Craftex CT180, User Manual

Page 1: ...CT180 6 x 48 BELT AND 9 DISC SANDER User Manual ...

Page 2: ...lling the Table 11 Installing the Backstop 11 Belt Tension Handle 12 Belt Tracking Adjustment 12 Dust Collection 13 Test Run 13 Work Piece Inspection 14 Adjusting the Table Tilt 14 Horizontal Vertical Sanding 14 Adjusting the Miter Gauge 15 Sanding Tips 16 Installing Removing the Sanding Disc 16 Installing removing the Sanding Belt 16 Maintenance 18 V Belt Tension and Replacement 18 Troubleshootin...

Page 3: ...s in the immediate vicinity of your machine BE ALERT DO NOT use prescription or other drugs that may affect your ability or judgment to safely use your machine DISCONNECT the power source when changing any components of the machine router bits shaper heads blades knives or making other adjustments or repairs NEVER leave a machine unattended while it is in running NEVER reach over the machine when ...

Page 4: ...dust collection system will remove tiny dust particles produced by the sander that can cause serious health problems ALWAYS inspect stock for staples nails knots or any other foreign material before sanding ALWAYS operate the sander in a well ventilated area and use a dust collection system for dust removal ALWAYS hold the work piece firmly when sanding When not using the table i e sanding free ha...

Page 5: ...a professional tool and like all power tools proper care and safety procedures should be adhered to Belt sander operates horizontally vertically and can be locked at any angle in between Two 2 5 dust ports A precision aluminum table with miter gauge slot Motor 1 HP 120 V Disc Diameter 9 Work Table Size 12 x 6 Work Table Tilt 0 to 45 Belt Size 6 Wide x 48 Long Belt Speed 1020 SFPM Standard Feet Per...

Page 6: ...ubber Feet 2 5 Dust Port Sanding Disc Guard Table Tilt Scale Lock Knob Work Table 9 Sanding Disc Stand 6 x 48 Sanding Belt Table Stop Belt Guard Cover Lock Knob Quick Release Tension Lever 2 5 Dust Port Backstop Table Tilt Scale Miter Gauge 1 HP Motor ...

Page 7: ...check that the machine and the parts are in good condition LIST OF CONTENTS QTY A Sander 1 B Stand Lower Brackets Long 2 C Stand Lower Brackets Short 2 D Stand Upper Brackets Long 2 E Stand Upper Brackets Short 2 F Rubber Feet 4 G Dust Hood 2 H Dust Hood Coupler 1 I Sanding Table 1 J Sanding Table Support Rod 1 K Miter Gauge 1 L Backstop 1 M 9 Sanding Disc 1 N 6 Sanding Belt 1 WARNING CT180 is a h...

Page 8: ...ust be attached to the metal screw of the receptacle Figure 1 110 Volts outlet for CT180 It is strongly recommended not to use extension cords with your CT180 Always try to position your machine close to the power source so that you do not need to use extension cords If it is necessary to use an extension cord make sure the extension cord does not exceed 50 feet in length and the cord is 14 gauge ...

Page 9: ...onger brackets securing them using bolts washers lock washers and nuts provided Do not fully tighten the nuts See figure 3 Figure 3 Upper brackets attached together Now attach the four legs to the outside of the upper brackets assembly and secure them using bolts washers lock washers and nuts Hand tighten the nuts at this time Insert the lower brackets assembly between the four legs Align the hole...

Page 10: ...any other mechanical device and align the four holes on the sander base with the holes on the four corners of the stand Slowly lower the machine onto the stand and secure it from underneath the stand using bolts and washers provided See figure 6 Figure 6 Securing sander to the stand INSTALLING THE DUST PORTS Install the dust ports to the back of the sanding belt frame and to the bottom of the sand...

Page 11: ... as shown in figure 9 making sure that the flat surface of the rod is facing the cap screws on the table bracket and then tighten the cap screws See figure 9 Figure 9 Table to be used with the sanding disc Figure 10 Table to be used with the sanding belt INSTALLING THE BACKSTOP When the sanding belt is set for horizontal sanding the backstop should be used to prevent the work piece flying out whil...

