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Belt/Disc Sander
Operator’s Manual GBDS450
BELT/DISC SANDER 4.5 AMP
Operator’s Manual
Specifications:
• Model:  GBDS450
• RatedVoltage: 120V~60HZ
• RatedInputPower: 4.5A
• BeltSpeed(noload): 2,000SFPM
• DiscSpeed(noload): 3,400RPM
• BeltSize:  4”x36”(100mmx914mm)
• DiscSize:  6”(150mm)
• TableSize:  8-7/8”x6-1/4”(225mmx160mm)
• TableTilt:  0°-45°
• BeltTilt:  0°-90°
Includes:Table,MiterGaugeandWrenches
 WARNING:To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand
this operator’s manual before operating this tool. Save this Manual for future
reference.
Toll-Free Help Line: 1-888-552-8665
WARNING:TheOperationofanypowertoolcanresultinforeign
objectsbeingthrownintoyoureyes,whichcanresultinsevereeyedamage.
Beforebeginningtooloperation,alwayswearsafetygogglesorsafetyglasses
withsideshieldsandafullfaceshieldwhenneeded.WerecommendWide
VisionSafetyMaskforuseovereyeglassesorstandardsafetyglasseswith
sideshields.AlwaysweareyeprotectionwhichismarkedtocomplywithANSI
Z87.1.
Look for this symbol to point out important safety
precautions. It means attention!!! Your safety is
involved.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
 WARNING:
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects
or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
• Leadfromlead-basedpaints,
• Crystallinesilicafrombricksandcementandothermasonryproducts,and
• Arsenicandchromiumfromchemicallytreatedlumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this
type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well
ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those
dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
WEARYOUR
FORESIGHTISBETTER
THANNOSIGHT
SAFETYGLASSES

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WARNING:READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS, CAUTIONS
AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS EQUIPMENT. Failure
to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WORK AREA SAFETY
• Keep your work area clean and well lit.Clutteredbenchesanddarkareasinvite
accidents.
• Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres,suchasinthe
presenceofammableliquids,gases,ordust.Powertoolscreatesparkswhichmayignitethedust
orfumes.
• Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power
tool.Distractionscancauseyoutolosecontrol.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
• Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Nevermodifythepluginanyway.Donot
useanyadapterplugsinanyearthed(grounded)powertools.Doubleinsulatedtoolsareequipped
withapolarizedplug(onebladeiswiderthantheother).Thisplugwilltinapolarizedoutletonly
oneway.Iftheplugdoesnottfullyintheoutlet,reversetheplug.Ifitstilldoesnott,contact
aqualiedelectriciantoinstallapolarizedoutlet.Donotchangethepluginanyway.Double
insulationeliminatestheneedforthethreewiregroundedpowercordandgroundedpowersupply
system.
•Donotexposepowertoolstorainorwetconditions.Waterenteringapower
toolwillincreasetheriskofelectricshock.
•Avoidbodycontactwithearthedorgroundedsurfacessuchaspipes,
radiators, ranges and refrigerators. Thereisanincreasedriskofelectricshockif
yourbodyisgrounded.
•Donotabusethecord.Neverusethecordforcarrying,pullingorunpluggingthepower
tool.Keepcordawayfromheat,oil,sharpedgesormovingparts.Damagedcordsincreasetherisk
ofelectricshock.
•Whenoperatingapowertooloutside,useanextensioncordsuitable
for outdoor use. Thesecordsareratedforoutdooruseandreducetheriskofelectricshock.
•DonotuseAConlyratedtoolswithaDCpowersupply.Whilethetoolmay
appeartowork.TheelectricalcomponentsoftheACratedtoolarelikelytofailandrateahazardto
theoperator.
PERSONAL SAFETY
• Stay alert, watchwhatyouaredoingandusecommonsensewhenoperatingapowertool.
Donotusetoolwhiletiredorundertheinuenceofdrugs,alcohol,ormedication.Amomentof
inattentionwhileoperatingpowertoolsmayresultinseriouspersonalinjury.
•Usesafetyequipment.Alwaysweareyeprotection.Safetyequipmentsuchasdust
mask,non-skidsafetyshoes,hardhat,orhearingprotectionforappropriateconditionswillreduce
personalinjuries.
•Dressproperly.Donotwearlooseclothingorjewelry.Keepyourhair,clothingandgloves
awayfrommovingparts.Looseclothes,jewelryorlonghaircanbecaughtinmovingparts.Air
ventsmaycovermovingpartsandshouldbeavoided.

