Craftsman 103.22500 Use and care manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
AND PARTS I,IST FOR
CRAFTSMAN
BEI,T AND DISC SANDER
6INCH
Model Number f 03.?;25jOO
HOW TO OI?DER REP.S,IR P^A.RTS
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SIMPSONS, SEARS I,IMITED-CANADA
LITHOGRAPHED IN U. S. A.
SOURCE FORM 47919

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS LIST FOR
SANDER
Model Number lO3.225OO
SANDING DISC FENCE
TABLE TILT LOCK KNOB BELT ADJUSTING KNOB
TABTE
FICURE I
You now have a versatile tool incorporating the mul-
tiple advantages of belt, drum, disc and fexible belt
sanding. The design features the variable position-
itg of work surfaces, both for ease of operation and
for the sanding of nearly all types of cuts.
Rigid cast iron construction provides the necess ary
stability to produce accurate and precise sanding op-
erations.
To prevent damage in shipment some of the parts
were disassembled from the tool. These parts are
listed below. Be sure they are all accounted for be-
fore discarding any of the packing materials.
| . Disc assemblv consisting of :
Item No. 2, Sanding plate.
Item No. l, Abrasive Sanding disc.
Item No. 43, Set screw.
2. Item No. 61, Work table assembly.
3. Item No. 15, Belt table fence.
ASSEMBLY
Place the disc assembly on the end of the shaft, No.
9 , being sure that the set scr€w, No. 43, contacts the
fat on the shaft. Tighten the set screw securely.
The work table may now be assembled to the tool
in position for use with either the sanding disc ,rr the
sanding belt, by placing the support rod, No. 52, into
one of the holes provided in the base, No. 34, and
locking with either hex head screw, No. 35, or No.
37, which are already assembled into the base. It is
suggested, however, that the work table first be in-
stalled for use with the sanding disc until the work
table stop screws are adjusted, as explained under
ADJUSTMENTS.
INSTALLATION
There are two V's diameter holes in the base of the
sander through which bolts may be inserted to mount
the tool securely to a well constructed bench or tool
stand. The bench should be constructed to bring the
top surface of the belt table to approximately 36
inches from the floor.
The motor should be mounted below the tool to
allow complete freedom of operation.
MOTOR
A Yz horsepower, 3450 R.P.M. motor will provide
adequate power f or general use. For continuous
heavy duty operation a % horsepower, 3450 R.P.M.
motor is recommended.
Rotation must be counter-clockwise when facing
the sanding disc.
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SPEED
For best perf ormance this tool should run at 8p-
proximately 2700 R.P.M. This speed is attained by
using a 2 inch diameter motor pulley with a Yz inch
V-groove.
Be sure to specify the shaft diameter of your motor
when ordering the motor pulley.
BETT
Use a standard % inch V-belt. To determine the
belt length place rhotor and tool in operati.g posi-
tion and measure around the outside of the pulleys
with a steel tape. Do not measure in the grooves.
TUBRICATION
This sander is equipped with precision type, sealed
ball bearings. These bearings were packed with
grease at the factory and require no additional lubri-
cation for the life of the bearing.
To maintain smooth and easy operation of the
controls, oil the following parts occasionally with any
good grade machine oil:
| . Belt adjusting knobs Nos. 23 and 33 where
they enter the casting.
2. Pulley support pins Nos. 25 and 29 where they
enter the casting.
coNTROTS
The sanding belt may be raised from horizontal to
vertical position after loosenittg the two belt table
pivot lock bolts, No. I 0. Always tighten these bolts
securely before operation in any position.
The belt adjustir,g knobs align the iCler pulley, No.
27 , to keep the sanding belt running true over. the
pulleys and centered on the belt table. These knobs
also control the tension of the sanding belt.
The table tilt lock knob locks the work table at any
desired degree of tilt from 0o to 45".
The belt table fence provides a backup for the
work piece when using the sanding belt.
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2. Apply belt tension by turning the two belt ad-
justing knobs clockwise. While applying ten-
sion keep the idler pulley approximately p?r-
allel with the drive pulley. When proper ten-
sion has been applied you should be able to
deflect the belt, as shown in Fig. 2, ErpproX-
imately Yz of an inch.
Align the sanding belt so that it will track on the
approximate centers of the two pulleys and remain in
one position on the pulleys, as follows:
| . Rotate the belt bv hand in the correct direc-
tion, as shown in Fig. | .
