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whatsoever. JET
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Table of Contents
Warranty and Service ............................................................................................................................................ 2
Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................................. 3
Features and Terminology .................................................................................................................................... 7
Stand Assembly ................................................................................................................ ................................ 9
Drum Head Installation .................................................................................................................................... 10
Installin g Accessories .......................................................................................................................................... 10
Infeed and Outfeed Tables .............................................................................................................................. 10
Drum Height Control ........................................................................................................................................ 14
Conveyor Belt Replacement ............................................................................................................................ 16
Tips for Maximum Performance ...................................................................................................................... 20
Replacement Parts .............................................................................................................................................. 26
Drum Head Assembly – Exploded View .......................................................................................................... 27
Drum Head Assembly – Parts List .................................................................................................................. 28
Conveyor and Motor Assembly – Exploded View ........................................................................................... 30
Conveyor and Motor Assembly – Parts List .................................................................................................... 31
Closed Stand Assembly .................................................................................................................................. 33
Infeed and Outfeed Tables .............................................................................................................................. 34
1. Read and understand this entire manual before attempting assembly or operati on.
2. Read and understand the warnings po sted on the m achine and i n thi s manual. Fail ure to comply wit h
all of these warnings m ay cause seriou s i njury.
3. Replace the warning labels if they become obscured or removed.
4. This sander is designed and int ended for use by proper ly t rained and experi enced personnel onl y. If
you are not f amiliar wit h the proper and safe operati on of a sander, do not use unt il proper training
and knowledge have been obtained.
5. Do not use this sander for other than it s intended use. If used for other pur poses, JET disclaim s any
real or implied warranty and holds itself harmless fr om any injury that may result from that use.
6. Always wear appr oved safety glasses/face shields while u si ng this sander. Everyday eyeglasses only
have impact resistant lenses; they are not safety glasses.
7. Before operati ng this sander, rem ove tie, rings, watches and other j ewelry, and r oll sleeves up past
the elbows. Remove all loose clothing and c onfine l ong hair . Non-slip footwear or anti- skid floor strips
are recommended. Do not wear gloves.
8. Wear ear protector s (plugs or muffs) during extended periods of operation.
9. Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities
contain chemi cals known to cause cancer , bir th defects or other r eproductiv e harm . Some exampl es
of these chemic als are:
• Lead from lead based paint .
• Crystalline silica from bricks, cem ent and other masonry products.
• Arsenic and chrom ium from chemically treated lumber .
Your risk of exposure varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your
exposure to these chemicals, work in a well-ventilated area and work with approved safety
equipment, such as face or dust masks that are specifically designed to filter out microscopic
particles.
10. Do not operate this machine while tired or under the influence of drugs, al c ohol or any m edic ation.
11. M ak e c er tain the switch is in the OFF position bef ore connecting the machine to the power supply.
12. M ak e c er tain the machine is properly grounded.
13. M ak e all machine adjustments or maintenance with the machine unplugged f r om the power source.
14. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Form a habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from the machine before turning it on.
15. Keep safety guards in place at all times when the machi ne is in use. If removed for maintenance
purposes, use extreme caution and replace the guards immediately.
16. M ak e sure t he sander is firmly secured to the stand or work table before use.
17. Check damaged parts. Before further use of the machine, a guard or other part that is damaged
should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended
function. Chec k for alignment of moving par ts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting
and any other condi ti ons that m ay affect its operati on. A guard or ot her part that i s damaged should
be properly repaired or replaced.
18. Provide for adequate space surroun ding work area and non-glar e, overhead lighting.
19. Keep the floor around the machi ne clean and free of scrap material, oil and grease.
20. Keep visitors a safe dist anc e from the work area. K eep children away.
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21. M ak e y our workshop chi ld proof with padlock s, m ast er switc hes or by r em oving starter keys.
22. Giv e your work undivi ded attention. Looki ng around, carryi ng on a conversati on and “horse-play” ar e
careless acts that can r esul t in serious injury.
23. M aintain a balanc ed stance at all t imes so that you d o not fall or lean against mov ing parts. Do not
overreach or use exc essive force to perform any machine operation.
24. S tand to one side of the conv eyor and m ake sure no one else is standing i n line with t he conv eyor
while feedi ng into the machine. Should a part sli p while being fed, it may exit t he machine at a high
rate of speed and can cause injuries to anyone standing di r ec tly in front of the infeed.
25. Use the ri ght t ool at the corr ect speed and f eed r ate. Do not forc e a tool or att achment to do a job for
which it was not designed. T he ri ght tool will do the job better and safer.
26. Use recom mended accessories; improper accessories m ay be hazardous.
27. Maintain tools with care. Keep abrasives clean for the best and safest performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating t he machine and changing accessories.
28. Always feed stock against the r otation of the drum.
29. Keep your hands clear when feeding parts onto the conveyor. The part will be forced down as it
begins to feed, causi ng a pinc hing ac tion bet ween the par t and t he conv eyor bed. Nev er reach i nto a
running mac hine. Turn off sander and disconn ect from power befor e att empting to r etriev e parts fr om
beneath the drum.
30. Turn of f the m achine and discon nect f rom power bef ore cleani ng. Use a bru sh or com pressed air to
remove chips or debris — do not use your hands.
31. Do not st and on the machine. Serious injur y c ould oc c ur if the machine tips over.
32. Never leave the machine r unning unattended. Turn the power off and do not leav e the mac hine until it
comes to a complete stop.
33. Remove loose items and unnecessary work pieces from the area bef or e starting the machine.
Familiariz e y our self with the following safety notices used in this manual:
This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result i n mi nor i njur y and/or
possible machine damage.
This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result i n serious injury or possibly
even death.
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Introduction
This manual is provided by JET covering the safe operation and maintenance procedures for a JET
Model 22-44OSC Oscillating Drum Sander. This manual contains instructions on installation, safety
precautions, gener al oper ati ng procedur es, mai ntenance i nstructi ons and parts breakdo wn. Thi s mac hine
has been designed and c onst ruct ed to prov ide c onsistent , l ong-t erm operati on if used i n accor dance with
instructi ons set forth i n this manual . If there are any questions or comm ents, please contact either your
local suppli er or JET. JET can also be reached at our web site: www.jettools.com.
Specifications
Model number ........................................................................................................................... 22-44OSC
On/off switch ............................................................................................ paddle style with removable key
Recommended cir c uit * ........................................................................................................................ 20A
Main Materials:
Frame........................................................................................................................................... cast iron
Overall dimensions, assembled (in.) ............................................................................... 44L x 27W x 52H
Weights:
Net (lbs.) ............................................................................................................................................. 336
The above specifications were current at the tim e this manual was published, but because of our policy of
continuous impr ovement, JET reserves the right to change specific ations at any tim e and without prior
notice, without incurring obligati ons.
