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Craftex CT148 User Instructions

1” x 5” belt/disc sander
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  • Page 1 CT148 – 1” x 5” BELT/DISC SANDER...

  • Page 2: General Safety Instructions

    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. • CONNECT your machine ONLY to the matched and specific power source. •...

  • Page 3: Specific Safety Instructions

    SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • THIS SANDER is designed to sand wood and wood like products only. Sanding or grinding other materials could result in fire, injury or damage to work piece. • DO NOT use sanding belts or discs that are damaged, torn, loose. Use only correct size sanding belt and disc.
  • Page 4 GROUNDING To prevent possible electrical hazards, have a qualified electrician ensure that the line is properly wired. This machine is pre-wired to be use with a 120 volt power supply and ensure the cord is plugged into a grounded power outlet.
  • Page 5 INTRODUCTION As part of a growing line of Craftex Woodworking Equipment, we are proud to introduce the CT148 1” x 5” Belt/Disc Sander. This is a professional woodworking tool and like all tools, proper care and safety precautions should be exercised at all times.

  • Page 6: Physical Features

    PHYSICAL FEATURES 1. ON/OFF switch 2. Mounting holes 3. Belt guard 4. Belt guard knob 5. Belt tracking bolt 6. Tension handle 7. Disc guard 8. Sanding disc 9. Disc table 10. Table locking handle 11. Base 12. Bed table 13.
  • Page 7 ASSEMBLY Lift the sander from the carton and place it on your work bench or your desired work place. To avoid injury always keep the plug disconnected from the power source and the switch turned OFF until the sander is completely assembled and adjusted properly.
  • Page 8 ASSEMBLY Note: This tool is accurately adjusted before shipping from the factory. Check the following accuracy and readjust them if necessary in order to obtain the best results in operation. Adjusting the Table To avoid trapping the work piece or fingers between the table and sanding disc or sanding belt, the gap between the table and sanding disc or sanding belt should be kept at 2mm (1/16") or less.
  • Page 9 ASSEMBLY Adjusting the Disc Table Tilt Angle (Fig.4) The disc table can be moved from 0° to 45° by loosening the table lock knobs. Tilt the table to the desired angle, then tighten the table lock knobs to secure the position. Using a combination square to set table at 90°...
  • Page 10 ASSEMBLY Adjusting the Belt Table (Fig. 5) The belt table can be tilted by loosening the table lock knob, tilt the table to the desired angle, and tightening the table lock knob. Using a combination square to set table at 90° to the belt If necessary, loosen the table lock knob until the table is 90 to the belt Using a wrench, turn the set screw until the screw touches the frame.
  • Page 11 ASSEMBLY Adjusting the tracking of Sanding Belt (Fig. 6) With the belt guard removed and the sander plugged in, flip the switch ON and then OFF. The belt should remain centered on the upper (1), the middle (2) and the lower (3) wheels as it turns.

  • Page 12: Operation

    ASSEMBLY Adjusting the Mitre Gauge (Fig. 7) The miter gauge is used with the worktable to sand work piece with miter angles or compound angles when the worktable at a tilt angle. The angle between the body and the bar can be set from 90° to 45° left or right Check the squareness with a combination square and adjust the pointer if necessary.
  • Page 13 OPERATION Abrasive Disc (Fig. 8) Avoid injury from slips, jams or thrown pieces; make sure all adjustments are made. Review section ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS for correct disc adjustments. End sanding and outside curve sanding Use disc for sanding the ends of small and narrow work pieces and outside curved edges.
  • Page 14 OPERATION Straight sanding (Fig. 9) When using to sand wood (1), keep the backstop (2) in place for straight sanding or grinding operations. Changing the Changing the Sanding Belt (Fig. 10) WARNING! To avoid injury from accidental starting, always turn the switch OFF and remove the power plug from the power source before changing the sanding belt.
  • Page 15 OPERATION When the belt is tracking properly it rides on the center of each wheel. Replace the belt guard (2), belt housing and re adjust the belt table. Note: The belt rotates anti-clockwise. When installing a belt, make sure the arrows point to the anti-clockwise direction, as shown by the rotation label.

  • Page 16: Maintenance

    OPERATION MAINTENANCE WARNING! For your own safety turn the switch off and remove the plug from the power source outlet before maintaining or lubricating your belt I disc sander. General Maintenance Frequently blow vacuum out dust that accumulate inside the motor.

  • Page 17: Schematic Diagram

    SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM...

  • Page 18: Parts List

    PARTS LIST...
  • Page 19 CRAFTEX 2-YEAR WARRANTY Craftex warrants every product to be free from defects in materials and agrees to correct such defects where applicable. This warranty covers two years for parts and 90 days for labour (unless specified otherwise), to the original purchaser from the date of purchase but does not apply to malfunctions arising directly or indirectly from misuse, abuse, improper installation or assembly, negligence, accidents, repairs or alterations or lack of maintenance.

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