Jet Tools 22-44 Plus User Manual

OWNER'S MANUAL

22-44 Plus Drum Sander

(shown with optional accessories)

WMH TOOL GROUP

Consumer/Light Industrial Products Division
P.O. BOX 1349
Auburn, WA 98071-1349

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Ph: 1-800-274-6848
E-mail: jet@wmhtoolgroup. co m
www.wmhtoolgroup.com M-649003K 5/03

Copyright © WMH Tool Group

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This manual has been pr epar ed f or t he owner and ope rat ors of a 22-44 Pl us Dr um Sander. It s purpo se,
aside from machine operati on, is to promote safety through the u se of acc epted correct operating and
maintenance pr ocedures. Complet ely read the saf ety and maint enance instructions bef ore operati ng or
servicing t he machi ne. To obt ain maxim um lif e and effi cienc y fr om your Perf ormax Sander, and to ai d i n
using the machine saf ely, read this manual thoroughly and follow instructions carefully.

Warranty & Service

The WMH Tool Group warrants ever y pr oduc t it sells. If one of our tools needs service or repai r, one of
our Authorized Repair Stations located throughout the United States can give you quick service.

In most cases, any one of these WM H Tool Group Repair Stations can authori ze warranty repair, assist
you in obtaining parts, or perform routine maintenance and major repair on your JET, Performax, Wilton,
or Powermatic tools.

For the name of an Authorized Repair Station in your area, please call 1-800-274-6848, or v isit
www.wmhtoolgroup.com

More Information

Remember, the WMH Tool Group is consistently adding new product s to the line. For complete, up-t o­date product information, check with your local WMH Tool Group distributor, or vi sit
www.wmhtoolgroup.com

WMH Tool Group Warranty

The WMH Tool Group (including Performax, Wilton and Powermatic brands) makes every eff ort to assure
that its products meet high quality and durability standards and warrants to the original retail
consumer/purc haser of our products that each pr oduc t be free f r om defects in materials and workmanship
as follow: 1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON ALL PRODUCTS UNLESS SPECIFIED OTHERWISE.
This Warranty does not apply to defects due directl y or indirectly to misuse, abuse, negligence or
accidents, normal wear-and-tear, repair or alterations outside our f aci lities, or to a lack of maintenance.

THE WMH TOOL GROUP LIMITS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES TO THE PERIOD SPECIFIED ABOVE,
FROM THE DATE THE PRODUCT WAS PURCHASED AT RETAIL. EXCEPT AS STATED HEREIN,
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR MERCHANTIBILITY AND FITNESS ARE EXCLUDED. SOME
STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG THE IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE
ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THE WMH TOOL GROUP SHALL IN NO EVENT BE
LIABLE FOR DEATH, INJURIES TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY, OR FOR INCIDENTAL,
CONTINGENT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM THE USE OF OUR
PRODUCTS. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTA L OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO
YOU.

To take advantage of t hi s warranty, the product or part must be returned f or examination, postage
prepaid, to an Authorized Repair Station desi gnated by our office. Proof of purchase date and an
explanati on of the complaint must accompany the merchandi se. If our i nspect ion discloses a defect, we
will either repair or replace the product, or ref und the purchase price if we cannot readil y and quic kl y
provide a repair or r eplac em ent, if you ar e willing to accept a refund. We will return r epair ed pr oduc t or
replacement at J ET’S ex pense, but if it is determined there is no defect, or that the def ec t resulted from
causes not within the scope of JET’S warranty, then t he user must bear the cost of storing and returning
the product. This warranty gives you specific legal rights; you may also have other rights which v ar y fr om
state to state.

The WMH Tool Group sell s thr ough distr ibutors only. Members of the WMH Tool Group r eserve the right
to effect at any time, without prior notice, those alterations to parts, fittings, and accessory equipment
which they may deem necessary f or any r eason what s oever.

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WARNING

Wear eye protection .

Always keep guards in pl ace and in p rop er operati ng condition. Do not operate the machine

without the guards for an y reason .

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.

Support the workpiece adequately at all times during operat io n; maintain control of the work at all

times.

This drum sander is designed and intended for use by properly trained and experienced

personnel only. If you are not familiar with the proper and safe operation of a drum sander, do not

use until proper trai ni ng and knowl edg e has been obtained.

• REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form a habit of chec ki ng to see that keys and
adjusting wrenche s are removed from the machine before tur ning it on.

• KEEP THE WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches inv ite accidents.

• DON’T USE IN A DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don’t use power tools in damp or wet loc ations,

or expose them to rain. Keep work area well lighted.

• KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept a safe distance from the work area.

• MAKE THE WORKSHOP KID PROOF with padlocks, m aster switc hes, or by removing starter keys.

