Delta 31-482 Operations Instructions download pdf (Page 11)

ADJUSTMENTS

TO ADJUST THE SANDING ANGLE

Before making any adjustments to the tool, disconnect the machine from the power source.

FIG. 9

INSTALLING THE SANDING FENCE

TOOLS REQUIRED

• None

PARTS

• Sanding Fence

• Two (12mm) Lock Knobs

HARDWARE NEEDED

• T-Nuts (2)

• 5/16” Flat Washers (2)

1. Slide the two T-nuts into the slot located on the

sanding table.

2. Position the sanding fence so that one of the

t-nuts is aligned with one of the positioning slots.

3. Place a 5/16” flat washer onto a (12mm) lock knob

and thread the lock knob into the t-nut.

4. Reposition the sanding fence so that the other

positioning slot is aligned with second t-nut.

5. Place a 5/16” flat washer onto the second (12mm)

lock knob and thread the lock knob into the

second t-nuts.

6. Position the fence to the desired distance from the

belt and securely tighten both lock knobs.

Before making any adjustments to the tool, disconnect the machine from the power source.

1. Loosen the platen locking lever by pulling forward.

2. Move the sanding platen to the desired position.

Use a combination square between the table and

sanding platen to get precise angles.

3. Hold the platen steady and push the platen locking

lever back to the locked position.

TO ADJUST THE TENSION ON

THE PLATEN LOCKING LEVER

Before making any adjustments to the

tool, disconnect the machine from the

power source.

1. Loosen the platen locking lever (A) and rotate the

platen into the horizontal (flat) position. Do not lock.

2. Adjust tension on the eccentric block by tightening

the nylon nut (B) with a 14mm wrench. See Fig. 9.

Turn the nut in ¼-turn increments and test locking

handle for proper tension.

3. The platen locking lever is properly tensioned when

it requires positive force to move the eccentric

block from one side to the other.

4. Ensure the platen and motor assembly remains

stationary when the platen locking lever is in the

locked position. Re-adjust as necessary.

TO CHANGE THE SANDING BELT

Before making any adjustments to the

tool, disconnect the machine from the

power source.

1. Ensure the sanding platen is locked in the vertical

(upright) position. Reposition if needed. (Refer to

Adjusting the Sanding Angle at the top pf this page).

2. Remove the belt guard by loosening the two lock

knobs and sliding the belt guard to the right.

3. Release tension on the belt by moving the belt

tensioning lever to the Loose position as indicated

on the label on top of the guard.

4. Remove the old belt by working it up and over the

rollers.

5. Fit the new belt onto the sanding platen. Note:

Make sure that direction arrow on belt matches the

direction indicator on the top of the sanding platen.

The edge of the belt should be even with the edge

of the rollers.

6. Re-tension the belt by moving the belt tensioning

lever to the Tight position.

7. Rotate the belt by hand in the direction indicated

by the arrow to ensure proper belt tracking. Note:

Belts stretch with wear. When replacing a belt, you

may have to adjust tracking. See Belt Tracking

Adjustment on page 12.

8. Reinstall the belt guard and tighten the lock

handles.

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