Charnwood BD15 User manual

BELT & DISC SANDER
OWNERS MANUAL
MODEL: BD15
Charnwood Machinery Ltd, Cedar Court, Walker Road,
Bardon Hill, Leicestershire, LE67 1TU
Tel. [phone] Fax. [phone]
email: [e-mail] website: www.charnwood.net

GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING: Do not attempt to operate the machine until you have read thoroughly and
understood completely all instructions, rules, etc. contained in this manual. Failure to comply
may result in accidents involving fire, electric shock, or serious personal injury. Keep this
owner's manual and review frequently for continuous safe operation.
1. Know your machine. For your own safety, read the owner's manual carefully. Learn its application and
limitations, as well as specific potential hazards pertinent to this machine.
2. Make sure all tools are properly earthed.
3. Keep guards in place and in working order. If a guard must be removed for maintenance or cleaning,
make sure it is properly replaced before using the machine again.
4. Remove adjusting keys and spanners. Form a habit of checking to see that the keys and adjusting
spanners are removed from the machine before switched it on.
5. Keep your work area clean. Cluttered areas and workbenches increase the chance of an accident.
6. Do not use in dangerous environments. Do not use power tools in damp or wet locations, or expose
them to rain. Keep work areas well illuminated.
7. Keep children away. All visitors should be kept a safe distance
8. from the work area.
9. Make workshop childproof. Use padlocks, master switches and remove starter keys.
10. Do not force the machine. It will do the job better and be safer at the rate for which it is designed.
11. Use the right tools. Do not force the machine or attachments to do a job for which they are not
designed. Contact the manufacturer or distributor if there is any question about the machine's suitability for
a particular task.
12. Wear proper apparel. Avoid loose clothing, gloves, ties, rings, bracelets, and jewellery which could get
caught in moving parts. Non-slip footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair covering to contain long
hair.
13. Always use safety glasses. Normal spectacles only have impact resistant lenses. They are not safety
glasses.
14. Do not over-reach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
15. Maintain the machine in good condition. Keep the machine clean for best and safest performance.
Follow instructions for lubrication and changing accessories.
16. Disconnect the machine from power source before servicing and when changing the blade.
17. Never leave the machine running unattended. Turn the power off. Do not leave the machine until it
comes to a complete stop.
18. Do not use any power tools while under the effects of drugs, alcohol or medication.
19. Always wear a face or dust mask if operation creates a lot of dust and/or chips. Always operate the tool
in a well ventilated area and provide for proper dust removal. Use a suitable dust extractor.
Risk of Injury. Wear Eye
Never reach into Protection
a moving part
Wear a Dust Mask Wear Ear Protection

Overview of BD15 Belt & Disc Sander
Belt Guard
Sanding Belt
Belt Tension Adjuster
Belt Sander
Work Table
Sanding Disc
Disc Sanding Table
Belt Table Tilt Lock
On/Off Switch
Disc Table Tilt Lock
Rubber Feet
Mitre Fence
BD15 Specification
Disc Diameter
125mm (5”)
Belt Size
25mm x 762mm (1” x 30”)
Motor (Induction) 240v, 50hz
250w (0.33hp)
Motor No-Load Speed
2850rpm
Disc Sanding Table
185mm x 95mm
Belt Sanding Table
150mm Diameter
Table Tilt
90 –45 degrees
Acoustic power level
91.1db (A)
Acoustic pressure level
79.9db (A)
Weight
7.5kg
Manufacturer’s Warranty
1 year
Rating
Hobby
Rating Description
Hobby: Suitable for Weekend DIY'ers and woodworking enthusiasts.
Generally lighter weight machines with lower power ratings and smaller tooling capacities. Typically only
ever used by one person for short periods of time or longer periods of time infrequently. Machinery should
be well maintained in a clean, dry environment such as a home workshop, garage or timber shed.
Expected maximum use of 100 hours annually.
Please Note: Using a product in excess of its rating will void the manufacturer’s free warranty.

