CT180 6” x 48" BELT AND 9" DISC SANDER
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1. 1 HP 120 V Disc 9 Work Table Size 12 x 6 Work Table Tilt 0910 45 BeltSize 6 Wide x 48 Long Belt 5 1020 SFPM Standard Feet Per Minute Belt Sander Tilt 0910 90 Approx Weight 61 Kgs A NORTE 2 Years CT180 6 x 9 BELT amp DISC SANDER PHYSICAL FEATURES 6 48 Quick Release Sanding Belt Tension Lever Backstop 2 5 Dust Port 1 HP Motor Ay Table Stop Work Table Miter Gauge Sanding a SA E Disc Guard Table Tilt 7 E Scale Lock Knob Table Tilt 6 Rubber Feet 594113130 Before setting up your machine you should read and understand the instructions given in this manual While setting up your machine consider existing and anticipated needs size of the materials to be processed and etc so that you don t have to move your machine for larger work pieces WARNING CT180 is a heavy machine do not over exert yourself For safe moving method use a mechanical device or get the help of an assistant IMPORTANT While unpacking the CT180 if you can not find any part of the machine check if it is already ins2. enden iin deniden eis 20 Fans 21 EA M EOE 22 23 EDDA SSS 24 GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 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 any components of the machine 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 router bits shaper heads blades knives or making other adjustments or repairs NEVER leave a machine unattended while it is in running NEVER reach over the machine when it is in operation ALWAYS keep blades knives and bits sharpened and properly aligned ALL OPERATIONS MUST performed with the guards in place to ensure safety ALWAYS use push sticks and feather
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4. 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 the bystanders safely away while the machine is in operation CT180 6 x 9 BELT amp DISC SANDER SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MAKE SURE the sander is connected to the matched and specific power source instructed in the manual ALL GUARDS must be in place while operating the sander to ensure operator s 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 workbenches increase the chance of accident 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 use of dust collection system will remove tiny dust particles produced by the sander that can cause serious health problems ALWAYS inspect stock for staples nails knots or any other foreign material before sanding ALWAYS operate the sander in a well ventilated area and
5. use a dust collection system for dust removal 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 the user manual MAKE SURE you have read and understood all the safety instructions in the manual and you are familiar with your CT180 sander before operating it If you fail to do so serious injury could occur 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 CT180 6 x 9 BELT amp 2 CRAFTEX DISC SANDER FEATURES CRAFT EXCELLENCE MODEL CT180 6 x 9 BELT amp DISC SANDER As part of the growing line of Craftex woodworking equipment we are proud to offer the CT180 a x 9 Belt and Disc Sander By following the instructions and procedures laid out in this user manual you will receive years of excellent service and satisfaction The CT180 is a professional tool and like all power tools proper care and safety procedures should be adhered to sander operates horizontally amp vertically and can be locked at any angle in between Two 2 5 dust ports Aprecision aluminum table with miter gauge slot
6. with the holes on the four corners of the stand Slowly lower the machine onto the stand and secure it from underneath the stand using bolts and washers provided See figure 6 Figure 6 Securing sander to the stand 594113130 INSTALLING THE DUST PORTS Install the dust ports to the back of the sanding belt frame and to the bottom of the sanding disc cover using the screws and washers provided See figure 7 Figure 7 Dus ports Once the dust ports are installed attach the coupler to the sanding belt dust port as shown in figure 8 Figure 8 Installing the coupler 10 INSTALLING THE TABLE The table is most commonly installed to be used with the sanding disc but it can also be installed to be used with the sanding belt when the sanding belt is in vertical position Loosen the two cap screws shown in figure 9 and slide the table support rod into the hole making sure that the flat surface of the rod is facing the two cap screws Then tighten the two set screws Slide the table with its bracket onto the Support rod as shown in figure 9 making sure that the flat surface of the rod 15 facing the cap screws on the table bracket and then tighten the cap screws See figure 9 J i E 4777 1 m Sd 5 E 5 7 9 to be used with the sanding disc Figure 10 Table to be used with the sanding belt INSTALLING THE BACKSTO
