Assembly – RIKON Power Tools 50-142 User Manual
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Fig.17
Fig.18
Test Run After Assembly
Once the assembly is complete, test run your
sander to make sure it runs properly and is
ready for regular operation.
If you have questions regarding assmbly be-
fore operating the sander, contact RIKON Tech
Support at 877-884-5167 for assistance.
To test run the sander:
1. Make sure you have read the safety
instructions at the beginning of the manual
and that the machine is setup properly.
2. Make sure all tools and objects used during-
setup are cleared away from the machine.
3. Connect the machine to the power source.
4. Verify that the machine is operating correctly
by turning the machine ON.
—When operating correctly, the machine
runs smoothly with little or no vibration or
rubbing noises.
— Investigate and correct strange or unusual
noises or vibrations before operating the ma-
chine further. Always disconnect the machine
from power when investigating or correcting
potential problems.
5. Turn the machine OFF.
6. Remove the switch disabling key, as shown
in Figure 21.
7. Flip the toggle switch to the ON position.
This will ensure that the safety function is
working properly.
8. When the Test Run has been successfully
completed, check the tracking of the sanding
belt and make adjustments if necessary (refer
to Sanding Belt Tracking on Page 12).
Assembly
Fig.19
Fig.20
Fig.21
Mounting
Screw
Belt
Support
Cap
Screw
Pointer