set to “OFF”. See the marking on the switch.
10. Connect the electrical cord. On certain models, the connection
must be twisted clockwise to lock.
11. Jog (turn on momentarily - test operation) the control switch
while observing the belt tracking. Follow the procedures
outlined in the “Sander Adjustment Procedures” on page 16 to
correct the belt tracking. There is also a label on the inside of
the access door that outlines the belt adjustment.
12. Close the access door. Place the end of the draw latch over
the keeper on the access door and push the draw latch flat
against the mainframe to secure.