4 IN. x 8 IN. (102 MM x 203 MM) BELT / DISC SANDER PONCEUSE À BANDE/DISQUE DE 102 MM x 203 MM (4 PO x 8 PO) LIJADORA DE CORREA / DISCO DE 102 MM x 203 MM (4 PULG. x 8 PULG.) ON OFF Instruction Manual Manuel d’instructions Manual de instrucciones www.portercable.com INSTRUCTIVO DE OPERACIÓN, CENTROS DE SERVICIO Y PÓLIZA DE GARANTÍA. ADVERTENCIA: LÉASE ESTE INSTRUCTIVO ANTES DE USAR EL PRODUCTO.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................................... CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 ..................................................................................................................... SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS ........................................................................................................... POWER TOOL SAFETY .......................................
SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS WARNING ICONS Your power tool and its Instruction Manual may contain “WARNING ICONS” (a picture symbol intended to alert you to, and/or instruct you how to avoid, a potentially hazardous condition). Understanding and heeding these symbols will help you operate your tool better and safer. Shown below are some of the symbols you may see. SAFETY ALERT: Precautions that involve your safety.
POWER TOOL SAFETY NOTE: Glasses or goggles not in compliance with ANSI Z87.1 could seriously injure you when they break. GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS POWER TOOL Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how to use your power tool. ! WARNING To avoid mistakes that could cause serious injury, do not plug the tool in until you have read and understood the following. 1. READ and become familiar with the entire Instruction Manual.
BELT / DISC SANDER SAFETY 1. USE sander on horizontal surfaces only. Operating the sander when mounted on non-horizontal surfaces might result in motor damage. 15. DO NOT sand with the workpiece unsupported. Support the workpiece with the backstop or table. Plan your work support. 2. TO STOP it from tipping over or moving when in use, the sander must be securely fastened to a bench top or supporting surface. 16.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND SAFETY POWER SUPPLY AND MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS ! and burning out of the motor. The table below shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord. WARNING To avoid electrical hazards, fire hazards, or damage to the tool, use proper circuit protection. Use a seperate electrical circuit for your tool. Your sander is wired at the factory for 120 V operation.
TOOLS NEEDED FOR ASSEMBLY Supplied 5 mm hex key CARTON CONTENTS UNPACKING AND CHECKING CONTENTS Not Supplied Carefully unpack the belt / disc sander and all its parts, and compare against the list below and the illustration on the next page. Place the belt / disc sander on a secure surface and examine it carefully. Phillips screwdriver ! WARNING • To avoid injury from unexpected starting or electrical shock, do not plug the power cord into a source of power during unpacking and assembly.
UNPACKING YOUR BELT / DISC SANDER ON B OFF C A D F E G H 8
KNOW KNOW YOURYOUR BELTBAND / DISCSAW SANDER 8 in. diameter sanding disc Miter gauge Worktable knob Belt worktable Angle pointer Worktable scale Disc worktable ON OFF On/Off switch and switch key Worktable scale Worktable handle Angle pointer Mounting hole Belt worktable / backstop 4 in. width / 36 in.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS Estimated Assembly Time: 10 - 20 minutes. ! MOUNTING WORKTABLE ON BELT (FIG. C, D ) The small worktable is used with the sanding belt. It should be used to support workpieces in all sanding operations except inside curve applications. 1. Loosen the inner hex screw (1) using the 5 mm hex key, and raise the belt bed (2) in the vertical position. Tighten the inner hex screw (1).
MITER GAUGE (FIG. G) A miter gauge (1) is supplied with your sander and can be used with both sanding tables. The miter gauge body can be adjusted from 0° to 60° right or left for angle or miter sanding. 1. Install the miter bar (2) into the table slot (3) as shown. 2. Loosen lock knob (4) and then rotate miter gauge body to the desired angle. 3. Tighten lock knob. INSTALLING DUST EXHAUST AND DUST BAG (FIG. E, F ) ! CAUTION Sanding operations are inherently dusty.
Fig. H ! Recommended Hardware (not supplied) 1. Mounting bolts 2. Lock washer 3. Hex nut 4. Sander base To avoid trapping the workpiece or fingers between the worktable and sanding disc, the worktable edge should be positioned a maximum of 1/16 in. (1.6 mm) from sanding disc plate. ADJUSTING DISC TABLE ANGLE (FIG. I) 1. The disc table (2) can be tilted from 0° to 45° by loosening the table lock handles (4) at the both sides of disc table. 2. Tilt the disc table to the desired angle. 3.
ADJUSTING BELT TABLE ANGLE (FIG. J) 1. The belt table (2) can be tilted from 0° to 45° by loosening the table lock knob (4) at the left sides of belt table. 2. Tilt the belt table to the desired angle. 3. Tighten table lock knob. TO PROPERLY TRACK THE SANDING BELT (FIG. K) 1. Plug in the sander. 2. Turn power switch ON, then immediately OFF, noting whether the belt (1) tends to slide off its track, and to which side (front or back) of the sander. 3.
OPERATION ! BELT HORIZONTAL SANDING (FIG. M) CAUTION ! The belt/disc sander is designed to perform sanding operations on surface, and edge grain. The sander will also perform freehand forming and contouring operations. The following suggestions are recommended for best results and safest use. 1. Always apply light pressure allowing the abrasive to remove the material slowly. 2. The workpiece should be moved, continuously, to avoid burning. 3.
BELT VERTICAL SANDING (FIG. O, P) Your belt / disc sander - belt station can sand vertically as well as horizontally. Depending on operator needs and the workpiece, the worktable can be used with either the horizontal or vertical position. Freehand sanding of outside curves should be done on the sanding disc (1). Keep fingers a minimum of 1 in. (25.4 mm) from the sanding disc. Fig. Q 1 To change from one position to the other: 1. Locate the 5 mm hex key. 2.
MAINTENANCE ! • • REPLACING SANDING BELT (FIG. U, V) WARNING ! For your safety, turn switch OFF and remove the power cord from the electrical outlet before adjusting or performing maintenance on your sander. To avoid electric shock or fire, all repairs to the electrical components should be done by a qualified service technician.
Fig. U 1 2 1 2 7 5 6 8 3 4 Fig. V 6 5 LUBRICATION Ball bearings are grease packed at the factory and require no further lubrication. Use a paste wax to ensure smooth operation on all moving table parts. Do not use any lubrication on the belt platen as this might end up on the wheels, causing them to slip.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ! WARNING To avoid injury from an accidental start, turn the switch OFF and always remove the plug from the power source before making any adjustments. REPLACEMENT PARTS Use only identical replacement parts. For a parts list or to order parts, visit our service website at www.portercable. com. You can also order parts from your nearest Porter-Cable Factory Service Center or Porter-Cable Authorized Warranty Service Center. Or, you can call our Customer Care Center at (888) 609-9779.
ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS ACCESSORIES ! WARNING Do not use any accessory unless you have completely read the Instruction Manual for that accesory. ! WARNING Since accessories, other than those offered by PorterCable, have not been tested with this product, use of such accessories with this tool could be hazardous. To reduce the risk of injury, only Porter-Cable recommended accessories should be used with this product.
PARTS LIST 4 IN. x 8 IN.
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WARRANTY THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY PORTER-CABLE will repair, without charge, any defects due to faulty materials or workmanship for three years from the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover part failure due to normal wear or tool abuse. For further detail of warranty coverage and warranty repair information, visit www.portercable.com or call (888) 609-9779. This warranty does not apply to accessories or damage caused where repairs have been made or attempted by others.
