Wilton 41002 User Manual
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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
Belt and Disc Sander
Model 41002
WMH TOOL GROUP
2420 Vantage Drive
Elgin, Illinois 60123 Part No. M-41002
Ph.: 800-274-6848 Revision A 10/05
www.wmhtoolgroup.com Copyright © WMH Tool Group
This manual has been prepared for the owner and operators of a Wilton 41002 Belt/Disc Sander. Its
purpose, aside f rom machine oper ation, is to promot e safety using acc epted operati ng and maint enance
procedures. To o btain m aximum lif e and effi ciency fr om your sander and t o aid in usi ng it saf ely, please
read this manual thoroughly and follow the instruc tions carefully.
Warranty and Service
WMH Tool Gr oup warrants ever y product it sell s. If one of our tools needs s ervice or repai r, one of our
Authorized S ervic e Center located throughout the United States can provide quick servi ce or information.
In most cases, a W MH Tool Group Servi ce Center can assist i n authori zing repai r work, obtai ning part s,
or perform routine or major maintenance repai r on your Wilt on product.
For the name of an Aut horized Service Cent er in your area, pl ease call 1-800-274-6848, or vi sit our web
site at www.wmhtoolgroup.com
More Information
Remember, WMH Tool Group i s consistently adding new products to the li ne. For complete, up-to-dat e
product information, check with your local WMH Tool Group distributor, or visit our web site at
www.wmhtoolgroup.com
WMH Tool Group Warranty
WMH Tool Group makes every effort to assure that it s products meet high quality and durability standards
and warrants to the original retail consumer/purchaser of our products that each product be free from
defects in mat erials and workmanship as foll ows: 1 YEAR LI MITED WARRANTY ON ALL PRODUCTS
UNLESS SPECIFIED OTHERWISE. This Warranty does not apply to defects due directly or i ndirectly to
misuse, abuse, negl igence or acc idents, norm al wear-and-tear , repair or alterati ons outside our f aciliti es,
or to a lack of maintenanc e.
WMH TOOL GROUP LIMITS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES TO THE PERIOD SPECIFIED ABOVE,
BEGINNING FROM THE DATE THE PRODUCT WAS PURCHASED AT RETAIL. EXCEPT AS STATED
HEREIN, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS ARE EXCLUDED.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG THE IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS,
SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. IN NO EVENT SHALL WMH TOOL GROUP
BE LIABLE FOR DEATH, INJURIES TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY, OR FOR INCIDENTAL,
CONTINGENT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE USE OF OUR
PRODUCTS. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY
TO YOU.
To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned for examination, postage
prepaid, to an Authorized Service Center designated by our office. Proof of purchase date and an
explanati on of the complaint m ust accompany the merchandi se. If our inspecti on discloses a defec t, we
will either repair or replace the produc t at our discret ion, or r efund t he purchase pri ce if we cannot readi l y
and quickly provide a repai r or replac ement. We will return the repai red product or replacem ent at WMH
Tool Group’s ex pense, but if it is determ ined there i s no defect, or that the def ect resulted f rom causes
not within the scope of WMH Tool Group’s warranty, then the user must bear the cost of storing and
returning t he product . This warranty gives you specifi c legal ri ghts; you m ay also have ot her ri ghts, which
vary from state t o state.
WMH Tool Group sells through distributor s only. Members of the WMH Tool Group reserve the right to
effect at any time, wit hout prior notice, alter ations to parts, fittings and accessory equi pment, which they
may deem necessary for any reason whatsoever.
