Replacing The Sanding Belt - Porter Cable 371 Manual De Instrucciones

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To avoid severe abrasion, ALwAyS keep fingers away from the moving belt and
areas where the belt enters the housing.

rePlacIng tHe sandIng Belt

To reduce the risk of injury, be sure sander is turned off and disconnected from the power
supply when changing the sanding belt. Before reconnecting the tool, make sure the switch (D) Fig. 2 is in
the off position.
Severe laceration hazard. If installed backwards, unidirectional sanding belts may not track
properly and may overhang the housing, possibly causing severe lacerations.
To replace the belt:
1. Rotate the belt release lever (A) Fig. 1 up until front wheel of the sander (B) Fig. 1 retracts and
releases the tension on the abrasive belt (C).
2. Remove the worn out belt.
3. Slip a new belt around the wheels. Sanding belts without arrows can go either direction. If the
belt is unidirectional and has arrows printed on its inside, make sure to point these arrows in the
direction of wheel rotation. (Wheel rotation would be clockwise when looking into the open side of
the sander).
4. Rotate the belt release lever (A) Fig. 1 down into position to reapply tension to the belt.
swItcH oPeratIon
To reduce the risk of injury, make sure the sander is not resting on the workpiece when
the switch is turned on.
To reduce the risk of injury, check to see that the belt guard (T) Fig. 1 is in place, secured,
and working correctly.
To turn unit on, depress the side of the dust-protected switch (D) Fig. 2 that reads "ON" and corresponds
to the symbol "I." To turn the unit off, depress the side of the switch that reads "OFF" and corresponds
with the symbol "O."
Front Handle
The front auxilliary handle is removeable to allow the sander into tight spaces. The unit comes with the
handle (E) Fig. 2 installed as shown. To remove the handle, loosen the screw (S) Fig. 4 in the center
of the handle using a flat head screwdriver and then remove handle and screw.
note: The handle must be properly seated over the mounting surface before tightening the
screw.
tracKIng tHe Belt
Severe laceration hazard. Properly adjust the tracking of the belt to avoid it overhanging the
housing. A running belt overhanging the housing can cause severe lacerations.
Make sure the sanding belt is tracking properly on your unit. To do this:
1. Grasp unit in your hand and hold with the belt facing you.
2. Turn on switch (D) Fig. 2 to start the belt.
3. Turn the tracking knob (G) Fig. 3 counterclockwise (turning towards the front of the sander) to
move the belt toward the housing. Turn the knob clockwise (towards the power cord) to move it
away from the housing.
note: The belt should be aligned with the flush edge of the platen (H) Fig. 1 while the sander is in
operation.
4. Turn switch off and make sure the belt has come to a complete stop before setting unit down.
ProPer Hand PosItIon
This can be a one-handed tool. Proper hand position would be to have one hand on the rubber portion
of the body, as shown in Fig. 6. If needed, the other hand can grip the auxilliary handle (E) Fig. 2.
Severe abrasion hazard. Keep hands and fingers clear of moving sanding belt. Failure to do
so could result in the sanding of the hands or fingers possibly causing serious injury.
Severe pinching hazard. Keep hands and fingers clear of front roller at all times. Failure to do
so could result in fingers getting pinched, causing possible serious injury.
Severe abrasion hazard. Do not let the fingers rest over the front or right edge of the sander. If
the sanding belt were to run off, or if it were not properly adjusted, your fingers could come in contact with
the moving sanding belt resulting in possible serious injury.
Make sure all air vents on the sander (L) and (M) Fig. 3 are not covered during use.
oPeratIng tHe sander
Before sanding a workpiece, make sure it is secured or clamped down.
To reduce the risk of injury, always secure work to prevent it from being thrown back towards
the user.
dust collectIon
to reduce the risk of injury, turn unit off and disconnect it from power source before
installing and removing accessories, before adjusting or when making repairs. An accidental
start-up can cause injury.
Empty dust collection system frequently, especially when sanding resin-coated sur-
faces such as polyurethane, varnish, shellac, etc. Dispose of coated dust particles according to the
finish manufacturer's guidelines, or place in a metal can with a tight fitting metal lid. Remove coated
dust particles from the premises daily. The accumulation of fine sanding dust particles may self
ignite and cause fire.
Shock hazard. The use of a vacuum hose and vacuum adapter with the belt sander
may generate static electricity that could result in startling static discharge.
Fire hazard. Do not use a dust collection device when sanding metal. Doing so creates a fire
hazard, which may cause serious personal injury and/or damage to the tool.
Your belt sander is equipped with a dual hose adpater. The adapter can be attached to both 1" (inside
diameter) and 35 mm (outside diameter) shop vacuum hoses for dust collection. Insert the adpater (J)
Fig. 5 into the dust port (K) and turn it 1/8 turn clockwise to secure the adapter to the sander. Then,
attach the appropriate vacuum hose to the adapter.
MaIntenance
to reduce the risk of injury, turn unit off and disconnect it from power source before
installing and removing accessories, before adjusting or when making repairs. An accidental
start-up can cause injury.
rePaIrs
