Woodstock W1737 - Manual (Page 25)

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W1737/W1738 Owner's Manual (Mfg. 10/09+)
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Belt Oscillation Speed
For normal operations, the oscillation speed should be
set so that it takes approximately a second or two to
complete each direction of travel; 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.
To set the belt oscillation speed, do these steps:
1. Complete the Belt Tracking adjustments on Page 22.
2. Put on safety glasses, tie back all loose clothing,
remove jewelry, pull back sleeves, and tie back long
hair so it will not get caught by the sanding belt.
3. If you have not already done so, turn the sander
ON .
4. Looking from the front of the sander, observe the
left-to-right motion of the belt as it moves along the
drum.
—If you want the belt oscillation to oscillate from
left to right in shorter and faster sweeps, loosen
the jam nut and then rotate the oscillation speed
knob counterclockwise ( Figures 27 and 28).
—If you want the belt oscillation to oscillate from
left to right in longer and slower sweeps, loosen
the jam nut and then rotate the oscillation speed
knob clockwise ( Figures 27 and 28).
5. Tighten the jam nut.
6. Observe belt tracking and oscillation, and repeat the
Belt Tracking adjustments on Page 22 if needed.
Figure 28. Oscillation speed knob.
Figure 27. Oscillation system.
Air Jet
Oscillation
Speed
Control
Panel
Oscillation Speed
Control Knob
Jam Nut
KEEP your hands clear of the sanding belt when
making these adjustments!
KEEP loose clothing and long hair
secured and away from moving parts.