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Table of Contents
Warranty and Servic e ..............................................................................................................................2
Table of Contents....................................................................................................................................3
Warning...................................................................................................................................................4
Introduction..............................................................................................................................................6
Specifications..........................................................................................................................................6
Features and Terminology....................................................................................................................... 7
Unpacking............................................................................................................................................... 8
Contents of the Shipping Container......................................................................................................8
Assembly.................................................................................................................................................9
Installing Belt Table..............................................................................................................................9
Installing Dust Chute............................................................................................................................9
Installing Disc Table...........................................................................................................................10
Installing Miter Gauge.........................................................................................................................10
Installing Tension Handle ...................................................................................................................10
Grounding Instructions...........................................................................................................................11
115 Volt Operati on .............................................................................................................................11
Extension Cords.................................................................................................................................12
Adjustments...........................................................................................................................................12
Tilting th e Be lt Ta b le...........................................................................................................................12
Tilting th e Dis c Ta b le..........................................................................................................................12
Use of the Miter Gauge ......................................................................................................................13
Belt Platen..........................................................................................................................................13
Abras i ve Bel t Re p lac ement................................................................................................................ 14
Tracking the Abrasive Belt..................................................................................................................14
Abrasive Disc Replacem ent................................................................................................................15
Aluminum Disc Removal ....................................................................................................................15
Operation...............................................................................................................................................16
Starting and Stopping the Sander.......................................................................................................16
Belt and Disc Movement.....................................................................................................................16
Typical Op e ra tions.............................................................................................................................16
Maintenance..........................................................................................................................................18
Replacement Parts................................................................................................................................18
Troubleshooting.....................................................................................................................................19
2x42x8 Belt and Disc Sander..............................................................................................................20
Parts List for 2x42x8 Belt and Disc Sander.........................................................................................21
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Warning
1. Read and understand the entire owners manual before attempting assembly or operation.
2. Read and understand the warnings po sted on the m achine and i n thi s manual. Failur e to comply wit h
all of these warnings m ay cause seriou s i njury.
3. Replace the warning labels if they become obscured or removed.
4. This sander is designed and int ended for use by proper ly t rained and experi enced personnel onl y. If
you are not f amiliar wit h the proper and safe operati on of a sander, do not use unt il proper t raining
and knowledge have been obtained.
5. Do not use this sander f or other t han its i ntended use. If used f or ot her purposes, W MH Tool Group
disclaim s any real or i mplied warrant y and h olds itsel f harml ess from any injury t hat may r esult f rom
that use.
6. Always wear appr oved safety glasses/face shields while u si ng this sander. Everyday ey eglasses only
have impact resistant lenses; they are not safet y glasses.
7. Before operati ng this sander, rem ove tie, ri ngs, watches and other j ewelry, and r oll sleeves up past
the elbows. Rem ove all l oose clothing and confine l ong hair . Non-slip footwear or anti-skid floor strips
are recommended. Do not wear gloves.
8. Wear ear protector s (plugs or muffs) during extended peri ods of operation.
9. Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities
contain chemi c als known to the S tate of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other r epr oductive
harm. Some exampl es of these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead based paint.
• Crystalli ne sil ic a from bricks, cement and other m asonry pr oduc ts.
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber .
Your risk of exposure 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 face or dust masks that are specifically designed to filter out microscopic
particles.
10. Do not operate this machi ne while tired or under the influence of drugs, al c ohol or any medication.
11. M ak e c er tain the switch is in the OFF position before connecting the machine to the power supply.
12. M ak e c er tain the machine is properly grounded.
13. M ak e all machine adjustments or maintenance with the machine unplugged f r om the power source.
14. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Form a habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from the machine before turning it on.
15. Keep safety guards in place at all times when the machi ne is in use. If removed for maintenance
purposes, use extreme caution and replace the guards immediately.
16. If there is a tendency f or the machine to ti p over or move dur ing operation, such as when sanding
long or heavy boards, the machine must be securely fastened to a supporting surface.
17. Check damaged parts. Before further use of the machine, a guard or other part that is damaged
should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended
function. Check for alignment of moving part s, binding of moving parts, br eakage of parts, mounting
and any other condi ti ons that m ay affect its operati on. A guard or ot her part that i s damaged shoul d
be properly repaired or replaced.
18. P r ov ide for adequate space surroundi ng work area and non-glare, ov er head lighting.
19. K eep the floor around the machi ne cl ean and free of scrap material, oil and grease.
20. K eep v isitors a safe distance from the work area. Keep children away.
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21. M ak e y our workshop child proof with padloc ks, master switches or by removing starter keys.
22. Giv e your work undivi ded attention. Looking ar ound, carryi ng on a conversation and “ horse-play” ar e
careless acts that can r esul t in serious injury.
23. Maint ain a balanced stanc e at all tim es so that you do not fall or lean against t he abrasiv es or other
moving part s. Do not over r eac h or use exc essive force to perform any machine oper ation.
24. Use the ri ght t ool at the corr ect speed and f eed r ate. Do not forc e a tool or att achment to do a job for
which it was not designed. T he ri ght tool will do the job better and safer.