7. CRAFT EXCELLENCE 5944313 CT180 6 x 48 BELT AND 9 DISC SANDER User Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS General Safety Inst cllOliS sio awd ales 3 Jnstr etloflS Fc areca oet 4 SIMI POA CS rema 5 esase 6 SEED a 7 UNPACKING NER EE EE S 7 Proper aki 8 SINC a ene 9 Mounting the Machine on to the Stand 10 olg 10 Istallidg tae Table a di 11 installing The BACK SLO Rd Cer bed ge 11 Belt Tension 12 Belt Tracking A t aeu sped 12 STG OMG CUO 13 iP TT T MM 13 WOK PIECE INS peECUORN PPP 14 Adjusting the Table dle c 14 Horizorntal vertical Satidifi ae ee eS 14 Adjusting the Miter Gauge 15 TEE 16 Installing Removing the Sanding DISC 16 Installing removing the Sanding 16 18 V Belt Tension and 18
8. G Turn the sander ON and see if the belt wanders to the left or right Be prepared to immediately turn OFF the machine If the sanding belt is not riding the rollers on a centered path adjustment is necessary TO ADJUST THE SANDING BELT TRACKING Turn the sander ON and turn it OFF quickly Loosen the lock nut on the tracking knob Turn the tracking knob clockwise to move the belt towards the tracking knob and 4 a jJ n il 4 4 Figure 14 Belt tracking 12 Now turn the sander ON and adjust the belt tracking with the sander ON Once the sanding belt is centered on both pulleys retighten the lock nut Turn OFF the sander DUST COLLECTION CT180 features two 2 1 2 dust ports to connect to a dust collector When connecting to a dust collector use a proper sized hose and make sure all the connections are sealed tightly WARNING The fine dust particles produced by the woodworking machines can inside your lungs and cause serious respiratory problems Make sure to wear a dust mask and connect the machine to a proper dust collection system while operation TEST RUN Once you have assembled your machine completely it is then time for a test run to make sure that the machine works properly and is ready for operation Make sure you have done belt tracking adjustment before performing the test run so that the belt does not come off the rollers or jam against the sa
9. P When the sanding belt is set for horizontal sanding the backstop should be used to prevent the work piece flying out while sanding Install the backstop to the sanding platen as shown in figure 11 using screw and washer provided Backstop Figure 11 Installing the backstop IMPORTANT Make sure to remove the backstop when using the work table with the sanding belt in vertical position E Tera 11 BELT TENSION HANDLE Thread the belt tension handle into the hole on the tension bracket located inside the sanding platen See figure 12 Belt Tension Figure 12 Installing the tension handle ON OFF SWITCH CT180 is equipped with a rocker type power switch which starts and stops the motor and is located on the base of the sander The switch features a removable safety key to prevent unauthorized operations When the sander is not in use for a long period of time simply remove the locking key and store it in a safe place To start the sander insert the safety key and shift the switch to the left BELT TRACKING ADJUSTMENT Belt tracking means where the belt rides on the rollers The belt should always be centered on both the rollers Your CT180 sander is shipped with the belt tracking mechanism properly adjusted When installing a new sanding belt you will need to perform the belt tracking adjustment to center the belt on the rollers TO CHECK THE SANDING BELT TRACKIN
10. correctly tensioned when there 15 approximately 1 4 deflection when it 15 pushed with moderate pressure Approximately 1 4 Deflection Figure 26 Correct belt tension If the deflection is not approximately 1 4 when you push with moderate pressure loosen the motor mounting nuts and re tension the belt If the deflection is approximately 1 4 re install the sanding plate sanding disc disc guard and the table 59413134 19 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSES SOLUTION Motor does not run when power switch is turned ON Motor does not run at full speed Machine does not reach full power Motor over heating Excessive machine vibration Switch is burnt out Connection wire is loose or dammaged Power voltage Is too low Motor is damaged Incorrect power wiring Overload Motor 15 dirty Motor is damaged Machine 15 incorrectly levelled Replace the switch 2 Tighten or replace the wire lest voltage Check and repair motor Replace with the correct wire size Reduce sanding load Clean motor Check and repair motor Adjust machine levelling 20 180 PARTS DIAGRAM 180 PARTS LIST No DESCRIPTION SIZE Qty 16 Flatwasher 8 a Upper Long Braces 2 7 Bot 0 6 UnperShon Braces 2_ 78009 10 Mee 6_ 11 swin I
