TABLE OF CONTENTS General Safety Instructions ................3 Specific Safety Instructions................4 Features ....................... 5 Physical Features ..................6 Unpacking ....................7 Setup ......................7 Proper Grounding ..................7 Assembly ...................... 8 Stand ......................8 Installing the Sander Onto the Stand............8 Motor Drum Guard..................
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Extreme caution should be used when operating all power tools. Know your power tool, be familiar with its operation, read through the owner’s manual and practice safe usage procedures at all times. ALWAYS read and understand the router bits, shaper heads, blades, user manual before operating the knives or making other adjustments or...
CX505 – 6” x 89” EDGE BELT SANDER SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MAKE SURE the sander is connected ALWAYS wear a dust mask and safety to the matched and specific power glasses while operating the sander. The source instructed in the manual.
As part of the growing line of Craftex CX-Series woodworking equipment, we are proud to offer CX505 a 6” x 89” Edge Belt Sander. By following the instructions and procedures laid out in this user manual, you will receive years of excellent service and satisfaction. The CX505 is a professional tool and like all power tools, proper care and safety procedures should be adhered to.
CX505 – EDGE BELT SANDER PHYSICAL FEATURES 6” x 48” Belt Belt Tension Sanding Belt Dust Hood Guard Lever Lock Knobs Fence Lock Knobs Motor Drum Guard Fence Work 4” Dust Table Hood Sanding Head Tilt Lock Knob 1-1/2 HP...
ASSEMBLY Assembling the CX505 edge belt sander is simple easy. assemble machine, follow the instructions given below. STAND Attach the side brackets to the front and rear brackets as shown in figure-2 using screws and washers and lock washers Figure-3 Installing the bottom plate provided.
Figure-5 Securing the sander onto the stand from inside the cabinet WARNING! The CX505 is a heavy machine. Do not over-exert yourself. Get the help of an Figure-7 Installing the fence assistant when lifting the sanding head onto the stand.
Figure-10 Installing the table onto the rod BELT TRACKING Belt tracking means where the belt rides on The table is used with CX505 only when the the drums. The belt should always be table is in vertical position. centered on both drums.
Proper belt tracking prolongs the belt life, ON/OFF SWITCH preventing the belt from slipping off the The ON/OFF switch on CX505 features a drums during operation. The belt tracking is safety key to prevent from accidental or adjusted by tilting the idler drum slightly unauthorized operations.
TEST RUN WORKPIECE INSPECTION Once you have assembled your machine CX505 is designed to sand wood only. Do completely, it is then time for a test run to not use this machine to sand metals, glass make sure that the machine works properly or stone etc.
INSTALLING / REPLACING SANDING BELT The CX505 comes with a 6”x 89” sanding belt. To install the sanding belt: Make sure the machine is disconnected from the power source. Uninstall the belt guards, dust hood, auxiliary table and the work-piece stop (if Figure-17 Belt tension handle already installed).
MAINTENANCE CLEANING During the life of your machine, you will The moisture from the wood dust remaining need to practice some regular maintenance on the table surface can cause rust. The to keep your sander in peak performance table and other unpainted surfaces of the condition.
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLE CAUSES CORRECTION Motor doesn’t start. 1. No electricity. 1. Check mains and fuse. 2. Defective switch, motor or 2. Consult an electrician. cord. 3. Wait and reset overload 3. Overload has reacted. cut-off. Sanding belt slips. 1. Sanding belt is stretched. 1.
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