Power Craft PBS-950 Technical manual

950W BELT SANDER
User Guide & Warranty
After Sales Support
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the added peace of mind of dedicated
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daytime telephone number.
Alternatively, you can contact our service hot-line on the number given below.
Office hours are as follows:
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UK Helpline
Heltec Ltd.
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Units 1/9 Stanley Mill • Kirkebrok Road • Deane, Bolton Lancs, England • BL3 4JE
Service Center
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Service Center
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WEB SUPPORT
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Replacements or repairs under guarantee regulations are free of charge.
950W BELT SANDER
PBS-950
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WarrantyContents
03 Introduction
04 Machine specifications
07 Safety instructions
- General safety instructions
- Special safety precautions
12 Assembly
- Choice of the sand-paper
- Removing and Installing the sanding belt
- Aligning the sanding belt
- Switching on and off
- Mounting dustbag
- Grip
14 Operation
- General safety instructions
15 Maintenance
- Operating instructions
- Troubleshooting
18 Exploded view and spare parts list
19 Warranty
WARRANTY CERTIFICATE
Year of manufacture: 07/2008 BELT SANDER PBS-950
Congratulations! You have made an excellent choice with the purchase of this Quality
product. Our commitment to quality also includes our service. Should you, contrary to
expectations, experience defects due to material or manufacturing faults during private
use within 36 months of the date of purchase we shall be liable for warranty in
accordance with statutory warranty regulations, provided that: - The device was not put to any use other
than the intended.- Was not overloaded. - Was not used with the wrong accessories. - Repairs where not
carried out by any other than the authorised workshop. The warranty certificate is only valid in connection
with the receipt. Please keep both in a safe place. The warranty does not affect your statutory rights.
The product is guaranteed for a period of three years beginning on the day of purchase. Keep your purchase
receipt safe as proof of the date of purchase. The guarantee period can only be extended for the duration of
any repair required.
During the warranty period, defective devices can be sent FREIGHT PREPAID to the service address stated at
the end of this booklet. We will, at our discretion either repair or exchange the device in accordance with
warranty legislation.
Please include the following when sending in your product for repair:
1. The receipt (proof of purchase)
2. This warranty certificate with your name, address, contact details and a fault description
completed overleaf.
If the original receipt is not enclosed the repair will be charged for in all cases. After the warranty has
expired you can still send defective devices for repairs FREIGHT PREPAID to the address at the end of this
booklet. Quotes as well as repairs after warranty period are to be paid for in all cases. Ensure the product is
sent well packed as no responsibility can be accepted for items lost or damaged in transit. This warranty
does not affect your statutory rights.
EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We Ferm B.V.
Lingenstraat 6, 8028 PM Zwolle, The Netherlands
declare that the design and construction of the following machine, in the form supplied by us, comply with
the requirements of the appropriate EC directives.
Product Description: 950W BELT SANDER
Model: PBS-950
Appropriate EC directives: 98/37/EEC, 2006/95/EC, 2004/108/EC/, 2002/95/EC, 2002/96/EC
Applicable harmonised norms: EN60745-1, EN60745-2-4, EN55014-1, EN55014-2, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3
J.A. Bakker - van Ingen J. Lodewijk
CEO Ferm B.V. Quality Manager Ferm Global 07/2008
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Introduction
Congratulations on choosing to buy a
PowerCraft product.
By doing so you now have the assurance and peace of mind that comes with
purchasing a product made by one of Europe’s leading manufacturers.
All products brought to you by PowerCraft are manufactured to the highest
standards of performances and safety, and, as part of our philosophy for
customer service and satisfaction, are backed by our comprehensive
3 Year Warranty.
We hope you will enjoy using your purchase for many years to come.
950W Belt sander
Always read the instructions for electrical products carefully before
use. It will help you understand your product better and avoid
unnecessary risks. Keep this instructions manual in a safe place for
future use.
This belt sander is the right tool to sand wood, metal, plastic and similar
materials.
