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BDS-1523H WELCOME WHAT’S IN THE BOX The following items are provided in the shipping box: Belt/Disc Sander Hook & Loop Backing 4" Dust Adapter Side Plate x 2 Sandpaper Belt Dust Port Top Cross Rail x 2 Feet Lock Shaft...
Changes and improvements may be made at any time, with no obligation on the part of Carbatec to modify previously delivered units. Reasonable care has been taken to ensure that the information in this manual is correct, to provide you with the guidelines for the proper safety, assembly and operation of this machine.
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BDS-1523H SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL SAFETY Operating a power tool can be dangerous READ this entire manual. LEARN how to if safety and common sense are ignored. use the tool for its intended applications. The operator must be familiar with the operation of this machine.
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BDS-1523H GENERAL SAFETY WEAR PROPER CLOTHING. NEVER LEAVE A RUNNING TOOL Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, UNATTENDED . Turn the power switch neckties, or jewellery. These items to the “ ” position. DO NOT leave the can get caught in the machine during tool until it has come to a complete stop.
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BDS-1523H SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SECURE ALL WORK. Use clamps or jigs USE A PROPER EXTENSION CORD IN to secure the work piece. This is safer GOOD CONDITION. Use of extension than attempting to hold the work piece cords should be avoided where possible.
BDS-1523H ELECTRICAL SAFETY CHECK WITH A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN service personnel if you do not This tool must be grounded while completely understand the grounding in use to protect the operator from electric instructions, or if you are not sure the shock.
BDS-1523H OVERVIEW OVERVIEW 6" X 9" BELT/DISC SANDER WITH STAND OVERVIEW Pulley Cover Lower Cross Rail Back Stop Top Cross Rail Sanding Belt Miter Gauge Belt Guard Workpiece Table Motor Sanding Disc Base Tension Lever Side Plate C A RBATE C.C OM.AU...
BDS-1523H ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY To keep freight costs to a minimum and reduce damage in transport, this belt/ disc sander will require a significant amount of assembly and will require some heavy lifting. Ensure you have additional people to assist with lifting etc.
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BDS-1523H ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLE THE FEET Fig. C1 Slide corner brackets over bottom of base as shown aligning holes with holes in side plate. Fig. C1 & C2 Install feet through from the bottom of base and secure with supplied washers and nuts.
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BDS-1523H ASSEMBLY SANDER ASSEMBLY Fig. D1 Carefully set the sander onto the stand assembly, aligning the four holes on the legs of the stand with the holes on the sander base. Fig. D1 Use supplied bolts to attach the stand to the sander base. Bolts will Fig.
BDS-1523H OPERATION SETUP THE DISC SANDER Fig. E1 Remove screw using supplied hex key and fold down dust guard. Fig. E1 Clean sanding disc and let dry completely. Remove paper from hook & loop backing (Fig. E2) and stick to sanding disc (Fig.
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BDS-1523H OPERATION INSTALL Fig. F1 WORKPIECE TABLE Insert the lock shaft into the hole of the workbench as shown Fig. F1A and tighten the two grub screws using supplied hex key. Fig. F1B Insert the lock shaft into the hole in the base as shown and tighten the two grub screws leaving a 1.6mm...
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BDS-1523H OPERATION TEST RUN Fig. G Before you put your combination sander into use, let’s give it a quick inspection. Are all fasteners tight? Is the sanding belt properly tracked and tensioned? Rotate disc slowly. Look and listen for any scraping noises or anything that impedes smooth movement.
BDS-1523H MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE • Keep the machine and all attachments clean. • Protect the spindle sleeves from nicks. • Clean sleeves threads and threaded socket before use. • Apply a small amount of rust inhibitor to the table frequently to avoid excessive corrosion.
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BDS-1523H MAINTENANCE SERVICING THE BELT Fig. I1 CHANGING THE BELT Remove the bolt securing the backstop using supplied wrench and remove backstop. Fig. I1 Loosen the (4) lock knobs holding the belt guard and remove. Fig. I2 Fig. I2 Remove the belt sander dust port.
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BDS-1523H MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE ADJUSTING THE BELT Fig. J1 Use the tracking control knob to adjust tracking on belt. Use the supplied hex key to assist with adjustment if necessary. Fig. J1A ADJUSTING THE BELT ARM ANGLE The 6” belt arm can be operated Fig.
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BDS-1523H MAINTENANCE SERVICING DISC Fig. L CHANGING DISC PAPER Undo the dust guard and fold down. Fig. L Pull off used paper and replace with the correctly sized new one. ADJUSTING Fig. M THE WORKBENCH Loosen workpiece bench adjustment knob.
BDS-1523H PARTS LIST PARTS LIST PART PART DESCRIPTION QTY. DESCRIPTION QTY. REF. REF. SET SCREW M8*35 SWITCH NUT M8 POWER CORD BENCH SWITCH GUARD SANDING BELT BASE MITER GAUGE STRAIN RELIEF PHLP HEAD SCREW M4*10 SUPPORT ROD WASHER 4 HEX NUT M16...
1. a copy of the order or receipt for the goods; A. We warrant that this Carbatec product will be free from defects caused by faulty workmanship or faulty 2. the serial or batch number printed on the materials for a period of 1 year from date of sale.
BDS-1523H TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING TO PREVENT INJURY TO YOURSELF or damage to the spindle sander, turn the switch to the “OFF” position and unplug the power cord from the electrical receptacle before making any adjustments. PROBLEM LIKELY CAUSE(S) SOLUTION(S) The machine does No power supply.
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