Scheppach bts 900x User Manual

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ingknobclockwise1/4turn.
• Ifthesandingbeltmovesawayfromthedisc,turnthe
trackingknobcounterclockwise1/4turn.
• Turn theswitch ON andthen immediately OFFagain,
notingbeltmovement.Readjusttrackingknobifneces-
sary.
Squaring the worktable to the sanding disc, Fig. 12
• Unplugthebelt/discsander.
• Using a combination square, check the angle of the
worktable with the sanding belt.
• Iftheworktableisnot90°withthedisc,loosenthetable
lock knob and tilt the table.
• Adjustworktablesquaretothesandingdiscandretight-
en the table lock knob.
Note:Usetheadjustmentscrewbeneaththeworktableto
move the table further or closer to the sanding disc.
WARNING: Beforeattemptingtouseyourbelt/discsander
familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety
requirements.
Locking the switch, Fig. 13
• PlacetheswitchintheOFFposition.
• Waituntilthebelt/discsanderhascometoa fulland
complete stop.
WARNING: Do not reach across the sanding disc to turn the
belt/discsanderONorOFF.Contactwiththesandingdisc
can result in serious personal injury. See Figure 13.
m Hints for work
Bevel sanding, Fig. 14
The worktable can be tilted from 0° to 45° for bevel sand-
ing. To tilt the worktable:
• Loosenthetablelockknobbyturningitcounterclock-
wise.
• Setworktabletodesiredangle.
Note: Positiontheworktablenotfurtherthan1/16in.(1.6
mm) from the sanding surface.
• Tightenthetablelockknobbyturningitclockwise.
Sanding small end surfaces using the miter gauge, Fig. 15
A miter gauge is included with your tool for increased ac-
curacy.Useofa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.
Horizontal and vertical sanding, Fig. 16
Your belt/disc sander can sand both vertically and hori-
zontally. Depending on the workpiece, the work support
can be used with either the horizontal or vertical sanding
operation.
• Insertthehexkeyprovidedintotheholesinthepulley
cover. Loosen the screws by turning them counterclock-
wise.
• Movethesandingbeltintoaverticalpositionasshown
inFigure16.Verticalpositioncanbechangedusingthe
vertical set screw.
• Lockthesandingbeltbyretighteningthescrews.Note:
Sand long workpieces with the sanding belt in the verti-
cal position by moving the work evenly across the sand-
ing belt.
Surface sanding on the sanding belt, Fig. 17
• Holdtheworkpiecermly,keepingngersawayfromthe
sanding belt.
• Keep theend pressedrmly against thework support
moving work evenly across the sanding belt.
Note: Useextracautionwhensandingverythinpiecesand
when sanding extra long pieces, remove the work support.
Apply only enough pressure to allow the sanding belt to
remove the material.
Sanding curved pieces, see Fig. 18 and 19
WARNING: Neverattempttosandtheendpiecesofawork-
piece on the idler drum. Applying the end of the workpiece
on the idler drum could cause the workpiece to y up.
Failure to heed this warning could result in serious per-
sonal injury.
Sanding inside curves on sanding belt:
Always sand inside curves on the idler drum as shown in
Figure 18.
• Holdtheworkpiecermly,keepingngersawayfromthe
sanding belt.
• Keep the curve pressed rmly against the idler drum
moving work evenly across the sanding belt.
Note: Useextracautionwhensandingverythinpiecesand
apply only enough pressure to allow the sanding belt to
remove the material.
WARNING: Applying the workpiece to the right side of the
sanding disc could cause the workpiece kickback. Failure
to heed this warning could result in serious personal in-
jury.
Sanding outside curves on sanding disc:
Always sand outside curves using the sanding disc and
moving the workpiece from the left side of center as shown
in Figure 19.
• Holdtheworkpiecermly,keepingngersawayfromthe
sanding disc.
• Keepthecurvepressedrmlyagainstthesandingdisc
moving work evenly on the left side of the sanding disc.
m Electrical connection
The installed electric motor is factory connected ready for
operation.TheconnectionmeetstheapplicableVDEand
DlNregulations.
The connection made by the customer as well as any ex-
tension cables used must comply with all relevant regula-
tions.
Connectionandrepairworkontheelctricequipmentmust
be carried out by a qualified technician only.
Important note
The motor rating is S 1. This means that when overloaded
it switches off automatically. After a cooling period (can
vary) you may switch it on again.

Scheppach bts 900x Specifications

General

Brand	Scheppach
Model	bts 900x
Category	Sander
Language	English