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Parts list
No. Description Position
409232 Carbon brush (set) 26
409233 Adjusting knob 28 till 30
409234 Rear wheel 35
409235 Bottom plate 48
409226 Driving belt 106XL-031 49
409237 Switch 61
409238 Dustbag
Exploded view and parts list
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Machine specifications
Technical specifications
Voltage 230 V~
Frequency 50 Hz
Power input 950 W
No load sander paper speed 0 - 380 m/min
Sanding belt size 75 x 533 mm
Sanding pad size 75 x 150 mm
Weight 3.5 kg
Lpa (Sound pressure) 93.5 dB(A)
Lwa (Sound power level) 104.5 dB(A)
Vibration value 2.4 m/s2
Product information
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Machine specifications
Fig. B
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Maintenance
Disconnect the machine from the mains before carrying out cleaning
and maintenance work.
This machine has been designed to operate over a long period of time with a
minimum of maintenance. Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon
proper machine care and regular cleaning.
Cleaning
Regularly clean the machine housing with a soft cloth, preferably after each
use. Keep the ventilation slots free from dust and dirt. If the dirt does not
come off use a soft cloth moistened with soapy water. Never use solvents
such as petrol, alcohol, ammonia water, etc. These solvents may damage the
plastic parts.
Lubrication
The machine requires no additional lubrication.
Faults
Should a fault occur, please contact the address on the warranty card. On the
back page of this manual you find an exploded view showing the parts that
can be ordered.
Environment
In order to prevent the machine from damage during transport, it is delivered
in a sturdy packaging. Most of the packaging materials can be recycled. Take
these materials to the appropriate recycling locations.
Faulty and/or discarded electrical or electronic machines have to be
collected at the appropriate recycling locations.
Machine specifications
1. Rear handle
2. Front handle
3. Front belt roller
4. Tensioning lever
5. Direction indicator
6. Carbon brush cover
7. Operating switch
8. Locking button
9. Adapter for dust bag
10. Dust bag
11. Driving belt cover
12. Adjusting knob for belt travel
13. Sanding belt
14. Speed controller
Package contents
1 belt sander
5 sanding belts
2 x G60
2 x G80
1 x G120
1 dust bag
1 instructions for use
Check the machine, the component parts and accessories for damage in
transport.
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Safety instructions
The following symbols are used in these instructions:
Read instructions carefully.
Conformity with the relevant EU safety directives.
Class II machine - double insulation - earth connection not required.
Danger of life and risk of injury as well as risk of damage to the
machine in case of non-adherence to the safety instructions in these
instructions of use.
Danger of electric shock.
Remove the plug from the mains socket.
Wear a dust mask. Working with wood, metals and other materials
may produce dust that is harmful to health. Do not work with
material containing asbestos!
Wear eye protection.
Faulty and/or discarded electrical or electronic machines have to be
collected at the appropriate recycling locations.
Variable rotational speed
General safety instructions
Caution! Read all instructions. The non-observation of the instructions
mentioned below may cause an electric shock, fire and/or severe injuries. The
term “electric tool” mentioned below refers to mains-operated electric tools
(with power cord) and to rechargeable electric tools (without power cord).
Keep these instructions for use in a safe place.
Operation
Choice of the sand-paper
Coarse sand-paper (grain 60) removes in general the bigger part of the
material and fine sand-paper is used for the finishing. If the surface is not
even, then start with rough sand-paper. Further you use middle coarse sand-
paper(grain 80) to remove the scratches left behind by the coarse sand-paper
and finally you take fine sand-paper (grain 120) for the finishing.
Operating instructions
Make sure that the machine has reached its full speed before placing the ma-
chine on the work piece. This will prevent an overload of the machine.
For sanding wood, place the machine approximately 15° out of the grains of
the wood. Move the belt sander continuously over the work piece, in a back
and forth motion.
• Donotbendthesandingbelts
• Donousethesamesandingbeltforsandingwoodandmetal
• Donotbringtoomuchpressuretoyourmachine,thiswillonlydelaythe
sanding.
Troubleshooting
In case the belt sander does not work well, we give you some possible causes
and solutions.
1. The electromotor gets hot
• Thecoolventilationslotsinthemotorareblockedwithdirt.
Clean the cool ventilation slots.
• Themotorisdefect.
Contact the adress on the warranty card.