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Features and Terminology
The illust ration below shows the maj or components and featur es of the 22-44O SC Sander. These are
referenc ed throughout t he manual and will help to familiarize you with the operation and functions of the
machine.
Figure 1 – Featur es
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Unpacking
Open shipping cont ainer and check f or shipping
damage. Report any damage immediately to
your distributor and shipping agent. Do not
discard any shipping material until the Drum
Sander is assembled and running properly.
Compare the c ontent s of y our cont ainer wit h t he
following parts list to make sure all parts are
intact. Mi ssing parts, if any, should be reported
to your distributor. Read the instruction manual
thoroughly for assembly, maintenance and
safety instructions.
Note: The letter designat ors identifyi ng parts on
this page are used throughout the Assembly
section of this manual for reference convenience.
Shipping Contents
Main Container Contents
Contents show n in Figur e 1
1 Handwheel (A)
1 TufTool (B)
1 Drum Head (C)
1 Conveyor Table Assembly (D)
1 Bottom Plate (E)
2 Stand Side (F)
1 Rear Plate (G)
1 Front Plat e (H)
1 Hardware Bag (see below for c ontents)
1 Owner's Manual (not shown)
Hardware Bag Contents
Note: The letter designat ors identifyi ng parts on
this page are used throughout this manual for
reference convenience.
04 Hex Cap Screw, 3/8”x1” (J)
04 Socket Head Cap Scr ew, 5/ 16"x3/4” (K)
ground with the base down, about 3 feet
apart with the openings toward the center.
2. Mount the bottom plate (E) to the stand
sides with four each 5/16" hex cap screws
) and 5/16" flat washers (P1). Hand-
(L
1
tighten only at t his tim e.
3. Secure the left side of the rear plat e (G) to
the left stand side (F
hex cap screw s (L
). Hand-tight en only .
(P
2
F
1
) with t wo each 5/16"
1
) and 5/16" flat washers
2
PPPPP
4. Secure the r ight si de of the rear plate (G) t o
the right st and side (F
as above. Hand-tighten only.
5. Secure the front plate (H) to the left and right stand sides (F
, F2) in the same manner as
1
above with f our each 5/16" hex c ap screws
(L) and 5/16" flat washers (P ). Hand-tight en
only.
2
P
L
2
G
) in the sam e m anner
2
Base
L
1
P
1
E
F
Base
2
H
Figure 4
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Drum Head Installation
Tools required for as s em bly :
001 Flat head screwdriver
001 Set of open-end wrenches
001 Set of Hex wrenches
001 Adjustable wrench
Referring to Fi gur e 5:
1. Place the sander (C) ont o the stand previously
assembled.
The sand er is very h eavy. Use a
hoist or assi st ance when moving to avoid inju ry
to self and equipmen t.
Align the f our threaded mounting holes of the
sander base (C
stand.
2. Secure the sander (C) to the stand from inside
the cabinet using four 3/8” x 1” hex cap screws (J) and four 3/8” flat washers (M).
3. Attach the handwheel (A) to the height
adjustment sc rew (C
screws with the 4mm hex wrench supplied.
) with t he slotted holes on the
1
), and tighten the two set
2
After installing the drum head to the stand, finish
tightening all mounting hardware that was previously hand-ti ghtened during the stand assembly.
Conveyor Table Installation
1. Raise the drum as f ar as it will go by turning the
handwheel (A) clockwise.
2. Place the conveyor (D) onto the sander
base (C1).
Align the four holes in the conveyor (D) with the
four holes in the sander bas e.
3. Secure the conveyor i n place with four 5/16” x
3/4” socket head cap screws (K), four 5/16”
lock washers (N) and four 5/16” flat
washers (P ).
4. Plug the sander's motor cord into the
receptacl e of t he contr ol box (D
Important: The conveyor belt has been over-
tensioned for the purpose of shipping. Before
operation, adj ust the belt tension (see page 15).
).
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Installing Accessories
Infeed and Outfeed Tables
Figure 5
Figure 6
2. Mount the table (A) to the base brack et (B) wit h
four 1/4" -20 x 3/4" carriage bol ts (E), four 1/ 4"
flat washers (F) and four 1/4" hex nuts (G).
Note: Leave the carriage bolts loose for now.
The infeed and outfeed table is an optional
accessory.
1. Bolt the base bracket (B, Fi g. 6) to the sander
base with two 3/8”-16 x 1” hex head capscrews (C) and two 3/8” flat washers (D).
Tighten the screws.
3. Place a str aight edge on the conv eyor bed and
extending out over the extension table. Raise
or lower the ex tension t abl e until it is l evel wit h,
or slightly below, the surface of the conveyor
belt. Tight en the hex nuts (G).
4. Repeat for the other table.
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Dust Cover
To open the dust cover, push in on the knob
(A, Fig. 7) and lif t. The lat ch can be adj usted using
the screw behind it.
Dust Collection
Dust collection is mandatory for a safe work
environment and extended abrasive life. The
22-44OSC is equi pped with a 4” dust collection por t
at the top of the dust cover. It is designed to be
used with standard 4” dust collection hose
(B, Fig. 7) connected to a high volume dust
collector (minimum 500 CFM) as shown.
JET offers a variety of Dust Collectors and Air
Filtration Units. Contact your local distributor for
more informati on.
Figure 7
Installing Abrasives
An 80-grit, 3-1/8” wide abrasive strip is already
installed on the drum of your sander.
Proper attac hm ent of the abr asiv e stri p t o the drum
is critical to achieving top performance from your
drum sander. Abr asive strips do not have to be premeasured. The end of the roll is first tapered and
attached to the left (outboard) side of the drum.
Then the stri p is wrapped around t he dr um, and the
second taper is made for attachment to the right
(inboard) side of the drum.
Note: You can use the original abrasive strip
mounted to the dr um as a templat e for cutting y our
own strips.
1. Mark and cut a taper at one end of the roll as
shown in Figure 8. Because the tapered end
should use all of the left (outboard) slot width,
its end must be trimmed back as shown.
2. Raise the fastener lever (D, Fig. 9) on the
outboard end of drum, and insert the tapered
end of the abrasive (E, Fig. 9) so that it uses
most of the width of the slot. Release the
fastener l ever to securely hold the str ip end to
the fastener.
Figure 8
Figure 9
3. Begin wrappi ng the strip around t he drum. The
tapered edge of the str ip end should follow the
edge of the drum.
4. Continue to wrap the abrasive in a spiral
fashion by r otati ng the drum with one hand and
guiding the strip with the other (Figure 10).