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•Avoidaccidentalstarting.Ensuretheswitchisintheoffpositionbeforepluggingin.
Carryingpowertoolswithyourngerontheswitchorplugginginpowertoolsthathavetheswitch
oninvitesaccidents.
•Removeanyadjustingkeysorwrenchesbeforeturningthepower
tool on. Awrenchorkeythatisleftattachedtoarotatingpartofthetoolmayresultinpersonal
injury.
•Donotoverreach.Maintainproperfootingandbalanceatalltimes.Lossofbalancecan
causeaninjuryinanunexpectedsituation.
•Ifdevicesareprovidedforconnectionofdustextractionand
collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used.
Useofthesedevicescanreducedustrelatedhazards.
•Donotusealadderorunstablesupport.Stablefootingonasolidsurfaceenables
bettercontrolofthetoolinunexpectedsituations.
•Keeptoolhandlesdry,cleanandfreefromoilandgrease.Slipperyhandles
cannotsafelycontrolthetool.
TOOL USE AND CARE
• Secure the work piece. Useclamporotherpracticalwaytoholdtheworkpiecetoa
stableplatform.Holdingtheworkpiecebyhandoragainstyourbodyisunstableandmayleadto
lossofcontrol.
•Donotforcethepowertool.Thetoolwillperformthejobbetterandsaferatthefeed
rateforwhichitisdesigned.Forcingthetoolcouldpossiblydamagethetoolandmayresultin
personalinjury.
•Usethecorrectpowertoolforthejob.Don’tforcethetoolorattachmenttodoa
jobforwhichitisnotdesigned.
•Donotuseatooliftheswitchdoesnotturnitonoroff.Anytoolthat
cannotbecontrolledwiththeswitchisdangerousandmustberepairedorreplacedbyan
authorizedservicecenter.
•Turnthepowertooloff,anddisconnecttheplugfromthepowersourceand/
orbatterypackfromthepowertoolbeforemakinganyadjustments,changingtheaccessories,or
storingthetools. Suchpreventivesafetymeasuresreducetheriskofanaccidentalstartupwhich
maycausepersonalinjury.
•Storeidletooloutofreachofchildrenandotherinexperienced
persons. Itisdangerousinthehandofuntrainedusers.
•Maintainpowertoolswithcare.Checkforproperalignmentandbindingofmoving
parts,components,andanyotherconditionsthatmayaffectthetool’soperation.Aguardorany
otherpartthatisdamagedmustbeproperlyrepairedorreplacedbyanauthorizedservicecenterto
avoidriskofpersonalinjury.
•Userecommendedaccessories.Usingaccessoriesandattachmentsnot
recommendedbythemanufacturerorintendedforuseonthistypetoolmaycausedamageto
thetoolorresultinpersonalinjurytotheuser.Consulttheoperator’smanualforrecommended
accessories.
•Keepcuttingtoolssharpandclean.Properlymaintainedcuttingtoolswithsharp
cuttingedgesarelesslikelytobindandareeasiertocontrol.

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•Feedtheworkpieceinthecorrectdirectionandspeed.Feedthework
pieceintoablade,cutter,orabrasivesurfaceagainstthedirectionofthecuttingtool’sdirection
ofrotationonly.Incorrectlyfeedingtheworkpieceinthesamedirectionmaycausethework
piecetobethrownoutathighspeed.
•Neverleavethetoolrunningunattended,turnthepoweroff.Donot
leavethetooluntilitcomestoacompletestop.
•Neverstartthepowertoolwhenanyrotatingcomponentisin
contact with the work piece.
SERVICE
• Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using
only identical replacement parts. Thiswillensurethatthesafetyofthepowertool
ismaintained.
•Serviceyourpowertoolperiodically.Whencleaningatool,becarefulnotto
disassembleanyportionofthetoolsinceinternalwiresmaybemisplacedorpinched.
WARNING:
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS EQUIPMENT. Failure to follow all
instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious
personal injury.
EXTENSION CORDS
Grounded tools require a three wire extension cord.Doubleinsulatedtoolscan
useeitheratwoorthreewireextensioncord.Asthedistancefromthepowersupplyoutletincreases,
youmustuseaheaviergaugeextensioncord.Usingextensioncordswithinadequatelysizedwire
causesaseriousdropinvoltage,resultinginlossofpowerandpossibletooldamage.Refertothe
tableshownbelowtodeterminetherequiredminimumwiresize.