25. Make sure the abrasive belt is running in the proper direction. When disc sanding, place the
workpiece against t he downward rot ating part of the abrasive disc.
26. Thi s machine can be used f or sanding wood or met al products. Ho wever , combini ng wood dust an d
metal fil ings can create a fire haz ard. Make sure your dust col lector is fr ee of wood dust depo sits
before processing m etal products.
27. Use recom mended accessories; improper accessories m ay be hazar dous.
28. M aintain tools with care. F ollow instructions for lubric ating t he m ac hine and changing accessories.
29. Abrasiv e discs m ust be stored in a cont roll ed environm ent. Relativ e humidity should be 35% t o 50%
and the temperature should be between 60° and 80° Fahrenheit. Failure to do this could cause
premature disc failure.
30. Examine t he face of t he abrasive disc or belt caref ully. Excessive sanding that wear s down to the
backing materi al can t ear the disc/ belt. Never use an abrasiv e whic h shows backi ng, ni cks or cuts on
the surface or edge, or dam age due to creasing or poor handling.
31. Turn off the mac hine before cl eaning. Use a brush or compressed air to rem ov e c hips or debris — do
not use your hands.
32. Never leave the machine r unning unattended. Turn the power off and do not leav e the mac hine until it
comes to a complete stop.
33. Do not use the sander in wet or damp locations.
34. Remove loose items and unnecessary work pieces from the area bef or e starting the machine.
Familiarize you rself with the following safety no tices used in this manual:
This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result i n mi nor i njur y and/or
possible machine damage.
This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result i n serious injury or possibly
even death.
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Introduction
This manual is provided by W MH Tool Group cov ering the safe oper ation and mai ntenance procedure s
for a Wilton 2x42x8 Belt and Disc Sander. This manual contains instructions on installation, safety
precautions, gener al oper ati ng procedur es, mai ntenance i nstructi ons and parts breakdo wn. Thi s mac hine
has been designed and con structed t o provide year s of troubl e free operation if used in accordance wi th
instructi ons set forth i n this manual . If there are any questions or comm ents, please contact either your
local supplier or WMH Tool Group. WMH Tool Group can also be reached at our web site:
www.wmhtoolgroup.com.
Specifications
Stock Number..................................................................................................................................41002
Belt Size (in.)(LxW).......................................................................................................................... 42 x 2
Disc Size (in.)...........................................................................................................................8 diameter
Motor.............................................................................................................................3/4HP, 1Ph, 115V
Belt Tabl e Size (in.)(LxW)................................................................................................................ 10 x 6
Disc Table Size (in.)(LxW) ...................................................................................................10-3/4 x 7-1/2
Table Tilt (deg.) ..............................................................................................................................0 to 45
Dust Chutes (i n.)...................................................................................................... two @ 1-1/2 diameter
Overall Size (in.)(WxDxH)...........................................................................................20-1/2 x 22-3/4 x 20
Approximate Net Weight (lbs.) ...............................................................................................................58
Approximate Shipping Weight (lbs.).......................................................................................................64
The above specifications were current at the tim e this manual was publi shed, but because of our policy of
continuous im provement, WMH Tool Group reserv es the right to change specif ications at any tim e and
without pri or notic e, without incurring obligations.
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Features and Terminology
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Unpacking
Open shipping cont ainer and check f or shipping
damage. Report any damage immediately to
your distributor and shipping agent. Do not
discard any shippi ng material until t he sander is
assembled and running properly.
Compare the cont ent s of y our cont ainer wit h the
following parts list to make sure all parts are
intact. Mi ssing parts, if any, should be reported
to your distributor. Read the instruction manual
thoroughly for assembly, maintenance and
safety instructions.
Contents of the Shipping Co ntainer
1 Belt and Disc Sander
1 Belt Table
1 Disc Table with trunnions
1 Miter Gauge
1 Dust Chute
6 Phillips Pan Hd. Machine Screws, 3/16x3/8”
3 Handles
3 Flat Washers, 3/8”
1 Tension Handle
1 Hex Nut, 1/4”
3 Hex Wrenches, 3, 4 and 6mm
1 Owner's Manual
1 Warranty Card
Read and understand the entire contents of this manual before attempting set-up
or operation! Failure t o co mpl y may cause seri ou s injury.
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