Global Machinery Company BD1500 instruction manual Getting to know your belt and disc sander

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Getting to know your belt and disc sander

WARNING: To avoid injury from accidental start, turn switch ’OFF’ and remove plug from power source outlet before making any adjustments.

1.Work Support. Supports the workpiece on the sanding belt.

2.Hex Socket Head Screw. Loosening screw allows belt bed to be raised to the vertical position.

3.Tracking Knob. Turning knob anti-clockwise causes sanding belt to move towards the disc. Turning knob clockwise causes sanding belt to move away from the disc.

4.Tension Lever. Sliding lever to the right releases the sanding belt tension; sliding lever to the left applies belt tension.

5.Table Lock Knob. Loosening knob allows the work table to be tilted for bevel sanding.

6.Auxiliary Mounting Hole. Allows table assembly to be mounted for end sanding when bed is placed in vertical position.

Mounting belt and disc sander to workbench

If belt and disc sander is to be used in a permanent location, it should be fastened securely to a firm supporting surface such as a workbench.

If mounting to a workbench, holes should be drilled through supporting surface of the workbench.

1.The unit should be bolted securely using M8 screws and hex nuts (not included). Screw length should be 38mm plus the thickness of the bench top.

2.Locate and mark the holes where belt and disc sander is to be mounted.

3.Drill (2) x 9.5 mm diameter holes though workbench.

4.Place belt and disc Sander on workbench aligning holes drilled in workbench.

5. Insert two M8 screws and tighten hex nuts.

Installing sanding disc and guard

1.Remove the backing from the sanding disc (7). Align perimeter of disc with sanding plate (8) and press disc firmly into position all the way around.

2.Locate disc guard (6) and two M4.2 pan head screws.

3.Position disc guard against lower 1/3 of disc aligning holes.

4.Using a Phillips screwdriver, fasten the pan head screws securely, applying light pressure to thread the holes.

Installing work support

1.Using a wrench secure work support (9) to side of belt & disc sander using M6 hex screw, lock washer and washer.

2.Hold work support in position and fasten.

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Contents BELT/DISC Sander Contents Specifications Description of symbolsIntroduction Environmental protectionPower tool use and care General safety rulesAdditional safety rules for belt & disc sanders Unpacking Accessories Know your product Installing work support Installing sanding disc and guardGetting to know your belt and disc sander Mounting belt and disc sander to workbenchAuxiliary mounting for vertical sanding Installing table assemblyInstalling the sanding belt Tensioning and tracking Turning on and offBasic operation Surface sanding on the sanding belt Positioning belt bedEnd sanding on the sanding belt Sanding curved edgesPower cord maintenance MaintenanceSanding small end surfaces on the sanding disc General inspectionPage Page GMC customer assist

BD1500 specifications

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