Craftex CT170N User manual

CT170N
1”x30” BELT & 5” DISC SANDER
User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Safety Instructions for Machines ............................................................... 3
Specific Safety Instructions..................................................................................... 4
CT170N Features ................................................................................................... 5
Physical Features ................................................................................................... 6
Proper Grounding ................................................................................................... 7
Un-Packing ............................................................................................................. 8
Sanding Belt Table.................................................................................................. 8
Dust Chute.............................................................................................................. 8
Sanding Disc Table................................................................................................. 9
Belt Tracking........................................................................................................... 9
Upper Guard ...........................................................................................................10
Test Run .................................................................................................................11
Belt Sander Platen .................................................................................................. 11
Squaring the Table..................................................................................................11
Sanding Belt Replacement .....................................................................................12
Sanding Disc Replacement.....................................................................................13
Miter Gauge ............................................................................................................13
Maintenance ...........................................................................................................13
Parts Diagram.........................................................................................................14
Parts List.................................................................................................................15
Warranty .................................................................................................................17

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GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR MACHINES
Extreme caution should be used when operating all power tools. Know your power
tool, be familiar with its operation, read through the owner’s manual and practice safe
usage procedures at all times.
ALWAYS read and understand the
user manual before operating the
machine.
CONNECT your machine ONLY to the
matched and specific power source.
ALWAYS wear safety glasses
respirators, hearing protection and
safety shoes, when operating your
machine.
DO NOT wear loose clothing or
jewelry when operating your machine.
Wear protective hair covering.
A SAFE ENVIRONMENT is
important. Keep the area free of dust,
dirt and other debris in the immediate
vicinity of your machine.
BE ALERT! DO NOT use prescription
or other drugs that may affect your
ability or judgment to safely use your
machine.
DISCONNECT the power source when
changing drill bits, hollow chisels,
router bits, shaper heads, blades,
knives or making other adjustments or
repairs.
NEVER leave a tool unattended while it
is in operation.
NEVER allow unsupervised or untrained
personnel to operate the machine
NEVER reach over the table when the
tool is in operation.
ALWAYS keep blades, knives and bits
sharpened and properly aligned.
ALL OPERATIONS MUST BE
performed with the guards in place to
ensure safety.
ALWAYS use push sticks and feather
boards to safely feed your work through
the machine.
ALWAYS make sure that any tools used
for adjustments are removed before
operating the machine.
ALWAYS keep bystanders safely away
while the machine is in operation.
NEVER attempt to remove jammed
cutoff pieces until the blade has come to
a full stop.

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MAKE SURE the sander is connected
to the matched and specific power
source.
ALL THE GUARDS must be in place
while operating the sander to ensure
operator safety.
MAKE SURE before making any
adjustments, the switch is in the “OFF”
position and the cord is un-plugged from
the power source.
NEVER sand more than one work piece
at a time.
DO NOT wear loose clothing while
operating this sander.
KEEP YOUR WORK AREA CLEAN.
Cluttered areas and workbenches
increase the chance of accidents.
NEVER LEAVE the sander unattended
while it is running.
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors
should be kept at a safe distance from
the work area.
DO NOT force the sander. It will do the
job better and will be safer at the
operating rate for which it is designed.
ALWAYS wear a dust mask and safety
glasses while operating the sander. The
tiny dust particles produced by the
sander can cause serious health
problems.
ALWAYS inspect the work-piece for
staples, nails knots or any other foreign
material before sanding.
ALWAYS operate the sander in a well-
ventilated area and use a dust collection
system for dust removal whenever
possible.
ALWAYS hold the work piece firmly
when sanding. When not using the
table, i.e. sanding free-hand, grip the
work piece with both hands.
USE THE STOP FENCE when
performing horizontal sanding on the
belt sander.
MAINTAIN AND SERVICE your sander
regularly as instructed in this user
manual.
MAKE SURE you have read and
understood all the safety instructions in
this manual and that you are familiar
with your CT170N sander, before
operating. If you fail to do so, serious
injury could occur.
CT170N – 1”x30” BELT & 5” DISC SANDER
SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING!
The safety instructions given above can not be complete because the environment in
every shop is different. Always consider safety first as it applies to your individual
working conditions.

