PowerTec BD1502, Owner'S Manual

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OPERATION

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OPERATION

ON/OFF SWITCH

Refer to Figure 18
•  To turn sander ON place the ON/OFF switch in the 

ON position.

•  To turn the sander OFF, place the ON/OFF switch in the 

OFF position.

Figure 18

ON/OFF 
Switch

SURFACE SANDING ON SANDING BELT

Hold the workpiece firmly with both hands. Keep fingers 
away from sanding belt. Keep the workpiece end against 
the backstop and move it slowly across the sanding belt. 
Apply enough pressure to remove material; excessive 
pressure will reduce sanding efficiency. 

END SANDING - DISC/BELT

Refer to Figure 19
Use end sanding when sanding the ends of small, narrow 
workpieces and outside curved edges. 
Always work on the left side of the disc (downward rotation 
side), holding the workpiece firmly with light pressure 
against the sanding disc.

     CAUTION

To avoid personal injury and/or damage to the workpiece, 
become familiar with the rotation of the sanding belt and 
disc surfaces. 
The sanding belt rotates counterclockwise or downward 
toward the table or backstop. The sanding disc rotates 
counterclockwise, downward toward the work table on the 
left side of the sanding disc and upward from the work 
table on the right side of the sanding disc. Always use the 
left side of the sanding disc; using the right side of the 
sanding disc will cause the workpiece to fly up or kickback 
and could result in injury. 

Figure 19

Slot On Work Table

Lock Knob

Miter Gauge

MITER GAUGE - DISC SANDER

Refer to Figure 19
A miter-gauge is supplied with your sander, and can be 
used on the sanding disc table. 
•  Place the miter gauge slide pole into the slot on the 

work table.

•  Loosen the miter gauge lock knob and move the miter 

gauge head to the left or right to the desired position. 
Tighten the miter gauge lock knob.

 NOTE:

 The miter 

gauge head can be moved right or left 0 to 60º.

NOTE: 

Use of the miter gauge is recommended for 

sanding small end surfaces on the sanding disc.

NOTE:

 Always move the workpiece across the sanding 

disc from the left side towards the right side, and be sure 
to hold the workpiece firmly onto the table surface.

CONTOUR SANDING WITH THE BELT

With the backstop removed the sanding belt conforms to a 
curved edge for sanding and polishing.
•  Remove the backstop. See 

Backstop

 under 

Assembly

.

•  Turn the sander ON and slowly feed it into the 

sanding belt.

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