PowerTec BD1030 Owner's Manual

Owner’s Manual

Model No. BD1030

16-527

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1" x 30" BELT SANDER

QUESTION...

1•847•780•6120

Horsepower .................................1/3

Voltage .................................... 120

Amp ........................................ 3

Hertz ....................................... 60

Phase ................................... Single

RPM ..................................... 3260

Belt Size ................................ 1" x 30"

Belt Table Dimensions .......................5" x 5"

Dust Ports Diameter ..................... 1-3/4" OD

Base Dimensions ......................6-1/2"x 8-5/8"

Net Weight ................................11.6 lb

TABLE OF CONTENTS PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

SAFETY RULES 1

Work Preparation
Work Area Preparation
Tool Maintenance
Tool Preparation

ASSEMBLY 2

Unpackaging
Tool Needed
Mounting the Sanding Belt Table
Replacing the Sanding Belt
Sanding Belt Tracking Adjustment
Backstop
Dust Port Options
Mounting the Sander to Work Surface
Power Source
Grounding Instructions
Extension Cords
Motor
Electrical Connections

OPERATION 6

ON/OFF Switch
Surface Sanding On Sanding Belt
End Sanding - Belt
Contour Sanding With The Belt

MAINTENANCE 6

General Maintenance
Lubrication

TROUBLESHOOTING 7

PARTS ILLUSTRATION & 8

LIST

WARRANTY 10

SECTION PAGE

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

1

WARNING

For your own safety, read and understand all warnings
and operating instructions before using any tool or
equipment.

WARNING

The 1" belt sander can be used for processing wood and
metal products. However, combining both wood dust
and metal filings can create a FIRE HAZARD. Make
certain dust collector is free of wood dust deposits before
processing metal products.

WARNING

Some dust created by operation of power tool contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. To
reduce your exposure to these chemicals, work in a well
ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment.
Always wear OSHA/NIOSH approved, properly fitting face
mask or respirator when using such tools.

WARNING

Failure to follow these rules may result in serious personal
injury. Remember that being careless for even a fraction
of a second can result in severe personal injury.

WORK PREPARATION

• Wear proper apparel. Do not wear loose clothing,
gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets or other jewelry which
may get caught in moving parts of the tool.

• Nonslip protective footwear is recommended. Wear
protective hair covering to contain long hair.

• Wear eye and hearing protection. Always use safety
glasses. Eye protection equipment should comply with
ANSI Z87.1 standards. Hearing equipment should
comply with ANSI S3.19 standards.

• Wear face mask or dust mask if operation is dusty.

• Be alert and think clearly. Never operate power tools
when tired, intoxicated or when taking medications that
cause drowsiness.

WORK AREA PREPARATION

• Keep work area clean. Cluttered work areas and
benches invite accidents.

• Work area should be properly lighted.

• Do not use the machine in a dangerous environment.
The use of power tools in damp or wet locations or in
rain can cause shock or electrocution.

• Three-prong plug should be plugged directly into
properly grounded, three-prong receptacle.

• Use the proper extension cord. Make sure your
extension cord is in good condition. It should have
grounding prong and should be of the correct gauge.

• It should have a grounding prong and should be of the
correct gauge.

1

SAFETY RULES

• Keep children and visitors away. Your shop is a
potentially dangerous environment. Children and visitors
can be injured.

• Make your workshop childproof with padlocks, master
switches or remove switch keys to prevent any
unintentional use of power tools.

TOOL MAINTENANCE

• Turn the machine "OFF", and disconnect the machine
from the power source prior to inspection.

• Maintain all tools and machines in peak condition. Keep
tools clean for best and safest performance.

• Follow instructions for lubricating and changing
accessories.

• Check for damaged parts. Check for alignment of
moving parts, binding, breakage, mounting and any
other condition that may affect tool's operation.

• Poorly maintained tools and machines can further
damage the tool or machine and/or cause injury.

• Keep guards in place. A guard or any other part that
is damaged should be repaired or replaced. Do not
perform makeshift repairs.

TOOL OPERATION

• Avoid accidental start-up. Make sure that the tool is in
the “OFF” position before plugging in.

• Use the right tool for your job. Do not force your tool or
attachment to do a job for which it was not designed.

• Use recommended accessories. Use of improper
accessories may cause risk of injury to persons.

• Disconnect tool when changing parts.

• Don't force the workpiece on the machine. Damage to
the machine and/or injury may result.

• Never leave tool running unattended. Turn the power off
and do not leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.

• Do not overreach. Loss of balance can make you fall
into a working machine, causing injury.

• Never stand on tool. Injury could occur if the tool tips, or
if you accidentally contact the cutting tool.

• Know your tool. Learn the tool’s operation, application
and specific limitations before using it.

• Handle workpiece correctly. Keep hands away from
moving parts.