Page 12: ... ADJUSTMENT Belt tracking means where the belt rides on the rollers The belt should always be centered on both the rollers Your CT180 sander is shipped with the belt tracking mechanism properly adjusted When installing a new sanding belt you will need to perform the belt tracking adjustment to center the belt on the rollers TO CHECK THE SANDING BELT TRACKING Turn the sander ON and see if the belt ...

Page 13: ...to prevent it from getting caught in the moving sanding belt when you start the sander Make sure you have read and understood all the safety instructions given in this manual Connect the cord to the power source and turn ON the sander to verify that the machine is working properly During the test run if there is any unusual noise coming from the machine or the machine vibrates excessively stop the...

Page 14: ...ing the lock knob shown in figure 16 and tilting the table to the desired angle as indicated on the tilt scale and re tighten the lock knob Figure 16 Tilting the work table HORIZONTAL VERTICAL SANDING The belt sander can be positioned vertically or horizontally and it can also be positioned at any angle in between depending on your sanding needs TO ADJUST THE SANDING BELT ANGLE Make sure the switc...

Page 15: ...hold and support the work piece at a desired angle during sanding operation The miter gauge body angle can be adjusted TO ADJUST THE MITER GAUGE Loosen the lock knob shown in figure 18 and reposition the miter gauge to the desired angle Re tighten the lock knob To set the miter gauge square with the disc use a combination square If the angle pointer needs to be repositioned loosen pointer screw an...

Page 16: ...sc TO INSTALL REMOVE THE DISC FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW Remove the work table if installed Remove the screws securing the sanding disc cover and remove the cover See figure 21 Figure 21 Sanding disc cover removed Remove the old sanding disc by peeling it off from the plate Clean the plate before installing the new sanding disc and make sure there is no dust or debris on its surface You may exp...

Page 17: ...port to the sander frame Turn the belt tension handle to the left releasing tension on the belt See figure 23 Figure 23 Loosening the tension on the belt Remove the old belt and install the new sanding belt onto the rollers Make sure the arrow on the back of the sanding belt is positing towards the sanding disc Once the belt is installed onto the rollers turn the belt tension lever back to the rig...

Page 18: ...e 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 t...

Page 19: ...n the motor mounting lock nuts Push the center of the V belt with your finger as shown in figure 26 to check the tension on the drive belt The belt is correctly tensioned when there is approximately 1 4 deflection when it is pushed with moderate pressure Figure 26 Correct belt tension If the deflection is not approximately 1 4 when you push with moderate pressure loosen the motor mounting nuts and...

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Page 22: ... 16 2 28 Flat washer 5 2 29 Spring washer 5 2 30 control agent 1 31 Nut M4 8 32 Spring 1 33 Control block 1 34 active plate 1 No DESCRIPTION SIZE Qty 35 Spring 1 36 Base 1 37 Strain Relief 2 38 Nut M16 1 39 Support rod 1 40 Sleeve 1 41 Layer board 1 42 Bearing 80102 1 43 Screw M4 12 2 44 Washer 1 45 Main Shaft 1 46 Key B5 28 1 47 Dust Port 1 48 Dust cap 1 49 Screw M8 12 3 50 Drive Roller 1 51 Wash...

Page 23: ...ort Bracket 1 76 Pointer 1 77 Plug 1 78 Bolt 1 79 Knob 1 80 End cap 1 81 Knob 1 82 Bolt 3 83 Cover plate 1 84 Screw M4 16 5 85 Bolt M8 16 10 86 Lower Short Bracket 2 87 Lower Long Bracket 2 88 Bolt 4 89 Round pin 1 90 Miter Gauge Body 1 91 Washer φ15 1 92 Knob 1 93 Screw M5 6 1 94 Flat washer 5 1 95 indicator 1 ...

Page 24: ...r handy All returned merchandise will be subject to a minimum charge of 15 for re stocking and handling with the following qualifications Returns must be pre authorized by us in writing We do not accept collect shipments Items returned for warranty purposes must be insured and shipped pre paid to the nearest warehouse Returns must be accompanied with a copy of your original invoice as proof of pur...