Deluxe model shown (with caster s and i nfeed/outf eed tables)
WARRANTY AND SERVICE
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Authorized Service Centers located throughout the United States can give you quick service. In most cases, any of
these WMH Tool Group Authorized Service Centers can authorize warranty repair, assist you in obtaining parts, or
perform routine maintenance and major repair on your JET
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MORE INFORMATION
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WARRANTY
JET products carry a limited warranty which varies in duration based upon the product (MW = Metalworking, WW =
Woodworking).
WHAT IS COVERED?
This warranty covers any defects in workmanship or materials subject to the exceptions stated below. Cutting tools,
abrasives and other consumables are excluded from warranty coverage.
WHO IS C OVERE D?
This warranty covers only the initial purchaser of the product.
WHAT IS THE PERIOD OF COVERAGE?
The general JET warranty lasts for the time period specified in the product literature of each product.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED?
Five Year Warranties do not cover woodworking (WW) products used for commercial, industrial or educational
purposes. Woodworking products with Five Year Warranties that are used for commercial, industrial or education
purposes revert to a One Year Warranty. This warranty does not cover defects due directly or indirectly to misuse,
abuse, negligence or accidents, normal wear-and-tear, improper repair or alterations, or lack of maintenance.
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of the location nearest you, please call 1-800-274-6848.
You must provide proof of initial purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany the
merchandise. If our inspection discloses a defect, we will repair or replace the product, or refund the purchase price,
at our option. We will return the repaired product or replacement at our expense unless it is determined by us that
there is no defect, or that the defect resulted from causes not within the scope of our warranty in which case we will,
at your direction, dispose of or return the product. In the event you choose to have the product returned, you will be
responsible for the shipping and handling costs of the return.
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Table of Contents
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1. Read and understand thi s ent ire manual before attempting assembly or operation.
2. Read and understand the warnings po sted on the m achine and i n thi s manual. Failur e 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 asander, do not use unt il proper training
and knowledge have been obtained.
5. Do not use thissander for other than i ts intended u se. If used f or other pur poses, WM H Tool Group
disclaim s any real or i mplied warrant y and h olds itsel f harml ess from any injury t hat may r esult f rom
that use.
6. Always wear appr oved safety glasses/face shields while usi ng thissander. Everyday ey eglasses only
have impact resistant lenses; they are not safet y gl asses.
7. Before operati ng thissander, rem ove tie, ri ngs, watches and other j ewelry, and r oll sleeves up past
the elbows. Rem ove all l oose clothing and confine long 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 peri ods of oper ation.
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 examples
of these chemic als are:
• Lead from lead based paint.
• Crystalli ne sil ic a from bricks, cement and other masonry pr oducts.
• Arsenic and chromium 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 oper ate this machine while tir ed or under t he influenc e of drugs, alcohol or any medic ation.
11. Mak e c er tain the switch is in the OFF position before connecting the machine to the power supply.
12. Mak e c ertain the machine is properl y grounded.
13. Mak 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 machine is in use. If removed for maintenance
purposes, use extreme caution and replace the guards immediately.
16. Make sure thesander is firmly secured to the stand or work tabl e 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. Check for alignment of moving part s, binding of moving parts, br eakage 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 shoul d
be properly repaired or replaced.
18. Pr ov ide for adequate space surroundi ng work area and non-glare, ov er head lighting.
19. Keep the floor around the machi ne cl ean and free of scrap material, oil and grease.
20. Keep v isitors a safe distance from the work area. Keep children away.
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21. Mak e y our workshop child proof wit h padloc ks, master switches or by removing starter keys.
22. Giv e your work undivi ded attention. Looking ar ound, carryi ng on a conversation 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 movi ng 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 convey or
while feeding i nto 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 dir ec tly in front of the infeed.
25. Use the right tool at the corr ect speed and f eed rat e. 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 saf er.
26. Use recommended 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 the machine and changing accessories.
28. Always feed stock against the rotation 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 part and the c onv eyor bed. Nev er reach i nto a
running mac hine. Turn off sander and disconn ect f rom power befor e att empting to ret riev 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 stand on the machine. Serious injur y c ould oc c ur if the mac hine tips over.
32. Never leave the machine r unning unattended. Turn t he power off and do not leave the machine until it
comes to a complete stop.
33. Remove loose items and unnecessary work pi ec es from the area before starting the machine.
Familiariz e y our self with the following safety noti c es used in this manual:
This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result in mi nor injury and/or
possible machine damage.
