PowerTec BD1502 Owner's Manual

Model No. BD1502

Owner’s Manual

1" X 30" BELT and 5" DISC SANDER

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TABLE OF CONTENTS PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

SECTION PAGE

SAFETY RULES 1

Work Preparation
Work Area Preparation
Tool Maintenance
Tool Preparation

ASSEMBLY 2

Unpacking
Tools Needed
Assemble the Dust Chute
Assemble the Sanding Disc Table
Assemble the Sanding Belt Table
Replacing the Sanding Belt
Sanding Belt Tracking Adjustment
Backstop
Replacing the Sanding Disc
Dust Port Options
Mounting the Sander to Work Surface
Power Source
Grounding Instructions
Motor
Extension Cords
Electrical Connections

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

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

Amp .......................................2.3

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

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

RPM ..................................... 3450

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

Belt Table Dimension ........................5-3/4"

Disc Diameter .................................5"

Disc Table Dimensions ...................4" x 7-1/4"

Dust Ports Diameter

Side Belt Guard ...................... 1-3/4" OD

Sanding Disc Dust Chute .............. 1-3/4" OD

Base Dimensions .....................8-1/2"x 11-1/2"

Net Weight ..................................16 lb

OPERATION 8

ON/OFF Switch
Surface Sanding On Sanding Belt
End Sanding - Disc/Belt
Miter Gauge - Disc Sander
Contour Sanding With The Belt

MAINTENANCE 9

General Maintenance
Lubrication

PARTS ILLUSTRATION & 10

LIST

TROUBLESHOOTING 12

WARRANTY 13

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

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 power sanding, sawing, grinding,
drilling and other construction activities contain chemicals
known to the State of California 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.

• Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treatedlumber.

Your risk from these exposures vary, 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. 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.

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• 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.

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

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 sharp and 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.

• 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.

• Disconnect tool when changing parts. Always use
manufacturer recommended belts and disc.

• 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.

• Use a proper extension cord of the correct gauge. Your
extension cord should have a grounding prong, and should
be in good condition.

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

• Turn tool off if it jams.

• Always support the workpiece against the table or backstop
when sanding.

• 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

SAFETY RULES

1

ASSEMBLY

2

ASSEMBLY

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.

2

ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY
A Dust Chute (with dust nozzle adapter) 1
B Screw M4×10 (dust chute assembly) 3
C Spring washer (dust chute assembly) 3
D Sanding Disc Table 1
E Locking Knobs (sanding disc table) 2
F Washers (sanding disc table) 2
G Sanding Belt Table 1
H Locking Lever (Sanding Belt Table) 1
I Washer 8 mm (Sanding Belt Table) 1
J Miter Gauge 1
K Hex Wrench 1
L Operators Manual (not shown) 1

Figure 1

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WARNING

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

ASSEMBLE THE DUST CHUTE

Refer to Figure 2

• Slide the groove in the dust chute onto the sanding disc
guard casting as shown. Secure the dust chute to the
sander with screws, flat washers and spring washers
supplied. Ensure the dust chute opening faces the rear
of the unit.

Figure 2

Sanding Disc

Groove

Dust Chute

Flat
Washers

Washers

Screws

ASSEMBLE THE SANDING DISC TABLE

Refer to Figure 3, 4

F

• Align the sanding disc table to the sanding disc guard

• Align the pins on the sanding disc table with slots on
the sanding disc guard. Slide the pins in and up into
the slot.

• Place a washer on each locking knob.

• While holding the sanding disc table in place, thread
a locking knob into the slot on each side of the table.
Tighten each locking knob.

Figure 3

Sanding Disc
Guard

Slot

Locking
Knob and
Washer

TOOLS NEEDED

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

• Combination square

• Phillips screwdriver

• Standard screwdriver

• 4 mm Hex Wrench

Hole for
Locking
Knob

Pins

Sanding
Disc
Table

To adjust sanding disc table

• Place a square on the table with the ruler side against
the sanding disc. The table should be 90° to the
sanding disc.

• If the table is not 90° to the sanding disc, loosen the
locking knobs and tilt table up and down until it is 90°
to the sanding disc. Tighten locking knobs securely.
Recheck adjustment using the square.

• For bevel sanding, loosen the locking knobs and tilt
table up and down between 0 –45° to desired angle.

Figure 4

Sanding

Locking
Knob

Disc Table

Figure 6

Adjusting
Slot

Washer

Shaft

ScrewSpring

Lever

To adjust sanding belt table:

To square

• If using the backstop, make sure it just touches
the back of the belt. If adjustment is needed, see
Backstop paragraph.

• Remove the upper guard, loosen the lock knob and
slide the guard up and off the belt. See Figure 7.

Figure 7

ASSEMBLY

3

ASSEMBLE THE SANDING BELT TABLE

Refer to Figure 5–9

• Use the 4 mm hex wrench supplied to disassemble the
locking lever assembly. (bolt, spring, lever and shaft,
see Figure 6).

• Pass the sanding belt/backstop through the slot of the
sanding belt table and position the table as shown.

Figure 5

Sanding
Belt

Slot

Upper Belt
Guard

Belt Guard
Lock Knob

• Place a square on the table against the belt as shown.

• Loosen the locking lever assembly and adjust
until square.

• Retighten the locking lever.

Figure 8

Sanding Belt

Backstop

Leveling Screw

Sanding Belt Table

• Use the washer and shaft from the locking lever
assembly to secure the sanding belt table to the frame.
The shaft should be placed at the rear of the adjusting
slot as shown in Figure 6.

• Reassemble the screw, spring and lever to the shaft.
Tighten the locking lever fully to lock the table.

Sanding
Belt
Table

567 4 3 2 1

21 3 4 5 67

Locking
Lever