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MasterCraft 55-3559-4 Owner's Manual

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Belt & Disc Sander
55-3559-4
Owner's Manual
Parts Missing or Damaged? Questions? Toll-Free Helpline: 1-800- 689-9928

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  • Page 1 Belt & Disc Sander 55-3559-4 Owner’s Manual Parts Missing or Damaged? Questions? Toll-Free Helpline: 1-800- 689-9928...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents SPECIFICATIONS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2 SAFETY RULES----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3 BELT & DISC SANDER FEATURES---------------------------------------------------------------4 BEFORE YOU START-----------------------------------------------------------------------------5-13 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS----------------------------------------------------------------14-16 MAINTENANCE---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------17 TROUBLESHOOTING -------------------------------------------------------------------------18-19 PARTS SCHEMATIC AND PARTS LIST---------------------------------------------------------20 WARRANTY ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------21 Specifi cations Model # 55-3359-4 Motor Type: Induction Motor Ratings: 120 V AC, 4.3 A, 60 Hz, 1/2 HP Motor Speed: 3400 RPM (no load) Disc Diameter:...

  • Page 3: Safety Rules

    Important Safety Rules DANGER!! Failure to observe any of the following instructions could result in severe personal injury to tool user and bystanders or cause damage to tool and property! WARNING! – Read, understand and observe all instructions in this manual before using or operating the tool for which it is written and supplied.
  • Page 4 Know Your Belt & Disc Sander Insert line drawing and show: (minimally) • On/off switch • Sanding disc • Belt sanding area • Disc Sanding Area • Table angle adjustment knobs • Dust port • Mitre gauge • Base – bolt-down area •...

  • Page 5: Before You Start

    Operating Instructions Before You Start – Electrical In the event of a malfunction or short circuit, grounding provides the path of least resistance for electrical current and reduces the risk of electric shock for the operator. This tool is equipped with an electric cord that has an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug.
  • Page 6 Use of Extension Cords USE ONLY THREE-WIRED EXTENSION CORDS that have 3-prong plugs and 3-holed outlets that accept the tool’s plug. Repair or replace damaged or worn cords immediately. Be sure your extension cord is properly wired and in good condition. Do not use damaged extension cords.
  • Page 7 Before You Start - Unpacking Your Mastercraft belt & disc sander has been shipped completely assembled with the exception of: the sanding disc, disc guard, mitre gauge, work support and worktable. Carefully remove all parts from the shipping carton. Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected the belt &...
  • Page 8 Installation of Sanding Disc and Guard 1. Peel backing away from sanding disc. 2. Align perimeter of disc with plate, and press disc firmly into position on plate, leaving no loose edges. 3. Position disc guard against lower 1/3 of disc, aligning holes as shown. 4.
  • Page 9 Installation of Disc-Sander Table Assembly 1. Locate table support and (3) hex head screws, washers and locking washers in loose parts bag. 2. Place table top-down on a flat surface. 3. Position table support against table bottom, aligning holes on support with pre-drilled holes in table.
  • Page 10 Installation of Belt-Sander work support 1. Locate work support and hex screw, washer and locking washer. 2. Hold work support in position and fasten as shown. Do not overtighten.
  • Page 11 Installing or Changing Accessories – Sanding Belts WARNING! Turn the power off and remove the plug from the outlet before changing the accessories. Removal: 1. Slide tension lever to the right to release the belt tension. 2. Slide the used sanding belt off of the rotational mechanism. Installation: 1.
  • Page 12 To properly track the sanding belt: 1. Plug in the sander. 2. Turn power switch ON, then immediately OFF, noting whether the belt tends to slide off its track, and to which side (front or back) of the sander. 3. If the sanding disc did not tend to either side, it is tracking properly. 4.
  • Page 13 Sanding operations are inherently dusty. To help minimize the amount of dust that escapes into the surrounding air, this Mastercraft sander is equipped with a 2 1/4” (57 mm) dust chute (aka: port) that can be easily connected to a dust-collection system. It is strongly recommended that users employ a dust-collection system when using this belt &...

  • Page 14: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions – Belt Sander – Horizontal and Vertical Sanding Your Mastercraft belt & disc sander – belt station can sand vertically as well as horizontally. Depending on operator needs and the workpiece, the work-support can be used with either the horizontal or vertical position.
  • Page 15 Surface Sanding on the Sanding Belt When sanding flat, broad surfaces on the belt sander, hold the workpiece firmly but lightly onto the surface of the belt and against the work support (work rest), keeping fingers away from the sanding belt.
  • Page 16 Sanding Disc Station - Sanding Outside Curves Always sand outside curves using the sanding disc and moving the workpiece from the left side of centre, as shown. Keep the curve pressed firmly against the sanding disc, moving the work evenly from the left side of the sanding disc.

  • Page 17: Maintenance

    Maintenance WARNING! Turn the power switch “OFF” and disconnect the plug from the outlet prior to adjusting or maintaining the sander. DO NOT attempt to repair or maintain the electrical components of the motor. Take the sander to a qualified service technician for this type of maintenance.

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Service on these tools should only be performed by an authorized, qualified technician. PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION SYMPTOM Sanding Grains easily 1. Sanding belt/disc has 1. Ensure sanding rub off belt or discs. been stored in an incorrect accessories are stored environment.
  • Page 19 Motor overheats. 1. Motor overloaded. 1. Reduce load on motor 2. Extension cord too (pressure on object being long and of insufficient sanded). gauge (weight). 2. Utilize an extension cord of appropriate gauge and length or plug tool directly into outlet. Motor stalls (resulting in 1.
  • Page 20 Parts Schematic...

  • Page 21: Parts List

    Parts List Item Item Descriptions Descriptions Number Number Phillips Screw M4X6 Idler Drum Flat Washer Idler Shaft Phillips Screw M5X20 Base Cover Phillips Screw ST4.2X10 Screw Bushing Toothed Lock Washer Draw Extend Spring Ⅰ Disc Cover Belt Tension Knob Disc Paper Big Flat Washer Hex Socket Round Head Screw M6X16 Hex Nut,Type I...

  • Page 22: Warranty

    Mastercraft Warranty This Mastercraft product is guaranteed for 3 years from the date of original retail ® purchase (Proof of purchase required) against defects in materials or workmanship subject to the following exclusions: a) Any part that has become inoperative due to abuse, misuse, lack of proper maintenance as outlined in the Owners Manual, professional or commercial use or accidental damage.

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