This means that if precautions are not heeded, it may result in serious injury or possibly
even death.
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Introduction
This manual is provided by W MH Tool Group cov ering the safe oper ation and mai ntenance procedure s
for a JET Model 22-44 Pro 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 con structed t o provide year s of troubl e free operation if used in accordance wi th
instructi ons set forth i n this manual . If there are any questions or comm ents, please contact either your
local supplier or WMH Tool Group. WMH Tool Group can also be reached at our web site:
www.wmhtoolgroup.com.
Specifications
Model Number............................................................................................................................22-44 Pro
Conveyor Motor...................................................................... 43 in.-lbs. Torque, 1/30 HP Direct Drive DC
Conveyor Variable Feed Rate (FPM) ..............................................................................................0 to 10
Motor........................................................................................................TEFC, 1-3/4HP, 1Ph, 110V only
Net Weigh t (lb s.)..................................................................................................................................350
The above specifications were current at the time this manual was publi shed, but because of our policy of
continuous im provement, WMH Tool Group reserv es the right to change specif ications at any tim e and
without pri or notic e, without incurring obligations.
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Features and Terminology
The illustrat ion below shows the major components and f eatures of the 22-44 Pro Sander. These are
referenced throughout the manual and will help t o familiar iz e y ou with the operation and functions of the
machine.
Figure 1
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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 cont ent s of y our cont ainer wit h the
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.
Contents of the Shipping Container
1 Drum Sander with stand – A
1 Conveyor Bed Assembl y – B
2 Assembly Fixtur es – C
1 Handwheel – D
1 Handwheel Knob – E
4 Legs – F
4 Leg Glides – G
8 Hex Head Bolts, 3/8”x1- 1/2” – H
4 Hex Head Bolts, 3/8”x1” – J
12 Flanged Lock Nuts, 3/8” – K
20 Flat Washers, 3/8” – L
8 Hex Nuts, 3/8” – M
2 Drum Alignment Templates – N
2 Open-end Wrenches, 9/16”-1/2” – O
2 Hex Wrenches, 4mm and 1/8” – P
1 TufTool – R
1 Owner's Manual (not shown)
1 Warranty Car d (not shown)
Figure 2
Read and understand the entire contents of this manual before attempting set-up
or operation! Failure t o co mpl y may cause seri ou s injury.
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Assembly
Tools required for assembly:
Hoist, forklift, or one or more assistants
Wrenches – 9/32”, 1/2” , 9/16”
Hex wrenches – 4mm, 1/8”
Install Stand Legs
The sander is heavy; use
caution when lift in g.
1. Raise the sander from the floor using a
forklift, hoist or an assistant. (Place hoist
straps through the c ar r iage arm or below the
table mounting brackets. If using a forklift,
fork below the tabl e m ount ing br acket s. See
Figure 1, page 7.)
2. Position the assembly fixtures below the
columns so that the wider part of the
plywood faces outward (Figure 3). Lower
the sander columns into the assembly
fixtures.
3. Mount the four legs to the columns, using
3/8x1-1/2 hex head bolts, 3/8 flat washers
and 3/8 flanged lock nuts, using a 9/16”
wrench. See Figure 3. Tighten the flanged
lock nuts securely, making sure the legs
remain in cont act with the plywood.
4. Lift the sander and remove the assembly
fixtures.
5. With the sander raised, install the four leg
glides, (or optional casters, not provided).
See Figure 4. If using the casters, fir st lock
the caster by pressing the large tab, in or der
to remove the hex nut and flat washer.
Figure 3
Figure 4
Table Support Screws
The set screws on the table support s (Figure 5)
have been tightened at the factory to eliminate
free-play between the table supports and the
columns during shipment. All four set screws
must be loosened and re-adjusted before
operating either the height adjustment
mechanism or the conveyor drive. Proceed
as follows:
Failure to follow the below
procedure may resul t in misalignment of th e
drum and/or conveyor bed, or may damage
the miter gears.
1. Loosen each hex nut with an open-end
wrench, then loosen the set screw with a
hex wrench.
Figure 5
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2. Re-tighten the set screw with your fingers
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until it only li ghtly touches the column tube.
3. Hol d the set screw in positi on with the hex
wrench, and re-ti ghten the hex nut.
Install Handwheel
Mount the handwheel to the top of the height
adjustment screw (Figure 6). Align one of the set
screws with the flat on the height adjustment
screw, and tighten both set screws.
Install the knob to the threaded hole in the
handwheel, and ti ghten the hex nut agai nst the
handwheel.