2. If the belt tends to run off to the right, turn
the right hand knob clockwise. If the belt tends
to run off to the left, turn the left hand knob
clockwise.
3. Recheck the belt tension and adjust if fi€c€s-
sary by turning both knobs an equal amount.
4. The tool should now be ready to operate. If,
under power, the belt does not track propetly,
make very minor adjustment of the knobs
while the tool is in operation.
When installirg new sanding belts follow the
above steps. Be sure the arrow on the inside of the
belt points in the same direction as the rotation
arrow shown in Fig. l.
NOTE: Tighten all pulley set scre\ rs after a few
hours of operation.
The work table stop screws may require adjust-
ment to obtain the 90" and 45" settings. If adjust-
ment is necessary, it may be accomplished as f ollows:
| . Loosen the table tilt lock knob, No. 5 3, and
using a combination square set the work table
exactly square with the sanding ciisc. R e-
tighten knob.
2. Loosen hex nut, No. 50, and turn the square
head set scr€w, No. 5 | , until it contacts tlre rib
on the underside of the table. Re-tighten the
hex nut, while holding screw in this ptsition.
3. Repeat the above procedure f or the 45 " stop
screw, No. 59.
CAUTION: In placing the work table assemblv on
the tool, keep the edge of the table as close as pos-
sible to the sanding surface to eliminate the J.rr-
ger of thin work becomittg wedged between the
table and the sanding surface.
The socket head set screw, No. 5 5 , secures the
table support, No. 49, to the support rod, No. 52,
and also serves as the lock stud for the table tilt lock
knob. If adjustment of this stud is necessary loosen
the tilt knob and tighten securely with the Allen
wrench provided.
The sanding belt table when used in the vertical
position should be set square with the work table, as
follows:
l. After the work table has been installed for use
with the belt, loosen the two belt table pivot
Iock bolts, No. | 0.
2. Place a combination square on the work table
and pivot the belt table until the two tables are
90" to each other.
3. Re-tighten pivot lock bolts.
This procedure must be repeated each time the
position of the belt table has been changed.
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FIGURE 2
ADJUSTMENTS
Tension the sanding belt before operatirg, as fol-
lows:
l. Face the end of the tool with rotation arrow,
see Fig. l, pointing away from you.

ing operations. For extreme accuracy the pro-
tractor head should be set in relation to the sand-
ilg disc or belt table each time a new position is
desired.
OPERATION
The sanding belt and sanding disc furnished with this
tool are for general use. They are suitable for use on
materials such as metal, wood, or plastics.
Since a non-hardening type of disc cement-[.as
been used to fasten the abrasive paper to the spnding
plate, the abrasive disc may be quickly replaced with
one of a different grit.
Drum sanding may be done at either end of the
sanding belt table. See Fig. 4 for a typical applica-
tion.
Flexible belt sanding may be done on the back of
the belt with the belt table in vertical position, &s
shown in Fig. 5. Release the belt tension to suit the
curve of the work piece.
Quality of finish d.pends entirely upon the abra-
sive grit and the handling of the work. Highest qual-
ity is obtained by first rough sanding with the coarser
gri_ts, then changing to finer grits and making several
light passes.
Abrasives are available in three grits-fine, rrr€-
dium and coarse. The belt and disc furnished are
both medium grit.
FIGURE 5
SAFETY
Due to the functions of this tool the revolving parts
must remain exposed. Be careful ! Hold the work
firmly so that it may not be driven from your hands
allowing them to come in contact with the abrasive
surfaces.
Use the belt fence whenever possible.
Be sure the rotation is correct.
Do not wear clothes which are loose or dangling.
Be sure all necessary adjustments have been made
before operati.g tool.
In installations requiri.g a belt guard see Fig. 6
for further information.
FIGURE 3
Surface sanding is best accomplished by holding
the work piece firmly, but not ipplying too *.r.f,
pressure to the sanding surface.
The work piece should be moved back and forth
over the sanding belt to maintain even belt \ rear and
eliminate groovirg.
Wood should be sanded with the grain.
Use the belt table fence, see Fig. l, to back rp the
'work: If the work piece is lorg"i than the b.li sur-
.,fice, remove the f.rr.. to allowJull use of the belt.
Exra long work should be supported as shown in
Fig. 3, to eliminate sag.