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MODEL CT170N – 1”x30” BELT & 5” DISC SANDER
As part of the growing line of Craftex woodworking equipment, we are proud to offer the
CT170N, a 1” x 30” Belt and 5” Disc Sander. By following the instructions and procedures laid
out in this user manual, you will receive years of excellent service and satisfaction. The C170N
is a professional tool and like all power tools, proper care and safety procedures should be
adhered to.
Motor Type .......................... .......... Induction
Motor Ratings ...................... .......... 1/3-HP, 120-Volts, 60-Hz
No Load Speed.................... .......... 3450 RPM
Amps ................................... .......... 2.3
Sanding Disc Diameter........ .......... 5”
Sanding Disc Grit................. .......... 80
Sanding Belt Size ................ .......... Length 30” x Width 1”
Sanding Belt Grit ................. .......... A 100
Dust Port.............................. .......... Two 1-3/4” Dust Ports
Weigh .................................. .......... 16 lbs
Warranty.............................. .......... 2 Years
CT170N – BELT & DISC SANDER
FEATURES

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CT170N – 1”x30” BELT & 5” DISC SANDER
PHYSICAL FEATURES

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PROPER GROUNDING
Grounding provides a path of least
resistance for electric current to reduce the
risk of electric shock.
Make sure the cord is plugged into a
properly installed and grounded power
outlet. To prevent electrical hazards, have a
qualified electrician ensure that the line is
properly wired.
Make sure that the appliance is connected
to an outlet having the same configuration
as the plug. If an adaptor plug is used, it
must be attached to the metal screw of the
receptacle.
Figure-1 120-Volts outlet for CT170N
It is strongly recommended not to use
extension cords with your CT170N. Always
try to position your machine close to the
power source so that you do not need to
use extension cords.
In case if you really find it necessary to use
an extension cord, make sure the extension
cord does not exceed 50-feet in length and
the cord is 14-gauge to prevent motor
damage.
WARNING!
Improper connection of the equipment-
grounding conductor can result in a risk
of electric shock. Check with a qualified
electrician if you are in doubt as to
whether the outlet is properly grounded.

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UNPACKING
The machine is properly packaged and
shipped in a carton for safe transportation.
When unpacking, carefully inspect the
carton to ensure that nothing has been
damaged and check that the sander and
the parts are in good condition.
While doing inventory, if you can not find
any part, check if the part is already
installed on the machine. Some of the parts
come preassembled on the machine.
SANDING BELT TABLE
The CT170N is equipped with a tilting table
secured by a lock lever.
To install the table:
Make sure the switch is in the OFF position
and the cord is disconnected from the
power source.
Pass the sanding belt through the slot on
the table and position the table on the
machine as shown in figure-2.
Secure the table to the machine using the
lock lever. See figure-2.
Figure-2 Installing the sanding belt table
DUST PORT
For optimum dust removal the sander is
equipped with two dust ports.
The sanding belt dust port with the side
guard is mounted to the machine using a
lock knob and two screws. See figure-3.
Figure-3 Sanding belt dust port with side
guard
The sanding disc is also provided with a
dust port to remove the dust created while
using the disc.
To install the dust chute:
Make sure the switch is in the OFF position
and the cord is disconnected from the
power source.
Attach the dust port to the sander as shown
in figure-4 and secure it using screws and
washers provided.

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Figure-4 Installing sanding disc dust port
SANDING DISC TABLE
CT170N is provided with a work table for
disc sanding operation.
To install the sanding disc table:
Make sure the switch is in the OFF position
and the cord is disconnected from the
power source.
Attach the table to the sander, above the
dust chute as shown in figure-5 and secure
it using two lock knobs from both sides.
Figure-5 Installing the sanding disc table
BELT TRACKING
Belt tracking means to adjust the belt in the
center of the rollers so that it runs true and
does not wander left or right off the rollers.
The belt tracking adjustment on CT170N is
very simple and easy. The sander is
provided with a belt tracking adjustment
knob as shown in figure-6.
Figure-6 Belt Tracking adjustment knob
To adjust the belt tracking:
Make sure the switch is in the OFF position
and the cord is disconnected from the
power source.
Remove the upper guard lock knob, the
screws holding the side cover and remove
the side cover to expose the rollers.
Rotate the sanding disc with your hand
which will rotate the sanding belt and watch
where the belt rides on the rollers.
Keep rotating the disc with one hand the
use the other hand to turn the belt tracking
adjustment knob.

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Figure-7 Adjusting the belt tracking
Once the belt is in the center of the rollers,
stop turning the adjustment knob and the
disc.
Re-install the side cover and connect the
cord to the power source.
Turn the sander ON and then quickly OFF
and watch if the belt is riding true in the
center of the rollers.
UPPER GUARD
Install the upper bracket to the belt sanding
arm and secure it with the lock knob as
shown in figure-8.
Figure-8 Installing the upper guard