Charnwood BD46 Owner's Manual

BELT & DISC SANDER

OWNERS MANUAL

MODEL: BD46

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 Wear Ear
Never reach into Protection Protection
a moving part

BD46 Belt & Disc Sander Overview

Sanding Belt
Tracking Adjuster
Sanding Belt

Tension Lever
Sanding Disc Sanding Belt Stop
Sanding Table

Mitre Fence Belt Angle Lock

On Off Switch
Rubber Feet

Table Angle Lock

Specification

Disc Diameter

150mm (6”)

Disc Speed

2850rpm

Belt Size

100mm x 915mm (4” x 36”)

Belt Speed

550m/min

Motor (Induction) 240v 50hz

450w (0.6hp)

Dust Extraction Port Diameters (Belt & Disc)

37mm External / 31mm Internal

Weight

14kg

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 contained in one carton.

Carefully unpack and check that all the
items are present.

Assembly

Place the sander on a flat surface.

Use a 14mm spanner to adjust the
supporting leg so that the belt bed is
horizontal.

To do this you might need to loosen the
hex
head bolt which clamps the bed in
position.

The table can be fitted in either of two
positions, depending upon whether you
are using the sanding disc or the sanding
belt.

To attach the table when using the
sanding disc:

Locate the table bracket into the curved
slot next to the disc.

Fix in place using the clamping screw &
washer provided.

Adjust the angle of the table using a set
square so that it is at right angles to the
disc.

Ensure that the gap between table & disc
is no more than 1.6mm. This will prevent
fingers from becoming trapped when
sanding.

Tighten the clamping screw.

Use a cross head screwdriver to adjust
the red pointer to ‘0’ degrees against the
scale.

Pointer
Locking screw