Steel City TITANIUM 50-510, Owner'S Manual

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◊ BRAKE SYSTEM
The sander will automatically stop if any of the following
occurs:
- No air supply to the machine
- No sanding belt installed
- Improper belt tension
- Sanding belt runs out of track
If sanding belt breaks, all movement will be stopped but
the table can still be raised or lowered.
Operator should find the cause of stoppage and make
necessary correction. Then the machine can be reset
and started.
◊ RUN TEST
After installed and adjusted, the sander should be run to
make sure it functions properly and that the safety
features are working as they should.
If a problem is found or a safety feature does not
operate, have it fixed prior to using the sander. Serious
injury could result from inoperative safety feature.
Make sure there is no tool, workpiece, towel, packaging
or else left inside the sander.
1. Press the Emergency Stop button on the control panel.
2. Open compressed air inlet valve and check pressure.
3. Install/make sure the sanding belt is properly installed
and tensioned.
4. Connect the sander to power supply. Indicator light
should come on.
5. Turn Emergency Stop button clockwise so it springs out;
this resets the switch.
6. Press the sanding belt start button; main motor should
start and sanding belt run without abnormal noise.
7. Press the Emergency Stop button; machine should stop
immediately. Do not reset the E-stop button and press
the Start button; motor SHOULD NOT start.
8. Repeat steps 5-7 with the conveyor belt start button to
test the conveyor motor. It should run steady without
abnormal noise. The belt must be running toward the
machine and properly centered.
9. Reset the Emergency Stop button.
10.Press the sanding belt and the conveyor belt start
buttons so both motors run.
11.Press the Emergency Stop Plate, located in front of the
conveyor belt; the sanding belt and the conveyor belt
should stop.
If any of the safety components did not work, it is
mandatory to have them repaired prior to using the
sander, to avoid serious injuries.