Unpacking
All items are packed in one cardboard
carton.
Carefully unpack and check that all
items are included as in the
photograph.
Assembly
Attach the dust guard using the three
phillips head screws and small
washers.

Fit the disc table by tilting at the angle
shown and slide into place.
Then lift up in the slots.
Lock the table in place using the two
locking knobs and washers.
Using a set square ensure that the
table is set at 90 degrees to the
sanding disc.
Fit the sanding belt table by passing
the belt through the slot in the table.
Then drop it down into position.

Lock the table into position using the
locking handle and washer.
Tip: Hold the nut insert on the left in
place to stop it falling out then use the
ratchet on the locking handle to
tighten.
Using a set square ensure that the
table is set at 90 degrees to the
sanding belt.
Setting Up
Tracking the Belt
Ensure the machine is disconnected from
the power supply.
Loosen the knob and remove the belt
guard.
Slowly rotate the belt by hand by turning
the sanding disc, ensuring that it is
travelling in the direction of the arrow.
Note: if the belt is tending to slide off the
roller and to which side.
If the belt doesn’t slide sideways then it is
already tracked correctly.

Looking from the front:
If the belt moves sideways towards
the disc then turn the tracking knob
anti-clockwise.
(A quarter turn is normally enough)
Continue adjustments until the belt
remains central on the roller.
If the belt moves sideways away from
the disc then turn the tracking knob
clockwise.
(A quarter turn is normally enough)
Continue adjustments until the belt
remains central on the roller.

Using The Sander
This sander is designed for use
with wood and wood-based
products only. It should not be
used for sanding metal and any
such use will invalidate the
warranty.
Dust extraction must be used at all
times.
Before use make sure your sander is
bolted down securely using the two
bolt holes.
The work table must always be used
as a support when carrying out
straight edge or face sanding.
Move the workpiece across the belt
while keeping one edge against the
work table.
Do not use excessive pressure and
take extra care when sanding thin
material.
To sand at an angle adjust the table
using the locking handle to the
required angle.
The top of the belt can be used for
internal curved sanding.
Loosen the locking knob and remove
the belt guard.

Move the workpiece backwards and
forwards over the curved end of the
belt.
Never present the end of a workpiece
to the curved edge as this can cause
it to kick back.
The disc sander is ideally suited to
smoothing end grain and fine-tuning
angled cuts with the aid of the mitre
guide.
Whenever possible use the left half of
the exposed disc as this will hold the
workpiece against the table.
If it is necessary to use the full width
of the disc, care must be taken to hold
the workpiece firmly as the right half
will tend to cause it to lift.
Keep the workpiece moving to
achieve the best finish.
To use the table on an angle, loosen
the two locking knobs and move to the
required angle.
Always check the angle before
sanding.
The mitre guide supplied can be used
for fine sanding on angles up to 45
degrees.
By combining the table tilt and mitre
guide, compound angles can be
sanded.

Maintenance
Replacing the Sanding Disc
Always ensure the machine is
disconnected from the power supply
before any maintenance.
Remove the two work table locking
knobs and slide out the work table.
Remove the dust extraction guard by
taking out the three screws.
Carefully remove the existing self-
adhesive sanding disc with the aid of
a flat blade scraper.
Remove any residue from the sanding
disc plate using mineral / methylated
spirit.
Peel the backing from the new
sanding disc and apply to the sanding
plate. Ensure that it is positioned
centrally on the plate, then firmly
press into place.
Re-fit the dust guard, tightening all the
screws and re-attach the work table.
We recommend replacing the self adhesive disc with our VB150 Velcro conversion kit.
This will allow hook & loop backed discs to be used.
The great advantage being the ability to swap the disc over in seconds allowing different
grit sizes to be used.
Unlike self adhesive discs, hook & loop discs can be refitted at any time.