11. equire no further lubrication The moisture from the wood dust remaining on the table surface can cause rust The table and other un painting surfaces of the machine should be cleaned and wiped after every use to make sure that there is no moisture against bare metal surface lt V BELT TENSION amp REPLACEMENT The V belt is pre installed and tension at the factory It stretches with use and should be checked regularly for proper tension and belt condition TO REPLACE AND TENSION THE V BELT Make sure the switch 15 in the OFF position and disconnect the cord from the power source Remove the work table If It Is Installed 10 the sanding disc Remove the sanding disc cover Remove the sanding disc remove the screw securing the sanding disc plate and remove the plate Figure 24 Opening the sanding disc cover Loosen the four motor mounting lock nuts securing the motor two other lock nuts not shown in figure 25 18 Figure 25 Motor mounting lock nuts At this point the V belt should be loose enough to slip it off the pulleys Replace the V belt with a new one and install it on the pulleys Re install the sanding disc plate and secure it with the screw removed Tension the V belt by moving the motor away from the sanding disc and tighten the motor mounting lock nuts Push the center of the V belt with your finger as shown in figure 26 to check the tension on the drive belt The belt is
12. ing tension on the belt See figure 23 Tension Handle Figure 23 Loosening the tension on the belt Remove the old belt and install the new sanding belt onto the rollers Make sure the arrow on the back of the sanding belt is positing towards the sanding disc Once the belt is installed onto the rollers turn the belt tension lever back to the right to tension the belt The sanding belt should be centered on both rollers Before installing the removed parts of the sander the belt tracking adjustment should be performed to check and adjust the belt See page 12 for details OCRAFTEX 17 MAINTENANCE During the lifetime of your machine you will need to practice some regular maintenance to keep your sander in peak operating condition WARNING Make sure the machine is turned OFF and the cord is disconnected from the power source before installing removing and servicing any component of the machine The sander should be checked daily for loose mounting bolts damaged or worn belt or disc damaged cord or plug worn or damaged wires and any other unsafe condition before use Clean the machine daily after use and when the machine is not in use turn the switch off and remove the switch key A build up of dust in the motor can cause motor damage Periodic cleaning of the motor is not only recommended but also mandatory for normal sanding performance All bearings are permanently lubricated and r
13. ipped in their original packaging a letter explaining your reason for the return Incurred shipping and handling charges are not refundable e Busy Bee will repair or replace the item at our discretion and subject to our inspection e Repaired or replaced items will be returned to you pre paid by our choice of carriers e Busy Bee reserves the right to refuse reimbursement or repairs or replacement if a third party without our prior authorization has carried out repairs to the item e Repairs made by Busy Bee are warranted for 30 days on parts and labour e Any unforeseen repair charges will be reported to you for acceptance prior to making the repairs e The Busy Bee Parts amp Service Departments are fully equipped to do repairs on all products purchased from us with the exception of some products that require the return to their authorized repair depots A Busy Bee representative will provide you with the necessary information to have this done e For faster service it is advisable to contact the nearest Busy Bee location for parts availability prior to bringing your product in for repair OQ CRAFTEX 24
14. nder during the test run Hemove all the tools and objects used for the machine set up and installation before the test run Tie back loose clothing and long hair to prevent it from getting caught in the moving sanding belt when you start the sander Make sure you have read and understood all the safety instructions given in this manual Connect the cord to the power source and turn ON the sander to verify that the machine is working properly During the test run if there is any unusual noise coming from the machine or the machine vibrates excessively stop the machine immediately and disconnect the cord from the power source Investigate to find out the problem with your machine See page 20 for TROUBLESHOOTING Remove the safety key from the ON OFF switch and try to turn the sander ON The sander should know start with the safety key removed If the machine starts without the safety key immediately stop the machine Do not operate the machine Check with our customer service 594413134 WORK PIECE INSPECTION CT180 is designed to sand wood only Do not use this machine to sand metals glass or stone etc Before sanding make sure to inspect the work piece for nails staples small pieces of stone or metal and any other foreign objects oanding the work piece with this kind of objects can tear the sanding paper For a safe sanding always inspect your work piece carefully before cutting and wear eye protec
