Sealey BG150BS - Manual (Page 2)

2. intrOdUctiOn & sPeciFicatiOns
unpack the product and check contents. if there are any damaged or missing parts contact your supplier immediately.
 warning! Before assembly check to ensure grinder is unplugged from mains.
3.1 eYeshield
Adjust eyeshield so that the perspex shield provides maximum protection against debris being thrown from the wheel.
3.2 tOOl rest
3.2.1 Tool rest should be adjusted to provide no more than a 2mm gap between the wheel and rest.
3.2.2 Turn wheel by hand to check that this distance remains true for the complete rotation.
3.3 sParK arrestOr
Adjust spark arrestor to ensure that the lower edge is no more than 2mm from the surface of the wheel.
3.4 wheel dressing tOOl
Wheel dressing tool is removed by pulling from motor casing and placing on the tool rest. The rotating toothed wheels should be
placed in gentle contact with the grinding face of the wheel.
 WARNING: Wheel dressing should only be carried out by a suitably trained and qualified person.
3.5 Belt sander
3.5.1 Tool rest should be be adjusted to provide no more than 2mm gap between the belt and rest.
3.5.2 With the machine isolated from the mains, operate the belt by hand. if the belt runs out of true alter the tracking by adjusting the
tracking screw. if the belt runs off to the right, turn the tracking screw in a clockwise direction and vice versa.
3.6 installatiOn
3.6.1 Bolt the grinder securely to a fireproof workbench using the base securing slots as a template. check that all assembly
nuts and bolts are secure then read section 4 (grinding stones) before use.
3.6.2 if the machine requires connecting to an extraction system, an extraction port is provided at the rear of the belt guard. A conical adaptor
may be needed if the hose is not of the same diameter as the port.
danger OF Fire/exPlOsiOn hazard
 warning! the grinding process can produce streams of sparks which are a potential source of ignition.
 dO nOt use the grinder where there are flammable liquids, solids or gases.
 dO nOt allow grinder sparks to make contact with the operator’s clothing or any other fabric such as cleaning rags. Fabrics contaminated with
flammable materials such as petrol, oil, grease, paint and solvents are a particular fire hazard.
 to reduce the risk of clothing catching fire the operator should wear wool or cotton outer garments treated with a fire retardant in preference to
man-made fibres.
Original Language Version
● Induction motor drive
● fitted with stone guard, adjustable eyeshields and spark arrestor.
● The belt sander is set to an angle of 45°.
● The sanding belt can be adjusted easily by the quick release tracking system.
● Flexible work light for added illumination.
● Wheel dressing tool included.
© Jack Sealey Limited
Model no: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BG150BS
Motor:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250W
input: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230V
Belt Size: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50mm x 686mm
Belt Speed: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 895mtr/min
Stone Size: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150mm
Stone Speed: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2850rpm
Table Tilt: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45°
Weight: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10kg
3. assemBlY & installatiOn
Fig.1
4. grinding stOnes
4.1 mandatOrY saFetY instrUctiOns (the following instructions must be observed together with chapter 1 'safety').
DANGER! Use of a damaged stone is dangerous and may cause damage and/or personal injury.
 WARNING! Ensure grinder is unplugged from the mains power supply before attempting to change grinding stone.
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Only persons qualified under the “Abrasive Wheels Regulations” and holding a current grinding wheel certificate are authorised
to change and dress grinding stones (wheels).
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Grinding stones (wheels) used with this machine must be of an adequate speed rating and suitable for the material to be ground.
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Ensure the grinding stone’s maximum speed specification is higher than that indicated on the machine data plate.
 Check grinding stone is secure, the stone is not worn or damaged and that there are no splits or cracks. If damaged replace
immediately.
BG150BS issue: 1 - 27/11/12