BORMANN PRO BBS1560 Bench Sander with Aluminum Base & Magnetic Safety Switch User Manual
- June 5, 2024
- BORMANN PRO
Table of Contents
Built to last. BBS1560
043218
USER’S MANUAL
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- Backstop
- Belt Tension Lever
- Mitre Gauge
- Work Table
- Sanding Disk
- ON/OFF Switch
Sanding Belt
TECHNICAL DATA
Power Input| 370 W
Rated Voltage / Frequency| 230 V / 50 Hz
Motor| Ε
Sanding belt| 100 x 915 mm
Sanding disc| 150 mm
Magnetic safety switch| Available
- The manufacturer reserves the right to make minor changes to product design and technical specifications without prior notice unless these changes signify- icantly affect the performance and safety of the products. The parts described/illustrated in the pages of the manual that you hold in your hands may also concern other models of the manufacturer’s product line with similar features and may not be included in the product you just acquired.
- Please note that our equipment has not been designed for use in commercial, trade, or industrial applications. Our warranty will be voided if the machine is used in commercial, trade, or industrial businesses or for equivalent purposes.
- To ensure the safety and reliability of the product and the warranty validity, all repair, inspection, repair, or replacement work, including maintenance and special adjustments, must only be carried out by technicians of the authorized service department of the manufacturer.
- Always use the product with the supplied equipment. Operation of the product with non-provided equipment may cause malfunctions or even serious injury or death. The manufacturer and the importer shall not be liable for injuries and damages resulting from the use of non-conforming equipment.
General Safety
- Learn the machine’s applications, limitations, and specific potential hazards. Read and become familiar with the entire operating manual.
- Use a face or dust mask if the operation is particularly dusty.
- Check for damage before using the machine, check for alignment of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect the operation of the machine. Damage should be properly repaired or the part replaced. If in doubt, DO NOT use the machine. Consult your local dealer.
- Disconnect the machine from the power supply before servicing and when changing accessories.
- Wear safety goggles, manufactured to the latest European Safety Standards. Everyday eyeglasses do not have impact-resistant lenses and are not safety glasses.
- Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.
- Ensure that adequate lighting is available. Ensure that lighting is placed so that you will not be working in your own shadow.
- Keep children away. All visitors should be kept at a safe distance from the work area, especially when the machine is being used.
- Maintain machine in top condition. Keep tools/machines clean for the best and safest performance. Follow maintenance instructions.
- Handle with extreme care and do not carry the tool/machine by its electric cable, or pull on the cable to disconnect it from the power supply.
- Ensure the switch is off before plugging into the mains. Avoid accidental starting.
- Concentrate on the job at hand, no matter how trivial it may seem. Be aware that accidents are caused by carelessness due to familiarity.
- Keep your proper footing and balance at all times – don’t overreach. For best footing, wear rubber-soled footwear. Keep the floor clear of oil, scrap wood, etc.
- Dress properly. Loose clothing or jewelry may get caught in moving parts. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
- Guard against electric shock. Avoid contact with earthed surfaces, pipes, radiators, etc.
- Never operate the machine while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or any medication.
- Never leave the machine running unattended. Turn the power off. Do not leave the machine until it comes to a complete stop.
- Never force the machine, it will do a better and safer job at the rate for which it was designed.
- Never use power tools in damp or wet locations or expose them to rain. Do not use in an explosive atmosphere (around the paint, flammable liquids, etc.). Avoid dangerous environments.
- If the tool begins to make an abnormal noise, or produce excessive vibrations, smoke, or burning odor, turn the tool off immediately and do not operate, until repaired.
Specific precautions for belt/disc sanders
- Wear ear protectors/defenders when using this machine.
- Wear a dust mask when using this machine. Be aware that harmful or toxic dust could be produced when sanding some woods.
- Use the table to support the workpiece.
- Check to ensure the table and attachments are secure before starting.
- Maintain a clearance of 2-3mm between the table and sanding disc.
- Hold the workpiece firmly so that it cannot be torn from your hands.
- Feed the workpiece against the direction of rotation of the disc. i.e the LEFT side of the disc.
- Keep the main cable well away from the machine and ensure an adequate electrical supply is close at hand so that the operation is not restricted by the length of the cable.
- Use a dust extraction device, properly connected to the dust extraction port.
- Ensure that nails or foreign objects have been removed from a workpiece beforehand. Nails etc. will destroy the belt or disc.
- Allow the ventilation slots in the motor to become blocked.
- Don’t carry sand pieces that cannot be held firmly by hand.
Αssembly
CAUTION: The sander must be assembled before use. Do not plug the unit into the power source until the unit has been completely assembled.
MOUNTING THE SANDER TO A WORKBENCH
Before attempting to use this sander, it should be properly mounted to a
workbench or stand
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Position the sander on the workbench where you intend to use it.
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Mark the workbench through the mounting holes located in the sander base.
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Use long bolts, spring washers, and nuts (not supplied), to secure the sander to the workbench as shown.
MOUNTING THE TILTING WORK TABLE ASSEMBLY
- Position table-support bracket so that the “pivot pin” fits into the correspond- ing hole on the sander frame and the radius slot aligns with the threaded hole in the frame.
- Place washer on threaded shaft of a knob, insert through radius slot, and tighten into the threaded hole.
- Adjust the table to angle desired for sanding task.
- To avoid trapping the workpiece or your fingers between the table and disc, adjust the position of the table on its mounting bracket to maintain a gap of no more than 2 mm.
INSTALLING THE BACKSTOP
Locate work support and hex screw and washer. Hold work support in position and fasten as shown. Do not overtighten.
Changing the sanding discs
| WARNING: TURN THE POWER OFF AND REMOVE THE PLUG FROM THE OUTLET BEFORE
CHANGING THE ACCESSORIES.