2. The connected machine does not work
• Interruptioninthemainsconnection.
Check mains connection for fracture.
Contact the adress on the warranty card.
3. The dust is not absorbed
• Thiscanbecausedbyastoppedupdustextraction
Clean your dust collection opening
Repairing of electric appliances may be carried out only by experts.
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Assembly
A complete dust bag is enclosed. Put the wire-bracket (inside the dust bag)
into to the adapter of the dust bag (when not mounted). The end of the brac-
ket has to point upwards. Use the dust bag to collect dust which is released
during sanding.
• Putthedustbagonthedustcollectionopening
• Emptythedustbagregularlyinordertoobtainanefficientdust
extraction.
The adapter of the dust bag can also be used to connect a vacuum cleaner to
the machine.
Grip
The use of the belt sander is made easier because of the two grips one on the
front side and one on the back. Through that you can hold the machine with
two hands, you have a better control of the machine and there is less risk to
becoming in touch with the moving parts. Always hold the belt sander with
both hands.
Safety instructions
1) Workplace
(a) Keep your workplace clean and tidy. Untidy and badly illuminated work
areas may lead to accidents.
(b) Do not operate this machine in potentially explosive environments
containing combustible liquids, gases or dusts. Electric tools send out
sparks which may ignite dust or vapours.
(c) Keep children and other persons away from the electric tool during use.
When distracted, you may lose control over the apparatus.
2) Electric safety
(a) The plug of the machine has to be suitable for the socket. The connector
may not be modified in any way. Do not use an adapter plug together
with earthed devices. Unchanged connectors and fitting sockets reduce
the risk of an electric shock.
(b) Avoid body contact to earthed surfaces, such as pipes, radiator, stoves and
refrigerators. There is a higher risk of an electric shock, if your body is
earthed.
(c) Keep the machine clear of rain or humidity. The penetration of water into
an electrical device increases the risk of an electric shock.
(d) Do not use the cable for unintended purposes, to carry or suspend the
machine or to pull the connector out of the socket. Keep the cable clear
of heat, oil, sharp edges or any moving parts. Damaged or entangled
cables increase the risk of an electric shock.
(e) When using an electric tool in the open, use an extension cable only
which has been approved for outdoor use. The use of an extension cable
suitable for use in the open will reduce the risk of an electric shock.
Always use an RCD (redicual circuit device or circuit breaker).
(f) Hold the machine at the insulated gripping surfaces as the belt grinder
may hit its own power cord. Damaging a live cable may make metal
machine parts live, which may lead to an electric shock.
3) Personal safety
(a) Please pay attention and watch what you are doing, and carry out the
work with the electric tool sensibly. Do not use the machine, when you
are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medicine. A moment
of carelessness in the use of the machine could lead to serious injuries.
(b) Wear your safety equipment and always put on safety goggles. Wearing
personal protective gear, such as dust mask, anti-skid safety shoes, hard
hat and ear protection, depending on the type of use of the electric tool,
will reduce the risk of injury.
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Assembly
Always observe the safety instructions and applicable regulations.
Removing and Installing the sanding belt (dimensions: 75x533)
Fig. C1 + C2
Before assembly the sanding belt always remove the plug from the
mains.
• Putthemachineonitsside,withthedrivebeltcoverfacingdown.
• Loosenthesandingbeltfastener(4).
• Removethesandingbeltfromthemachine
• Putanewsandingbeltonthemachine,makesurethatthedirection
arrows on the sanding belt are pointing in the same direction as the
direction indicator (5).
• Fastenthesandingbeltfasteneragain(4).
Aligning the sanding belt
Fig. B
If the sanding belt doesn’t run parallel with the outer edge of the housing,
the sanding belt must be aligned. Move the sanding belt in the correct posi-
tion with the adjusting knob (12). By turning the adjusting knob clockwise the
sanding belt will move to the inside and by turning anti-clockwise the sanding
belt will move to the outside.
Switching on and off
Fig. B
• Toswitchthemachineonpresstheon/offswitch(7).
• Toswitchthemachineoffreleasetheon/offswitch.
If continuous operation is required the blocking switch (8) must be used:
• Switchthemachineontopresstheon/offswitch.
