Changing The Sanding Belt; Belt Tracking Adjustment; Sanding Disc Replacement; Maintenance And Inspection - Jet JSG-31A Mode D'emploi

Fig 11
The table attachment can be
positioned alternatively as belt sanding
fence.
To change the table attachment from
table to fence, remove the two socket
head screws (B, Fig 11).
Remove the table attachment and
rotate the pivot plate (D, Fig 12) 180°.
Fig 12
Place the table on the pivot plate.
Place and tighten the screws on holes
(E).
Fig 13
Install the work stop (A, Fig 13).

7.3 Changing the sanding belt

Disconnect the machine from the
power source (pull mains plug).
Lock the belt sander in the vertical
position.
Loosen the knob (A, Fig 14) and swing
the belt end cover (B) out of position.
Fig 14
Remove the belt side cover
(C, Fig 15).
Fig 15
Release the belt tension on the tension
handle (E, Fig 14).
Carefully remove the old belt. Observe
the direction arrow on the inside of the
sanding belt. Make sure that the
direction arrow on the belt matches the
direction indicator on the belt cover.
Install the new belt over both rollers
and line up edge of belt with edge of
rollers.
Tension the belt.
Close the belt covers.
Note: Belts stretch with wear. You
may have to adjust tracking with a new
belt.

7.4 Belt tracking adjustment

Disconnect the machine from the
power source (pull mains plug).
Push the belt by hand in the direction
indicated on the belt cover. Observe
the belt position on the rollers. Edge of
belt should remain even with the edge
of the rollers.
Release the tracking lock nut (G, Fig
14)
The blade tracking is now adjustable
by turning the micro adjusting screw
(F, Fig 14).
If the belt has a tendency to track left
of centre, turn the micro adjusting
screw clockwise.... and vice versa.
Clamp the tracking lock nut.
Turn on the power to the machine just
enough to start the belt rotating and
then turn off. Do this several times and
observe belt tracking. Readjust if
necessary.

7.5 Sanding disc replacement

Disconnect the machine from the
power source (pull mains plug).
Remove the table assembly.
Remove the cover.
Remove the old sanding disc.
Make sure the disc plate is clean
before you attach the new sanding
disc.

8. Maintenance and inspection

General notes:
Maintenance, cleaning and repair
work may only be carried out after
the machine is protected against
accidental starting by pulling the
mains plug.
Check sanding disc and belt regularly
for faults. Replace a defective sanding
disc of belt immediately.
Clean the machine regularly.
Inspect the proper function of the dust
extraction daily.
Defective safety devices must be
replaces immediately.
Repair and maintenance work on the
electrical system may only be carried
out by a qualified electrician.

Lubrication:

Monthly grease the idler slide
(A, Fig 16).
Fig 16