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Feed belt tracking & tension, Adjusting table parallel to sanding surface, Feed speed adjustment – Powermatic 1632 User Manual

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NOTE: There is a limit switch at both ends of the
upper roller. If the sanding belt comes in contact
with these limit switches, the brakes will be
activated.


FEED BELT TRACKING & TENSION


Tracking and tension for the feed belt is controlled
by two socket set screws on each side of the belt (A)
as shown in Figure 4.





ADJUSTING TABLE PARALLEL TO
SANDING SURFACE


The table comes pre-adjusted from the factory.
Check its parallelism by running a 16" wide piece of
plywood through the sander. Use a pair of calipers
to measure the thickness remaining on both sides.

Adjust the parallelism using the four hex. screws
(A), under the table base. See Figure 5.




FEED SPEED ADJUSTMENT


The Model 1632 has two speeds that feed the
workpiece at 15 feet per minute (FPM) finished
surface sanding, and 32.5 FPM for faster, lighter
sanding.
To change the feed rate:

1.

Disconnect machine from power source.


2. Remove cap screw that holds the sprocket

cover at the right rear of the working table.


3. Loosen the four set screws holding the

sprockets in place.


4.

Remove the sprockets and chain together and
position according to the required operation.
See Figure 6.


5. Retighten the four set screws, then replace

cover and cap screw.