Craftsman 1/3 hp Electric Belt/Disc Sander (21513) Owner's Manual | Page 7

Craftsman Sander Owner's Manual - 1/3 hp Electric Belt/Disc Sander (21513).
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ADJUSTING BELT PLATEN
Refer to Figure 6.
WARNING: Disconnect sander from power source
before making any adjustments.

The platen is used to properly support the workpiece
when sanding. The platen is constructed of heavy steel
to provide adequate support.

Operating with the belt platen in place will allow the
operator to sand or grind straight, even lines.
• The platen should be adjusted so the belt does not

contact the platen until work is fed into the belt.

• To adjust belt platen, loosen and remove knobs to

remove belt cover.

• Loosen socket head bolts and adjust belt platen

position.

• Tighten bolts and secure platen.
• Replace belt cover and tighten knobs.

ABRASIVE BELT FINISHING
• The abrasive belts can be used to sand wood,

deburr metal, or polish plastic.

• The belt are most efficient when used with the table.

The 2

″ belt size is convenient for getting into corners

and concave curved edges. The 1

″ belt size is 

convenient for getting into tight spots.

CONTOUR SANDING
Refer to Figures 6 and 9.
• Belt platen can be removed for contour sanding.
• Remove knobs and belt cover.
• Remove socket head bolt and washers holding 

platen to belt housing. Remove belt platen.

• Replace belt cover and knobs.
Move the workpiece against belt. Belt will follow contour.

SHARPENING
Refer to Figure 10.
• Adjust belt table to desired sharpening angle and

tighten securely. Use belt sander to notch the back
of an auxiliary piece of wood.

• Using a C-clamp, attach auxiliary piece of wood to

table. It acts as a support while sharpening.

• Top edge of wood should be less than 1/16″ from

abrasive belt.

HORIZONTAL BELT SANDING
Refer to Figures 11 and 12, page 8.
WARNING: Disconnect sander from power source
before making any adjustments.
• The belt housing can be tilted to a horizontal position.
• Remove the belt table by removing the socket head

bolt and flat washer.

• Loosen the housing lock bolt, tilt the belt housing to

the horizontal position, and tighten the bolt to secure
the housing position.

• The drive wheel of the belt can be used as a contact

wheel for sanding curved surfaces.

• A work stop with nut is provided to be used when

straight sanding in the horizontal position.

• Remove socket head bolt and washers holding belt

table on sander. Remove belt table.

• Mount work stop to sander using the socket head

bolt and washers.

• Use a combination square to adjust the work stop at

90° to the belt with a 1/16

″ maximum gap between the

belt and work stop.

Figure 9 - Contour Sanding

Figure 10 - Sharpening

Figure 8 - Tracking Belt

Adjusting Bolt

Locking
Nut

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Figure 11 - Adjusting Belt Housing

Belt Housing

Socket
Head Bolt

Housing Lock Bolt

Flat Washer

Lock Washer

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