For assistance with your tool, visit our website at www.deltaportercable.com for a list of service centers,
or call the Porter-Cable Customer Care Center at (888) 848-5175.
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to rePlace tHe Platen/corK
The cork under the platen on your belt sander may require replacement at some point during the life
of the tool. A new platen/cork is available through your PORTER-CABLE service center.
1. Remove the sanding belt as described in ASSEMBLy.
2. Rotate the belt release lever (A) Fig. 1 down.
3. Remove the plastic cover (N) Fig. 6 (inset) from right side of platen by removing four screws (O).
4. Slide old platen/cork (P) Fig. 6 out.
5. Slide the new platen/cork into the sander and discard the old one.
6. Reinstall the plastic cover and make sure the tracking spring is installed correctly.
7. Install a sanding belt as described in ASSEMBLy.
BrusH InsPectIon
For your continued safety and electrical protection, brush inspection and replacement on this tool
should ONLy be performed by a PORTER-CABLE FACTORy SERVICE CENTER OR PORTER-CABLE
AUTHORIZED wARRANTy SERVICE CENTER.
At approximately 100 hours of use, take or send your tool to your nearest Porter-Cable Factory Service
center or Porter-Cable Authorized warranty Service Center to be thoroughly cleaned and inspected.
Have worn parts replaced and lubricated with fresh lubricant. Have new brushes installed, and test the
tool for performance.
Any loss of power before the above maintenance check may indicate the need for immediate servicing
of your tool. DO NOT CONTINUE TO OPERATE TOOL UNDER THIS CONDITION. If proper operating
voltage is present, return your tool to the service station for immediate service.
cleanIng
Periodically blowing dust and chips out of the motor housing using clean, dry com-
pressed air is a suggested maintenance procedure. To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, AL-
wAyS wear ANSI Z87.1 safety glasses while using compressed air.
when cleaning, use only mild soap and a damp cloth on plastic parts. Many household
cleaners contain chemicals which could seriously damage plastic. Also, do not use gasoline, turpen-
tine, lacquer or paint thinner, dry cleaning fluids or similar products which may seriously damage plas-
tic parts. NEVER let any liquid get inside the tool; NEVER immerse any part of the tool into a liquid.
luBrIcatIon
This tool has been lubricated with a sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under
normal operating conditions. No further lubrication is necessary. However, it is recommended that, once
a year, you take or send the tool to a PORTER-CABLE service center for a thorough cleaning and
inspection.
FaIlure to start
Should your tool fail to start, check to make sure the prongs on the cord plug are making good contact in
the outlet. Also, check for blown fuses or open circuit breakers in the line.
rePlaceMent Parts
Use only identical replacement parts. For a parts list or to order parts, please visit our website at
servicenet.porter-cable.com. you can also order parts from your nearest Porter-Cable Factory Service
Center or Porter-Cable Authorized warranty Service Center. Or, you can call our Customer Care Center
at (888) 848-5175.
servIce and rePaIrs
All quality tools will eventually require servicing and/or replacement of parts. For information about Porter-
Cable, its factory service centers or authorized warranty service centers, visit our website at www.del-
taportercable.com or call our Customer Care Center at (888) 848-5175. All repairs made by our service
centers are fully guaranteed against defective material and workmanship. we cannot guarantee repairs
made or attempted by others.
You can also write to us for information at PORTER-CABLE, 4825 Highway 45 North, Jackson, Tennessee
38305 - Attention: Product Service. Be sure to include all of the information shown on the nameplate of
your tool (model number, type, serial number, etc.).
A complete line of accessories is available from your Porter-Cable Factory Service Center or a Porter-
Cable Authorized warranty Service Center. Please visit our web Site www.deltaportercable.com for a
catalog or for the name of your nearest supplier.
Since accessories other than those offered by Porter-Cable have not been tested with this
product, use of such accessories could be hazardous. For safest operation, only Porter-Cable recom-
mended accessories should be used with this product.
tHree Year lIMIted warrantY
Porter-caBle will repair, without charge, any defects due to faulty materials or workmanship for
three years from the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover part failure due to normal wear
or tool abuse. For further detail of warranty coverage and warranty repair information, visit www.
deltaportercable.com or call (888) 848-5175. This warranty does not apply to accessories or damage
caused where repairs have been made or attempted by others. This warranty gives you specific legal
rights and you may have other rights which vary in certain states or provinces.
In addition to the warranty, PORTER-CABLE tools are covered by our:
1 Year Free servIce: PORTER-CABLE will maintain the tool and replace worn parts caused by
normal use, for free, any time during the first year after purchase.
90 daY MoneY BacK guarantee: If you are not completely satisfied with the performance of
your PORTER-CABLE Power Tool, Laser, or Nailer for any reason, you can return it within 90 days from
the date of purchase with a receipt for a full refund – no questions asked.
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