Record Power Belt & Disc Sander

Belt and disc sander overview

A Record Power BDS250 belt and disc sander.

Essential Information

  • Location: South Basement Workshop
  • Responsible Person(s): Iain Yarnall, Dan Nixon
  • Induction Required: Yes

Usage notes

The manual for this machine can be found here.

You will be expected to demonstrate the following competencies before gaining RFID access to this machine:

  • Understand the need for protective eyewear for operator and observers.
  • Understand the need to protect byestanders.
  • Understand the safety implications of the belt and disc being linked.
  • Be able to employ methods to prolong the life of the belt and disc.
  • Understand which side of disc sander is safe to use.
  • Be able to use the mitre fence on the disc sander.
  • Understand how different parts of the belt can be used.
  • Change orientation of the belt sander between horizontal and vertical.
  • Adjust the tracking of the belt sander.
  • Be able to clean the belt and disc.
  • Understand the need to leave the sander in a safe and clean state for the next user.
  • Understand the need to inform members and the maintainer if you consider the tool to be unusable/damaged or faulty.

Spare Parts