• Turn tool off if it jams.

• Always feed workpiece against the direction of the
sanding rotation. To maintain control, properly support
long or wide work-pieces.

CAUTION

Think safety! Safety is a combination of operator common
sense and alertness at all times when tool is being used.

WARNING

Do not attempt to operate tool until it is completely
assembled according to the instructions.

SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

UNPACKING

Refer to Figure 1.
Check for shipping damage. Check immediately whether
all parts and accessories are included.

The sander comes assembled as one unit. Additional
parts which need to be fastened to sander, should be
located and accounted for before assembling.

ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY
A Sanding Belt Table 1
B Locking Lever (Sanding Belt Table) 1

Figure 1

A

B

WARNING

Do not use the machine until it is completely assembled
and you have read and understood the entire operating
manual.

TOOLS NEEDED

The following tools (not included) are needed to assemble
and adjust the belt sander:

• Combination square

• Phillips screwdriver

• 3 mm Hex Wrench

MOUNTING THE SANDING BELT TABLE

Refer to Figure 2–5

• Remove the belt guard locking knob and then the side
belt guard.

Figure 2

Belt Guard
Locking
Knob

Side Belt
Guard

ASSEMBLY

2

• Take apart the locking lever assembly (hex headed bolt,
washer, splined shaft, lever and screw with spring).

Figure 3

Screw and
Spring

Lever

Washer

Splined
Shaft

Hex
headed
Bolt

• Slide the sanding belt table into place with the adjusting
slot over the hex head bolt.

• Slide the washer onto hex head bolt.

• Thread the splined shaft onto the hex head bolt.

• Slide the lever onto the splined shaft until it stops.

• Insert spring with screw into lever and tighten until
screw head extends above the lever.

Figure 4

Hex
Head
Bolt

Sanding Belt
Table

Screw
and
Spring

Lever

Splined
Shaft

Adjusting
Slot

Washer

• Tighten set screw. Adjust table before tightening the set
screw. See Adjust Sanding Belt Table.

Figure 5

Set
Screw

Sanding Belt
Table

Locking
Lever

Backstop

Sanding
Belt

• Assemble the side belt guard and secure in place with
the belt guard locking knob. (Figure 2)

2

ASSEMBLY

3

ASSEMBLY

To adjust sanding belt table:

WARNING

To prevent trapping the workpiece or fingers between the
table and the sanding belt adjust the sanding belt table to
a maximum of 1/16" from the backstop.

• Loosen the locking lever and set screw. Slide the
sanding belt table in or out until it is 1/16" from the front
of the sanding belt. See Figure 5.

• Place a combination square on the table with the ruler
side against the back stop. Set the table 90° to the
backstop.

• Tighten the locking lever.

• Tighten the set screw.

• For Bevel Sanding, loosen the locking lever and tilt
the sanding belt table forward to desired position and
tighten locking lever.

REPLACING THE SANDING BELT

Refer to Figure 6, 7

NOTE: This sander uses 1" x 30" sanding belts.

• Turn the machine "OFF", and disconnect the machine
from the power source before assembling the sanding
belt.

• Remove the belt guard locking knob and then remove
the side belt guard. See Figure 6.

• Remove the spark guard. See figure 6

Figure 6

Spark
Guard

Side Belt
Guard

• Turn the belt tracking knob counter clockwise to loosen
the belt tension and remove the old belt.

• Position the new belt on the wheels. Make sure the
directional arrows on the belt point in the same direction
as the arrows on the sander.

Figure 7

Sanding
Belt

Belt
Tracking
Knob

Wheel

Wheel

Wheel

• Turn the belt tracking knob clockwise until the belt
tracks to the center of the wheels.

• Replace the side guard and then spark guard.

• Ensure the sanding belt table measures a maximum of
1/16" from the backstop. To adjust see the To Adjust

Sanding Belt Table paragraph in this section.

SANDING BELT TRACKING ADJUSTMENT

Refer to Figure 2, 7

• Turn the machine "OFF", and disconnect the machine
from the power source.

• Remove the belt guard locking knob and then remove
the sander's side belt guard. See Figure 2.

• Rotate the sanding belt by hand to check the belt
tracking. The belt should track to the center of the
wheels.

– When looking at the front of the sander if the

belt tracks to the left, turn the tracking knob
counterclockwise until the belt tracks to the center of
the wheels.

– When looking at the front of the sander if the belt

tracks to the right, turn the tracking knob clockwise
until the belt tracks to the center of the wheels.

• Replace the side belt guards and secure in place with
the belt guard locking knob.

• Plug the power cord into the correct receptacle. (Refer
to Power Source paragraph in this section of the
manual.)

• Turn the switch ON and OFF to make sure the belt is
tracking at high speed; readjust with tracking knob if
needed.