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MasterCraft 54-7242-4 Owner's Manual

MasterCraft 54-7242-4 Owner's Manual

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Imported by Mastercraft Canada Toronto, Canada M4S 2B8

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

120 V, 60 Hz AC
3.5 A
1115' (340 m) per minute (no load)
2 1/2" x 3 1/2" (64 mm x 90 mm)
2 1/2" x 16" (64 mm x 406 mm)
4 lb 10 oz (2.1 kg)
NEED ASSISTANCE?
1-800-689-9928
PALM BELT SANDER
54-7242-4
Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1: Product Specifications

    2 1/2" x 3 1/2" (64 mm x 90 mm) Sanding belt size: 2 1/2" x 16" (64 mm x 406 mm) Weight: 4 lb 10 oz (2.1 kg) NEED ASSISTANCE? Call us on our toll-free Customer Support Line: 1-800-689-9928 Imported by Mastercraft Canada Toronto, Canada M4S 2B8...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Product specifications ………….……………………………………………………. Table of contents ……………………………………………………………………... General safety warnings …………………………………………………………….. 3–4 Eye, ear & lung protection …………………………………………………………… 3–4 Electrical safety ………………………………………………………………………. Power tool safety ……………………………………………………………………... 5–6 General safety rules ………………………………………………………………….. Work area ………………………………………………………………….………….. Electrical safety ………………………………………………………………………. Personal safety ………………………………………………………………………..

  • Page 3: General Safety Warnings

    GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS CAUTION: Before using this tool or any of its accessories, read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions. This instruction manual includes the following:  General Safety Rules  Specific Safety Rules and Symbols ...

  • Page 4: Electrical Safety

    GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS WEAR A DUST MASK THAT IS DESIGNED TO BE USED WHEN OPERATING A POWER TOOL IN A DUSTY ENVIRONMENT. WARNING: Dust that is created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities may contain chemicals that are known to cause cancer, birth defects, or other genetic abnormalities.

  • Page 5: Power Tool Safety

    POWER TOOL SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY RULES Avoid contact between the operator's body and grounded surfaces such as pipes, WARNING: radiators, ranges, and refrigerators. There Read and understand is an increased risk of electric shock if the all instructions. Failure to follow all operator's body is grounded.

  • Page 6: Use And Care Of Power Tools

    POWER TOOL SAFETY PERSONAL SAFETY – cont’d Disconnect the plug from the outlet before making any adjustments, changing Avoid accidental start-ups. Verify that the accessories, or storing the tool. Such switch is in the OFF position before preventive safety measures reduce the risk plugging in the tool.

  • Page 7: Specific Safety Rules

    SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES WARNING: Always turn the switch OFF and wait for Know your palm belt sander. Read the Owner’s Manual the sanding belt to come to a complete carefully. Learn the tool’s applications stop before putting the sander down. and limitations, as well as the specific Always make sure the work surface is free potential hazards related to this tool.

  • Page 8: Extension Cord Safety

    EXTENSION CORD SAFETY WARNING: Keep the extension MINIMUM GAUGE (AWG) cord clear of the work area. Position the EXTENSION CORDS (120 V use only) cord so it will not get caught on the Amperage workpiece, a tool, or any other obstruction rating Total length while the power tool is in use.

  • Page 9: Symbols

    SYMBOLS WARNING: Some of the following symbols may appear on the palm belt sander. Study these symbols and learn their meanings. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow for more efficient and safer operation of this tool. Direct current Volts Amperes No load speed Alternating or direct...

  • Page 10: Know Your Palm Sander

    KNOW YOUR PALM BELT SANDER Soft grip On/Off handle switch Drive belt cover Air vents Sanding belt tracking adjustment knob ACCESSORIES AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES Before using any accessory, carefully read the instructions or the owner’s manual for WARNING: Use only accessories the accessory.

  • Page 11: Contents

    CONTENTS CONTENTS Carefully unpack the palm belt sander. PALM BELT SANDER COMPONENTS Compare the contents against the “PALM DESCRIPTION BELT SANDER COMPONENTS” chart at Palm belt sander right. Replacement drive belt Sanding belts WARNING: To avoid fire or toxic  60 grit reaction, never use gasoline, naphtha, ...

  • Page 12: Assembly And Operating

    ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING ON/OFF SWITCH The ON/OFF switch is located on the front of the tool handle. To turn the switch ON, press the “I” side (1) of the switch (Fig. 1). To turn the tool OFF, press the “O” (2) side of the switch.