Successive windings of the strip should be
flush with previous windings without any
overlap.
Figure 10
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5. Mark the trailing end of the strip where it
crosses the right (inboard) end of the drum
(Figure 11).
6. Remove the abrasiv e strip from the drum, and
cut a taper as was done with t he starting edge
(see Figure 8). Note: The taper on the
remaini ng roll can be used as the taper for the
starting edge of the next strip to be cut.
7. Rewrap the drum beginning at the left, as
described in steps 2 through 4.
8. You can use your fingers to work the infeed
take-up f astener, but it will be more c onvenient
to use the TUF Tool suppli ed with your sander.
Hold the TUFTool with the red end pointing
away from you (Fi gure 12) and insert its hook
into the out side hole of the fastener lever (see
Figure 14).
9. Lif t the lev er with the TUFTool, pulli ng the lever
up until it touches the inside of the drum.
10. Turn the T UFTool counterclock wise and lower
it onto the abrasive strip, making sure it is
holding the paper ti ght (Figure 13).
11. Insert t he tapered end of t he abrasive stri p into
the slot and fastener. It may be necessary to
trim the tapered end of the abrasive strip so
that it does not “bot tom out” against the inside
of the drum.
IMPORTANT: Leave a gap – at least 1/8” –
between the tapered strip and the cl osed end
of the slot (Fi gure 13) to allow stri p to be pull ed
into the f astener as needed. If necessary, trim
the outside edge of t he abrasive strip.
Figure 11
Figure 12
12. Hold t he abrasive in pl ace with your left hand,
lift up the T UFTool and tur n it clockwise whil e
maintaini ng upward pressure. Slowly move the
TUFTool away from you slightly, then down,
while easing it out of the hole. This releases the
lever in its proper posi tion (Figure 14).
All abrasive strips will stretch in use and may
stretch enough to al low the take-up lever to reach
its lowest position so that it cannot maintain tension
on the strip. If this occurs, follow the above
procedures to re-set the take-up lever.
Always remove TUFTool from machine before
operating.
Figure 13
Figure 14
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Grounding Instructions
permanent gr ound such as a properly grounded
outlet box, as shown in Fi gur e 16.
Electrical connections must
be made by a qualified electrician in
compliance with all relevant codes. This
machine must be properly ground ed to help
prevent electrical shock and possible fatal
injury.
In the event of a malfunction or breakdown,
grounding prov i des a path of least resistanc e f or
electric current to reduce the risk of electric
shock. This tool is equipped with an electric cord
having an equipment-groundi ng c onduc tor and a
grounding plug. The plug m ust be inserted into a
matching outlet that is properly installed and
grounded in accord ance wit h all l ocal codes and
ordinances.
Do not modify the pl ug provided. If it will not fit
the outlet , have the proper outlet i nstalled by a
qualified elec trician.
Improper connection of the equipmentgrounding conductor can result in a risk of
electric shock. The conductor, with insulation
having an outer surface that is green with or
without yellow stripes, is the equipmentgrounding conduct or. If repair or replacement of
the electric cord or plug is necessary, do not
connect the equipment-grounding conductor t o a
live terminal.
Check with a qualified electrician or service
personnel if the grounding instructions are not
completely understood, or if in doubt as to
whether the tool is properl y grounded. Use onl y
three wire ex tension cords that have three-prong
grounding plugs and t hree-pole recept acles that
accept the tool ’s pl ug.
Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord
immediately.
As received f rom the factory, your drum sander
is intended f or use on a 20 amp, 110V dedic ated
circuit, whic h has an outlet and a plug that look
like the ones ill ustrat ed i n Figure 15. The sander
cannot be rewired to voltages other than f act ory
settings.
A temporary adapter, which looks like the
adapter ill ustrated in Figur e 16, may be used to
connect this plug to a two-pole receptacle, as
shown in Figure 16, if a pr oper ly grounded outl et
is not available. The temporary adapter should
only be used until a properly grounded outlet
can be installed by a qualified electrician. This adapter is not applicable in Canada. The
green colored rigid ear, lug, or tab, extending
from the adapter, must be connected to a
Extens ion Cords
If an extension cord is nece s sary, make sure the
cord rati ng is suitabl e for t he amper age listed on
the machine's motor plate. An undersized cord
will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss
of power and overheating.
Table 1 shows the correct size cord to use
based on cord length and motor plate amp
rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge.
The smaller the gauge number, t he heavier the
cord.
Figure 15
Figure 16
Recommended Gauges (AWG) of Extension Cords
Extension Cord Length *
25
50
75
100
150
200
Amps
< 5 16 16 16 14 12 12
5 to 8 16 16 14 12 10 NR
8 to 12 14 14 12 10 NR NR
12 to 15 12 12 10 10 NR NR
15 to 20 10 10 10 NR NR NR
21 to 30 10 NR NR NR NR NR
*based on limit in g the li ne vol tag e drop t o 5V at 150 % of t he
rated amp eres.
NR: Not Recommended.
feet
feet
Table 1
feet
feet
feet
feet
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Operating Controls
On/Off Switch (Sanding Drum)
To start the sander, pul l switch (A, Fig. 17) out. T o
stop the sander, push switch in. This switch
operates the sanding drum only. The conveyor is
controlled separat ely.
Switch Lockout
For safet y and to prevent unauthorized use of the
sander, pull out the key (B, Fig. 17). Press switch
(A, Fig. 17) to OFF position before removing the
key. When t he key i s removed, the drum cannot be
started.
Note: The conv eyor bel t can stil l run when the k ey
is removed).
To replace the key, slide it back into the switch until
it snaps.
Conveyor
The conveyor speed is contolled by the conveyor
speed rate contr ol knob (E, Fig. 18) which sets the
conveyor speed from stopped (knob fully
counterclockwise) to 10fpm (knob fully clockwise).
Drum Height Control
Drum height is cont rolled by the height adjustment
handwheel. Rotating the handwheel counter-
clockwise lowers the drum; clockwise raises it.
One revolution of the handwheel moves the drum
approxim ately 1/16”.
Oscillator Switch
Referring to Fi gur e 18:
The 22-44OSC sander can be operated as a
simple sander or as an oscillating sander.
When operating as a linear sander, the sander
drum rotates as the convey or slides the workpiece
through. W hen in the oscill ating mode, in addition
to the operati on described, the sander drum head
oscillates from left to right as shown in Figure 18.
For linea r sanding mode :
1. Sander must be turned off.
2. Pull the oscillator switch (A) OUT. Note: Before pulling the oscillator switch out for
linear sanding mode, turn the oscillator switch to
manually position the sanding drum to center or
where otherwise desired.