Disc sanding has
rough ends of wood.
FIGURE 4
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Item Order by
No. Part No. PART NAME
| 38834 9 In. dia. sand PaPer disc. Purchase
from your nearest Sears retail store
<lr mail order house. Ask for Cata'
log No. 9-2526. State grit wanted . b a '
2 38 180 S"itait g pl.tt with set screw ^ i/'
3 17 | 7 0 - Iq-olp..qtley .qith ".g! ".try ,*ic##**'"@ 'rt { n
4'.-ffi:
"ft lo{.tl rtetarnlng.__T]Bg----
-r-*-zzgrr- -R;Htrfi ;;fi;--
7 47 616 Belt table bushing
8 38833 'Retaining lins
i -9* - 47 61 7_ *_D_nys***-haJt-*:-*- av (} f ft t'e f? ( /'\
l*0-**-*X:ZSl *"Ca;""'"* 5/16-l I x l/2hex. hd.
| | X-623 Plain washer 2l /64 I.D. x t/s O.D.
l2 |$,IIl -Refeiprn-s*-Iu1g *
*Tt**W;;;* 5 Ito-l I x I hex. head
l4 X-601 Plainwasherll/32 I.D.xll/16
o.D.
Belt table fence
Belt table support post
Drive pulley with set screw
Set screw Y4-20 x 5 / 16 socket head
with cup point
Set screw 5 /16- l8 x /2 socket head
with cone point
Belt table
Ball bearing
Retaining ring
Belt adjusting knob
Swivel
Pulley support pin
Set screw Y4-20 x 5/16 socket head
with cone point
Idler pulley with set screw
Idler bearing
Pulley support pin
Retaining swivel
Set screw 5/16-18 x 5/16 socket
head self loclcing with flat point
Set screw 5 / | 6-1 8 x /2 socket head
self locking with dog point
PARTS LIST
Item Order by
No. Part No. PART NAME
33 47 618 Belt adjusting knob
3 4 47 120 Base
3 5 sX-205 C"p screw 5 / 16- 1 8 x /4 hex' head
36 X-456 Hexj.*nut7/16-14
37 X-236 C.p ""t"* 5/l6' I I x 2% hex. head
3 8 47 2 12 Table suPport bracket
39 *X-6 l l Lock washer 5 / 16 inch
40 X-33S Machine screw 5/16-18 x lsAPhil-
4n 4t ---r-o'-u jA::nd head
'- -42-----K-n9 Sei screw 5/16-18 x 5/16 socket
head with cup point
43 X-179 Setscrew5/16-18 x5/16 socket
head with cup point
44 387 37 Wrench
45 *X- | 403 Allen wrench 5 /32
46 47 8l3 Sanding belt 6 x 48 inches. Pur-
chase from your nearest Sears retail
8:;TJ T,:l ";1ii l,l """r,#o -?l
4t 3ssi5 HiTil; w 5/l 6- | 8 * T+slotted head
self locking with cone point
48 38225 Work table
49 38226 Work table support
50 'eX-420 Hex nut %-20
5l *X- | l6 Set screw V4-20 x I square head
52 38653 Work table support rod
53 38654 Work table tilt lock knob
54 X'60 1 Plainwasherll/32 l.D.xll/16
o.D.
55 X-3606 Set screw 5/16'18 x l% socket
head with half dog point
56 X-741 Machinescrew5/16-18 xYz hex.
hd. with external tooth lock washer
Work table lock arm
Set screw 5/ | 6- | 8 * 3A slotted head
self locking with cone point
Set screw Y4-20 x I square head
Hex nut V4-20
Work table assembly complete
| 5 38224
f6 47615
l7 47 190
18 x-t73
t9 x-|70
20 47211
2l 38832
22 38833
23 47 618
24 47 613
25 47 6t 4
26 X-172
27 47180
28 47611
29 476t4
30 47 6t2
3 | X-3 605
32 4781 |
57 38738
58 38835
59 *X- l l6
60 tx-420
6 | 38102
*Standard hardware items_may be purchased locally.
This sheet is intended for instruction and repair parts only and is not a packing slip.
The parts shown and listed may include accessories not necessarily part of this tool.
ACCESSORIES
Fig. 6 illustrates accessories for your sander.
Tool Stand-Qalalog No. 99-2204
Guard-Q31alog No. 9 -225 |
Powr Panl-Catalog No. 9-2120
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