Fox F31-462A, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...1 BELT SANDER 100mm AND DISC 150mm Fox Model F31 462A INSTRUCTION MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...2 SUMMARY INSTRUCTION MANUAL 3 28 EXPLODED VIEW 29 30 WIRING SCHEME 31 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 32 ...

Page 3: ...ing Page 14 Parts identification Page 15 Mounting Page 17 Mounting the sanding disc and housing Page 18 Assembling and replacing the sanding belt Page 18 Assembling the worktable for use with the sanding disc Page 19 Assembling the worktable for use with the sanding belt Page 19 Installing the support plate Page 20 Mounting the sander on a workbench Page 20 Mounting the sander using clamps Page 20...

Page 4: ...anding belt horizontal vertical Page 23 Sanding a surface on the sanding belt Page 23 Sanding a curved piece Page 24 Maintenance Page 25 General information Page 25 Changing the drive belt Page 26 Troubleshooting Page 27 Assistance Page 27 DART Tool Group Guarantee Page 28 ...

Page 5: ...h moving parts 3 injury from contact with angular or sharp parts or changing the blade 4 injuries due to the ejection of tool parts or the material you are working 5 injuries due to noise 6 injury due to dust 7 injuries due to incorrect installation of the machine Safety equipment such as guards push sticks restraints featherboards safety goggles dust masks hearing protection safety shoes and glov...

Page 6: ...cidental starting Make sure the switch is in the Off position before plugging in 11 Dress properly No loose clothing or jewellery that can be caught in moving parts Non slip footwear is recommended for outdoor work Keep long hair covered or tied up 12 Always use personal protection devices wear safety glasses Wear a mask if operation is dusty Wear hearing protection or earplugs in noisy areas Wear...

Page 7: ...t and are not broken Also check the assembly for anything else that may affect its operation Any damaged part should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorised service centre Do not use the tool if the switch does not work properly 23 Use the machine tools and accessories in the manner and for the purposes mentioned in this manual Different use or use of any accessory not recommended in thi...

Page 8: ...piece with the bumper or table The only exception is the sanding areas on the outside of the sanding drum 12 BE SURE to always maintain a maximum of 1 6 mm of space between the table and the stopper and the disc or the sanding belt 13 ALWAYS hold the workpiece firmly when sanding 14 DO NOT SAND pieces that are too small to safely hold 15 WHEN sanding a large unit ensure it is supported properly 16...

Page 9: ... the product should be disposed of separately from other waste at the end of its useful life Therefore the user must return the equipment to recycling centres which specialise in collection of electronic and electrical waste or return it to the retailer when purchasing a new equipment equivalent type The appropriate recycling treatment and disposal of this item helps to avoid possible negative eff...

Page 10: ...tand the instruction manual before using the machine Always wear a protective mask if the operation is dusty Always wear ear defenders when using the machine Heavy lift Transporting the machine requires two people Product meets relevant CE standards Serial number year of manufacture ...

Page 11: ...rovided If it does not fit into the outlet have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician Improper connection of the conductor grounded equipment can result in a risk of electric shock The conductor with insulation is green with or without yellow stripes is the conductor of grounding If the repair or replacement of the power cord is necessary do not connect the grounding conductor to a ...

Page 12: ...ely a damaged or frayed cord ATTENTION Extension cords must be removed from the work area or located so that they will not get caught in parts tools or other objects while using the tool ATTENTION KEEP ELECTRICAL TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM CHILDREN RECOMMENDATIONS OF USE The belt sander and disc was designed and built for all the work of sanding wood and similar materials to wood Sanding of oth...

Page 13: ...5 Overall dimensions 302 x 545 x 430 mm Weight 20 kg NOISE INFORMATION The noise level of the machine measured according to EN 60129 EN 3744 EN 11201 are Sound pressure level LpA 76 7 dB A void and 82 3 dB A with workload Sound power level LwA 88 5 dB A void and 91 8 dB A with workload Margin of error K 3 dB It is recommended to use a protection against noise The sander emits noise from the electr...

Page 14: ...ew belt sander and disc comes complete in a box Unpack it carefully and make sure that nothing is missing and there are no damaged parts Do not throw away the box until the machine has been checked carefully all parts identified and you have used the device to satisfy yourself that it is fully functional If parts are damaged or missing do not plug the sander and do not turn the switch to the on po...

Page 15: ...15 PARTS IDENTIFICATION ...

Page 16: ...g belt for easy replacement of the sanding belt TILTING SANDING BELT Use a 6mm Allen key to release the band Loosen the 6mm screw on the plastic protector of the belt FIG positioning holes Adjust the tilt angle of the band Tighten the screw with the 6mm Allen key SANDING BELT The position of the sanding strip can be adjusted between horizontal and vertical to suit the shape and size of the piece t...