3. Turn machine on.
Figure 17
Figure 18
For oscillatin g san di ng mode:
1. Sander must be turned off.
2. Press oscillator switch (A) IN and at the same
time rotat e the switch (either direction) until the
pins (B) protruding from the oscillator switch
shaft engage in the detent (C) of the pulley
base.
3. Turn the feed rate control knob (E) fully
clockwise.
Note: The feed rate must be set to maximum
when in the oscillation mode.
4. Turn the machine on.
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Adjustments
Depth Gauge
The depth gauge indicates the distance between
the bottom of the sanding drum and the top of
the conveyor surface. Adjustment is performed
by “zeroing” the gauge.
1. Loosen screw (A, Figure 19) sufficiently to
allow the pointer (B) to be turned to depth
gauge scale.
2. With an abrasive strip on the drum, lower
sanding drum to where it touches top of
conveyor belt.
3. At this drum position, the depth gauge
pointer (B) should align with the zero mark
of the scale. If it does not, loosen screw (A)
and raise or l ower pointer t o align with z ero
on the scale.
4. Re-tighten scr ew (A).
Note: Depending on t he desired accurac y, you
may need to repeat t his process when installing
different abr asive grits.
slippage of conveyor belt on the drive roller
during sanding operation; the conveyor belt is
too loose if it can be stopped by hand pres sure
applied directly to the top of the conveyor belt.
Excessive belt tension can result in bent rollers,
bent brackets, and/ or premature wearing of the
bushings or belt .
Tracking. Belt tracking adjustments are made
while the conveyor belt is running. After the
proper belt t ension is obtained (see abov e), t urn
the conveyor on and set it at t he fastest speed
setting. Watch for a tendency of the conveyor
belt to drift to one side of the conveyor. To
adjust tracki ng, tighten t he take-up screw nut on
the side toward which the belt is drifting, and
loosen the take-up screw nut on the opposite
side an equal amount.
Adjusting t he take-up screw nuts on eit her side
of the conv eyor allows belt t racki ng adjustment s
to be made without aff ecting belt tension.
Note: Adjust tak e-up screw nuts only 1/ 4 turn at
a time. Then allow time for the belt to react to
the adjustments before proceeding further. Try
to avoid over adj ustm ents.
Figure 19
Conveyor Belt Tension and Tracking
Conveyor belt tension adjustment may be
necessary during the break-in period to
compensate for belt stretching.
IMPORTANT: The conv eyor belt has been over-
tensioned for the purpose of shipping. Before
operating the sander, adjust the belt tension
according to the following instructions!
Tension. To adjust the tension of the conveyor
belt, fi rst adj ust the t ake-up scre w nut (A, Fi gure
20) using the attached wrench (B, Figure 20).
Do this on both sides of the c onveyor to obtai n
approxim ately equal tension on bot h sides of the
belt when taut. Insufficient belt t ensi on will cause
Figure 20
Trackers
The sander comes equipped with “Trackers”,
ceramic guides that reduce the amount of
adjustments needed to keep the conveyor belt
tracked (cent ered) on the conveyor bed. These
guides have a magneti c backing to keep t hem in
place. If a Tracker wears through, it can be
reversed by turning it over. The Tracker Kit
section on Page 22 contains more information
about re-setting trackers.
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Conveyor Belt Replacement
1. Unplug the machine from the wall
receptacl e, and unplug the mot or cord from
the control box r ec eptacle.
2. Raise drum to its hi ghest position using the
handwheel.
3. Loosen the conveyor take-up screw nuts
(A, Fig. 20) to relieve belt tension, and slide
the driven roller fully inward.
4. Remove the four bolts that attach the
conveyor table to the base. Lift up the
conveyor t able and remov e it from machine.
Avoid tearing the belt on any edges
underneath the conveyor bed.
5. Install new belt, and re-install conveyor
table. Take care not to damage the
Trackers. T ensi on and trac k the new belt.
Note: If the conveyor belt continually tracks to
one side of the machine, reversing the belt on
the conveyor bed may remedy the problem . To
make sure the conveyor bed is not twisted,
place a level on the conveyor bed. Level the
machine if needed. If there is still a problem,
proceed with the steps below:
Step 1: Check the conveyor drive roller and t he
driven roll er to make sure they are parallel to the
surface of the conveyor bed. To do this, first
center the conv eyor belt on the bed. Then l ay a
straight-edge on the exposed edge of the
conveyor bed on the left (outboard) side,
extending it over the roller. Note the distance
between the roll er and the straightedge.
Step 2: Now repeat S tep 1 on the ri ght (inboard)
side of conveyor. Compare the measurements
from side to side. If they are not equal, loosen
one of the brac kets that hold t he roller i n place.
Tip this bracket until the distance between the
roller and the straight-edge are equal from side
to side, then tight en the bracket.
3. Insert gauge between the drum and conveyor bed at the outer end of the drum
(Figure 21).
Figure 21
With the dust cover open, lower sanding
drum while slowly rotating drum by hand
until the drum lightly contacts the thic kness
gauge.
4. Remove thickness gauge and place under
drum at the other end.
5. If the drum does not contact the thickness
gauge to the same degree as the opposite
end of the drum, ali gnm ent is necessary.
To align the drum:
6. Loosen t he four 3/8” hex cap screws – two
front, two rear (A, Fig. 22). This allows the
entire drum carriage and shroud to be
pivoted on two scr ews – one screw in f ront,
one in back.
7. Lay the thickness gauge under the drum
lengthwise. See Figure 23. Rotate the fine
tune adjustment knob (B, Fig. 22) until the
drum contacts the gauge equally along its
entire surfac e. Rotate the knob clockwi se to
raise the outboard end of the drum,
countercl ockwise to lower the outboard end
of the drum. Use the height adjustment
handwheel to raise or lower the entire drum.
Checking Drum Alignment
The sanding drum must be aligned parallel to
the conveyor bed for proper m achine operati on.
The sanding drum comes preset from the
factory. If a problem with the drum alignment
occurs, foll ow the instructions below.
First inspect the ali gnm ent with a gauge of some
kind. The following procedure uses a steel
straight edge as a gauge.
1. Unplug sander fr om power source.
2. Open the dust cover and remove the
abrasive strip from the drum.
8. When drum is parallel to conveyor, tighten
the four screws (A, Fig. 22).
Conveyor table removed for clarity
Figure 22
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Fine Tuning Drum Alignment
Tension Roller Alignment
Note: This is an operational test. Perform this
alignment after you have become familiar with
sander operati on.
