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Model No. BD1030 Owner’s Manual 1" x 30" BELT SANDER QUESTION... 1•847•780•6120 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.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES • Keep children and visitors away. Your shop is a WARNING potentially dangerous environment. Children and visitors For your own safety, read and understand all warnings can be injured. and operating instructions before using any tool or •...
ASSEMBLY UNPACKING • Take apart the locking lever assembly (hex headed bolt, washer, splined shaft, lever and screw with spring). Refer to Figure 1. Check for shipping damage. Check immediately whether Figure 3 all parts and accessories are included. Washer The sander comes assembled as one unit.
To adjust sanding belt table: Figure 7 Wheel Belt WARNING Tracking Knob Sanding To prevent trapping the workpiece or fingers between the Belt table and the sanding belt adjust the sanding belt table to a maximum of 1/16" from the backstop. •...
BACKSTOP Figure 9 Bolt Refer to Figure 8 Flat Washer The backstop is a surface to sand against. Sander The backstop can be removed for polishing and contour Rubber sanding. Washer • Remove screws and washers securing backstop. Place screws, washers and backstop in a safe place for future Workbench use.
Figure 10 Extension Cord Length Ground Outlet Box Wire Size…………….. A.W.G. Up to 25 ft…………… 16 gauge NOTE: Using extension cords over 25 ft. long is not 3-Prong Plug recommended. MOTOR Grounding Prong The sander is equipeed with a 3 Amps motor. The 120 Volt motor has the following specifications:: Horsepower ..............
OPERATION ON/OFF SWITCH SURFACE SANDING ON SANDING BELT Refer to Figure 13 Hold the workpiece firmly with both hands. Keep fingers away from sanding belt. Keep the workpiece end against • To turn the sander ON, place the ON/OFF switch in the the backstop and move it slowly across the sanding belt.
TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE(S) CORRECTIVE ACTION Sanding Grains 1. Sanding belt has been stored in 1. Ensure sanding accessories are stored away easily rub off belt. an incorrect environment. from extremely hot or dry temperatures. 2. Sanding belt has been 2.
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.