Page 17: ...stop may differ from the illustration WORKTABLE The machine has a rugged work table which provides a stable support surface for the sanding with the disk or sanding belt MOUNTING WARNING Do not start the sander until you have read and understood the manual or until the machine has been fully installed DANGER Turn off and unplug the sander from the power source and wait until the belt and disc are ...

Page 18: ...emove the lower cover plate Pull the tension lever to remove the tension on the sanding belt Loosen the belt support tilt screws to allow tilting support Unscrew the two stop fixing screws and remove the stop Remove the tape Place the new sanding belt and the driving drum and the free drum the arrows should be oriented for movement in a counterclockwise direction Make sure that the sanding belt is...

Page 19: ...y tighten the table fixing screws on the stem Move the table to the desired angle and tighten the table nut ASSEMBLING THE WORKTABLE FOR USE WITH THE SANDING BELT Figure 7 To use the worktable vertically Insert the table mounting rod into the hole as shown in Figure 7 Position the worktable no more than 1 6 mm 1 16 inch from the sanding surface With an Allen key tighten the table fixing screws on ...

Page 20: ...cluded Note All bolts should be inserted from above Fit the locking washers and nuts beneath the workbench MOUNTING THE SANDER USING CLAMPS Figure 10 If the sander is to be transported for use at different locations we recommend you permanently attach it to a mounting panel that can be easily attached to a workbench or other surface using clamps The mounting panel must be large enough to prevent t...

Page 21: ...h to the ON position and then immediately to the OFF position If the sanding belt tends to move separate from the drum motor or idler drum it is not centered and you must fix it Adjusting the centering of the sanding belt If the sanding belt tends to move with the disc turn the tracking knob clockwise turn If the sanding belt tends to move away from the disc turn the tracking knob counter clockwis...

Page 22: ...adjust the distance between the table and the sanding disc OPERATION ON OFF SWITCH Start press the green button Stop press the red button In case of power failure the machine stops and is prevented from automatically restarting itself when the power is restored To reboot the machine press the green button SANDING A BEVEL Figure 14 It is possible to tilt the work table between 0 and 45 for grinding...

Page 23: ...rtically do the following Insert the supplied hex wrench in the pulley hole Loosen the belt support locking screw turn anticlockwise Position the sanding belt at the desired angle as shown in Figure 16 Tighten the screw to secure the sanding belt Note To sand a long piece while the sanding belt is placed vertically move the part being sanded evenly over the entire width of the sanding belt SANDING...

Page 24: ... severe recoil can occur when pressing the piece to the sanding disc Failure to observe this warning may result in serious injury Sanding a convex surface on the sanding disc Always use the sanding disc for sanding a convex surface move the piece being sanded on the left toward the center of the disc as shown in Figure 19 Hold the piece being sanded being careful to keep your fingers away from the...

Page 25: ...use check that the guards are in perfect condition and clean the machine after each use taking care to remove dust and sawdust Do not use solvents to clean plastic parts Most plastics are susceptible to damage by solvents on the market Use a clean damp cloth to clean the dirt If the sander is being used heavily the frequency of inspections should be 1 Daily Remove sawdust that may accumulate insid...

Page 26: ... belt on the pulley drum motor first and the motor pulley Tighten the two strands of the belt between fingers to measure the tension Adjust the belt tension with the hex screw pressure when testing tension you should observe a movement of about 6mm Tighten the tension nut of the belt Note Excessive tension of the drive belt may result in motor overload and a higher noise level Insufficient belt te...

Page 27: ...ty switch Restart the machine No power Check the power cord plug and switch The sander is not working properly or stops The user is using too much pressure on the belt Lighten the pressure exerted on the piece being sanded Check the condition of the belt or disc ASSISTANCE All tools and accessories are built and tested using modern and safe manufacturing techniques But if a tool fails in spite of ...

Page 28: ...nation prove to be defective in workmanship or material The warranty period for the FOX branded products is one year for parts and labour and three years for parts only The guarantee does not include repair labour or parts requiring replacement because of misuse abuse or normal wear and tear Repairs made by other than the factory DART TOOL GROUP service centre or authorised FOX service dealers rel...

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Page 32: ...PARK KIRKCALDY UK KY1 3PD Tel 44 0 1592 652946 Fax 44 0 1592 654854 Declares that the BELT SANDER AND DISC F31 462a is in compliance with the regulations included in the Directives CEE 2006 42 2004 108 2006 95 Person authorized to create the technical file Robert Paterson 06 05 2011 The Director ...