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| CAUTION: ‘HOOK & LOOP’ SANDING DISCS CANNOT BE USED WITH THIS SANDER!
- Remove miter gauge and work table assembly.
- Remove the disc guard screws and disc guard.
- Remove sanding disc from disc plate. Sanding discs are attached to the plate using a pressure-sensitive adhesive
- Ensure the disc plate is clean.
- Peel backing away from the new sanding disc.
- Align the perimeter of the disc with the plate and press disc firmly into position on the plate, leaving no loose edges.
- Replace the disc guard, disc guard screws, and work table.
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Changing the sanding belts
CAUTION: Check the inside of the belt for a “direction arrow”. If present, install the belt with the arrow pointing in the same direction as the direction indicator on the housing.
- Loosen the socket head screw using the 6 mm hex wrench provided.
- Raise the belt sanding arm as shown.
- Slide-out one end of the tension lever as shown to release belt tension.
- Remove the tray located on the bottom of the belt sanding arm by loosening the two screws on the back of the belt sanding arm.
- Slide the sanding belt off of the drive and idler drums.
- Slide a new sanding belt over the drive and idler drums. Ensure the belt is centered on both drums and is the right way round.
- Return the tension lever into its original position to apply tension to the belt.
- Replace the tray and tighten the two screws on the back of the belt sanding arm.
- Lower the belt sanding arm and tighten the socket head screw using the 6mm hex wrench provided.
- Before using, check belt tracking as described in the next section and adjust as necessary.
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BELT TRACKING
The belt-tracking adjustment is set at the factory so that the abrasive belt
will run true on the drums. If, however, the belt should track to one side or
the other, an adjustment can be made by turning the tracking knob.
- Turning the knob clockwise will cause the belt to track to the right (towards the disc sander).
- Turning the knob counter-clockwise will cause the belt to track to the left side of the machine.
TO TRACK THE SANDING BELT
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Rotate the sanding arm to the desired position and tighten the socket head screw to secure.
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Turn the power switch ON,
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Note whether the belt tends to wander off its track, and to which side (left or right) of the sander.
If the sanding belt does not move to either side, it is tracking properly. If the sanding belt moves to the right (disc side of the sander), turn the tracking knob counterclockwise ¼ turn.
If the sanding belt moves to the left (away from the disc), turn the tracking knob clockwise ¼ turn. -
Readjust the tracking knob another ¼ turn, as necessary.
Operation
| WARNING: Never touch the sand disc or belt while it is moving, do not
touch the workpiece after sanding, it could be very hot. Always wear safety
glasses when operating the sander.
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| CAUTION: Always make sure the work table and the backstop are properly
adjusted and secure before use.
ON/OFF BUTTONS
The ON/OFF buttons are located on the front of the sander.
- Press the GREEN button (I) to turn the sander on.
- Press the RED button (0) to turn the sander off.
If the power supply is interrupted for any reason, the unit will automatically switch off. When power is restored, simply press the GREEN button to resume work.
BELT SANDING
HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL SANDING
The sanding belt can be used in the vertical or horizontal position, depending
on operator needs and the workpiece.
To change from one position to the other:
- Loosen the socket head screw using the 6 mm hex wrench provided.
- Manually move the sanding belt to the desired angle and retighten the socket head screw.
SURFACE SANDING ON THE BELT
When sanding flat broad surfaces on the belt hold the workpiece firmly on the
surface of the belt and against the backstop, keeping fingers away from the
sanding belt. Consider using a push or hold-down stick.
Use extra caution when sanding very thin pieces, and when sanding extra long
pieces, remove the backstop.
NOTE: When using the sander without the backstop, ensure that you have a
firm hold on the workpiece at all times and take extra care.
Apply only enough pressure to allow the sanding belt to remove material.
SANDING CURVED PIECES
When sanding inside curves on the belt sander, always sand on the idler drum
end of the belt.
Hold the workpiece firmly, keeping fingers away from the sanding belt. Keep
the curve pressed firmly against the idler drum, moving the work evenly back
and forth across the drum.
SANDING DISC
SANDING OUTSIDE CURVES
Always sand outside curves using the sanding disc and move the workpiece from the left side of the center, as shown. Keep the curve pressed firmly against the sanding disc, moving the work evenly from the left side of the sanding disc. Be sure to hold the workpiece firmly against the surface of the table.
MITRE GAUGE – DISC SANDER
A miter gauge can be used on the work table, as shown. The miter gauge head
can be set anywhere up to 60o (right or left) by loosening the lock-knob,
setting the miter gauge head to the desired angle, and tightening the lock-
knob.
SANDING SMALL SURFACES USING THE MITRE GAUGE
Use of the miter gauge is recommended for sanding small end surfaces on the
sanding disc.
NOTE: Always move the workpiece across the left side (dust chute end of
the machine) of the sanding disc and be sure to hold the workpiece down
tightly onto the table surface.
Maintenance
| WARNING: Always disconnect the tool from the power source before making
any adjustments, installing, or performing maintenance
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| CAUTION: Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair
personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could
result in a risk of injury. When servicing a tool, use only identical
replacement parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this
service manual.
Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow maintenance instructions may
create a risk of electric shock or injury.
- Clean the machine, belt, and disc after each use.
- Keep the machine dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
- Store the tool in a safe and dry place, out of reach of children.
- During normal use, sanding belts and discs can become loaded with sanding debris. Use a stick belt cleaner (available at most hardware stores) to remove build-up.
Environmental Protection
Protect the environment. Your appliance contains valuable materials which can
be recovered or recycled. Please leave it at a specialized institution.
This symbol indicates separate collection for electrical and electronic
equipment required under the WEEE Directive
(Directive 2012/19/EC) and is effective only within the European Union.