- Disconnect power: Unplug the sander from the power source.
- Gather tools: Assemble the replacement sandpaper roll, 5mm hex wrench, drum holding pin, utility knife, and straight edge.
- Remove dust hood: Unscrew the cap screw securing the dust collection hood and swing it upward.
- Release clamps: Push the clamping device on the right side of the drum to release the sandpaper.
- Unwind sandpaper: Unwind the sandpaper strip from the drum until you reach the left-side clamp.
- Release left clamp: Lift the clamping device on the left side to release the sandpaper.
- Remove sandpaper: Remove the old sandpaper from the drum.
- Cut sandpaper: Use the old sandpaper or the pattern in the manual to cut the new sandpaper to size.
- Insert sandpaper end: Lift the right-side clamping device and insert one end of the new sandpaper into the slot.
- Secure sandpaper: Release the clamping device to hold the sandpaper in place.
- Wrap sandpaper: While maintaining tension, wrap the sandpaper around the drum, leaving a 1/8 inch gap between edges.
- Secure other end: Move the right-side clamping device forward, insert the holding pin, and press the spring lever to secure the sandpaper.
- Remove holding pin: Remove the holding pin and release the clamp.
- Close dust hood: Secure the dust collection hood with the cap screw.
- Reconnect power: Plug the sander back in.
In this instructional video, Kent and Shawn will guide you through the process of installing sandpaper on a G0716 Drum Sander using the steps above.
We trust you will find this video to be beneficial. Please feel free to reach out to us HERE if you have any questions on how to install sandpaper on your drum sander.