15. sembly negligence accidents repairs or alterations or lack of maintenance Proof of purchase is necessary All warranty claims are subject to inspection of such products or part thereof and Craftex reserves the right to inspect any returned item before a refund or replacement may be issued This warranty shall not apply to consumable products such as blades bits belts cutters chisels punches etceteras Craftex shall in no event be liable for injuries accidental or otherwise death to persons or damage to property or for incidental contingent special or consequential damages arising from the use of our products RETURNS REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENTS To return repair or replace a Craftex product you must visit the appropriate Busy Bee Tools showroom or call 1 800 461 BUSY Craftex is a brand of equipment that is exclusive to Busy Bee Tools For replacement parts directly from Busy Bee Tools for this machine please call 1 800 461 BUSY 2879 and have your credit card and part number handy e All returned merchandise will be subject to a minimum charge of 15 for re stocking and handling with the following qualifications Returns must be pre authorized by us in writing We do not accept collect shipments Items returned for warranty purposes must be insured and shipped pre paid to the nearest warehouse Returns must be accompanied with a copy of your original invoice as proof of purchase Returns must be in an un used condition and sh
16. t a desired angle during sanding operation The miter gauge body angle can be adjusted TO ADJUST THE MITER GAUGE Loosen the lock knob shown in figure 18 and reposition the miter gauge to the desired angle Re tighten the lock knob To set the miter gauge square with the disc use a combination square If the angle pointer needs to be repositioned loosen pointer screw and readjust See figure 20 Figure 20 Miter gauge 9 92 A SANDING TIPS When sanding a flat surface firmly hold the work piece with both hands keeping your fingers away from the sanding belt External curves must be sanded on the flat portion of the sanding belt Internal curves must be sanded on the roller portion of the sanding belt Make sure to move the work piece equally along the sanding belt and use the miter gauge for precise work To sand a perfectly straight edge make sure the belt table is perfectly square with the sanding belt The sanding disc turns much faster and removes more of the external edge When sanding small flat surfaces or convex edges disc sanding is the best way to achieve good results INSTALLING REMOVING THE SANDING DISC The CT180 comes with a 9 PSA pressure sensitive adhesive backed disc WARNING Make sure the switch is in the OFF position and the cord is disconnected from the power source when installing removing parts adjusting and servicing the machine Failure to do so may result in serio
17. tached to the metal screw of the receptacle 110 Volt Grounded Outlet Grunding Pin Figure 1 110 Volts outlet for CT180 It is strongly recommended not to use extension cords with your CT180 Always try to position your machine close to the power source so that you do not need to use extension cords If it is 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 the risk of electric shock Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded STAND ASSEMBLY The CT180 comes with an open stand that needs to be assembled before installing the sander onto it WARNING While assembling the stand place a piece of carton or cloth on the floor to prevent the stand legs and brackets from being scratched TO ASSEMBLY THE STAND Place the two lower long brackets parallel to each other and place the two lower short brackets on the long brackets Align the holes on the lower short brackets with the two lower long brackets and attach them together using four bolts four washers four lock washers and four nuts Hand tighten the nuts Do not fully tighten at this time See figure 2 Lower Short Brackets Lower Long Brackets Figure 2 Lower brackets attached together Now a