Replacing the Belt
Remove the locking knob and belt
guard.
Take off the side cover by removing the
two screws.
Take the tension off the belt.
Press and hold the tension wheel in,
then slide the belt off the side.
Slide the belt off through the slot in
the table.
Replace with a new belt by reversing
the above instructions.
Replace all covers and guards and
then track the belt as in previous
instructions.

Troubleshooting
Problem
Cause
Remedy
Machine does not start
Blown Fuse
Replace Fuse
Loose switch terminal
Inspect back of switch
Faulty Motor
Replace motor
Faulty switch
Replace switch
Only starts when Green
button is held down
Faulty switch
Replace switch
Machine slows down when
sanding
Operator applying too much
pressure to the work piece
Use less pressure when
applying the work piece to
the sanding surface
Sanding belt runs off the
wheels
Not tracked correctly
Adjust sanding belt tracking
Wood burns while sanding
Sanding surface clogged
Clean or replace disc or belt
Excessive pressure being
applies to work piece
Use less pressure when
applying work piece to
sanding surface
Motor Overheats
Motor overloaded
Allow to cool, restart with
reduced load
Please dispose of packaging for the product in a responsible manner. It is suitable for recycling. Help to
protect the environment, take the packaging to the local amenity tip and place into the appropriate
recycling bin.
Only for EU countries
Do not dispose of electric tools together with household waste material!
In observance of European Directive 2002/96/EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE)
and its implementation in accordance with national law, electric tools that have reached the end of their
life must be collected separately and returned to an
environmentally compatible recycling facility.
Your local refuse amenity will have a separate collection area for EEE goods
Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking
Charnwood Declare that Belt & Disc Sander, Model BD15
Conforms with the following Directives: Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
EMC Directive 2014/30/EU
And further conforms to the machinery example for which the EC type examination Certificate No.
AM50401624 & AE50392019 have been issued by TUV Rheinland LGA Products GmbH, Tillystrasse 2,
90431 Nurnberg, Germany.
I hereby declare that equipment named above has been tested and found to comply with the relevant
sections of the above referenced specifications. The machinery complies with all essential requirements of
the directive.
Signed: Dated: 28/04/2018 Location: Leicestershire
Richard Cook, Director

Charnwood BD15 Parts Drawing

Charnwood DB15 Parts List
Part No.
Description
Part No.
Description
01
Screw
02
Foot
03
Screw
04
Base Cover
05
Main Body
06
Switch Plate
07
Screw
08
Motor End Plate
09
Washer
10
Capacitor 8uf 450Vac, 50mm x
40mm dia, M8 mount with spades
11
Switch KJD20-2
12
Screw
13
Motor body
14
Cable Grommet
15
Power Cable
16
Capacitor Bracket
17
Nut
18
Nut
19
Cover
20
Armature
21
Screw
22
Belt Sanding Plate
23
Washer
24
Screw
25
Knob
26
Belt Guard
27
Belt Cover
28
Sanding Belt
29
Upper Belt Wheel
30
Circlip
31
Bearing
32
Top shaft
33
Screw
34
Screw
35
Washer
36
Lower Belt Wheel
37
Screw
38
Knob
39
Belt Housing
40
Grub Screw
41
Belt Sanding Table
42
Washer
43
Locking Handle
44
Tension Housing
45
Spring
46
Nut
47
Tension Bracket
48
Spring
49
Knob
50
Screw
51
Screw
52
Tension shaft
53
Spring
54
Washer
55
Washer
56
Dust Outlet
57
Pointer
58
Washer
59
Screw
60
Knob
61
Nut
62
Mitre Guide Quadrant
63
Mitre Guide Runner
64
Sanding Disc Table
65
Washer
66
Knob
67
Sanding Disc
68
Screw
69
Washer
70
Disc Plate
71
Disc Housing
72
Long Screw
73
Washer
74
Washer

Updated April 2019
Charnwood Machinery Ltd, Cedar Court, Walker Road,
Hilltop Industrial Estate, Bardon Hill, Leicestershire, LE67 1TU, England
Tel. [phone] Fax. [phone]
email: [e-mail] website: www.charnwood.net