• DON’T FORCE THE MACHINE. It will do the job bett er and saf er at t he rate for which it was

designed.

• USE THE RI GHT TOOL. Don’t force a machine or attachment to do a job for which it was not
designed.

• USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When
using an extensi on c or d, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your machine will
draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in the line voltage resulting in power loss and
overheating. The table following shows the correct size to use depending on the cord lengt h and
nameplate amper e r ating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. Remember, t he smaller the gauge
number, the heavier the cord.

Volts Total Length of Cord in Feet
120V 25 50 100 150

12-18 Amps 12 Not Recommended

• WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neck ties, rings, bracelet s, or other
jewelry which may get caught in moving parts. Nonslip footwear is recommended. Wear protectiv e
hair covering to contain long hair.

• ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also use face or dust masks if the cutting operation is dusty.
Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses; they are not safety gl asses.

• DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper f ooting and balance at all times.

• MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance.

Follow instructions for lubricati ng and c hanging accessories.

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• ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE SERVICI NG.

• REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Make sure the switc h is in the off position

before pluggi ng i n.

• USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. The use of accessories and attachments not
recommended by JET may cause hazards or risk of injury to persons.

• NEVER STAND ON A MACHINE. Serious injury could oc c ur if t he m ac hine is ti pped.

• CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the mac hine, a guard or other part that is

damaged should be carefully checked to determine t hat it will operate properly and perform its
intended function - check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, br eak age of parts,
mounting, and any other conditions that may aff ect its operation. A guard or other part that is
damaged should be properly repaired or replaced.

• NEVER LEAVE THE MACHINE RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN POWER OFF. Don’t leave the
machine until it com es to a c om plete stop.

• SOME DUST CREATED by power sanding, sawing, gr inding, drilling and other construction activities
contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some
examples of these chemicals are:

• Lead from lead based paint

• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other m asonry pr oduc ts, and

• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.

• YOUR RISK from those exposures v aries, depending on how often you do this type of work. To

reduce your ex posure t o these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved
safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specifically designed to filter out microscopic
particles

• DO NOT operate tool while under the influence of drugs, alcohol or any medication.

• DO NOT sand pieces of material that are too small to be safely supported.

• WHEN sanding a lar ge workpiece, provide addi tional support at table hei ght.

• ADDITIONAL INFORMATION regarding the safe and proper operation of this product is available

from the National S afety Council, 1121 Spring Lake Driv e, Itasca, IL 60143-3201, in the Acci dent
Prevention Manual for Industrial Operati ons and al so i n the safety Data Sheets provi ded by the NSC.
Please also refer to the American National Standards Institute ANSI 01.1 Safety Requirements for
Woodworking M ac hiner y and the U. S. Depar tment of Labor OSHA 1910.213 Regulations.

• ALWAYS feed stock against the r otation of the drum.

• ALWAYS connect and use a dust collector to the drum sander whil e oper ating.

• SAVE THESE INSTRUC TIONS refer to them often and use them to instruct others.

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Grounding Instructions

Caution: This tool must be grounded while in use to protect the operator from electric shock.

In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provi des a path of least resistance for electric
current to reduce t he ri sk of elec tric shock. This tool is equipped with an electric cord having an
equipment-gr ounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into a matching outlet
that is properly installed and grounded in accor danc e with all local codes and ordinances.

Do not modify the plug provided. If it will not fit the outlet, hav e the proper outlet installed by a qualifi ed
electrician.

Improper connection of the equipment- gr ounding conductor can result i n a risk of electric shock. The
conductor, with insulation having an out er surface that is green with or without yellow stripes, is the
equipment-gr ounding conductor. If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug i s necessary, do not
connect the equi pm ent- gr ounding conductor to a live terminal.

Check with a qualified electrician or service per sonnel if t he gr ounding instructions are not com pletely
understood, or if i n doubt as to whether t he tool is properly grounded. Use onl y three wir e ex tension cords
that have three-prong grounding plugs and three-pole receptacles that ac c ept t he tool’s plug.

Repair or replace a dam aged or worn cord im mediately.

115 Volt Operation

As received fr om 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 t hat looks the one illustrated in
Figure A. A tempor ary adapt er , which looks like the adapter as ill ustr ated in Figure B, may be used to
connect this plug to a two-pole receptacle, as shown in Fi gur e B if a properly grounded outlet is not
available. The temporary adapter should only be used until a properly grounded outlet can be installed by
a qualified elec trician. This adapter is not applicable in Canada. The green colored rigid ear, lug, or
tab, extending f rom the adapter, must be connected to a perm anent ground such as a properly grounded
outlet box, as shown in Fi gur e B.

