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Anybody operating the machine should understand how to use and operate it before starting it up. If anything is unclear, turn to your reseller with confidence or directly to Bona US. Keep this manual for future reference. For a new manual contact: Bona US 2550 S.Parker Rd.
Setting the drum lever Setting the height of the handle shaft Changing the sanding drum Dust collection Routine Maintenance Troubleshooting (for the user) Safety Regulation when using Bona Belt Service, Maintenance and Spare Parts Service and maintenance Spare Parts Warranty...
Read and follow all 'CAUTION' alerts on this machine or in this manual. Failure to read the Bona Edge machine manual before operating, adjusting or performing maintenance operations on the machine could cause injury or damage to persons or objects.
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Operator Safety (Cont.) Bona® Belt™ Manual Sanding may create an explosive environment. Cigarettes, cigars, pipes, lighters, pilot flames, or any other source of fire may create an explosion, if lit during sanding operations. All sources of ignition should be removed entirely from the work area.
Operator Safety (Cont.) Performing maintenance or replacing the dust bag may cause injury to the operator or people nearby, if the machine is connected to the power supply. Always unplug the machine when not in use. DO NOT use solvents or other flammable products to clean this machine. Dry use only.
If a situation arises which has not been described in this manual, contact your distributor or Bona Representative. The Bona Belt wood flooring sander is suitable for the dry sanding of wood floors. Any other use without the consent of the manufacturer is prohibited.
Commencing Operation Instructions for assembly Assembly a new machine Push together the handle shaft with the shaft holder. Screw and tighten the locking wheel. Put together the upper and lower control rod and pass the sliding Lift the control lever to the uppermost position. sleeve over the lower control rod..
Commencing Operation (Cont.) Bona® Belt™ Manual Instructions for assembly (cont.) If the machine has been disassembled before transport then assemble the motor as follows: Grab hold of the motor's carry handle. Place the motor on the Roll on and tighten the driving belt using the eccentric tightener. Lift machine frame and fasten the motor's hinge in the rear holder.
Instructions for electrical connection This machine only operates with the voltage and frequency shown on the machine data plate. Before connecting the cable to the power supply ensure the correct voltage and frequency are available. DO NOT expose the machine to rain. This machine is intended for dry use only. Keep the machine in a dry building and DO NOT use it in damp or wet places.
Commencing Operation (Cont.) Bona® Belt™ Manual Instruction on removing sawdust generated during use Sawdust can ignite spontaneously and cause injury or damage. It must be disposed of appropriately. Always empty the sawdust into metal containers which are located outside the building.
Instructions on Correct Machine Use Read this manual carefully and become familiar with the machine. The equipment is suitable for industrial use (e.g. in hotels, schools, hospitals, offices, factories and shops). The following information highlights particularly hazardous situations for the operator and/or machine. Understand when these conditions may be present.
The Machine's Field of Application Bona® Belt™ Manual The machine is intended for sanding wooden floors, parquet flooring and cork floors. Either when the floor is newly laid and untreated or when the floor is used and treated with finishes or oil.
Machine Adjustment Procedures Regulation drum pressure Using the control wheel, the drum pressure can be regulated at high, medium and low in accordance with the following: Highest position = low drum pressure ~70 lbs Medium position = medium drum pressure ~75 lbs Lowest position = high drum pressure ~80 lbs...
Machine Adjustment Procedures (Cont.) Bona® Belt™ Manual Changing the sanding belt (Cont.) Remove the existing belt and insert the new belt Pull the tool out directly with a tug the sanding with the arrow marking in rotation direction belt will tighten automatically.
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Machine Adjustment Procedures (Cont.) Adjusting the sanding belt (Cont.) Put on fine sanding paper (100-120). Turn the fine adjustment screw counter clockwise until it stops. Remove the plastic plug protecting the large Start the machine. adjustment screw; stick a screwdriver in the hole in the machine frame.
Machine Adjustment Procedures (Cont.) Bona® Belt™ Manual Setting the drum lever When correctly set, the sanding drum grinds equally across the drum width. If this is not the case, then do the following: Loosen the lock nut on the threaded rod.
Machine Adjustment Procedures (Cont.) Setting the height of the handle shaft (Cont.) Put the machine backward so that it rests on the Loosen the nut that holds the control rod against the slewing tilt support. bracket using a wrench. Thread up the control rod to the corresponding Lift up the control lever.
Remove the lock pin from the sander belt plate and lift up the belt protector. Dust collection For minimal dust discharge Bona's original dust bags shall always be used. The dust bag must be emptied when it is filled to max 1/3.
Routine Maintenance Before performing any service and maintenance the power cable must be removed from the wall socket. Check that the power cable holds an area of at least: USA: 1-phase 3x10AWG mm² (ASO904013) NOTE! Before restarting, the motor must cool for 3-4 minutes. The Poly-V belts must be stretched.
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Routine Maintenance (Cont.) Bona® Belt™ Manual Regularly clean the sanding drum, tensioning device, the hole for the tool and the machine wheel. The driving belts should be adjusted now and then using the tensioning screw so that the sanding effect is not reduced. If the sanding result still is unsatisfactory the belt tensioner device should be cleaned.
Troubleshooting (for the user) PROBLEM CAUSES SOLUTIONS Voltage too low Check the power supply and fuses Problem with power supply Check the breaker and condensers The machine does not start If the machine has cut off due to overload protec- Allow the machine to cool for several minutes before tion restarting...
Safety Regulation when using Bona® Belt™ Bona® Belt™ Manual When using electrical machines basic safety regulations should always be followed in order to reduce the risk of fire, electrical accidents and personal injury. Therefore, read all of the instructions before the machine is used. Then save the instructions!
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Safety Regulation when using Bona® Belt™ (Cont.) Remove service tools before starting the Use personal safety equipment machine. Use a P2 face mask. Use approved ear protection. Check to ensure no tools are on the machine when starting or running the machine.
When you contact Bona or staff approved by Bona in the event of a fault or to order spare parts, always specify the type and serial number of your machine. This information is located on the data plate of the machine.
In the event of a warranty claim, the machine or the agreed part must be returned to us or our dealer for warranty testing and for potential warranty repair or replacement. During the factory warranty period, service or repairs may only be carried out upon approval by a manager at Bona and only performed by staff at Bona US or approved staff at Bona US .
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