American Sanders FloorCrafter Belt Sander - Manual (Page 17)

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Figure 20
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Figure 21
Sanding Adjustment Procedures
To decrease the travel or reduce the reach on the grip control,
follow this procedure:
1. Loosen the locknut on the control rod. (See figure 20A)
2. Screw the control rod adjuster “out” until desired reach is
found.
3. Tighten the locknut.
Routine Maintenance
The following items need to be periodically inspected and
maintained to keep your sander in good working condition.
Sanding Chamber
Periodically blow out the sanding chamber to prevent large
accumulations of debris which could interfere with the
performance of the tension roller.
Wheels
Periodically remove the debris from the truck and caster wheels.
Debris can cause waves on a sanded surface.
Dust Bag
Remove the dust bag from the machine and shake it thoroughly
to remove the sanding dust from the dust bag. Turn the dust
bag inside out and machine wash in cold water to prevent pore
blockage and loss of dust recovery.
Drive Belt
Drive belt tension is factory set and should not require
adjustment. Periodically check the drive belt tension. Proper
belt tension is achieved when 10 lbs. of force at the mid-span of
the belt produces ½ inch of deflection.
To increase belt tension, release tension using quick release
lever (See Figure 6).
Turn the adjustment screw “OUT” (See Figure 21) one quarter
turn. Restore tension using quick release lever and check
adjustment. Repeat this process if necessary. To lower tension,
the adjustment screw is turned “IN”.