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Instruction Manual
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RTD10000275AA
Manuel d’utilisation
Manual de Instrucciones
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2 1/2" x 14" Compact Belt Sander
Ponceuse à Courroie Compacte
64 mm x 355 mm (2 1/2 po x 14 po)
Lijadora de banda compacta de
64 mm x 355 mm (2 1/2" x 14")
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DEFINITIONS - SAFETY GUIDELINES
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
avoided, may result in minor or mod erate injury.
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
indicates a potentially haz ard ous situation which, if not
used without the safety alert symbol indicates potentially
General Safety Rules
shock, fi re 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 safety
2) Electrical safety
3) Personal safety
Read all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric
a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
b) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of
fl ammable 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. Distractions can
cause you to lose control.
a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not
use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodifi ed 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. There is an increased risk of electric shock 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. Use only 3-wire extension cords that
have 3-prong grounding-type plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool’s plug.
e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor
use. If an extension cord is to be used outdoors, it must be marked with the suffi x W-A or
W following the cord type designation. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the
risk of electric shock. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to
carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. The following table shows the correct size
to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next
heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
Minimum Gauge for Cord Sets
Volts Total Length of Cord in Feet
120V 0-25 26-50 51-100 101-150
Ampere Rating Gauge of wire in AWG units
From 0 to 6 amps 18 16 16 14
a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a pow-
er tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the infl uence 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. Be sure the switch is in the off-position before plugging in.
Carrying power tools with your fi nger 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. A wrench or a
key left 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 jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and
gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in
moving parts.
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g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities,
ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of these devices can reduce dust-
related hazards.
4) Power tool use and care
a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The cor-
rect 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. Any power tool that
cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any adjustments, chang-
ing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures 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 unfamil-
iar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power 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 instruc-
tions and in the manner intended for the particular type of power tool, taking into
account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool
5)
for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
Service
a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualifi ed repair person using only identical re-
placement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
• Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting
tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with a “live” wire will make exposed
metal parts of the tool “live” and shock the operator.
• Do not sand metal of any kind with your belt sander. Sparks may be generated by sanding
screws, nails or other metals which may ignite dust particles.
• Do not wet sand with this sander. Liquids may enter the motor housing and cause electric
shock.
• Do not operate this tool for long periods of time. Vibration caused by the operating action of
this tool may cause permanent injury to fingers, hands, and arms. Use gloves to provide extra
cushion, take frequent rest periods, and limit daily time of use.
• Clean out your tool often, especially after heavy use. Dust and grit containing metal
particles often accumulate on interior surfaces and could create a risk of serious injury,
electric shock or electrocution. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES.
•
Ventilate your work area adequately when performing sanding operations.
•
Make sure the sanding belt is not contacting the workpiece before the switch is turned on.
•
Be sure to clamp or secure sander if it is inverted and bench mounted for use as a table sander.
When using any accessory that converts a belt sander in this manner, be sure to read and follow all
instructions included with the accessory. Always use the included safety features with the accessory,
such as the edge stop or guide, when sanding short or small workpieces. Fingers or clothing can be
dragged into pulley and housing area if guards are not in place. Also, be aware of the switch location
and know how to shut off the tool in emergency situations.
struction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Some examples of these chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based paints,
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber (CCA).
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce
your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety
equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to fi lter out microscopic particles.
other construction activities. Wear protective clothing and wash exposed ar eas with soap and water.
Allowing dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or lay on the skin may promote absorption of harmful
chemicals.
permanent respiratory or other injury . Always use NIOSH/OSHA appr oved r espiratory protection appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct particles away from face and body.
conditions and duration of use, noise from this product may contribute to hearing loss.
SYMBOLS
The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The symbols and their definitions are as
follows:
V.......................volts A...........................amperes
Hz ....................hertz W .........................watts
min ..................minutes
(grounded) ........................safety alert symbol
.....................Class II Construction …/min .................revolutions or reciprocations
(double insulated) per minute
BPM ..............beats per minute
To reduce the risk of injury:
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other con-
Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and
Use of this tool can generate and/or disburse dust, which may cause serious and
Wear appropriate hearing protection during use. (ANSI S12.6 (S3.19)) Under some
.......................alternating current
................direct current
....................Class I Construction .........................earthing terminal
n
o.........................no load speed
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR P AINT REMOV AL
vapors of paint may contain lead, which is poisonous. Exposure to even low levels of lead can cause
irreversible brain and nervous system damage. Young and unborn children are particularly vulnerable.
Before beginning any paint removal process you should determine whether the paint you are r emoving
contains lead. This can be done by your local health department or by a professional who uses a paint
analyzer to check for lead.
Lead-based paint should only be removed by a professional.
Persons removing paint should follow these guidelines:
1. Keep the work area well ventilated. Open the windows and put an exhaust fan in one of them.
Be sure the fan is moving air from inside to outside.
2. Remove or cover any carpets, rugs, furniture, clothing, cooking utensils, and air ducts.
Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of exposure.
3. Place drop cloths in the work area to catch any paint chips or peelings. Wear protective
clothing such as extra work shirts, overalls and hats.
the risk of exposure.