Thesmallerthegaugenumberofthewire,thegreaterthecapacityofthecord.Forexample:a
14-gaugecordcancarryahighercurrentthana16-gaugecord.Whenusingmorethanoneextension
cordtomakeupthetotallength,besureeachcordcontainsatleasttheminimumwiresizerequired.
Ifyouareusingoneextensioncordformorethanonetool,addthenameplateamperesandusethe
sumtodeterminetherequiredminimumwiresize.
Guidelines for Using Extension Cords
• Ifyouareusinganextensioncordoutdoors,besureitismarkedwiththesufx“W-A”(“W”in
Canada)toindicatethatitisacceptableforoutdooruse.
• Besureyourextensioncordisproperlywiredandingoodelectricalcondition.Alwaysreplacea
damagedextensioncordorhaveitrepairedbyaqualiedpersonbeforeusingit.
• Protectyourextensioncordsfromsharpobjects,excessiveheat,anddamporwetareas.
Recommended Minimum Wire Gauge for Extension Cords (120 Volt)
Nameplate
Amperes
(At Full Load)
Extension Cord Length
25 Feet 50 Feet 75 Feet 100 Feet 150 Feet 200 Feet
0–2.0 18 18 18 18 16 16
2.1–3.4 18 18 18 16 14 14
3.5–5.0 18 18 16 14 12 12
5.1–7.0 18 16 14 12 12 10
7.1–12.0 18 14 12 10 8 8
12.1–16.0 14 12 10 10 8 6
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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR BELT/DISC SANDERS
 WARNING:DO NOT LET COMFORT OR FAMILIARITY WITH PRODUCT
(GAINED FROM REPEATED USE) REPLACE STRICT ADHERENCE TO PRODUCT
SAFETY RULES. If you use this tool unsafely or incorrectly, you can suffer
serious personal injury!
•Makesurethebelt/discsanderisonarm,levelsurfaceand
properly secured toavoidinjuryfromunexpectedmovement.
• Unplug the tool before making adjustments, repairs, maintenance
or storing.
•Alwaysswitchoffthetoolbeforeunpluggingittoavoidaccidentalstarting
whenrepluggingthetoolintoapowersource.
•Weareyeprotectionanddustmask.
•Donotoperatethesanderuntilitisassembledandinstalledaccordingtothis
manual’sinstructions.
•Donotusethetooliftheswitchdoesnotturnitonandoff.Defectiveswitchesshouldbe
immediatelyreplacedbyanauthorizedservicecenterandthemachinenotusedunderrepairs
arecompleted.
•Alwayssupportworkpiecewithmitergauge,worksupportor
table.
•Keepngersawayfrompinchpointsbetweenhousingandsandingbeltordisc.
•Maintain1/16in.(1-2mm)clearancebetweentableandsandingbelt
or disc.
•Maintainproperadjustmentofsandingbelttensionandalignment.
•Neversandmorethanonepieceatatime.
•Alwaysfeedtheworkpiecefromlefttorightagainstthedirectionthesanding
beltisrotating.
•Useextracautionwithlarge,verysmallorawkwardworkpiece.Neverusethistool
tosandapiecetoosmalltoholdbyhand.
•Avoidawkwardoperationsandhandpositionswhereanunexpectedor
suddenslipthatcouldcauseyourhandorngerstomoveintothesandingbeltordisc.
•Neverstandinlinewiththepathofworkpiece.
•Donotoperateinrainorindamplocations.
•Groundingrequired.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

1.ON/OFFSwitch
2.Table
3.MiterGauge
4.TableLockKnob
5.DiscGuard
6.SandingDisc
7.WorkSupport
8.SandingBelt
9.BeltBed
10.BeltTensionLever
11.BeltTrackingKnob
12.BeltBedLockScrew
13.DustPort
14.MountingHoles
15.Base
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A  Belt/DiscSander 1 
B  TableAssembly 1
C  WorkSupport 1
D  TableLockKnob 1
E  MiterGauge 1
F Wrench  1
G  AllenKey  1
Operator'sManual(notshown)1
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UNPACKING AND CONTENT
IMPORTANT:Due to modern mass production techniques, it is
unlikely the tool is faulty or that a part is missing. If you find anything
wrong, do not operate the tool until the parts have been replaced or the
fault has been rectified. Failure to do so could result in serious personal
injury.