  • Page 13: Adjusting The Sanding Belt Tracking

    ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING CHANGING A SANDING BELT – cont’d Push the tension release lever back into the side of the sanding belt carrier. Turn the ON/OFF switch on momentarily and check to make sure the sanding belt is centred on the rear and front rollers.

  • Page 14: Vacuum Adaptor

    ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING ADJUSTING THE SANDING BELT TRACKING – cont’d NOTES: Turn the tracking adjustment knob clockwise to make the belt move toward the tracking knob. Turn the tracking adjustment knob counter clockwise to make the sanding belt move away from the tracking adjustment knob.

  • Page 15: Selecting The Correct Sanding Belt

    ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING SELECTING THE CORRECT SANDING BELT The belt sander is designed to quickly remove large amounts of materials. Selecting the correct sanding belt will allow the palm belt sander to work more efficiently and produce the desired surface finish.

  • Page 16: General Purpose Sanding

    ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING WARNING For safety reasons, the operator must read the sections of this Owner’s Manual entitled “GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS”, “POWER TOOL SAFETY”, “SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES”, “EXTENSION CORD SAFETY” and “SYMBOLS” before using this palm belt sander. Verify the following every time the palm belt sander is used: Safety glasses, safety goggles, or face shield is being worn.

  • Page 17: General Purpose Sanding

    ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING GENERAL PURPOSE SANDING – cont’d Turn the switch ON and check to make sure the sanding belt is tracking in the centre of the sanding belt rollers. Adjust if necessary (Fig. 3). Carefully lower the tool until the sanding belt contacts the workpiece (Fig.

  • Page 18: Sanding Rough Wood And Removing Paint

    ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING SANDING ROUGH WOOD SURFACES OR REMOVING PAINT Sand rough wood surfaces or remove paint by sanding across the grain at 45° in both directions (1) (Fig. 6). NOTES: Sanding at 45° will result in faster removal of surface material. Move the sander in a linear motion only.
  • Page 19 ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING CHANGING THE DRIVE BELT – cont’d Remove the three belt cover screws (1) from the belt cover (2) using a #2 ® Phillips screwdriver (Fig 8). Pull the belt cover away from the sander housing (3). If the belt is broken, remove it from the pulley area.
  • Page 20 ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING CHANGING THE DRIVE BELT – cont’d Place the belt on the edge of the small pulley (5). NOTE: Make sure the lugs on the belt engage the matching grooves in the small pulley. 10. Press downward on the belt approximately 1”...

  • Page 21: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE GENERAL LUBRICATION WARNING: When servicing, use All of the bearings in this tool are only identical replacement parts. The lubricated with a sufficient amount of high- use of any other part may create a grade lubricant for the life of the unit under hazard or cause damage to the product.

  • Page 22: Exploded View

    EXPLODED VIEW...

  • Page 23: Parts Listing

    PARTS LIST ® WARNING: When servicing, use only Mastercraft replacement parts. The use of any other parts may create a safety hazard or cause damage to the belt sander. Any attempt to repair or replace electrical parts on this belt sander may create a safety hazard unless repairs are performed by a qualified technician.
  • Page 24 PARTS LIST Key # Part # Part Name Quantity 20-0115-004-12-6 Kick stand 18-0116-001-47-6 Right housing 12-0602-916-16-7 Screw 18-0116-004-01-6 Foot plate support assembly 12-0602-916-16-7 Screw 18-0116-007-01-6 Dust port 20-0115-003-12-6 Base plate 0116-010-1-01-13-0 Logo label 0116-010-1-02-13-0 Rating label 18-0116-002-50-6 Knob 12-0800-080-16-7 Washer 12-1020-070-16-6 Ring 12-0603-010-16-6...

  • Page 25: Warranty

    5-Year Limited Warranty This Mastercraft product is guaranteed for a period of 5 years from the date of original retail purchase against defects in workmanship and materials, except for the following components: Component A: Batteries, chargers and carrying cases, which are guaranteed for a period of 2 years from the date of original retail purchase against defects in workmanship and materials;...

  • Page 26: Warranty

    Mastercraft is a superior line of products selected for their workmanship and materials. These products are designed to meet rigorous quality and performance standards, and are approved by our Quality Assurance laboratory.

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