Install Conveyor Table
1. Lower the table mounting brackets by
rotating the handwheel.
2. Remove conveyor table from packaging,
and place it on the m ount i ng bracket s of the
stand. The gear motor should be on the
right, or inboard side of the sander as
shown in Figure 7.
3. Secure the conveyor bed with four 3/8”x1”
hex head bolts, 3/8” flat washers and 3/8”
flanged lock nuts.
4. Plug the motor cord into the control box
receptacle (Fi gur e 8) .
IMPORTANT: The conveyor belt has been
overtight ened for shipping purpose s. It must be
tensioned proper ly befor e operating the sander!
See page 19.
Infeed and Outfeed Tables ( Optional
Accessory)
See Figure 9.
1. Remove the lower hex cap screw (A) and
square nut (B) from the rail on the infeed
side of the sander.
Figure 6
Figure 7
2. Slide a left hand mounting bracket (C) into
the end of the rail.
3. Align holes and re-i nstall the hex cap screw
(A) and square nut (B). Install a 3/8”x 1” hex
head bolt (D), 5/16” flat washer (E) and
flanged lock nut (F).
4. Ti ghten the hex cap screw (A) fi rst to align
the bracket, then ti ghten the fl anged hex nut
(F) on the 3/8” screw.
5. Instal l a right hand mounting bracket (G) in
the same manner. NOTE: You will have to
pen the control box to remove the screw
from the rail – remov e the front l ower screw
and base panel (# 16 on page 38) of the
control box.
Figure 8
Figure 9
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6. Position the table (H, Figure 9) over the
brackets, and install four 1/4”x3/4” square
neck bolts (J) , 1/4” flat washers (K), and 1/ 4”
hex nuts (L). Do not fully tighten yet.
7. The tabl e should be posi tioned ev en with or
slightly bel ow the conveyor belt surface. T o
check position, place a level or str aight edge
near the left side of the conveyor and
extending out over the table, as shown in
Figure 10. Raise t he conveyor table until the
drum holds the straight edge in pl ace, and
adjust the infeed table unt il it i s ev en with or
slightly below the conveyor belt surface.
8. Place the straight edge near the the right
side of the conveyor table and repeat.
Tighten all hex nuts on the infeed table.
9. Mount the outfeed table in the same manner
as described above. (Removal of existing
screws on the rails will not be necessary for
the outfeed side. )
Figure 10
Leveling the Sander
Proper leveling is important for getting the
maximum performance from your sander.
Before making fine adjustments, place the unit
where it will be used in the shop. Then adjust
the four leg glides (see Figure 4) using a
carpenter’s lev el placed on t he conveyor bed i n
both X- and Y-ax i s positi ons. Make sure t he hex
nuts on the leg glides are tightened securely
against the sander legs.
If you are using the optional casters, level the
sander after positioning the machine where it
will be used most often. Place washers on the
casters as needed to shim up the legs. Mar k the
position of the legs on the f loor with tape so the
sander can be returned to the same position.
Dust Collection
Dust collection is mandatory for a safe work
environment and extended abrasive life. The
sander is equipped wit h a 4” dust collecti on port
at the back of the dust c ov er. It is designed t o be
used with standard 4” dust collection hose
connected to a hi gh volume dust c ollec tor wit h a
minimum capaci ty of 600 CF M.
Using a shop v acuum is not recomm ended for
this machi ne, but if used it should be a 16 gallon
or larger canister type shop vacuum. This
requires conv erting t he dust port down to 2-1/ 2”.
An adapter is av ailable from your dealer (stoc k
no. 80-2910) for converting to the 2-1/2” hose.
Do not reduce hose si ze smaller than 2- 1/2”. For
best results, follow recommendations of the dust
collector manufacturer.
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Installing Abrasives
An 80-grit abrasive strip is already installed on
the drum of your sander. Page 28 offers
information on the types of abrasive and their
recommended uses.
Proper attachment of the abrasive strip to the
drum is critical to achieving top performance
from your drum sander. Abrasive strips do not
have to be pre-m easured. The end of t he roll is
first taper ed and attached to the left (out board)
side of the drum. Then the strip is wrapped
around the drum, and the second taper i s made
for attachm ent to the right (inboard) side of the
drum.
NOTE: When using JET Ready-To-Wrap
abrasives, not all of the steps below are
necessary. You can use the original abrasive
strip mounted to the drum as a template for
cutting your own stri ps.