4. Work in one room at a time. Furnishings should be removed or placed in the center of the room
and covered. Work areas should be sealed off from the rest of the dwelling by sealing doorways
with drop cloths.
5. Children, pregnant (or potentially pregnant) women and nursing mothers should not be
present in the work area until the work is done and all cleanup is complete. Such preventive
safety measures reduce the risk of injury.
6. Wear a dust respirator or a dual filter (dust and fume) respirator mask which has been
approved by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the National
Institute of Safety and Health (NIOSH), or the United States Bureau of Mines. These
masks and replaceable filters are readily available at major hardware stores. Be sure the mask
fits. Beards and facial hair may keep the masks from sealing properly. Change filters often.
DISPOSABLE PAPER MASKS ARE NOT ADEQUATE.
7. Keep food and drink out of the work area. Wash hands, arms, and face and rinse mouth before
eating or drinking. Do not smoke or chew gum or tobacco in the work area.
8. Clean up all removed paint and dust by wet mopping the floors. Use a wet cloth to clean all
walls, sills and any other surfaces where paint or dust is clinging. DO NOT SWEEP, DRY DUST
OR VACUUM. Use a high phosphate detergent or trisodium (TSP) to wash and mop ar eas.
9. At the end of each work session, put the paint chips and debris in a double plastic bag,
close it with tape or twist ties and dispose properly.
the risk of exposure.
10. Remove protective clothing and work shoes in the work area to avoid carrying dust into
the rest of the dwelling. Wash work clothes separately. Wipe shoes off with a wet rag, then
wash that rag with the work clothes. Wash hair and body thoroughly with soap and water.
Extreme care should be taken when removing paint. The peelings, residue, and
Such preventive safety measures reduce
Such preventive safety measures reduce
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
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not operate tools rated A.C. only on D.C. current. To do so may seriously damage the tool.
Do not operate your tool on a current on which the voltage is not within correct limits. Do
ASSEMBLY
REPLACING THE SANDING BELT
supply when changing the sanding belt. Before reconnecting the tool, make sure the switch (D) Fig. 2 is
in the off position.
To replace the belt:
1. Rotate the belt release lever (A) Fig. 1 up until front wheel of the sander (B) Fig. 1 retracts and
releases the tension on the abrasive belt (C).
2. Remove the worn out belt.
3. Slip a new belt around the wheels. Sanding belts without arrows can go either direction. If the
belt is unidirectional and has arrows printed on its inside, make sure to point these arrows in the
direction of wheel rotation.
the sander)
properly and may overhang the housing, possibly causing severe lacerations.
4. Rotate the belt release lever (A) Fig. 1 down into position to reapply tension to the belt.
To reduce the risk of injury, be sure sander is turned off and disconnected from the power
(Wheel rotation would be clockwise when looking into the open side of
.
Severe laceration hazard. If installed backwards, unidirectional sanding belts may not track
OPERATION
SWITCH OPERATION
To turn unit on, depress the side of the dust-protected switch (D) Fig. 2 that reads “ON” and corresponds to the symbol “I.” To turn the unit off, depress the side of the switch that reads “OFF” and
corresponds with the symbol “O.”
the switch is turned on.
secured, and working correctly.
FRONT HANDLE
The front auxilliary handle is removeable to allow the sander into tight spaces. The unit comes with
the handle (E) Fig. 2 installed as shown. To remove the handle, loosen the screw (S) Fig. 4 in the
center of the handle using a flat head screwdriver and then remove handle and screw.
NOTE: The handle must be properly seated over the mounting surface before tightening the
screw.
TRACKING THE BELT
the housing. A running belt overhanging the housing can cause severe lacerations.
Make sure the sanding belt is tracking properly on your unit. To do this:
1. Grasp unit in your hand and hold with the belt facing you.
2. Turn on switch (D) Fig. 2 to start the belt.
3. Turn the tracking knob (G) Fig. 3 counterclockwise (turning towards the front of the sander) to
move the belt toward the housing. Turn the knob clockwise (towards the power cord) to move
it away from the housing.
NOTE: The belt should be aligned with the flush edge of the platen (H) Fig. 1 while the sander
is in operation.
4. Turn switch off and make sure the belt has come to a complete stop before setting unit down.
PROPER HAND POSITION
This can be a one-handed tool. Proper hand position would be to have one hand on the rubber
portion of the body, as shown in Fig. 6. If needed, the other hand can grip the auxilliary handle (E)
Fig. 2.
do so could result in the sanding of the hands or fingers possibly causing serious injury.
do so could result in fingers getting pinched, causing possible serious injury.
If the sanding belt were to run off, or if it were not properly adjusted, your fingers could come in contact
with the moving sanding belt resulting in possible serious injury.
OPERATING THE SANDER
Before sanding a workpiece, make sure it is secured or clamped down.
towards the user.