When sanding boards wider than the drum,
drum alignm ent is critical and must be adj usted
exactly level to slightly higher on the outboard
end. This will prevent any ridges from
developing in t he stock. Always check t his on a
piece of scrap wood, as follows, bef ore sanding
the work piece.
1. Run a pi ece of scrap wood a pprox im atel y 6”
wide by 30” to 40” l ong through the sander
sideways so that the end of the board
extends past the end of the drum .
2. Without changing drum height, rotate the
board 180° and sand the same side.
3. If a ri dge is vi sibl e where the drum ov erlaps,
loosen the four screws (A, Fig. 22) and raise
the outboard end of the drum by turning the
fine tune adjustment knob (B, Figure 22)
slightly cl oc k wise.
Important: Only turn fine tune adjustment knob
when all four screws (A, Fig. 22) are loose.
4. Repeat this process until the ridge is
eliminat ed and the entire board is sanded.
5. Tighten the four screws (A, Fig. 23).
The infeed and outf eed rollers are tensioned to
provide downward pre ssure on the workpiece t o
prevent sl ippage on the f eed conveyor. Tension
rollers are set at the factory, but should be
inspected and may require adjustment as the
sander receives use.
Improperly adjusted tension
rollers (i.e. those set too high, rendering
them non-functional) could allow kick-back
of pieces being sanded.
1. Unplug sander from power source and
remove abrasive (D, Figure 24) from drum.
2. Loosen all f our hex nuts on the bearing bolts
(E, Figure 24). This will allow both tension
rollers to drop to their lowest position.
(NOTE: Figur e 24 only shows outboard end
of drum. Adjustments must be made on both ends of drum.)
3. Lower sanding drum to where it just contacts
the conveyor bed. Then raise the sanding
drum by making 3/4 turn of the height
adjustment handle.
4. Tighten the four hex nuts (E, Figure 24).
Both tension rollers are now positioned
about 1/16” belo w the bot tom of the sanding
drum.
Note: Keep trac k of how many revolutions of the
fine tune knob are needed to change drum
alignment for wider (over 22”) sanding. When
sanding narrow stock (less than 22”) l oosen the
four screws (Figure 22) and turn fine tune
adjustment knob counterclockwise the same
amount as the initi al wide sanding so that drum
is again parall el.
Figure 23
Figure 24
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Tension Roller Pressure Adjustment
Drum Height Control Adjustment
You can increase or decrease tension roller
pressure by turning the screws on the tension
roller brack ets (Figure 25).
Figure 25
Too much tension r oller pressure can result in a
“snipe” mar k, which is identified as a visi ble line
running across the width of the board and
located approx im ately 2- 1/4” f rom t he end of t he
board.
If the snipe occurs on the leading end of the
board, adjust the outfeed tension roller. If the
snipe occurs on the trailing end of the board,
adjust the infeed tension roller.
Tension roll er pressure can also be adj usted by
raising the height of the rollers, as follows:
1. Repeat “Tension Roller Alignment” except
raise the sandi ng drum only 1/4 turn of the
height adjustment handle.
If the height control mechanism does not
operate easily or smoothly or there is ex cessive
vertical movement or deflection of the drum
carriage, perform the following adjustments.
1. Tighten all four lock nuts (A, Fig. 26) and
then loosen them 1/8 to 1/ 4 turn. If the lock
nuts are set too t ight, height contr ol will not
operate easily . If the l ock nuts are too l oose,
excessiv e deflection of the outboard end of
the drum carriage will r esul t.
2. Thor oughly lubricate the mating surfac es of
the motor mount slide (B , Fig. 26), and the
height adjustment screw (C, Fig. 26).
Figure 26
2. If both tensi on roll ers are causing snipe t hen
tighten all four hex nuts (E, Fig. 24) at this
position.
3. If only outfeed tension roller causes snipe,
only ti ghten rear (outf eed) hex nuts on each
end of drum at this position, then raise
sanding drum anot her 3/4 turn of the handle.
4. Press inf eed tension roller down to rest on
conveyor bed and ti ghten front (infeed) hex
nuts at this positi on.
This process sets the t ension roller assembl y at
an angle provi ding less ten sion pressure on t he
outfeed roller.
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Operation
Before using your drum sander, review the
previous pages in this manual on initial set-up
and adjustment. In this section, you will learn
how to operate the machine. Make sure an
abrasive strip is mounted and a proper dust
collection system is connected.
Basic Operating Procedure
1. Set depth of cut.
2. Start dust collec tion system.
3. Select linear or osci llating sanding mode.
4. Start drum.
5. Start conveyor and select feed rate. If
oscillator is engaged, set feed rate to
maximum speed.
6. Feed stock through m ac hine.
To feed stock through t he sander, rest and hold
the board to be sanded on the conveyor belt,
allowing t he c onveyor belt to carr y the board into
the drum. Once the stock is halfway through,
reposition yourself to the outfeed side of the
machine to receive and control the board as it
exits.
Setting Depth of Cut
Adjusting the drum sander f or the proper cont ac t
between the abrasiv e and the stock determ ines
the depth of cut. The depth of cut is controlled
by the height adj ustm ent handwheel.
It may take som e experimentati on to determine
the proper depth of cut, given the variables of
abrasive grit, type of wood, and feed rate. For
best results, use scrap wood t o pract i ce sanding
and to develop skill and familiarity with the
machine befor e doing finish work.
A combination of several variables will
determine the proper depth of cut to use,
including t he following:
Do not start drum while in
contact with stock!
For sanding with gri ts coarser than 80, you can
lower the drum slight ly .
Always maintain control of stock. Through
practice you will learn the proper depth of cut
considering t he v ari ables above.
Selecting SandSmart™ Feed Rates
A faster feed rate allows faster sanding but
fewer revolutions of the drum per inch of
sanding. A slower feed rate provides more
revolutions of the drum per inch of sanding to
allow a greater depth of cut and smooth
sanding.
Note: If sanding wit h the oscill ator engaged, the
feed rate must be set t o maximum speed.
Begin experimenting with the feed rate set at
about 40% to 50% of maximum. The best f eed
rate will depend on a number of factors,
including type of stock, grit and depth of cut
used, and whether t he stoc k is fed direc tly in line
with the conveyor bed or at an angle. If the drum
motor is lugging down, if the conveyor belt is
slipping, or if you observe a ripple eff ect on the
stock, slow down the feed rate. If the finish is
smooth and the machine is not overworki ng, you
can experiment using a faster feed rate.
The SandSmart control continuously monitors
the load on the drum motor, and automatically
regulates the speed of the conveyor motor to
maintain t he highest feed rate without overload.
