Wilton 4002 - Manual (Page 10)

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Belt table adjustments
The belt sander table can be tilted or moved in or out to accommodate the operation being performed. Loosen
the locking handle to change the position of the table. Move the table to the desired position and tighten the
locking handle.
NOTE: The lock handle is spring loaded. Reposition the handle by pulling out on the handle and turning the
handle on the serrated locking stud. Release the handle and turn the locking handle to tighten or loosen the
table.
WARNING: To avoid trapping the work or fingers between the table and sanding belt, the table edge should
be positioned a maximum of 1/16-inch from the sanding belt.
Setting the belt table 90-degree stop
WARNING: When making adjustments, make sure the motor is disconnected from the power source.
For most sanding operations the table is set at a 90-degree angle to the sanding belt. A positive stop is
provided to insure fast positioning of the table at 90 degrees to the belt. Loosen the table locking handle (see
Figure 12) and tilt the table to the rear as far as possible.
Use a combination square. Put one end of the square on the table with the other end against the sanding
belt. Check to see if the table is 90 degrees to the belt. If the table is not at 90 degrees to the belt, turn adjust-
ing screw with a hex wrench. Turn the adjusting screw until the screw bottoms out against the frame. Recheck
the angle and readjust if required.
Setting the belt table at a 45-degree angle
WARNING: When making adjustments, make sure the motor is disconnected from the power source.
WARNING: To avoid trapping the work or fingers between the table and sanding belt, the table edge should
be positioned a maximum of 1/16-inch from the sanding belt when the table is tilted.
The table can be tilted to a 45-degree angle (see Figure 13). To change the angle, loosen the locking
handle. Use a combination square to set the table to 45 degrees to the belt. Tighten the locking lever to secure
the table.
Figure 13. Setting belt table to 45-degree angle Figure 12. Setting belt table 90-degree stop