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G8749 Drum/Flap Sander -13-
Replacing
Sandpaper Flaps
Remove the Flap Sander from the machine. Set
the assembly down on a bench or table top and
then remove the top plate. It will be easier to
reassemble the brushes and sandpaper if they
are not all removed from the lower plate at the
same time. Note that each retaining strip holds
two pieces of the 114mm x 152mm (4.5" x 6.0")
sandpaper. Select the proper replacement grit
and cut to size.
Loosen the two screws holding the retainer plate
and remove the old sandpaper. Position the end
of two sheets of the replacement sandpaper
underneath the same retainer. It will be necessary
to remove one or more of the brushes to gain
access to the screws holding the retainer. Make
sure the orientation of the sandpaper is the same
as for the sheets you are removing.
After replacing all of the sandpaper, and inserting
the brushes back into the lower plate so that there
is one brush between each sheet of sandpaper,
carefully reinstall the top plate, It will be necessary
to position the brushes so they align with the
spaces in the top plate. Get a few started, then
move around the circle to get more of the brush-
es positioned in the top plate.
Figure 11. Detail of sanding flap attachment.