If the load on the drum motor increases, the
SandSmart control will decrease the conveyor
feed rate and will stop the conveyor under
extreme conditions. If the load on the drum
decreases, SandSmart will increase the feed
rate but will not increase it faster than the
manual setting on the speed adjustment label.
1. Abrasive type and gri t size.
2. Width of the piece being processed.
3. Hardness of the piec e.
4. Feed rate of the conv ey or belt.
Establishing Proper D rum Height
A good rule of thumb when sanding with grits
finer than 80 i s to place the stock to be sanded
under the drum and lower drum until it contacts
the stock. Drum should still rotate by hand.
Without changing drum height, finish f eeding
the stock under the sander.
Start sanding drum and sand the stock at that
same positi on.
Figure 27
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The best and most consistent finish will be
achieved if the convey or does not c hange speed
during operation. When the red indicator light
(B, Fig. 27) comes on, the SandSmart control
has detected t oo great a depth of cut and/ or too
fast a feed rate.
This change in conveyor speed may affect the
finish surface. If the finish is affected, make
another sanding pass without changing any
settings. If the finish is still affected, make
adjustments by slowing the conveyor and/or
decreasing the depth of cut and run the stock
through again.
Also try a f aster feed rate or less depth of cut if
the stock you are work ing begins to show burn
marks. With cherry, hard maple or other
hardwoods, usi ng a shallower depth of cut and a
faster feed rate will help minimize burn marks.
Slightly angling the stock as it is fed into the
machine will al so hel p pr ev ent burning the stock.
Because of the wide range of variables, it is
important to experiment with your specific
conditions and m ak e adjustm ent s to achi ev e t he
optimum f eed rat e. If pr oblems occur, fi rst c heck
and adjust the feed rate, referring to the
“Troubleshooting” sections in this m anual.
Tips for Maximum Performance
The versatility designed into the 22-44OSC
drum sander allows it to be used for a wide
variety of tasks that will boost the return on your
investment. For example, its capabilities range
from taking the place of a planer to thickness
rough stock, to speeding up fine sanding work
often done with slower, dust-generating hand
sanders.
Learning how to use its adjustments and
controls will allow you to fine-tune the machine
for maximum results. The best results come
from experimenting with different abrasive grits
and machine adj ustments to fit the job at hand.
Following i s a list of useful tips which can hel p
you improve performance of your sander.
Dust Collection
When connecti ng dust coll ect ors, remem ber that
straight pi pe will not restrict airflow as much as
flexible tubing. Y’s and elbows will restrict airflow
less than T’s. Also, a hose smaller than 2-1/2”
diameter shoul d not be used.
Multi pl e- Piece Sandi ng Run s
When abrasiv e planing (or t hickness sanding) a
run of sim ilar pieces that you want to h ave the
same thickness, it is best to determine the
thickness of the thinnest piece and process all
pieces to that same thickness in one session. Be
aware that the sander will remove cups and
crowns in the workpiece; consider this when
measuring and processing stock to the same
thickness.
Sanding Multiple Pieces At Once
When sanding multiple pieces simultaneously,
make sure to stagger (step) the pieces across
the width of the conveyor belt. This provides
better contact with the tension rollers. Try to
process only multi ple pieces of similar thickness.
If there is a signif icant thickness difference, t he
thinner pieces can slip on the conveyor belt if
they do not cont act the t ension roll ers. Al so note
that pieces thicker than 3/4” should be longer
than the minimum normally recommended to
prevent tipping of the stock.
Edge Sanding
When edge sanding, the sander will mimic the
opposite edge of t he stock which is lyi ng on the
conveyor belt . B ecause of this, i t is im port ant f or
the stock edge to have been ripped at the proper
angle to the face before the sanding process.
When edge sanding stock that is less than 3/4”
wide or more t han 2” high, it is good procedure
to stack and clamp several pieces together to
prevent them from slipping or tipping on the
conveyor belt.
Sanding Imperfect Stock
When sanding stock with a c up or crown, place
the crown up. This will stabilize the stock to help
prevent tipping or rocking during sanding. After
the crown has been rem oved and t he top is fl at,
turn the stock ov er and sand the opposit e side.
To avoid personal inj ury, t ake speci al care when
sanding stock that is twisted, bowed, or
otherwise v aries in thi ckness from end t o end. If
possible, support such stock as it is being
sanded to keep it from slipping or tipping. Use
extra rol ler stands, hel p from another person, or
hand pressure on the stock, to minimize
potentially hazardous situations.
Face Frames and Raised Panel Doors
It is v ery important t o have the proper abrasive
contact when doing this type of sanding. If the
machine is set t o take an excessive depth of cut,
the result can be a gouge or dip as the drum
goes from sanding the rails at full width to
sanding just a f ew inches of width on the sti les.
To prevent this make sure, when using
abrasives finer than 80 grit, that the drum is in
contact with the wood but can still be spun by
hand. If there is room, angli ng the stock on the
conveyor belt can also help. Slowing the
conveyor f eed when coming t o a rail in t he stock
can help prevent a dip or gouge. T hi s all ows the
abrasive to work t he wider width with l ess effort,
and to achiev e bet ter c onsistency of the fi ni shed
surface.
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Stock Feeding Angle
Some pieces, because of their dimensions, will
need to be f ed into the machi ne at a 90° angle
(perpendicular to the drum). However, even a
slight offset angle of the stock will provide for
more effective stock removal. The optimum
feeding angle for stock removal is about 60°.
Angling the workpiece for stock removal
provides other advantages, such a s les s l oadi ng
of certain areas of the drums due to glue lines or
mineral streaks in the stock, m ore even wear of
abrasive stri ps, potenti ally faster feed rates, and
lighter l oads on the m otor. Note that to get the
best final finish, however, the stock should be
fed through t he machine so it will be sanded in
line wit h the grain of the wood on the fi nal one or
two passes.
Leave the dust col lector on when c leaning dust
from the drums. Also brush the conveyor belt
after cleaning operations. If not cleaned, the
conveyor belt could allow stock to slip during
sanding operations.
For best results, perform the following
recommended pr oc edur es on a monthly basis:
• Lubricate conveyor bushings and check for
wear.
•Lubricate all movi ng parts, such as thr eaded
rods, washers, and bu shings. (Bearings are
pre-sealed and requir e no lubrication.)
• Clean sawdust from the abrasive strip and
brush dust fr om the conveyor belt.
•Keep oscill ation roller and gib areas cl ean.
Maintenance
Before doing maintenance on
the machine, disco nnect it f rom the electri cal
supply by pulling out the plug or switching
off the main switch! Failure to co mply may
cause serious inj ury.
