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Summary of Contents for PCE Health and Fitness DeBurr-It! 248-3
- Page 1 Pedestal Belt Sander Model 248-3 USER MANUAL Revised 07-01-14 Copyright 2014. DeBurr-It! Abrasive Tool Division of PCE Midwest LLC. 812 Warehouse Rd. Toledo, OH 43615. Belt sander is protected by multiple applied for patents.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents: Section 1 – Installation and Setup Uncrating Installation Installing and adjusting abrasive belts Changing sander frame angle Changing sander direction (if applicable) Section 2 – Use Use with tool rest Use without tool rest Variable speed (if applicable) Cleaning Section 3 –... -
Page 3: Uncrating
Section 1 Uncrating Thank you for your purchase of our 3-wheel 2x48”pedestal belt sander! Using our customer feedback and expert engineering, we are able to provide affordable abrasive solutions in robust designs. If you purchased your unit via the internet or mail order, your new unit will arrive expertly packed and ready to install. -
Page 4: Installation
Installation ALL THREE PHASE AND VARIABLE SPEED DRIVE CONNECTIONS SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY A LICENSE PROFESSIONAL. ALL ELECTRICAL REPAIRS SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY LICENSED PROFESSIONALS. DEBURR-IT! ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY TO ANY PROPERTY OR HUMAN BODY DAMAGES IF ANY MODIFICATIONS ARE DONE TO THE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY. BY PURCHASING THIS UNIT AND ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL, BUYER AGREES TO THESE TERMS. -
Page 6: Installing And Adjusting Abrasive Belts
Installing and Adjusting Abrasive Belts Our unique belt tensioning system allows you to quickly change out belts in under a minute. Remove the side knob of the safety cover to expose the belt track. Loosen the upper spindle handle slightly to allow the spring to put tension on the belt. Pull main handle towards you. - Page 7 Runout adjustment hardware To adjust run out loosen all three lockscrews a few turns. All new belts and re-tensioned belts will always slightly run off the idler wheel. After changing or retensioning, turn the Belt Runout Adjustment slightly clockwise. Turn on the sander. Adjust the Belt Runout Adjustment until the belt is centered on the top crowned idler.
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Page 8: Changing Sander Frame Angle
Changing Sander Frame Angle Among the other innovative features of our unit is the ability to change positions of the frame. This means you can have the most flexibility to comfortably perform the task at hand. DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO CHANGE THE ANGLE OF THE FRAME. Remove the abrasive belt. -
Page 9: Changing Sander Direction
Changing Belt Direction ALL WIRING CHANGES SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY A LICENSED PROFESSIONAL. DEBURR-IT! IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY PROPERTY OR HUMAN BODY DAMAGES. !!IMPORTANT!! – NEVER OPERATE THE UNIT IN WHICH THE PART COULD BE PROJECTED INTO YOUR FACE OR ANYONE OTHER PERSON. -
Page 10: Use With Tool Rest
Section 2 Using with and adjusting Tool Rest Using the sander with the tool rest makes for repeatable angles as well as a safer way to grind against an object. The standard tool rest adjust from 0 degrees (90 degrees perpendicular to the belt) down to 22 degrees (112 degrees relative to the belt.) To adjust the tool rest, turn off the sander. -
Page 11: Use Without Tool Rest
Using the Sander Without Tool Rest There are plenty of applications where you would need to remove the tool rest. Always use extreme caution when operating without a tool rest as its possible your work piece could get away from you and cause damage to the user, to something else or someone else. -
Page 12: Variable Speed (If Applicable)
Variable Speed Drive A variable speed drive option will let you increase or decrease the speed of the motor. We always recommend using our supplied VFD with the correct parameters already setup for safe operation of the sander. NEVER use a rheostat to control the speed of any single or polyphase AC induction motor. -
Page 13: Cleaning
Cleaning Abrasive dust can be hazardous to your health as well as other people and animals. Always wear a breathing dust mask when sweeping up debris as well as cleaning the unit. Avoid using high pressure compressed air as it will make this abrasive dust airborne. Wipe down the unit will a clean soft dry cloth, such as a tshirt rag. -
Page 14: Vibration Issues
Section 3 Vibration Issues Due to the high speed nature of the machine, vibration issues can arise if there are componets that have come loose or have worn beyond their acceptable service levels. Vibration of Drive Pulley The drive pulley will vibrate if the set screws have become loose. The drive pulley is supplied with two set screws locked in place with a thread locking agent. -
Page 15: Belt Slippage And Belt Wobbling
Belt Slippage and Wobbling Belt slippage occurs when the tension is too loose or if there is some type of lubricant that has contaminated the back of the abrasive belt. Make sure oil or grease hasn’t contaminated the back of the belt. If so, replace belt. Follow the retensioning proceedure. -
Page 16: Variable Speed Drive
Variable Speed Drive This covers only operational isses with the VFD. For technical issues with the unit, please refer to the factory user manual provided to you by the VFD manufacturers. Overheating The VFD can overheat if it is placed in a position of extreme heat or lack of sufficient air circulation. Make sure to keep the unit in an ambient temperature between +15F (-9C) to +105F (40C.) If the VFD overheats, stop the sander and let the VFD cool. -
Page 17: Customer Service Contact Info
Customer Serivce Contacts Office Phone: 419-913-1966 Email: support@deburrit.com Please include the model number, serial number, and a short summary of the problem you are having. We will contact you as soon as possible. Our website is always being updated with technical documents and video procedure. Please visit it often for updates.