1. Mark and cut a t aper at one end of the roll
as shown in Figure 11. Because the t apered
end should use al l of the l eft (outboar d) slot
width, its end must be trimmed back three
inches as shown.
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Figure 11
Figure 12
2. Squeeze the fastener lever (Figure 12) on
the outboard end of drum, and insert the
tapered end of the abrasive so that i t uses
most of the width of the slot. Release the
fastener l ever to securely hol d the strip end
to the fastener.
3. Begin wrapping the strip around the drum.
The tapered edge of the strip end should
follow the edge of the dr um.
4. Continue to wrap the abrasive in a spiral
fashion by rotati ng the drum with one hand
and guiding the strip with the other (Figure
13). Successiv e windings of the strip should
be flush with previ ous windings without any overlap.
5. Mark the trailing end of the strip where it
crosses the ri ght (inboard) end of the drum
(Figure 14).
6. Remove the abrasive strip from the drum,
and cut a taper as was done with the
starting edge (see Figure 11). Note: The
taper on the rem aining roll can be used as
the taper for the starting edge of the next
strip to be cut.
Figure 13
7. Rewrap the drum beginning at the left, as
described in steps 2-4 .
Figure 14
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8. You can use your f i ngers to work the i nfeed
take-up fastener, but it will be more
convenient to use the TUFTool supplied
with your sander. Hol d the T UFT ool with t he
red end pointi ng away from y ou (Figure 15)
and insert its hook into the outside hole of
the fastener lever (see Figure 17).
9. Lift the lever with the TUFTool, pulling the
lever up until it touches the inside of the
drum.
10. Turn the TUFTool counterclockwise and
lower it ont o the abrasiv e strip, making sure
it is holding t he paper tight (Figure 16).
11. Insert the t apered end of the abrasiv e strip
into the slot and fastener. It may be
necessary to trim the tapered end of the
abrasive strip so that it does not “bottom
out” against the i nsi de of the drum.
IMPORTANT: Leav e a gap – at least 1/ 8” –
between the tapered strip and the closed
end of the slot (Figure 16) to allow strip to
be pulled into the fastener as needed. If
necessary, trim the outside edge of the
abrasive strip.
Figure 15
12. Hold the abrasive in place with your left
hand, lift up the TUFTool and turn it
clockwise while maintaining upward
pressure. Slowly move the TUFTool away
from you slightl y, then down, while easing it
out of the hole. This rel eases the lever i n its
proper positi on (Figure 17).
All abrasive strips will stretch in use and may
stretch enough to allow the take-up lever to
reach its lowest position so that it can not
maintain tension on the strip. If this occurs,
follow the abov e procedures to re-set the takeup lever.
Always remove TUFTool from machine before
operating.
Figure 16
Figure 17
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Grounding Instructions
Electrical connections must
be made by a qualified electrician in
compliance with all relevant codes. This
machine must be properly grounded to help
prevent electrical shock and possible fatal
injury.
In the event of a malfunction or breakdown,
grounding provi des a path of least r esistance f or
electric current to reduce the risk of electric
shock. This tool is equipped with an electric cord
having an equipment-grounding conductor and a
grounding plug. The plug must be insert ed into a
matching outlet that is properly installed and
grounded in accordanc e wit h al l loc al codes and
ordinances.
Do not modify the plug provided. If it will not fi t
the outlet, hav e the proper outlet installed 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 conductor . If repai r or replac ement of
the electric cord or plug is necessary, do not
connect the equi pment-grounding conduc tor to 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 i s properly grounded. Us e only
three wire extensi on c or ds that have three-prong
grounding plugs and three- pole recept acles that
accept the tool’s plug.
Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord
immediately.
As received from t he factory, your drum sander
is intended for use on a 20 am p, 110V dedicated
circuit, whic h has an outlet and a plug that l ook
like the ones illustr ated in Fi gure 18. The sander
cannot be rewired to voltages other t han fact or y
settings.
A temporary adapter, which looks like the
adapter ill ustrated in Figure 19, m ay be used to
connect this plug to a two-pole receptacle, as
shown in Figure 19, if a properly gr ounded outlet
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
permanent ground s uch as a pr operl y grounded
outlet box, as shown in Fi gur e 19.
Figure 18
Figure 19
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Extens ion Cords
If an extension cord is necessary, make sure the
cord rating i s suitable for the am perage listed on
the machine's motor plate. An undersize cord
will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss
of power and overheating.
The chart in Figure 20 shows the correct size
cord to use based on cord length and motor
plate amp rating. If in doubt, use the next
heavier gauge. T he smaller the gauge num ber,
the heavier the cor d.
