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Model H8253 Air Belt Sander -7-
ACCIDENTAL
START HAZARD!
Disconnect before
service or tool
changes.
AIR PRESSURE
HAZARD!
Never exceed the
maximum PSI
rating for tool.
EYE/LUNG/EAR
INJURY HAZARD!
Wear protective
equipment when
using this tool.
Replacing the Sanding Belt
When the sanding belt loses its
effectiveness, is damaged, or shows signs
of excessive wear, it must be replaced.
To replace the sanding belt:
1. DISCONNECT THE SANDER FROM
THE AIR SUPPLY!
2. Remove the belt guard.
3. Compress the contact arm shaft by
pressing the contact wheel towards the
drive wheel. Slide the belt off the drive
wheel, then release pressure (Figure
8).
4. To install the new belt, refer to
"Installing the Sanding Belt" on Page
6.
Figure 8. Removing the sanding belt.
Contact Wheel
Belt
Drive Wheel
Operation
To operate the sander:
1. Connect the sander to compressed air
regulated at 70-90 PSI.
2. Hold the sander securely and push the
throttle lever to operate. Turn the valve
screw to set the maximum belt speed
(Figure 9).
Throttle Lever
Valve Screw
Figure 9. Sander controls.
3. Release pressure on the throttle lever
to stop the sander.
4. Attach the belt guard with the M4-.7 x 6
cap screw, as shown in Figure 7.
Valve Screw
Figure 7. Installing guard.
Cap Screw
Belt Guard