• Presstheblockingswitchandreleasetheon/offswitch.
• Toswitchthemachineoffpresstheon/offswitchagainandreleasetheon/
off switch.
Mounting dustbag
Fig. B
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Safety instructions
(c) Avoid unintentional operation. Make sure that the switch is in the “OFF”
position before you remove the plug from the socket. If you have your
finger on the switch when carrying the machine or if you connect the
running machine to the socket, this may lead to accidents.
(d) Remove the adjusting tools or the spanners before switching on the
machine. A tool or a key which is located in a revolving part of the
machine may lead to injuries.
(e) Concentrate at all times. Ensure a safe stance and keep your balance at all
times. In this case you will be able to control the machine better in
unexpected situations.
(f) Wear suitable clothing. Do not wear any loose clothing or jewellery. Keep
your hair, clothing and gloves clear of any moving parts.
(g) If dust extraction or collection devices can be mounted, make sure that
they are connected properly and are used in the proper way. The use of
these pieces of equipment reduce hazards caused by dust.
4) Careful handling and use of electric tools
(a) Use the correct tool for the job at hand.
(b) Do not use an electric tool, if the switch is defective. An electric tool,
which cannot be switched on or off, is dangerous and has to be repaired.
(c) Remove the plug from the socket before setting down the machine,
changing accessories or putting the machine aside. This precautionary
measure prevents the unintentional start of the machine.
(d) Keep unused electric tools out of reach of children. Do not permit persons
to use the machine who are not familiar with it or who have not read
these instructions. Electric tools are dangerous, if they are used by
inexperienced persons.
(e) Maintain the machine with care. Please check whether the movable parts
are perfectly operational and do not jam, whether parts have broken or
have been damaged in such a way that the function of the machine is
impaired. Have damaged parts repaired prior to using the machine. Many
accidents are caused by electric tools which are poorly maintained.
(f) Keep all cutting tools sharp and clean.
(g) Use the electric tool, the accessories, the insert tools, etc according to
these instructions, and in the way described for this special type of
apparatus. In the process, take the working conditions and the work to be
carried out into consideration. Only use this belt sander for the purpose
for which it is intended.
(h) Use clamps or vice to hold work. It is safer than using your hands and
frees both hands to operate the tool.
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Safety instructions
5) Servicing
(a) Have your machine repaired by a qualified expert using original spare
parts only.
(b) Caution! The use of accessories or add-on devices other than those
recommended in these instructions may mean a risk of injury. Use original
spare parts only.
Electrical safety
When using electric machines always observe the safety regulations
applicable in your country to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and
personal injury. Read the following safety instructions and also the enclosed
safety instructions.
Always check that the power supply corresponds to the voltage on
the rating plate.
The machine is double insulated in accordance with EN-50144;
therefore no earth wire is required.
Replacing cables or plugs
Immediately throw away old cables or plugs when they have been replaced
by new ones. It is dangerous to insert the plug of a loose cable in the wall
outlet.
Using extension cables
Only use an approved extension cable suitable for the power input of the
machine. The minimum conductor size is 1.5 mm2. When using a cable reel
always unwind the reel completely.
Special safety precautions
• Ifyouareworkingwiththesandingmachine,wearalwaysearprotectors
and dust mask.
• Thesandingmachineisnotsuitableforwetsanding.
• Checkiftheswitchisnotinposition“ON”,beforeyouconnectthemains
plug to the mains voltage.
• Alwayskeepthemainsleadawayfrommovingpartsofthetools.
• Usesafetyglasses,especiallywhenyousandaboveyourhead.
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• Donotbringpressuretoyourmachine,thiswillonlydelaythesanding.
• Aswithallpowertools,keepawayfromchildren.
The dust that is produced while working can be detrimental to
health, inflammable or explosive. Suitable safety measures are
required. Always wear suitable safety equipment, for example a
dust mask, and use the dust bag.
Immediately switch off the machine when:
• Excessivesparkingofthecarbonbrushesandverticiliosisinthecollector.
• Interruptionofthemainsplug,mainsleadormainsleaddamage.
• Defectswitch
• Smokeorstenchofscorchedisolation
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