VACUUM ADAPTER
faces such as polyurethane, varnish, shellac, etc. Dispose of coated dust particles according to
the fi nish manufacturer’s guidelines, or place in a metal can with a tight fi tting metal lid. Remove
coated dust particles from the premises daily . The accumulation of fi ne sanding dust particles may
self ignite and cause fi re.
may generate static electricity that could result in startling static discharge.
which may cause serious personal injury and/or damage to the tool.
Your belt sander is equipped with a dual hose adpater. The adapter can be attached to both 1"
(inside diameter) and 35 mm (outside diameter) shop vacuum hoses for dust collection. Insert the
adpater (J) Fig. 5 into the dust port (K) and turn it 1/8 turn clockwise to secure the adapter to the
sander. Then, attach the appropriate vacuum hose to the adapter.
To reduce the risk of injury, make sure the sander is not resting on the workpiece when
To reduce the risk of injury, check to see that the belt guard (T) Fig. 1 is in place,
Severe laceration hazard. Properly adjust the tracking of the belt to avoid it overhanging
Severe abrasion hazard. Keep hands and fingers clear of moving sanding belt. Failure to
Severe pinching hazard. Keep hands and fingers clear of front roller at all times. Failure to
Severe abrasion hazard. Do not let the fingers rest over the front or right edge of the sander.
Make sure all air vents on the sander (L) and (M) Fig. 3 are not covered during use.
To reduce the risk of injury, always secure work to prevent it from being thrown back
Empty dust collection system frequently, especially when sanding resin-coated sur-
Shock hazard. The use of a vacuum hose and vacuum adapter with the belt sander
Do not use a dust collection device when sanding metal. Doing so creates a fire hazard,
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MAINTENANCE
To reduce the risk of injury, turn off and unplug sander before making any adjustments
or removing or installing accessories.
REPAIRS
For assistance with your tool, visit our website at www.porter-cable.com for a list of service centers, or
call the Porter-Cable Customer Care Center at (888) 848-5175.
TO REPLACE THE PLATEN/CORK
The cork under the platen on your belt sander may require replacement at some point during the life
of the tool. A new platen/cork is available through your PORTER-CABLE service center.
1. Remove the sanding belt as described in ASSEMBLY.
2. Rotate the belt release lever (A) Fig. 1 down.
3. Remove the plastic cover (N) Fig. 6 (inset) from right side of platen by removing four screws
(O).
4. Slide old platen/cork (P) Fig. 6 out.
5. Slide the new platen/cork into the sander and discard the old one.
6. Reinstall the plastic cover and make sure the tracking spring is installed correctly.
7. Install a sanding belt as described in ASSEMBLY.
BRUSH INSPECTION
For your continued safety and electrical protection, brush inspection and replacement on this tool
should ONLY be performed by a PORTER-CABLE FACTORY SERVICE CENTER OR PORTER-CABLE
AUTHORIZED WARRANTY SERVICE CENTER.
At approximately 100 hours of use, take or send your tool to your nearest Porter-Cable Factory
Service center or Porter-Cable Authorized Warranty Service Center to be thoroughly cleaned and
inspected. Have worn parts replaced and lubricated with fresh lubricant. Have new brushes installed,
and test the tool for performance.
Any loss of power before the above maintenance check may indicate the need for immediate servicing
of your tool. DO NOT CONTINUE TO OPERATE TOOL UNDER THIS CONDITION. If proper operating
voltage is present, return your tool to the service station for immediate service.
CLEANING
Periodically blow out all air passages with dry compressed air.
Wear ANSI Z87.1 safety glasses while using compressed air.
Use only mild soap and a damp cloth to clean the tool.
Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid.
Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals for cleaning the non-metallic parts of the tool.
LUBRICATION
This tool has been lubricated with a sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit
under normal operating conditions. No further lubrication is necessary. However, it is recommended
that, once a year, you take or send the tool to a PORTER-CABLE service center for a thorough
cleaning and inspection.
Any loss of power before the above maintenance check may indicate the need for immediate servicing
of your tool. DO NOT CONTINUE TO OPERATE TOOL UNDER THIS CONDITION. If proper operating
voltage is present, return your tool to the service station for immediate service.
FAILURE TO START
Should your tool fail to start, check to make sure the prongs on the cord plug are making good contact
in the outlet. Also, check for blown fuses or open circuit breakers in the line.
SERVICE
REPLACEMENT PAR TS
Use only identical replacement parts. For a parts list or to order parts, please visit our website at
servicenet.porter-cable.com. You can also order parts from your nearest Porter-Cable Factory Service
Center or Porter-Cable Authorized W arranty Service Center. Or , you can call our Customer Car e Center
at (888) 848-5175.
SERVICE AND REPAIRS
All quality tools will eventually require servicing and/or replacement of parts. For information about
Porter-Cable, its factory service centers or authorized warranty service centers, visit our website at
www.porter-cable.com or call our Customer Care Center at (888) 848-5175. All repairs made by our
service centers are fully guaranteed against defective material and workmanship. We cannot guarantee
repairs made or attempted by others.
You can also write to us for information at PORTER-CABLE, 4825 Highway 45 North, Jackson,
Tennessee 38305 - Attention: Product Service. Be sure to include all of the information shown on the
nameplate of your tool (model number , type, serial number, etc.).
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