used. 6. Before sanding, always allow the motor to come up to 9. Disconnect the electrical power before servicing, operating speed, then check the sanding disc for wobble, whenever changing accessories or when general runout, or any unbalanced condition. If the disc is not maintenance is done on the machine.
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You can tilt the table in a range between 20 upward the required angle. and 45 downward. A single locking handle on the side of 3. Tighten both of the lock bolts and replace arbor cover. the table is used to lock and unlock the table to permit adjustment.
belt in the middle. 11. Turn the drums by hand to see if the belt tracks Use of the Miter Gauge moreor- less true. JUST BECAUSE THE OLD BELT TRACKED CORRECTLY DOES NOT MEAN THE NEW The miter gauge can be used on either the disc or BELT WILL.
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Figure 7: Belt adjustment components (Note top cover removed for removal and replacement of belt.) Track Mechanism Maintenance While the use of a dust collection system can extend service intervals, an accumulation of dust will almost certainly require periodic cleaning of the tracking mechanism.
6. Remove the two bolts, underneath the machine casting, 17. Observe the alignment of the motor pulley and arbor that secure the disc guard to the casting (See Figure 11). pulley. If necessary, correct their alignment by shifting the 7. Through the hole in the disc guard casting, locate and motor slightly on its mount (which involves loosening and remove the TWO set screws that secure the drive disc to retightening the mounting bolts and checking tension) or...
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Disc Table Angle Adjustment 1. Disconnect the power to the machine to prevent accidental start-ups. 2. Loosen the table locking knobs on either end of the table. 3. Using a machinist's square against the table and disc, set the table at exactly 90 to the disc (See Figure 15).
the stop bracket. that hold it to its mount -- then install the new platen and 4. Place a machinist's square against the table and replace the mounting screws finger tight. belt or platen. 5. If you are only adjusting the platen, loosen the three 5.
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Motor Rotation codes. This includes local electrical codes which may affect the connection and operation of the Wilton sander in The motor should be turning counterclockwise, the your specific manufacturing belt sander should be moving downward, and the disc operation. sander should be turning clockwise.
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3. Connect the remaining three cable wires to the three power wires in the service branch. 4. Reestablish the power to the branch. Circuit Protection Where the service branch is protected with a fuse or circuit breaker that has too high a value to offer protection to the motor supplied, a fuse or circuit breaker box should Motor Rotation be used at the point where the machine connection is...
Troubleshooting Fault Probable cause Suggested remedy Motor will not run 1. Motor is defective Replace the motor. 2. Voltage is too low Check the power supply for the proper voltage. 3. Switch is defective Replace the switch. 4. Branch circuit fuse is blown or the circuit Determine the reason for the blown breaker is tripped fuse or tripped circuit breaker -- then...
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Parts List of BTM250 Description Quantity Description Quantity Knob M6X15 guard cover coolant cover flat washer stand phillips head screw M5x6 fat lock nut M6X8 block plate hex boltM8X20 flat washer flat washer 8 phillips head screw M5x6 hex bolt M8...
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Description Quantity Description Quantity flat washer washer spring column pin 4x40 upper cover big washer small pressing plate knob M6X35 pressing plate table phillips head screw M5x10 scale plate flat washer 5 flat washer phillips head scwew M5x6 knob flat wahsr 5 phillips head screw M5x6 guard cover pointer...
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