Charnwood BD15 Owner's Manual

BELT & DISC SANDER

OWNERS MANUAL

MODEL: BD15

Charnwood Machinery Ltd, Cedar Court, Walker Road,

Bardon Hill, Leicestershire, LE67 1TU

Tel. [phone] Fax. [phone]

email: [e-mail] website: www.charnwood.net

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

WARNING: Do not attempt to operate the machine until you have read thoroughly and
understood completely all instructions, rules, etc. contained in this manual. Failure to comply
may result in accidents involving fire, electric shock, or serious personal injury. Keep this
owner's manual and review frequently for continuous safe operation.

1. Know your machine. For your own safety, read the owner's manual carefully. Learn its application and
limitations, as well as specific potential hazards pertinent to this machine.

2. Make sure all tools are properly earthed.

3. Keep guards in place and in working order. If a guard must be removed for maintenance or cleaning,
make sure it is properly replaced before using the machine again.

4. Remove adjusting keys and spanners. Form a habit of checking to see that the keys and adjusting
spanners are removed from the machine before switched it on.

5. Keep your work area clean. Cluttered areas and workbenches increase the chance of an accident.

6. Do not use in dangerous environments. Do not use power tools in damp or wet locations, or expose
them to rain. Keep work areas well illuminated.

7. Keep children away. All visitors should be kept a safe distance

8. from the work area.

9. Make workshop childproof. Use padlocks, master switches and remove starter keys.

10. Do not force the machine. It will do the job better and be safer at the rate for which it is designed.

11. Use the right tools. Do not force the machine or attachments to do a job for which they are not
designed. Contact the manufacturer or distributor if there is any question about the machine's suitability for
a particular task.

12. Wear proper apparel. Avoid loose clothing, gloves, ties, rings, bracelets, and jewellery which could get
caught in moving parts. Non-slip footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair covering to contain long
hair.

13. Always use safety glasses. Normal spectacles only have impact resistant lenses. They are not safety
glasses.

14. Do not over-reach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

15. Maintain the machine in good condition. Keep the machine clean for best and safest performance.
Follow instructions for lubrication and changing accessories.

16. Disconnect the machine from power source before servicing and when changing the blade.

17. Never leave the machine running unattended. Turn the power off. Do not leave the machine until it
comes to a complete stop.

18. Do not use any power tools while under the effects of drugs, alcohol or medication.

19. Always wear a face or dust mask if operation creates a lot of dust and/or chips. Always operate the tool
in a well ventilated area and provide for proper dust removal. Use a suitable dust extractor.

Risk of Injury. Wear Eye
Never reach into Protection
a moving part

Wear a Dust Mask Wear Ear Protection

Overview of BD15 Belt & Disc Sander

Belt Guard

Sanding Belt
Belt Tension Adjuster
Belt Sander

Work Table
Sanding Disc

Disc Sanding Table
Belt Table Tilt Lock

On/Off Switch
Disc Table Tilt Lock
Rubber Feet

Mitre Fence

BD15 Specification

Disc Diameter

125mm (5”)

Belt Size

25mm x 762mm (1” x 30”)

Motor (Induction) 240v, 50hz

250w (0.33hp)

Motor No-Load Speed

2850rpm

Disc Sanding Table

185mm x 95mm

Belt Sanding Table

150mm Diameter

Table Tilt

90 – 45 degrees

Acoustic power level

91.1db (A)

Acoustic pressure level

79.9db (A)

Weight

7.5kg

Manufacturer’s Warranty

1 year

Rating

Hobby

Rating Description

Hobby: Suitable for Weekend DIY'ers and woodworking enthusiasts.

Generally lighter weight machines with lower power ratings and smaller tooling capacities. Typically only
ever used by one person for short periods of time or longer periods of time infrequently. Machinery should
be well maintained in a clean, dry environment such as a home workshop, garage or timber shed.

Expected maximum use of 100 hours annually.
Please Note: Using a product in excess of its rating will void the manufacturer’s free warranty.

Unpacking

All items are packed in one cardboard
carton.

Carefully unpack and check that all
items are included as in the
photograph.

Assembly

Attach the dust guard using the three
phillips head screws and small
washers.

Fit the disc table by tilting at the angle
shown and slide into place.

Then lift up in the slots.

Lock the table in place using the two
locking knobs and washers.

Using a set square ensure that the
table is set at 90 degrees to the
sanding disc.

Fit the sanding belt table by passing
the belt through the slot in the table.

Then drop it down into position.