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OWNER'S
MANUAL
®
C
US
269049
16-32
DRUM SANDER
P. 888.454.3401
SuperMaxTools.com
F. 651.454.3465
sales@SuperMaxTools.com
© 08/2017 SuperMax Tools

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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL ® 269049 16-32 DRUM SANDER P. 888.454.3401 SuperMaxTools.com F. 651.454.3465 sales@SuperMaxTools.com © 08/2017 SuperMax Tools...
  • Page 2 MODEL IDENTIFICATION Your 16-32 drum sander is one of a family of machines from SuperMax Tools designed to help you achieve re- sults comparable to industrial-size sanders at a fraction of the cost. For future reference, find the model, stock and serial numbers on the back of machine base and write them in below.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ............7 unpacking your druM sander ................7 asseMbling your tools druM sander ...............8 installing your tools druM sander ..............9 setting up your superMax tools druM sander ..........11 Checking drum alignment ..............................11 Connecting Dust Collectors .............................13 Power and Electrical Safety .............................13 abrasive selection guide .................13...

  • Page 4: Safety Rules

    SAFETY RULES KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical. It's safer than using your REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. hand and it frees both hands to operate tool. Form habit of checking to see that keys and ad- justing wrenches are removed from tool before DON'T OVERREACH.

  • Page 5: Grounding Instructions

    TABLE A - MINIMUM GAUGE FOR CORD AMPERAGE RATING VOLTS TOTAL LENGTH OF CORD (IN FEET) MORE MORE MINIMUM GAUGE FOR CORD THAN THAN Not recommended GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS 1. All grounded, cord-connected tools: In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock.

  • Page 6: Specifications

    be used with this tool. If the tool must be reconnected for use on a different type of electric circuit, the reconnection should be made by qualified service personnel; and after reconnection, the tool should comply with all local codes and ordinances. COVER OF GROUNDED GROUNDING METHODS VER OF GROUNDED...

  • Page 7: About The Supermax Tools Drum Sander

    UNPACKING YOUR SUPERMAX TOOLS DRUM SANDER Your 16-32 drum sander has been shipped mostly assembled from the factory. If any damage has occurred as a result of shipment, notify the transportation company as soon as possible and ask them to make an immediate inspection.

  • Page 8: Assembling Your Tools Drum Sander

    STAND BOX CONTENTS (found inside the main box) MAIN BOX CONTENTS ASSEMBLING YOUR SUPERMAX TOOLS DRUM SANDER Note: For initial stand assembly secure all fasteners finger tight to start. This will allow for easier levelling after the sanding unit is installed on the stand.

  • Page 9: Installing Your Tools Drum Sander

    Note: After final assembly and sander installation, adjust the nuts on the threads as needed to level the stand. INSTALLING YOUR SUPERMAX TOOLS DRUM SANDER For easier access to remove the unit from the box, peel Then with the help of an assistant carefully lift the unit...
  • Page 10 LIFTING POINT Motor LIFTING POINT Drum carriage Unscrew the bolts holding the wooden packing support With the help of an assistant place the unit on its stand to the underside of the unit and then carefully swing the taking care to line up the mounting holes in the top of unit around on the bench and repeat for the wooden the stand with the holes in the underside of the unit’s support at the opposite end (these bolts can be re-used...

  • Page 11: Setting Up Your Supermax Tools Drum Sander

    SETTING UP YOUR DRUM SANDER Your SuperMax Tools 16-32 sander should now be in place and ready for the final set-up. The sander was ad- justed and aligned at the factory. However simple alignment checks will ensure that everything is in perfect order.
  • Page 12 Use a flat, uniform piece of wood as a thickness The tension rollers are set just below the drum enough so that items cannot pass easily underneath. Use the gauge. Set it between the conveyor belt and the drum height adjustment handle as necessary to lower the on the inboard (right) side of the machine.

  • Page 13: Connecting Dust Collectors

    Accurate attachment of the abrasive strip to the drum is critical to achieving the top performance from your SuperMax Tools 16-32 drum sander. Abrasive strips do not have to be pre-measured. The end of the roll is first tapered and attached to the outboard (left) side of the drum. Then the strip is wrapped around the drum, and the second taper is made for attachment to the inboard (right) side of the drum.
  • Page 14 INSTALLING AND WRAPPING ABRASIVES (CONTINUED) DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE POWER SOURCE. Start on the left (outboard) side of the drum. Pinch or Wind the wrap around the drum, being careful not to squeeze the clip lever and insert the tapered end of the overlap the windings.

