Model No. BD1502 Owner’s Manual 1" X 30" BELT and 5" DISC SANDER QUESTION... 1•847•780•6120 Visit us on the web at www.southerntechllc.com You will need this manual for safety instructions, operating procedures, and warranty. Put it and the original sales invoice in a safe, dry place for future reference.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION SAFETY RULES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS PAGE 1 Work Preparation Work Area Preparation Tool Maintenance Tool Preparation ASSEMBLY RPM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3450 2 Belt Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1" x 30" Belt Table Dimension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3/4" Disc Diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WARNING For your own safety, read and understand all warnings and operating instructions before using any tool or equipment. WARNING The 1" belt sander can be used for processing wood and metal products. However, combining both wood dust and metal filings can create a FIRE HAZARD. Make certain dust collector is free of wood dust deposits before processing metal products.
ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY 2 UNPACKING ASSEMBLE THE DUST CHUTE Refer to Figure 1. Check for shipping damage. Check immediately whether all parts and accessories are included. Refer to Figure 2 The sander comes assembled as one unit. Additional parts which need to be fastened to sander, should be located and accounted for before assembling. 2 • Slide the groove in the dust chute onto the sanding disc guard casting as shown.
ASSEMBLY To adjust sanding disc table Figure 6 • Place a square on the table with the ruler side against the sanding disc. The table should be 90° to the sanding disc. • If the table is not 90° to the sanding disc, loosen the locking knobs and tilt table up and down until it is 90° to the sanding disc. Tighten locking knobs securely. Recheck adjustment using the square. • For bevel sanding, loosen the locking knobs and tilt table up and down between 0 –45° to desired angle.
ASSEMBLY To level • A leveling screw is provided to aid in leveling the belt disc table. • Once the belt table is square, use the 4 mm hex wrench provided to adjust the hex screw down until it touches the frame (under the table), then lock the screw in place by tightening the nut under the table using an 11 mm wrench. • Hold and apply moderate pressure to the belt tracking knob assembly to release the belt tension enough to remove the old belt. NOTE: The belt tracking knob is spring loaded.
• Plug the power cord into the correct receptacle. (Refer to Power Source paragraph in this section of the manual.) • Peel the old sanding disc from the sanding wheel. Clean the sanding wheel with mineral spirits. Make sure the surface is clean and dry. • Position the new sanding disc onto the sanding disc and press into place. • Turn the switch ON and OFF to make sure the belt is tracking at high speed; readjust with tracking knob if needed. • Reassemble the sanding disc table and dust chute.
ASSEMBLY MOUNTING THE SANDER TO WORK SURFACE Refer to Figure 14 Properly mount the sander to a workbench or stand if during operation the sander has the tendency to tip over, slide or walk on the work surface. • Remove the four rubber feet from the sander. • Position the sander in place on the work surface. Mark the work surface using the holes in the sander base as a template. Remove the sander from the work surface. • Drill holes in the work surface at the marks.
Grounded outlet Box Adapter Grounding Means In Canada, the use of temporary adapter is not permitted by the Canadian Electric Code. Where permitted, the rigid green tab or terminal on the side of the adapter must be securely connected to a permanent electrical ground such as a properly grounded water pipe, a properly grounded outlet box or a properly grounded wire system. • Many cover plate screws, water pipes and outlet boxes are not properly grounded.
OPERATION 8 OPERATION ON/OFF SWITCH Figure 19 Refer to Figure 18 • To turn sander ON place the ON/OFF switch in the ON position. • To turn the sander OFF, place the ON/OFF switch in the OFF position. 8 Figure 18 ON/OFF Switch Slot On Work Table SURFACE SANDING ON SANDING BELT Hold the workpiece firmly with both hands. Keep fingers away from sanding belt. Keep the workpiece end against the backstop and move it slowly across the sanding belt.
WARNING For your own safety, turn the switch OFF and remove the plug from the electrical outlet before adjusting or performing maintenance or lubrication work on the belt/disc sander. GENERAL MAINTENANCE Before using, check to make sure parts are not damaged, missing, or worn; check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, improper mounting, or any other conditions that may affect the sander operation.
PARTS LIST 10 10 1"X 5" BELT/DISC SANDER PARTS ILLUSTRATION
Key# 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Part# BD1510001 BD1510002 BD1510003 BD1510004 BD1510005 BD1510006 BD1510007 BD1510008 BD1510009 BD1510010 BD1510011 BD1510012 BD1510013 BD1510014 BD1510015 BD1510016 BD1510017 BD1510018 BD1510019 BD1510020 BD1510021 BD1510022 BD1510023 BD1510024 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 BD1510025 BD1510026 BD1510027 BD1510028 BD1510029 BD1510030 BD1510031 BD1510032 BD1510033 BD1510034 BD1510035 BD1510036 BD1510037 Description Philips Screw
TROUBLESHOOTING 12 TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM Sanding Grains easily rub off belt or discs. POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) 1. Sanding belt/disc has been stored in an incorrect environment. 2. Sanding belt/disc has been damaged or folded. CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. Ensure sanding accessories are stored away from extremely hot or dry temperatures. 2. Store sanding accessories flat – not bent or folded. Deep sanding grooves or scars in workpiece. 1. Sanding belt/disc grit is too coarse for the desired finish. 2.
13 WARRANTY WARRANTY Thank you for investing in a POWERTEC power tool. This product has been designed and manufactured to meet high quality standards and is guaranteed for domestic use against defects in workmanship or material for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase. This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights. SOUTHERN TECHNOLOGIES LLC.
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