This manual has been prepared for the owner and operators of a 22-44 Plus Drum Sander. Its purpose, aside from machine operation, is to promote safety through the use of accepted correct operating and maintenance procedures. Completely read the safety and maintenance instructions before operating or servicing the machine.
Always keep guards in place and in proper operating condition. Do not operate the machine This sander is intended to be used with wood and wood products only. Use of this sander and a dust collector with metal products is a potential fire hazard.
Woodworking Machinery and the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA 1910.213 Regulations. • ALWAYS feed stock against the rotation of the drum. • ALWAYS connect and use a dust collector to the drum sander while operating. • SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS refer to them often and use them to instruct others.
115 Volt Operation As received from the factory, your sander is ready to run at 115 volt operation. This sander, when wired for 115 volts, is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet and a plug that looks the one illustrated in Figure A.
Assembly and Setup If you purchased the optional Performax 22-44 Plus Stand refer its assembly instructions before proceeding with drum assembly. 1. Attach the knob (A, Fig. 1) to the handwheel and tighten with a 9/16” wrench. 2. Place the conveyor upside down on a table surface.
Conveyor Belt Tracking Belt tracking adjustment may be necessary during break-in period to compensate for belt stretching. Abrasive belt tension must be properly adjusted before adjusting the tracking. tracking while conveyor belt is running at its fastest speed. Tighten hex nut (A, Fig. 3) on the side the belt is drifting towards, and loosen hex nut on the opposite side.
Always test on scrap wood before sanding workpiece. Run a piece of scrap wood approximately 6” wide by 30” - 40“ through the sander sideways so that the end of board extends past the end of drum.
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5. Wrap abrasive strip around the drum, being careful not to overlap the windings, see Figure 9. 6. Mark trailing end of strip where it crosses the inboard end of drum (A, Fig. 10). 7. Remove the abrasive strip and cut a taper as was done with the starting edge, see Figure 7.
Connecting Sander to a Dust Collector Dust collection is necessary for all drum sanders. The Performax 22-44 Plus is equipped with a 4” dust collection port at the top of the dust cover, and is designed to be used with a standard dust collector, see Figure 13.
If a “ripple effect” or inconsistent finish is observed, slow down the feed rate. If the finish is smooth consistent sander overworking, experiment using a faster feed rate. The SandSmart control (A, Fig. 15) continuously...
It is very important to have the proper abrasive contact when doing this type of sanding. If the sander is set to take an excessive depth of cut, the result can be a gouge, or dip as the drum when goes from sanding the rails at full width to sanding just a few inches of width on the stiles.
Cleaning Abrasive Strips A sandpaper cleaning stick may be used to remove deposits and help extend sandpaper life. To use, operate the sanding drum with the dust cover open. Caution: For your own safety, always wear eye protection while performing sandpaper cleaning, and take all precautions to avoid any contact of hands, or clothing with uncovered drums.
Conveyor Belt Replacement To replace the conveyor belt: 1. Disconnect the machine from the power source. Unplug motor cord from control box. 2. Raise drum to highest position using the handwheel (A, Fig. 16). 3. Remove the belt tension by loosening the take-up nuts (B, Fig.
Board slips on conveyor 2. Excessive feed rate. belt. 3. Dirty or word conveyor belt. 1. Improper conveyor belt tension. Sander motors slow or 2. Excessive depth of cut. stall 3. Excessive feed rate. Rippled sanded surface A. Non uniformly A.
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Drum Head Assembly Index Part Description Size Qty. 1...70-4102... Motor, 1-3/4 HP, 110-120 Volt w/Cord..1 2...72-6104... Strain Relief ..1 3...72-5345... Cord, Motor To Control Box ..1 4...30-9025... Slide, Motor Mount..1 5...30-9024... Carriage, Drum ..1 6...TS-0060061 ...
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Conveyor And Motor Assembly Index Part Description Size Qty. 1...323759... Gear Motor ...90 Volt DC... 1 2...72-6014... Strain Relief ..1 3...72-5336... Cord Set ...110-120V-75” ... 1 4...TS-0680031 ... Flat Washer ...5/16... 4 5...10-4010-08... Socket Head Cap Screw...#10-32x1/2”... 4 6...98-0080...
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