Global Machinery Company BD1500 User Manual

1/3 HP

BELT/DISC SANDER

BD1500
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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Contents

Warranty Power Tools

Whilst every effort is made to ensure your complete
satisfaction with this tool, occasionally, due to the mass
manufacturing techniques, a tool may not live up to our
required level of performance and you may need the
assistance of our service department.

This product is warranted for a 2-year period for home
domestic use from the date of the original purchase.
If found to be defective in materials or workmanship,
the tool or the offending faulty component will be repaired
or replaced free of charge with another of the same item.

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small freight charge may apply. Proof of purchase is
essential. We reserve the right to reject any claim where
the purchase cannot be verified.

This warranty does not include damage or defects to the
tool caused by or resulting from abuse, accidents,
alterations or commercial or business use. It also does not
cover any bonus items or included accessories. Only the
power tool is covered under this warranty.

With continuing product development, changes may have
occurred which render the product received slightly
different to that shown in this instruction manual.

Please ensure that you store your receipt in a safe place.
Conditions apply to the above warranty. For full details of

the warranty terms and conditions please refer to our
website – www.gmcompany.com

For prompt service we suggest you log your service
request online - www.gmcservice.com.au, should you
not have access to the internet, please contact our
service department on 1300 880 001 (Australia)
or 0800 445 721 (New Zealand).

Introduction 3

Description of symbols 3

Specifications 3

General safety rules 4

Additional safety rules for belt & disc sanders 5

Unpacking 6

Accessories 7

Know your product 8

Getting to know your belt and disc sander 9

Mounting belt and disc sander to workbench 9

Installing sanding disc and guard 9

Installing work support 9

Installing table assembly 10

Auxiliary mounting for vertical sanding 10

Installing the sanding belt
– tensioning and tracking 11

Turning on and off 11

Basic operation 11

Positioning belt bed 12

Surface sanding on the sanding belt 12

End sanding on the sanding belt 12

Sanding curved edges 12

Sanding small end surfaces on the sanding disc 13

Maintenance 13

Power cord maintenance 13

General inspection 13

Repairs 13

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Introduction

Your new GMC power tool will more than satisfy
your expectations. It has been manufactured under
stringent GMC Quality Standards to meet superior
performance criteria.

You will find your new tool easy and safe to operate,
and, with proper care, it will give you many years
of dependable service.

CAUTION. Carefully read through this entire Instruction

Manual before using your new GMC Power Tool. Take
special care to heed the Cautions and Warnings.

Your GMC power tool has many features that will make
your job faster and easier. Safety, performance, and
dependability have been given top priority in the
development of this tool, making it easy to maintain
and operate.

Environmental protection

Recycle unwanted materials instead
of disposing of them as waste. All tools,
hoses and packaging should be sorted,
taken to the local recycling centre and
disposed of in an environmentally safe way

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Description of symbols

The rating plate on your tool may show symbols.
These represent important information about the
product or instructions on its use.

Wear hearing protection.
Wear eye protection.
Wear breathing protection.

Earthed Appliance

Conforms to relevant standards
for electromagnetic compatibility.

Specifications

Nominal voltage: 230–240Vac ~ 50Hz

Input power: 370W

No Load Disc speed: 2800min

No Load Belt speed: 500 mt/min

Sanding Disc size: 150 mm

Sanding Belt size: 100 x 914 mm

Table size: 155 x 225 mm

Net weight: 17kg

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General safety rules

WARNING. Read all instructions. Failure to follow all

instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/
or serious injury. The term “power tool” in all of the warnings
listed below refers to your mains operated (corded) power
tool or battery operated (cordless) power tool.

Save these instructions

1. Work area
a. Keep work area clean and well lit.

areas invite accidents.

b. Do not operate power tools in explosive

atmospheres,

liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which
may ignite the dust or fumes.

c. Keep children and bystanders away while operating a

power tool.

2. Electrical safety
a. Power tool plugs must match the outlet.

Never modify the plug in any way.

adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools.
Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk
of electric shock.

b. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded

surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators.

if your body is earthed or grounded.

c. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.

Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of
electric shock.

d. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for

carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.

Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving
parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of
electric shock.

e. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an

extension cord suitable for outdoor use.

suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.

such as in the presence of flammable

Distractions can cause you to lose control.

There is an increased risk of electric shock

Cluttered and dark

Do not use any

Use of a cord

3. Personal safety
a. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use

common sense when operating a power tool.

not use a power tool while you are tired or under the
influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of
inattention while operating power tools may result in
serious personal injury.

b. Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection.

Safety equipment such as dust mask, non-skid
safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for
appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.

c. Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switch is in the

off position before plugging in. Carrying power tools with
your finger on the switch or plugging in power tools that
have the switch on invites accidents.

d. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before

turning the power tool on.

attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result
in personal injury.

e. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at

all times. This enables better control of the power tool in
unexpected situations.

f. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or

jewellery.

moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be
caught in moving parts.

g. If devices are provided for the connection of dust

extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are
connected and properly used.

can reduce dust related hazards.

4. Power tool use and care
a. Do not force the power tool.

for your application. The correct power tool will do the job
better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

b. Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn

it on and off.

with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

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Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from

Any power tool that cannot be controlled

A wrench or a key left

Use of these devices

Use the correct power tool

Do

c. Disconnect the plug from the power source before

making any adjustments, changing accessories, or
storing power tools.

reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.

d. Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and

do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool
or these instructions to operate the power tool.

tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

e. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or

binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and
any other condition that may affect the power tools
operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired

before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained power tools.

f. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly

maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less
likely to bind and are easier to control.

g. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc.,

in accordance with these instructions and in the
manner intended for the particular type of power
tool, taking into account the working conditions and
the work to be performed.

operations different from those intended could result in
a hazardous situation.

5. Service
a. Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair

person using only identical replacement parts.

will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

Such preventive safety measures

Power

Use of the power tool for

This

Additional safety rules
for belt & disc sanders

WARNING: To avoid mistakes that could cause serious

permanent injury, do not plug the sander in until the
following steps are completed:

• Assembly and alignment

• Learn the use and function of the On/Off switch,

backstop, belt tracking knob, belt tension lever, work table
and work table tilt lock knob.

• Review and understand all safety instructions and

operating procedures in this manual.

• Read manual before using sander

• Wear safety goggles

• Wear a dust mask

• Maintain 1-2 mm maximum clearance between table and

sanding belt and disc

• Always support workpiece with “backstop” or “worktable”

• Avoid “kickback” (workpiece thrown at you). Use only left

hand side of disc.

• Avoid fire. Clean out all sawdust and disconnect from any

vacuum before sanding metals.

• Always unplug the sander before moving it.

• Put the sander on a firm level surface where there is

plenty of room for handling and properly supporting
the workpiece.

• Support the sander so it does not rock.

• Bolt the sander to its work surface.

• Never stand on the tool. Serious injury could occur if the

tool tips. Do not store anything above or near the tool
where anyone might stand on the tool to reach them.

• Check damaged parts, check for alignment of moving

parts, binding of moving parts, broken parts, - Do not use
sanding belts narrower than 100mm – narrower belts
uncover parts that could trap your fingers.

• Remove adjusting keys and wrenches from tool before

turning it on.

• Adjust work support to clear the sanding surface by no

more than 1-2 mm. When checking clearance between
the belt and work support, press the belt flat against the
metal beneath it.

• Make sure all clamps and locks are tight and no parts

have excessive play.

• Never use the sander near flammable liquids, vapors

or gases.

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