Is the belt drive self centering?
342705
There is an adjustment that you use to keep the belt centered. It's not something that needs adjustment often...once set it's pretty much set for the duration. All belt sanders I've used are the same in this regard.
197996
There is no drive belt. The brushes are turned via a turbine assembly directly in front of the electrical motor. There are some videos on YouTube that show this feature on older models.
404355
It sounds like it could be a problem with the belt. Maybe it slipped off due to vibration, or broke, etc.... If you take it apart (make sure to pay attention so that you can easily put it back the same way) you will be able to check the belt.
1691978
I recommend you contact the seller. I've never used the belt so I hesitate to guess.
1689052
It is a Belt-Driven Drive, but it's already attached to the pulley system, you don't have to assemble anything.
2112440
Yes the belt is very easy to adjust, you will have to make some modifications to keep it in place.
10716
I don't think so. There are two openings in the fabric for the seat belts, but nothing to remove in the middle to work round a center piece.
2261820
Yes; it is complete and functional as sold. (Though when I got it, I thought it did not have a drive belt -- it was stretched around the edge of the platen.)
1093691
Yes, the one I bought is running on it's side with no problems. In fact, the DVD/CDRW drive is sideways, for that reason it makes more sense to run it sitting on it's side than standing up. As some of the other answers point out, outside of the DVD player orientation, it looks like it was made to stand up.
1893751
Mine is slightly out of true laterally. Freewheel ready. Just have a chainwhip.
275314
The backside of the belt goes against the pulley... thats why the pulley is smooth
1373009
No. It's a slider. From the back, the belt will go into the rear loop that you can see and underneath the holster into a larger loop that is behind the slide. I usually put the belt loop on my jeans between the two on the holster. I lose the sliding functionality of the holster, but it says on my side right where I want it.
351309
HiSo far the I've not had any problems with the belt on mine. Sorry I could not be if more help
1551931
NO! It is with a lever on the left hand side. You pull it slowly toward you, and watch the speed #'s change as it changes internally. This is the best reason for buying the WEN. You do not want the other brands that require you to manually change belts.Chet
1690219
No. Plus you have to tap the screw hole. Also the one that I received was geared backward. I had to twist the belt to make it work.
722635
Yes its adjustable, there is a belt loop that hold the excess so its not just flapping around.
373723
No that is not normal. Have you lubricated the bottom of the belt with the recommended silicon spray lubricant?