Declaration of Conformity...............23 PARTS & SERVICE CONTACTS For Spare Parts and Service, please contact your nearest dealer, or CLARKE International, on one of the following numbers. PARTS & SERVICE TEL: 020 8988 7400 PARTS & SERVICE FAX: 020 8558 3622 e-mail as follows: PARTS: Parts@clarkeinternational.com...
Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE Belt and Disk Sander designed for hobby/ DIY, indoor use, and for sanding wood or wood products ONLY. Before attempting to use the sander, please read this manual thoroughly and follow the instructions carefully. In doing so you will ensure the safety of yourself and that of others around you, and you can look forward to the sander giving you long and satisfactory service.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING: As with all machinery, there are certain hazards involved with their operation and use. Exercising respect and caution will considerably lessen the risk of personal injury. However, if normal safety precautions are overlooked or ignored, personal injury to the operator or damage to property, may result. ALWAYS Learn the machines applications, limitations and the specific potential hazards peculiar to it.
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14. ALWAYS wear proper apparel. Loose clothing or jewellery may get caught in moving parts. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair. 15. ALWAYS guard against electric shock. Avoid contact with earthed surfaces..pipes, radiators etc. 16. NEVER operate machine while under the influence of drugs, alcohol or any medication.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Connect the mains lead to a standard, 230 volt (50Hz) electrical supply through a fused good quality 13 amp BS 1363 plug, or a suitable fused isolator switch. WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED IMPORTANT: The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Green &...
Gauge Hex “L” Wrench 6mm Should any of the components be missing or damaged then please contact your CLARKE dealer immediately for a replacement. The use of any accessory/attachment, other than those WARNING: recommended in this instruction manual, may present a risk of...
ASSEMBLY Tools Required Mounting To Workbench If Belt and Disc Sander is to be used in a permanent location, it should be fastened securely to a firm supporting surface such as a workbench. If mounting to a workbench, holes should be drilled through supporting surface of the workbench using dimensions illustrated.
Clamping To Workbench The belt and disc sander can be clamped directly to the board using two or more “G” clamps on base of unit (one clamp on each end). Installing Sanding Disc And Guard 1. Locate sanding disc and peel backing from disc.
Installing Table Assembly 1. Locate table support and (3) M6 hex head screws, flat washers and lockwashers among loose parts. 2. Position table support against table, aligning holes as shown. 3. Fasten table support to table as shown. 4. Locate washer 6.5 x 17.8 x 1.6 and knob among loose parts.
Auxiliary Mounting For Vertical Sanding Remove backstop lock bolt and remove work support. Remove table assembly by removing table lock knob and washer. NOTE: Belt bed may be raised to vertical position by loosening hex socket screw and raising bed. See “Positioning Belt Bed” on page Attach table assembly to auxiliary holes in belt bed.
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3. Slide tension lever to the left to apply belt tension. 4. Tighten hex socket screw when bed is in desired position. 5. Plug in the power cord. Turn switch “ON” and immediately “OFF,” noting if the belt tends to slide off the idler pulley or drive pulley. If it did not tend to slide off, it is TRACKING properly.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR BELT/DISC SANDER WARNING: To avoid injury from accidental start, switch “OFF” and disconnect from power source before making any adjustments. 1. Work Support. Supports the workpiece on the sanding belt. 2. Hex Socket Head Screw. Loosening screw allows belt bed to be raised to the vertical position.
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ON-OFF Switch The ON/OFF switch has a locking feature. This feature is intended to help prevent unauthorised and possibly hazardous use by children and others. 1. To turn machine “ON’ insert key into switch. NOTE: Key is made of yellow plastic, located in loose parts bag .
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Bevel Sanding The worktable can be tilted from 00 to 450 for bevel sanding. Loosen the table lock knob and tilt the work-table to desired angle as shown. Retighten table lock knob. WARNING: To avoid trapping the work or fingers between the table and sanding surface, the table should be repositioned on the table support to retain a maximum...
Surface Sanding On The Sanding Belt WARNING: To avoid injury from slips, jams or thrown pieces, adjust the backstop to clear the sanding surface by no more than 1/16”. When checking clearance between the belt and work support, press the belt flat against the bed beneath it. Hold the workpiece firmly with both hands, keeping fingers away from the sanding belt.
Always sand outside curves on the left side of centre on the sanding disc as shown. WARNING: Applying the workpiece to the right side of the disc could cause workpiece to fly up (kick-back) and result In an Injury. Sanding Small End Surfaces On The Sanding Disc NOTE: Use of a Mitre Gauge is recommended for this operation.
MAINTENANCE WARNING: For your own safety, switch “OFF” and remove plug from power source before adjusting, maintaining, or lubricating your belt and disc sander. WARNING: To avoid electrocution or fire, any repairs to electrical systems should be done only by qualified service technicians. The unit must be reassembled exactly to factory specifications.
4. Slightly tighten (3) screws. Adjust tension of belt by putting blade screwdriver in adjusting hole. Push up on screwdriver to tighten tension between pulleys. 5. Tighten screws fully, being careful not to disturb the belt. 6. Test belt tension by placing fingers on either side of belt and squeeze.
PARTS LIST WARNING: The use of spare parts, other that those supplied by CLARKE International or one of its recognised dealers, may be hazardous and could invalidate the guarantee. Item Description Part No Knob UT820247 Washer, Rubber UT820175 Washer, Shakeproof...
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PARTS LIST cont. Item Description Part No Table UT819487 Support, Table UT819490 Label, Scale UT819459 Cord W/Plug UTB19463 Motor (1/3 HP) UT821587 Connector, Wire UT375007 Nut, Hex M6 x 1.0 UT840610 Base UT8I9498 Belt, Drive UT8I40023 Screw Flat M5 UT8202352 Washer, Countersunk UT821586 Drive Pulley...
Please note that the details and specifications contained herein, are correct at the time of going to print. However, CLARKE International reserve the right to change specifications at any time without prior notice. CLARKE International. Hemnall Street, Epping, Essex CM16 4LG...