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Specifications 22-44 Plus Drum Sander

Stock Number..............................................................................................................................649003K

Max. Width (in)................................................................................................................. 44 (two passes)

Min. Length (in)..................................................................................................................................2-1/4

Max. Thic kn e ss (in)..................................................................................................................................4

Min. Thickness (in)..............................................................................................................................1/32

Drum (in).......................................................................................................... 5x22 Extrusion, Aluminum

Drum Speed (RPM) ........................................................................................................................... 1700

Dust Chute (in)........................................................................................................................................4

Conveyor Motor .......................................................................... 43 inch-lb torque, direct drive D.C. motor

Conveyor Variable Feed Rate (FPM) .............................................................................0-10 (SandSmart)

Motor (TEFC)....................................................................................................1-3/4 HP, 1Ph, 115V Only

Net Weigh t (lb s)...................................................................................................................................231

Shipping Weigh t (lbs)...........................................................................................................................254

Table of Contents

Warranty..................................................................................................................................................2

Warnings ....................................................................................................................... .......................3-4

Grounding Instructions.............................................................................................................................5

115 Volt Operati on...................................................................................................................................5

Specifications.......................................................................................................................................... 6

Table of Contents....................................................................................................................................6

Contents of the Shipping Carton..............................................................................................................7

Tools Required for Assembly & Adjustments............................................................................................7

Unpacking ...............................................................................................................................................7

Assembly and Set up................................................................................................................................8

Drum Height Control................................................................................................................................8

Conveyor Belt Tension.............................................................................................................................8

Conveyor Belt Tracking............................................................................................................................9

Dust Cover ..............................................................................................................................................9

Checking Drum Alignment .......................................................................................................................9

Aligning th e Drum....................................................................................................................................9

Fine Tuning Drum Alignment.................................................................................................................. 10

Wrapping Abr asive Strips..................................................................................................................10-11

Connecting Sander to a Dust Collector...................................................................................................12

Depth Gauge.........................................................................................................................................12

Setting the Depth of Cut.........................................................................................................................12

Establishi ng the proper Drum Height......................................................................................................12

Selecting SANDSMART™ Feed Rates ...........................................................................................13

Abrasives...............................................................................................................................................13

Selecting Drum Abrasives......................................................................................................................13

Selecting Abrasive Grits.........................................................................................................................14

Stock Feeding Angle..............................................................................................................................14

Multiple Piece Sanding Runs.................................................................................................................14

Edge Sanding........................................................................................................................................14

Sanding Imperfect Stock........................................................................................................................14

Face Frames and Rai sed Panel Doors...................................................................................................14

Monthly Mai ntenance.............................................................................................................................14

Cleaning the Abrasive Strip....................................................................................................................15

Stretching Abrasive Life.........................................................................................................................15

Conveyor Belt Replacement................................................................................................................... 16

Tension Roller Alignment.......................................................................................................................16

Tension Roller Pressure Adjustment......................................................................................................16

Drum Height Control Adjustment............................................................................................................16

Troubleshooting.....................................................................................................................................17

Part’s Breakdown and Part’s List.......................................................................................................18-22

Wiring Diagram......................................................................................................................................23

The specifi cations in this manual are given as general i nformation and are not bi nding. The WMH Tool
Group reserv es the right to effect, at any time and without pri or notice, changes or alt erations to parts,
fittings, and acc essory equi pment deemed necessary for any r eason whatsoever.

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Contents of the Shipping Cartons

22-44 Plus Sand er (Box 1)

1. Sander Assembly

1. Plastic Knob

1. TUF Tool

1. Abrasive Stri p ( wrapped on drum)

1. Owner's Manual

1. Warranty Card

1. Hardware Bag

4. 5/16”-18x3/4” Socket Head Cap Screws

4. 5/16” Lock Washers

4. 5/16” Flat Washers

4. 3/8”-16x1” Hex Cap S c r ews

4. 3/8” Flat Washers

1. 1/8” Allen Wrench

1. 6MM Allen Wrench

22-44 Plus Conveyor (Box 2)

1. Conveyor Assembly

Tools Required for Assembly &
Adjustments

1. Flat Head Screwdriver

1. Set of Open End Wrenches

1. Set of Allen Wrenches

1. Adjustable Wrench

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WARNING

Read and understand th e entire contents of

this manual before attempting assembly or

operation of the drum sander!

Failure to compl y may cause seri ou s in ju ry!

Unpacking

1. Remove all contents from the shipping

carton(s).

2. Report any damage to y our di stri butor.

3. Do not discard any shipping material until

the sander has been assembled and is
running properly.

Performax 22-44 PLUS Accessories &
Supplies

Stock # Descripti on
609004 Open Stand with Shelf
609005
98-2202 Infeed/Outfeed Tables
98-0130
60-0505 Abrasive cleaning stick
60-0322-P Conveyor belt

Closed Stand with
Shelf & Casters

Caster Set (4) for
Open Stand