Craftex CT180, User Manual

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MAINTENANCE 

During the lifetime of your machine, you will 
need to practice some regular maintenance 
to keep your sander in peak operating 
condition. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The sander should be checked daily for 
loose mounting bolts, damaged or worn belt 
or disc, damaged cord or plug, worn or 
damaged wires and any other unsafe 
condition before use. 
 
Clean the machine daily after use and when 
the machine is not in use turn the switch off 
and remove the switch key. 
 
A build-up of dust in the motor can cause 
motor damage. Periodic cleaning of the 
motor is not only recommended, but also 
mandatory for normal sanding performance. 
 
All bearings are permanently lubricated and 
require no further lubrication. 
 
The moisture from the wood dust remaining 
on the table surface can cause rust. The 
table and other un-painting surfaces of the 
machine should be cleaned and wiped after 
every use to make sure that there is no 
moisture against bare metal surface. 
 
 
 
 

V-BELT TENSION & 
REPLACEMENT 

The V-belt is pre-installed and tension at 
the factory. It stretches with use and should 
be checked regularly for proper tension and 
belt condition. 
 
 

TO REPLACE AND TENSION 
THE V-BELT: 

 
Make sure the switch is in the OFF position 
and disconnect the cord from the power 
source. 
 
Remove the work table if it is installed to 
the sanding disc. 
 
Remove the sanding disc cover. 
 
Remove the sanding disc, remove the 
screw securing the sanding disc plate and 
remove the plate. 

Figure-24 Opening the sanding disc cover 

 
Loosen the four motor mounting lock nuts 
securing the motor. (two other lock nuts not 
shown in figure-25) 

WARNING! 

Make sure the machine is turned OFF 
and the cord is disconnected from the 
power source before installing/removing 
and servicing any component of the 
machine.