Model T27417 (Mfd. Since 09/15)
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The Model T27417 edge sander attachment
accepts 4" x 24" sanding belts. These are avail-
able in a variety of grits through the Grizzly cata-
log. See
Accessories on Page 23.
3. Remove sanding belt.
4. Install a new or different belt, and then slide
belt tensioning lever all the way to the left to
tension belt.
Figure 24. Location of sanding belt changing
and tracking control components.
To reduce risk of shock or
accidental startup, always
disconnect machine from
power before adjustments,
maintenance, or service.
To change/replace sanding belt:
1. DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2. Slide belt tensioning lever all the way to the
right to release belt tension (see
Figure 24).
Belt Tensioning Lever
Tracking
Control
Knob
Adjusting Belt
Tracking
The belt tracking needs to be adjusted any time
you change or replace the sanding belt, or if the
belt moves toward or away from the table during
operations.
To check and adjust sanding belt tracking:
1. Install edge-sanding attachment (refer to
Page 19), then remove all tools from sander.
2. Connect machine to power source and turn
ON, then immediately turn machine OFF.
Sanding belt should be centered on drums
and not move toward top or bottom of edge-
sanding attachment.
— If sanding belt moves toward top of edge-
sanding attachment, rotate tracking con-
trol knob (see
Figure 24) counterclock-
wise
1
⁄
4
-turn.
— If sanding belt moves toward bottom of
edge-sanding attachment, rotate tracking
knob clockwise
1
⁄
4
-turn.
3. Turn machine ON, then immediately turn
machine
OFF. Sanding belt should be cen-
tered on drums and not move toward top or
bottom of edge-sanding attachment. Belt is
tracking properly and no further adjustments
need to be made.
— If sanding belt does move toward top or
bottom, repeat
Steps 3–5 until proper belt
tracking is achieved.
Note: Listen for any unusual noises, vibra-
tions, or rubbing while adjusting tracking. If
anything sounds unusual, stop sander imme-
diately. Disconnect machine from power
source and find source of problem before
operating further. If you cannot locate source
of unusual noise or vibration, contact our ser-
vice department for help.
Changing/Replacing
Sanding Belt
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