Rikon Power Tools 50-151, Operator'S Manual

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INSTALLING & CHANGING SANDING BELTS

Turn the power off and remove the 

plug from the outlet before changing the accessories.

SANDING BELT REMOVAL:

1. Remove the lock-knob (#25), clear plastic belt 

guard (#26), and three Phillips screws (#21) that 

secure the side cover (#27) to the sander’s frame.

2. Remove the side cover.

3. Loosen the tracking knob (#49) to release the belt 

tension. FIG. J.

4. Remove the belt from the three wheels.

SANDING BELT INSTALLATION:

5. Install the new belt around the top wheel, the large 

drive wheel, and then the rear idler wheel. 

Note:

 the whole spring-loaded tracking knob assem-

bly can be moved/pulled forward to assist in installing 

the belt over the last rear idler wheel.

6. Replace the side cover and re-install the 3 Phillips 

screws, clear top guard and lock-knob.

7. Before using, check the belt tracking as described 

in “Belt Tracking” section, and adjust as necessary.

BELT TRACKING

The belt-tracking adjustment is set at the factory so 

that the abrasive belt will run true on the pulleys. If, 

however, the belt should track to one side or the other, 

an adjustment can be made by turning the tracking 

knob (#49), which is located on the back side of the 

machine. 

- Turning the knob clockwise will cause the belt to 

track to the right, towards the sander’s frame. 

- Turning the knob counter-clockwise will cause the 

belt to track to the left, towards the side guard.

DUST CHUTES / PORTS

Sanding operations are inherently dusty. To help min-

imize the amount of dust that escapes into the sur-

rounding air, this sander is equipped with two 1-1/2” 

(38 mm) I.D. dust chutes (aka: ports) that can be 

easily connected to a dust-collection system. FIG. K. 

There is one dust chute for the belt-sanding system 

and another for the disc-sanding system. Attach your 

dust collector to the proper dust chute according to 

which sanding mode (belt or disc) is being used.

 Note: A 1-1/4” (32mm) I.D. nozzle adapter is included 

with the sander for dust collection with smaller hoses.

FIG. J

FIG. K

     CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING

 Some dust created by power sanding, 

sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities 

contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause 

cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Your risk 

from exposure to these chemicals varies, depending on how 

often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure, work 

in a well-ventilated area and with approved safety equipment, 

such as dust masks that are specially designed to filter out 

microscopic particles.

         For more detailed information about California 

           Propostion 65, log onto www.rikontools.com. 

It is strongly recommended that users employ a 

dust-collection system when using this belt & disc 

sander. Use of a mask or respirator is still recommend-

ed, even when a dust-collection system is in use.

Tracking Knob

Nozzle Adapter

Dust Port

Dust Port