Rockwell RD4362, Manual

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BELT SANDER 

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Pull out the belt tension lever (11) then remove the 

existing belt (8) by sliding it clear of the sanding plate 

(12). Line up the new belt so the arrow on the underside 

of the belt is pointed in the same direction as the arrows 

located on the rear roller (a) then slide the belt into 

position over both rollers. Press the belt tension lever 

in firmly ensuring that it goes all the way back to the 

locked position.

6.   BELT CENTERING CONTROL (SEE FIG. F)

WARNING! Wear eye protection before 

carrying out a belt centering adjustment.

Turn the machine upside down, hold it firmly with one 

hand, start the motor and release the switch immediately 

after observing tracking of sanding belt. If abrasive 

belt runs outward, turn belt centering control knob (7) 

counter-clockwise and clockwise if belt runs inward. 

Adjust the belt until the outer edge of the belt is even 

with the outer edge of the base-plate. Belt life will be 

greatly increased by keeping the tracking adjustment 

set properly.

7.   DUST BAG (SEE FIG. G)

You must use the dust bag (5) provided to collect the 

dust produced during sanding. The dust bag (5) plastic 

bracket slides down onto the dust extraction outlet (4) 

on the belt sander. When the dust collection bag is full, 

remove and empty by opening the zip on the dust bag 

(8).

8.   DRIVE BELT REPLACEMENT(SEE FIG. H,I)

WARNING! Remove the main plug from the 

socket before carrying out a drive belt 

replacement.

 Remove the two screws (a) and the belt cover (6) as 

shown (See Fig. H)

Carefully cut the old drive belt if not already broken 

and remove from your belt sander. Fit your new drive 

belt around the large pulley. Then install onto the small 

pulley by rotating clockwise and pushing the drive belt 

shown around the small pulley at the same time. The 

drive belt will be a tight fit. (See Fig. I)

Fit the belt cover (6) and two screws (a). 

TROUBLESHOOTING

1.   If your sander will not operate, check the power at 

the power source.

2.   If the sander does not abrade surface, check the 

sanding belt. If the sanding belt has been worn, 

replace the new sanding belt and try again. The 

sanding belt must be kept in a dry place.

3.   If a fault can not be rectified, return the sander to an 

authorized dealer for repair.

WORKING HINTS FOR YOUR BELT 

SANDER

If your power tool becomes too hot, especially when 

used at low speed, set the speed to maximum and run 

with no load for 2-3 minutes to cool the motor. Avoid 

prolonged usage at very low speed. Always use a 

sanding belt suited to the material you wish to sand. 

Always ensure the work-piece is firmly held or clamped 

to prevent movement. Support large panels close to 

the sanding area. Any movement of the material may 

affect the quality of the sanding finish. Start your sander 

before sanding and turn off only after stopping sanding. 

For best results sand wood in the direction of the grain. 

Do not start sanding without the sanding belt fitted. 

Empty the dust bag every 5 minutes or sooner to ensure 

efficient dust collection.

MAINTENANCE

Remove the plug from the socket before carrying 

out any adjustment, servicing or maintenance.

Your power tool requires no additional lubrication or 

maintenance. There are no user serviceable parts in 

your power tool. Never use water or chemical cleaners 

to clean your power tool. Wipe clean with a dry cloth. 

Always store your power tool in a dry place. Keep the 

motor ventilation slots clean. Keep all working controls 

free of dust. 

If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by 

the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified 

persons in order to avoid a hazard.