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belt sander question
Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 9:19 am
by dcarpy
Hi-new here. Just received a model 505642 (older?) belt sander and replaced a couple bearings. Got it back together but not sure how the knob adjustment works for adjusting the belt. I thought I had the belt adjusted but as some as I switch it on, the belt loosens. Can anyone help me. Thanks!
Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 10:00 am
by SDSSmith
Sounds like you need to re-tension the upper drum. Maybe the following will help.
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Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 11:56 am
by JPG
That is quite counter-intuitive also!:D
I hate to admit how many times I have been frustrated trying to adjust the tension 4 clicks clockwise!:(
After all that Arrow on the knob points counter-clockwise and the word release is there also!:rolleyes:
belt sander adjustment
Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 8:32 pm
by dcarpy
Duh! I figured it out. Thanks for all the help.
Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 8:54 pm
by JPG
dcarpy wrote:Duh! I figured it out. Thanks for all the help.
The Lone Ranger you ain't!;)