18. talled on the machine Some parts come installed the machine due to shipping purposes UNPACKING The machine is properly packaged and shipped completely in carton for safe transportation When unpacking carefully inspect the carton and ensure that nothing has been damaged during transit Open the carton and check that the machine and the parts are in good condition LIST OF CONTENTS QTY Sandel wins ei vv ERE 1 Stand Lower Brackets Long 2 C Stand Lower Brackets Short 2 D Stand Upper Brackets Long 2 E Stand Upper Brackets Short 2 E HUDDGL 4 G Dust HOO od chess 2 Dust Hood Coupler 1 Sanding Table J Sanding Table Support Rod 1 K Miter M 9 Sanding DISC 1 Sanding Bell 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 sander is connected to an outlet having the same configuration as the plug If an adaptor plug is used it must be at
19. tion some woods with excessive finish or glue load up the sand paper and reduce its usefulness Use an abrasive cleaner to clean the sanding paper ADJUSTING THE TABLE TILT The work table can be tilted from O to 45 by loosening the lock knob shown in figure 16 and tilting the table to the desired angle as indicated on the tilt scale and re tighten the lock knob EEE pm i Pen Figure 16 Tilting the work table HORIZONTAL VERTICAL SANDING The belt sander can be positioned vertically or horizontally and it can also be positioned at any angle in between depending on your sanding needs TO ADJUST THE SANDING BELT ANGLE Make sure the switch is in the OFF position and the cord is disconnected from the power source Loosen the two lock nuts shown in figure 17 and slowly lift lower the belt sander to the desired angle Figure 17 Loosening the lock nuts Re tighten the lock nuts securing the belt sander in position To position the belt sander horizontally lower the belt sander completely until it sits on the stop bolt shown in figure 18 Figure 18 Belt sander sitting on table stop 14 When using the belt sander in horizontal position make sure to install the backstop to the sanding frame so that the work piece does not fly out See figure 19 Backstop Figure 19 Backstop installed ADJUSTING THE MITER GAUGE The miter gauge is used to hold and support the work piece a
20. ttach the upper longer and shorter brackets together in the same manner Place the upper shorter brackets with square holes on the upper longer brackets securing them using bolts washers lock washers and nuts provided Do not fully tighten the nuts See figure 3 Upper Short Brackets Upper Long Brackets Figure 3 Upper brackets attached together Now attach the four legs to the outside of the upper brackets assembly and secure them using bolts washers lock washers and nuts Hand tighten the nuts at this time Insert the lower brackets assembly between the four legs Align the holes on the brackets with the holes on each leg and secure it using bolts washers lock washers and nuts Hand tighten the nuts at this time Figure 4 Legs attached to the lower and upper brackets Once all four legs are attached to the brackets fully tighten all the buts using a wrench and make sure the stand is level from all four sides Place the stand upside down on the floor and attach the four rubber feet to the each leg securing it with the nuts and washers provided See figure 5 Figure 5 Installing the rubber feet Place the stand up right and adjust the rubber feet making sure that the stand is level from all four sides and tighten the lock nuts on the rubber feet MOUNTING THE MACHINE ON TO THE STAND Lift the sander up using a fork truck or any other mechanical device and align the four holes on the sander base
21. us personal injuries TO INSTALL REMOVE THE DISC FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW Remove the work table if installed Remove the screws securing the sanding disc cover and remove the cover See figure 21 LJ X vt E mo 4 i i T E gt b Figure 21 Sanding disc cover removed Remove the old sanding disc by peeling it off from the plate Clean the plate before installing the new sanding disc and make sure there is no dust or debris on its surface You may experience poor unsatisfactory results or the sanding disc may loose contact with the plate during operation if there is dust or debris on the plate surface Peel the paper at the back of the new sanding disc and install the sanding disc on to the plate Make sure the sanding disc is centered and adheres completely flat against the plate 16 INSTALLING REMOVING THE SANDING BELT The CT180 comes with a 6 x 48 sanding belt TO INSTALL REMOVE THE SANDING BELT Make sure the switch is in the OFF position and the cord is disconnected from the power source Remove the belt guard by removing the three lock knobs shown in figure 22 Figure 22 Removing the three lock knobs securing the belt guard Remove the dust port by removing the screws and washers securing the dust port to the sander frame Turn the belt tension handle to the left releas
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