Part Location Diagram of 897159 DeWALT KNOB
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KNOB 897159

Manufactured by:
DeWALT
ERP Number:
ERP12502235
Part Number:
897159
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Product Description

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Genuine OEM replacement part used on Belt Sanders. it is Sold Individually. This part consists of a Plastic Knob with a Metal Threaded Shaft. This part in conjunction with a Spring will allow you to Adjust Belt Tracking by turning the Knob in either direction until the edge of the belt is even with the outer edge of the rear rubber-covered pulley. Replacing this part is very easy and it does not require any additional tools.

Troubleshooting

This part works with the following brands:
  • Porter Cable
  • DeWALT
  • Black and Decker
This part works with the following products:
  • Sander Polisher
  • Belt or Drum Sander
Part# 897159 replaces these:
897159, P897159,

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Leon from Las Vegas, Nevada

1 person found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Parts Used:
897159
removed old piece and replaced with new piece
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Tracking screw was bent

Len from OAKLAND, California

0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Parts Used:
897159
1. Removed old screw
2. Installed new screw
Track adjustment is now possible, precise, and easy.
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Belt tracking adjustment screw was bent when I received the new belt sander.

john from elmwood, Illinois

0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Parts Used:
897159
Hardest part was finding the part. Back out the old bent knob, screw in the new knob. 4-5 seconds. works perfectly now.
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Missing knob and spring.

samuel from memphis, Tennessee

0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Parts Used:
897159, 873945
Replaced with the new. No tools needed.
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Tension knob broke

Arthur from Levering, Michigan

0 of 1 people found this instruction helpful.
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Parts Used:
897159, 873945
Fix by hand very easy took less than 1 min.
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Adjustment spring was worn out.

Bryan from Sioux City, Iowa

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Difficulty Level:
Easy
Total Repair Time:
Less than 15 mins
Tools:
Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
Parts Used:
897159, 873945
Unscrewed the old knob, removed the knob and old spring and installed new parts.
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Model Cross Reference

This part works with the following models:
ERP Number: ERP12502235
Manufacturer Part Number: 897159
Brand Model Number Description
Porter Cable 360 Sander Polisher - 3x24 Belt Sander
Porter Cable 360VS Sander Polisher - 3x24 Variable Speed Belt Sander
Porter Cable 361 Sander Polisher - Belt Sander
Porter Cable 362 Sander Polisher - Belt Sander
Porter Cable 362V Sander Polisher - Belt Sander
Porter Cable 362VS Sander Polisher - 4x24 Variable Speed Belt Sander
Porter Cable 363 Sander Polisher - 4x24 Belt Sander
DeWALT DWP360 Sander Polisher - 3 X 24 Belt Sander
DeWALT DWP362 Sander Polisher - 4 X 24 Belt Sander