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1” OR 2” X 42” BELT & 8” DISC SANDER

MODEL

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15-142 M1

SPECIFICATIONS

• Belt size

1” and 2” x 42” (25 and 50 x 1067 mm)

• Belt speed

3100 fpm (930 mpm)

• Belt table size

10 1/4” x 6” (260 x 152 mm)

• Belt table tilt

45° (out)

• Disc diameter

8” (200 mm)

• Disc speed

3450 rpm

• Disc table size

10 3/4” x 7” (273 x 178 mm)

• Disc table tilt

10° (in) & 45° (out)

• Dust ports (2)

1 1/2” (38 mm)

• Motor M1

1/2 HP, 120 V, 1 Ph, 5.3 A

• Weight (shipping / net)

42 lbs (19 kg) / 40 lbs (18 kg)

FEATURES

Two belt platens allowing for use with either 1” 

or 2” x 42” sanding belts.
Steel ½ disc front guard.
1” and 2” 100 grit sanding belts and 8” 100 grit 

sanding disc included.
Quick-change belt tension lever.
Cast-aluminum belt guard with removable  

see-through top cover.
Safety switch with removable lock-out key.
Two built-in 1 1/2” dust ports.
Large cast-aluminum tables.
Miter guide included for disc table.
On-board miter guide storage bracket.

SETUP & OPERATION MANUAL

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3_Revision 

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1 - (S/N0 150896714) - April 21, 2014 

© Copyright General International

WSHMS-02D-MAN-0023

Summary of Contents for 15-142 M1

Page 1: ...2 lbs 19 kg 40 lbs 18 kg FEATURES Two belt platens allowing for use with either 1 or 2 x 42 sanding belts Steel disc front guard 1 and 2 100 grit sanding belts and 8 100 grit sanding disc included Qui...

Page 2: ...onfirm from knowledgeable and qualified sources that it is safe to do so Once you ve read through these instructions keep this manual handy for future reference DISCLAIMER The information and specific...

Page 3: ...rd 2 year Limited Warranty or under our Limited Lifetime Warranty all defective parts components or machinery must be returned freight or postage prepaid to General International or to a nearby distri...

Page 4: ...Installing the disc table 9 Installing the dust chute 10 Installing the belt table 10 Installing belt guard 10 Connecting to a dust collector 10 Basic adjustments and controls 11 12 Connecting to a po...

Page 5: ...machine will perform better and more safe ly when working at the feed rate for which it was designed 13 Avoid working from awkward or off balance posi tions Do not overreach and keep both feet on flo...

Page 6: ...oceeding CIRCUIT CAPACITY Make sure that the wires in your circuit are capable of handling the amperage draw from your machine as well as any other machines that could be operating on the same circuit...

Page 7: ...ABLE B SANDING BELT C BELT GUARD D BELT GUARD THUMBSCREW E BELT TENSION LEVER F SANDING DISC G SANDING DISC WORK TABLE H RUBBER FOOT I DISC TABLE LOCK LEVER J ON OFF SWITCH K MITER GAUGE L COVER KNOBS...

Page 8: ...e can be tilted from 10 inward to 45 outward Carefully unpack and remove the unit and its compo nents from its shipping container and check for missing or damaged items as per the list of contents bel...

Page 9: ...E COMPLETED THE INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY STEPS DESCRIBED IN THIS SECTION OF THE MANUAL A B 9 INSTALLING THE DISC TABLE 1 Using 2 supplied ratchet levers and flat washers install the disc table 2 Adju...

Page 10: ...If you do not already own a dust collection system con sider contacting your General International distribu tor for information on our complete line of dust collec tion systems and accessories or visi...

Page 11: ...sired angle B and then tighten the lever clockwise to secure the table in position BEFORE MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS MAKE SURE THAT THE SWITCH IS IN THE OFF POSITION AND THAT THE POWER CORD IS UNPLUGGED T...

Page 12: ...s to the right Counter clockwise if the belt tracks to the left Adjust gradually no more than 1 4 turn at a time 3 Turn on the machine on for a few seconds and check the position of the belt on the ro...

Page 13: ...placed when worn out Standard size 1 or 2 x 42 replacement belts and can be purchased in a variety of grits from your General International dealer or depending on availability from your local tool abr...

Page 14: ...the disc until the paper is fully installed making sure to avoid leaving air pockets between the paper and the aluminum wheel Re install disc guard 14 To install a new sanding belt 1 Fit the belt ont...

Page 15: ...74 2 83 46 45 53 20 55 50 31 12 14 13 87 64 65 68 23 67 70 69 82 72 71 66 63 62 61 23 58 57 18 23 50 56 19 54 5 6 7 8 39 18 38 37 36 32 51 26 81 30 17 23 18 21 19 47 29 5 5 27 5 28 26 33 5 27 22 23 1...

Page 16: ...NUT M6 9 15142 19 PHILLIPS HEAD SCREW M6 X 16L 8 15142 20 BELT TABLE 153 X 260 X 15 1 15142 21 MACHINE BODY ADC 12 1 15142 22 TABLE BRACKET L SPHC 1 15142 23 FLAT WASHER 1 4 X 16 X 1T 11 15142 24 LOC...

Page 17: ...5 1 15142 65 REAR DISC COVER ADC 12 1 15142 66 SELF TAPPING SCREW 3 16 X 1 2 3 15142 67 MOUNTING PLATE SPHC 1 15142 68 HEX HEAD BOLT 1 4 X 5 8 4 15142 69 HEX NUT 1 4 4 15142 70 FOOT PAD 36 X 6 X 16T 4...

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