  • Page 15: Proper Abrasive Wrap Position

    FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHILE PERFORMING ABRASIVE CLEANING AND TAKE ALL PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID ANY CONTACT WITH HANDS OR CLOTHING ON THE UNCOVERED. OPERATING THE 16-32 DRUM SANDER DRUM DEPTH OF CUT Determining the depth of cut is the most important operating procedure decision. It may take some experimenta- tion to determine the proper depth of cut.

  • Page 16: Conveyor And Speed Rate

    STOCK FEEDING MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE The built-in versatility of the SuperMax Tools 16-32 drum sander allows it to be used for a wide range of tasks. Learning to use the multiple controls to make adjustments will allow you to fine tune the machine for maximum results no matter what the job.

  • Page 17: Tension Roller Pressure

    • Sanding stock wider than the drum When sanding stock wider than the drum the fast lever will be very useful (see picture). Wide stock requires extra space between the drum and conveyor on the outboard (left) edge. The extra space prevents overlap ridge lines from developing along the part that extends beyond the drum.

  • Page 18: Tension Roller Contact Adjustment

    TENSION ROLLER CONTACT ADJUSTMENT The tension rollers are factory set for the most versatile use. If necessary, to adjust tension roller contact, loosen the four socket head screws holding the tension rol- ler brackets (two per side; front and back – shown in opposite picture).

  • Page 19: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE MONTHLY MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST • Lubricate conveyor bushings and check for wear. • Lubricate with a dry lubricant spray all of the moving parts, such as threaded rods and washers. • Clean dust from conveyor belt. • Check all set screws for tightness. •...

  • Page 20: Cleaning The Machine

    180 Grit SuperMax Tools 16-32 - 4-Wraps in Box 60-6220 220 Grit SuperMax Tools 16-32 - 4-Wraps in Box 60-6000 Assorted box (36/80/80/120 grit) SuperMax Tools 16-32 - 1 each in Box For information call SuperMax Tools 1-(888)-454-3401 or visit www.SuperMaxTools.com...

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting Your Supermax Tools Drum Sander

    TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR SUPERMAX TOOLS DRUM SANDER Any operating problems with the drum sander will likely occur most often during the period that you are beco- ming familiar with its components and their adjustments. If you are experiencing a problem affecting the ma- chine’s performance, check the following listings for potential causes and solutions;...
  • Page 22 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Excessive depth of cut Reduce depth of cut Tension rollers too high Lower tension rollers STOCK SLIPS ON Excessive feed rate Reduce feed rate CONVEYOR BELT CAUSING Clean or replace conveyor GOUGING Dirty or worn conveyor belt belt Belt out of adjustment Readjust belt...

  • Page 23: 16-32 - Wiring Diagram

    16-32 - WIRING DIAGRAM...

  • Page 24: Parts List And Diagrams

    16-32 - PARTS LIST - HEAD ASSEMBLY # ..PART NO....DESCRIPTION ............SIZE ............QTY 1 ..71632-101 ....MOTOR ................1-1/2HP, 115VOLT W/CORD ......1 2 ..480BS-102 ....STRAIN RELIEF, MOTOR ...........7P-2 ..............3 3 ..71632-103 ....MAIN CORD, MOTOR TO CONTROL BOX ....................1 4 ..
  • Page 25 16-32 - PARTS LIST - HEAD ASSEMBLY 56 ..480BS-156 ....SCREW .................#8-32 X 1" ............4 57 ..480BS-157 ....TENSION ROLLER SPRING ..........................4 58 ..480BS-179 ....TENSION ROLLER BRACKET, INNER RIGHT ....................2 59 ..480BS-159 ....TENSION ROLLER BRACKET PAD .........................2 60 ..71632-160 ....BRACKET ................................2 61 ..
  • Page 26 16-32 - HEAD ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 27 16-32 - CONVEYOR AND MOTOR # ..PART NO....DESCRIPTION............. SIZE ..........QTY 1 ..71632-201 ....CONVEYOR MOTOR ............90 VDC ..............1 2 ..480BS-204 ....FLAT WASHER ..............5/16" ..............4 3 ..480BS-205 ....SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREW ...........#10-32 X 1/2" .............4 4 ..480BS-206 ....TRACKER KIT ..............................2 5 ..
  • Page 28 16-32 - OPEN STAND ASSEMBLY # ..PART NO....DESCRIPTION............. SIZE ..........QTY 1 ..480BS-501 ... LEG, LEFT ............................2 2 ..480BS-502 ... LEG, RIGHT (WITH TOOL HOLDER) ....................2 3 ..71632-303 .... TOP CROSS BRACE, LONG ......................2 4 ..
  • Page 29 NOTES...
  • Page 30 SuperMaxTools.com - sales@SuperMaxTools.com P. 1-888.454.3401 - F. 1-651.454.3465...

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