Basic Sander Operations - PowerTec BD6900 Owner's Manual

BASIC SANDER OPERATIONS

ON/OFF Switch (Fig. 8)
The keyed switch is intended to prevent unauthorized use
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. Push the key firmly into the slot, then push switch to
the ON position to start the sander.
3. To turn the sander OFF push the switch to the
down position.
4. Remove the yellow switch key, when the sander has
come to a complete stop, by gently pulling it outward.
WARNING
Remove the switch key whenever the sander is not in use.
Place it in a safe place and out of reach of children.
WARNING
ALWAYS lock the switch OFF when the sander is not in
use. Remove the key and keep it in a safe place. In the
event of power failure, blown fuse, or tripped circuit
breaker, turn the switch OFF and remove the key,
preventing accidental startup when power comes on.
Figure 8
ADJUSTING BELT TRACKING
CAUTION
Keep hands away from idler drum while adjusting belt
tracking.
1. Make sure tension lever (2) is tight (toward drive drum).
2. Quickly turn the switch ON and OFF to check the
tracking. Belt (1) should ride centered on idler and drive
drums. Adjust tracking nut (3) as needed to center belt
on drums.
3. If belt moves to the left, turn tracking nut to the right.
If belt moves to the right, turn tracking nut to the left.
4. Quickly turn switch ON and OFF again. If belt moves to
one side, continue adjusting tracking nut as needed
to center belt on drums.
OPERATION
Figure 9
ADJUSTING BELT ASSEMBLY POSITION
(Fig. 10)
Sanding belt assembly (1) can be adjusted from vertical
to horizontal position, or any angle in between.
1. Loosen socket head bolt that is threaded into pivot
bracket.
2. Tilt belt assembly to desired position. Secure belt
assembly position by tightening socket head bolt in
pivot bracket.
3. Adjustable positive stops are provided for both horizon
tal and vertical positions.
NOTE: The horizontal limit stop is located on top of the
1
base.
Figure 10
(Fig. 9)
ADJUSTING TABLE ANGLE
Table tilts from 0 o 45° and will be within +/-3°.
1. To adjust table angle, loosen handle (1), tilt table (2) to
desired angle on scale (3) then secure by tightening
handle.
2. Make sure the gap between table and belt is 1/16"
(1.5 mm) or less. If necessary, loosen bolt (4) and
reposition table.
Secure with bolt.
1
1
2
(Fig. 11)
5
3
5
2