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Model No. BD6900 Owner’s Manual 6" x 9" Woodworking Belt Disc Sander QUESTION... 1•877•393•7121 Visit us on the web at www.southerntechllc.com You will need this manual for safety instructions, operating procedures, and warranty. Put it and the original sales invoice in a safe, dry place for future reference.
• Keep visitors at a safe distance from work area. • Keep children out of the work area. Ensure your work Your Powertec belt/disc sander is designed and shop is child-proof. Use padlocks, master switches or engineered to sand wood or wood products. Sanding of...
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 ASSEMBLY UNPACKING...
MOUNT SANDER Figure 3 1. Choose a suitable location to mount the sander. The sander must be installed in a place with ample lighting and correct power supply. To install sander: 2. The sander must be bolted to a firm, level surface. 3.
POWER SOURCE cord or plug is necessary, do not connect the green (or green and yellow) wire to a live terminal. WARNING EXTENSION CORDS Do not connect sander to the power source until • The use of any extension cord will cause some drop in all assembly steps have been completed.
OPERATION BASIC SANDER OPERATIONS ON/OFF Switch (Fig. 8) The keyed switch is intended to prevent unauthorized use Figure 9 of the sander. 1. To turn the sander ON insert the yellow key (1) into the key slot in the center of the switch. 2.
ABRASIVE DISC SANDING 1. Abrasive disc sanding is well suited for finishing small Figure 11 flat surfaces and convex edges. 2. Move workpiece across down side (left) of abrasive disc. Hold workpiece firmly with both hands; keep fingers away from abrasive disc. 3.
Figure 14 REPLACING ABRASIVE DISC (Fig. 15) 1. Remove table assembly. 2. Remove disc cover (1) by loosening and removing five screws (2). 3. Remove old abrasive disc by peeling it from the aluminum disc. Removng aluminum disc is not necessary.
MAINTENANCE GENERAL MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION The shielded ball bearings in this have been are WARNING permanently lubricated at the factory. They require no further lubrication. • For your own safety, turn switch OFF and remove the • When operation seems stiff, a light coat of paste wax plug from power source receptacle before maintaining, applied to the table will make it easier to feed the work cleaning, adjusting, or lubricating your sander.
TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION Motor will not start 1. Low voltage 1. Check power line for proper voltage 2. Open circuit in motor or loose 2. Inspect all lead connections on motor for loose connections or open connection 3.
30- DAY SATISFACTION GUARANTEE POLICY During the first 30 days after the date of purchase, if you are dissatisfied with the performance of this POWERTEC tool for any reason, you may return the tool to the retailer from which it was purchased for a full refund or exchange. You must present proof of purchase and return all original equipment packaged with the original product.