Contents in Package: (FIG 2)
Item Description QTY Item Description QTY
WARNING: If any parts are missing or damaged, do not attempt to
assemble the tool, plug in power cord or turn the switch on until the missing or
damaged parts are replaced.
FIG 2
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ASSEMBLY
WARNING: Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged
from the power source before adjusting, adding accessories, or checking a
function on the tool .
Installing or replacing Sanding Disc and
Guard (FIG 3)
One6"sandingdisc(3)andthedisc guard (1) are pre-
installedatthefactory.
To replace the sanding disc
1.Unplugthesanderfromthepowersource.
2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, loosen and remove two
screws(2)onthediscguard.
3.Removethediscguard.
4.Peelofftheoldsandingdisc.
5. Remove the backing from a new sanding disc. Align
perimeterofdiscwithsandingplateandrmlypressthe
discintoposition.
6. Reinstall the disc guard as shown on FIG 3.The disc
guardcanbeadjustedupand downtocoversanding
discformoreprotection.
Installing or Replacing Sanding Belt
(FIG 4, 5, 6)
Asandingbeltispre-installedandalignedatthefactory.
To replace the sanding belt
NOTE:Use 4"x36" (100mm x 914mm) sanding
belt. On the smooth side of the sanding belt,
there is a directional arrow. The sanding belt
must run in the direction of the arrow.
1.Unplugthesanderfromthepowersource.
2.PulltheBeltTensionLever(1)atdirectionshownonFIG
4toreleasebelttension.
3.Loosenandremovethescrew(3)oneachsideofbelt
bed(8).Removetheupperbeltguard(5).
4.Loosenandremovetwoscrews(4)oneachsideofbelt
bed(8).Removethelowerbeltguard(7).
5.Removetherubberbump(6).
6.Removetheoldsandingbelt(10)fromdriver(9)andidler
rollers(10).SeeFIG6.
7.Placeanewsandingbeltoverthedriverroller(9)and
idler roller (10) with the direction arrows running
counter-clockwise.Besurethesandingbeltiscentered
onbothrollers.
8.Putrubberbump,lowerbeltguardandupperbeltguard
backon.Tightenscrews(3,4)onbothsidesofthebelt
bed(8)tokeepguards(5,7)inplace.
9.Pushthebelttensionlever(1)backintolockingposition
toapplybelttension.
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WARNING:The belt tension lever is
spring loaded. Be careful when pushing the
tension lever back into place to avoid personal
injury.
Installing Table Assembly
To Install the Table Assembly for Use with
Sanding Disc (FIG 7,8, 9)
1.Unplugthesanderfromthepowersource.
2.Insertthepositionpinontablesupportintotheupperhole
onthemachine.SeeFIG7.
3.Inserttablelockknob(1)throughaatwasherandthe
tablesupportslotandintothethreadedholeofbaseas
shownonFIG7.Turnandtightenthetablelockknob.
4.Loosenthethreehexheadnutsatbottomoftablesupport
(FIG9)andadjusttabletomakesurethetableedgeis
nomorethan1/16"(1-2mm)fromthesandingsurface.
Tightenthethreehexheadnuts.Re-tightenthelockknob.
 WARNING:To avoid trapping the work
piece or your finger between the table and
sanding disc, the table edge must be no more
than 1/16" (1-2mm) from the sanding surface.
To Install the Table Assembly for Use with
Sanding Belt (FIG 9, 10, 11)
1.Unplugthesanderfromthepowersource.
2.Removetheworksupportifitison.
3.Placethebeltbedintheverticalsandingposition.Referto
"PositioningtheBeltBed".
4.Insertthepositionpinontablesupportintotheposition
holeonthebeltbedasshownonFIG10.
5.Inserttablelockknobthroughaatwasherandthetable
supportslotandintothethreadedholeasshownonFIG
10.Turnandtightenthetablelockknob(1).
6.Loosenthethreehexheadnutsatbottomoftablesupport
andadjusttabletomakesurethetableedgeisnomore
than1/16"(1-2mm)fromthesandingsurface.Re-tighten
thelockknob.
7.Adjusttheprotectionplate(2)underthetabletocoverthe
exposedsandingbeltforextraprotection.
Installing Work Support (FIG 12)
1.Unplugthesanderfromthepowersource.
2.Placetheworksupport(1)overtheholeinthesideofthe
toolhousingasshowninFIG12.
3.Usingawrenchprovided,fastentheworksupportinplace
withthewasherandhexheadscrew(2).
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