Keeping the Machine Clean
For best results, make cleaning the sander a
regular shop procedure. Allowing excess buildup of dust and debris can adversely affect
performance through the loading of the
abrasives, slippage on the conveyor table,
and/or the accumulation of material inside the
drums which can thr ow off the c enter of balance.
• Blow dust from motors and switches. Blow
dust from insi de of sanding dr um , which may
cause vibration or offset the center of
balance.
• Check all set screws for tightness on parts
such as bearings, the conveyor, and
couplings.
ments of conveyor belts. They are already
installed on your sander. The following
information is for re-setting or replacing your
trackers, should that become necessary. Refer
to Figure 28.
1. Di sconnect power to sand er, and di sconnect
motor cord from contr ol box r ec eptacle.
2. Lower conveyor table as far as it will go.
3. Loosen t he conveyor take-up screw nuts to
relieve conveyor belt tension and slide
driven roll er fully inward. Slide c onveyor belt
to one side of bed.
4. Remove the f our bolts holding t he conveyor
table to the sander base.
5. Lift conveyor table and slide it out of the
sander. Turn conveyor table upside down.
Be careful not to damage the conveyor belt.
6. On t he undersi de of the c onveyor bed, there
are U-channels welded to the bed. The
Tracker is positioned on the inside of the
first U-c hannel on the infeed side of sander
(the U-channel c losest to the rubber covered
drive roll er and gear m ot or). T he back of the
Tracker is magnetized and will stick to the
side wall of the convey or bed. Do not install
Tracker if the edge of the conveyor belt is
damaged or torn.
7. With the first Tracker installed, slide the
conveyor belt into the bottom slot of the
Tracker. Note: When install ed properl y, onl y
the bottom lip of t he Tracker will be visible.
The top slot is to be used if the bottom slot
wears out.
8. Install second Tracker opposite t he first. Use
both Trackers unless the second one does
not fit in conveyor or if conveyor belt is
damaged.
9. Turn conveyor table right-side up and reposition it onto the sander. Re-attach the
four mounting bolts and tighten. Caution:
Be careful not to knock Tracker(s) out of
conveyor bed when turning conveyor over.
10. Make sure all switches are off. Connect
power to sander and plug i n m otor.
11. Tension the conveyor belt using take-up
screw nuts. If both Trackers are i nstalled, it
is very important to have equal tension on
both sides of the conveyor belt. Tighten bot h
sides of take-up screw nuts until equal
tension is obtained.
12. To check tension, turn on conveyor full
speed and place both hand s on conv eyor. If
conveyor belt can be stopped, continue
tensioning until conveyor belt cannot be
stopped by both ha nds on the belt whil e the
conveyor is operat ing at full speed.
13. Make sure conveyor belt runs smoothly
inside Tracker slot and that the magnet is
holding the Tr ac k er in positi on.
14. Conti nue to watch tracking of conv eyor and
adjust only if necessary, making sure to
keep equal tension on conveyor belt at all
times and not allowing conveyor belt to
buckle under conv ey or bed.
Figure 28 – Underside of c onv ey or s hown
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Abrasives
The abrasive material you choose will have a
substantial effect on the performance of your
sander. Vari ations i n paper type, weight, coat i ng
and durability all contribute to achieving your
desired finish.
Selecting Drum Abrasi ves
It is important to select the proper grit of
abrasive for the type of sanding being performed
to achieve maximum results. As with any
sanding operation, first begin sanding with a
coarser grit, depending upon the roughness of
the stock or the am ount of stock to be rem oved.
Then progressiv ely work toward finer grit s. The
chart below shows the general uses for the
various grits.
The amount of stock to be removed i s a major
considerati on when choosing the grit grade with
which to begin. Grits 24, 36, 50 and 60 are
primarily designed for stock removal. Grits 24
and 36 will remove the most material in one
pass, whether you are doing abrasive planing,
cleaning up glued panels, or flattening stock.
Grits from 100 through 220 are primarily
finishing grits designed to remove the scratch
pattern from the previous grit used. For best
results, never skip more than one grit grade
when progressing through a sandi ng s equenc e.
For fine work, such as furniture, try not to skip
any grit grades during the sanding process.
In general, premium quality abrasives will
produce a better finish with a less noticeable
scratch pattern.
Note: Grits that are too fine can sometimes
burnish the wood and leave a glossy surface
which will not accept stains evenly. This will vary
by type of wood. Oak, for example, is
susceptible to burnishing because of its open
pores.
Cleaning Abrasive Strips
Regularly cl ean the abr asive stri ps on the drum s
with commercially available cleaning sticks,
following the manufacturer’s directions. When
cleaning, also brush the stick crumbs from the
drum while it is still rotating.
In some cases, build-ups resulting from burns
can also be removed with Plexiglas held on
edge over the rotating drum.
Always wear eye protection
while performing sandpaper cleaning, and
take all precautions to avoid any contact of
hands or clothing with the rotating drum.
Cloth-backed abrasives can be cleaned by
soaking in pai nt thinner or mineral spirits for 20
minutes to one hour, then using a brush to
remove any build-up. Dry the abrasive strips
completely before using. Any used solvents
should be discarded in compliance with
environment al r egulations.
Increasing Abrasive Life
Abrasive life can be increased not only by
cleaning, but by r em ov ing the abrasive strip from
the drum and reversing it. To do this, remove the
strip and use what was the trailing end as the
starting end on the left (outboard) side of the
drum. Rever sing the stri p will provi de a fresh set
of cutting edges on the abr asive.
Abrasive Selection Guide
Grit Common Application
024 ...... Abrasive planing, surfacing rough-sawn boards, maximum stock removal, glue rem ov al.
036 ...... Abrasive planing, surfacing rough-sawn boards, maximum stock removal, glue rem ov al.
050 ...... Surfacing and dimensioning boards, tr ui ng warped boa r ds
060 ...... Surfacing and dimensioning boards, tr ui ng warped boa r ds.
080 ...... Light dimensioning, removal of planer ripples.
100 ...... Light surfacing, removal of planer ripples.
150 ...... Finish sanding, minimal stock r em oval.
180 ...... Finish sanding only, not for stock rem ov al.
220 ..... Finis h sanding only, not f or stock r emoval.
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Optional Accessories
98-2202 Infeed/Outfeed Tables
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting – Motor and Electrical Problems
Trouble Probable Cause Remedy
Check plug connections. Connect main
Sander will not start.
Drum motor overloads.
No incoming p ower.
Circuit fuse blown or breaker tripped. Replace fuse or re-set breaker.
Switch is malfunctioning. Replace switch.
Inadequate circuit. Check electrical requirements.
Feed rate too fast or depth of cut too
large.
cord to power source, and motor cord into
control box receptacle.
