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W1737/W1738 Owner's Manual (Mfg. 10/09+)
For normal operations, the oscillation speed should be
set so that it takes approximately a second or two to
completeeachdirectionoftravel;however,you can
experiment with different speeds to see how the results
may affect your finished product. Often, you may find
that certain speeds yield better results for different
varieties of stock and the feed rates chosen.
Complete the adjustmentson
Putonsafetyglasses,tiebackalllooseclothing,
removejewelry,pullbacksleeves,andtiebacklong
hair so it will not get caught by the sanding belt.
If you have not already done so, turn the sander
ON.
Lookingfromthefrontofthesander,observethe
left-to-rightmotionofthebeltasitmovesalongthe
drum.
—If you want the belt oscillation to oscillate from
left to right in shorter and faster sweeps, loosen
thejamnutandthenrotatetheoscillationspeed
knob counterclockwise (and
—If you want the belt oscillation to oscillate from
left to right in longer and slower sweeps, loosen
thejamnutandthenrotatetheoscillationspeed
knob clockwise (and
Tightenthejamnut.
Observe belt tracking and oscillation, and repeat the
adjustmentsonif needed.
Oscillation speed knob.
Oscillation system.
AirJet
Oscillation
Speed
Control
Panel
Oscillation Speed
Control Knob
JamNut