Reduce feed rate and/or depth of cut.
Conveyor motor
oscillates.
Drum motor or conveyor
motor sta lls.
Motor overload
protector trips or shop
wiring breaker trips.
Motor not properly aligned.
Transfer rod collar is worn. Replace transfer rod collar.
Drive roller bent. Replace drive roller.
Excessive depth of cut.
Improper conveyor belt tension. Adjust tension (see page 15).
Excessive load on sanding drum and
motor.
Too many tools on circuit.
Excessive length or inadequate size
extension cord.
Loosen housing bolts, run motor, retighten
bolts.
Reduce depth of cut; use coarser grit;
reduce f eed rate.
Allow motor to cool and re-set overload
button.
Connect sander to a dedicated circuit.
Have a certified electrician correct any
shop wiring problem.
Use a shorter or heavier gauge extension
cord (s ee Table 1).
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Troubleshooting – Mechanical Problems
Trouble Probable Cause Remedy
Conveyor belt does not
move, o r runs
`intermittently.
Conveyor belt slips on
drive roller.
Board slips on conveyor
belt.
Conveyor belt tracks to
one side, or oscillates
from side to side.
Abrasive strip is loose.
Shaft coupling (#20, page 30) is loose or
unattached.
Improper conveyor belt tension. Adjust belt tension.
Excessive depth of cut or feed rate. Reduce depth of cut; reduce feed rate.
Tension rollers too high. Lower tension rollers (see page 17).
Excessive feed rate. Reduce feed rate.
Dirty or worn conveyor belt. Replace conveyor belt.
Abrasive improperly wrapped. See Installing Abrasives.
Conveyor belt out of adjustment. Readjust conveyor belt; see page 16.
Drive or driven roller needs adjusting. Readjust; see page 16.
Conveyor belt worn or defective.
Drive roller worn, b ent, or varies in
diameter sid e to side.
Roller bushings elongated due to excessive
wear.
Strip caught on inside edge of slot, or on
inboard side of drum.
Strip not cut properly.
Align the shaft flats of the gear motor and
the drive roller and tighten the s haftcoupling setscrews.
Replace conveyor belt; see Conveyor Belt Replacement.
Replace drive roller.
Replace bushings.
Re-adjust the strip end in the slot and/or
trim the abrasive edge.
Re-cut and re-install abrasive strip. See
Installing Abrasives.
Excessive depth of cut. Reduce depth of cut.
Excessive feed rate. Reduce feed rate.
Inadequate dust collection. Increase airflow at dust port.
Inadequate abrasive. Use an open-coat abrasive.
Stock fed at 90° angle to drum.
Improper adjustment of height control.
Bearing(s) out of alignment. Re-align bearings.
V-belt worn. Replace v-belt.
Dust in drum. Remove material inside drum.
Pulley wobbling or out of round. Replace pulley.
Set-screws loose in pulley or bearing. Re-tighten set-screws.
Abrasive fastener on drum loose (without
abrasi ve strip in place).
Drum bearing(s) worn. Replace drum bearing(s).
Angle stock 60° if possible to avoid resin
line bui ldu p.
Readjust height control. See Drum Height
Control.
Insert abrasive strip, or replace fastener.
25
Troubleshooting – Operational Problems
Trouble Probable Cause Remedy
Ripples in sanded
surface.
(No n-unifor mly spaced
ripples).
Ripples in sanded
surface.
(Un ifor mly s paced
ripples).
Sniping of wood
(gouging near end of
board).
Burning of wood.
Gougin g of wood.
Line or groove in stock. Inconsistent feed rate.
Lines or groove in stock
while in oscillation mode
Unsanded ridge along
length of piece
(sandpaper appears
clean).
Uneven feed rate. Check for these conditions and refer to
Excessive feed rate. Reduce depth of cut and/or feed rate.
Excessive depth of cut. Reduce depth of cut and/or feed rate.
Sander vibration.
Tension rollers set too low.
Stock not supported properly during
infeed or outfeed.
Conveyor dri ve roller or dri ven r oller
higher than conveyor belt surface.
Feed rate too slow. Increase feed rate.
Excessive depth of cut for grit used.
Excess build-up on abrasive strips.
Abrasive is too fine. Replace with abrasive of coarser grit.
Abrasive strips are overlapped. Rewrap strip without overlap. See pages 11-12.
Drum out of alignment. Re-align drum. See pages 16-17.
Conveyor belt is loose. Adjust conveyor belt tension. See page 15.
Excessive depth of cut. Reduce depth of cut.
Wood slipping on conveyor due to
lack of co ntac t .
Abrasive is too fine. Replace with coarser grit.
Feed rate not set to maximum. Set feed rate to maximum.
Grit has been removed from
backing.
previous Troubleshooting sections:
- Conveyor belt slips on drive roller.
- Board slips on conveyor belt.
- Conveyor gear motor stalls.
- Excessive v-belt tension.
- Set-screw loose on shaft coupler
between gear motor and conveyor.
- Co nveyor bus hing s worn – replace.
- Co nveyor bus hing s dry – lubricat e.
Check for these conditions:
- Loose bolts, or loose bearing and pulley
set-screws – re-tighten.
- Dirty drum – clean inside.
- Excessive v-belt tension – reduce
tension.
- Wor n v-belt – r eplac e.
- Warped drive pulley – replace.
- Drum out of balance – contact your dealer or
JET authorized ser vice center.
Re-set t ension rol lers; see Tension Roller Adjustment.
Support stock with roller stand, tables or
benches.
Re-adjust roller(s).
Reduce depth of cut or increase grit
coarseness.
Reduce depth of cut; clean strips or replace;
angle stock when feeding.
Use a lternat e feeding procedur e.
Do not stop or change the feed rate while
feeding stock.
Avo id this area of drum, o r replace abrasive
strip.
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.................. 70-4102MF ................ Motor Fan (not shown)............................................. ...................................... 1
.................. 70-4102MFC ............. Motor Fan Cover (not shown) .................................. ...................................... 1
3 ................ 72-5345 ..................... Cord, Motor to Control Box ...................................... ...................................... 1
23 .............. 80-3138 ..................... Fine Tun e Adjustment Knob .................................... ...................................... 1
24 .............. 2244OSC-124 ........... Set Screw ................................................................ #10-24x3/8 .................... 4
106 ............ 2244OSC-1113 ......... Gli der ....................................................................... ...................................... 2
107 ............ 2244OSC-1114 ......... Socket Head Cap Screw.......................................... M6 ................................. 2
.................. 659006S .................... Closed Stand Assembly........................................... ........................................
1 ................ 2244OSC-301 ........... Stand Side ............................................................... ...................................... 2