Recommended Gauges (AWG) of Extension Cords
Extension Cord Length *
25
50
75
100
150
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
feet
feet
feet
feet
feet
200
feet
Adjustments
Switch Lockout
Unauthorized use of the sander can be
prevented by pulling out the key (Figure 21).
Press switch to OFF position before removing
the key. When the k ey is removed, the drum c an
not be started. (Note, however, that the
conveyor belt can still run when the key is
removed).
To replace the key , slide it back into the switch
until it snaps.
Dust Cover
To access the drum, lift the front of the dust
cover using t he handle and pu sh back the f ront
cover all the way to secure it in open position.
The dust port shoul d be on the bac k or outfeed
side of the sander.
When removing the dust cover for initial drum
alignment or other reasons, lift the front cover
half-way and pull the dust cover out from the
outfeed side of sander. The edges will pop out
when the dust cover is pulled from the carriage
leg brackets. Reverse this procedure to re-install
the dust cover.
The dust cover should not require removal for
fine tuning alignments or for changing or
cleaning the abrasives.
21 to 30 10 NR NR NR NR NR
*based on limit ing t he li ne vol tag e drop t o 5V at 150 % of th e
rated amp eres.
NR: Not Recommended.
Figure 20
Figure 21
Table Height Control
NOTE: Read “Table Support Screws”, page 9,
before operating the handwheel.
The table height and depth of c ut are controlled
by the height adj ustm ent handwheel (see Fi gure
6). Rotating t he handwheel raises or l ower s both
sides of t he table si multaneousl y by transf erri ng
the handwheel rotation through the miter gear
and transfer r od assembly.
Check the operation of the height adjustment
mechanism. If it does not operate smoothly or
easily, check the following:
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• The set screws in the table supports have
been loosened and readjust ed ( see page 9).
• The sander has been leveled (page 11).
• Moving parts of the height adjustment
mechanism are well lubricated, including
miter gears, columns, and threaded
adjusting screws.
If the table height mechanism still does not
operate smoothly, try the following:
1. Further l oosen t he set screws on the front of
the table supports (see Figure 5).
2. Lubricate thoroughly by appl yi ng penetrating
lubricant to the table supports where they
contact the columns, and to all contact
points of adj usting screws and transfer rod
(see Figure 1). Also apply grease to the
miter gears.
3. If the height adjustment still feels stiff, check
for misalignment of adjusting screw
supports and table supports which could
cause binding on t he adjusti ng screws. The
adjusting screw suppor ts can be adjusted by
loosening the set scre ws which secure t hem
to the columns, and rot ating the supports to
proper positi on.
4. Check the miter gear alignment. The miter
gears can be adjusted on their shafts by
prying off their protective caps with a flat
blade screwdriver, and loosening the set
screws on the gears. Check that the gear
mesh is not too tight or too loose, and that
the gear teeth ali gn with the opposing gear.
Note that the c ollars located on t he transfer
rod (see Figure 1, page 7) should be
positioned to control the lateral movement of
the transfer rod to maintain accurate miter
gear alignm ent and mesh.
The mesh of the miter gears should be
smooth and even. If it is not, adjust the
gears for good mesh. Test for smooth
operation.
5. Next, check the position of the height
adjustment screws: First raise the conveyor
table. Then check the retaining ring at the
top of the height adjustment screw on the
outboard side (Fi gure 24), and the ret aining
ring under the height adjustment handl e on
the inboard side of the machine. Both
retaining rings should be snug on their
respective bearings.
If there is a space between the retaining r ing
and the bearing, tighten one set screw in
each of the table supports before performing
the following adjustment:
Figure 24
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6. If one height adjustment screw is loose,
remove the mi ter gear from t he transfer rod
on that side. T urn down the threaded hei ght
adjustment screw rod until it is snug. Make
sure both sides are snug on top and
retaining rings under the adjustment screw
supports are in place. Re-install the miter
gear. Loosen the set screws in the table
supports and test for smooth operation.
Depth Gauge Calibration
The depth gauge (A, Figure 25) measures the
distance between the conveyor table and the
sanding drum for thickness dimensioning of
boards. To calibr ate the depth gauge:
1. Loosen the locking knob (B) of the lower
depth gauge support (C) and lower i t so that
it rests on top of the table support (E).
2. Raise the conv eyor t able until it touc hes the
sanding drum. Then loosen the l oc k ing knob
(D) of the upper depth gauge support and
position the “ 0” mark of the scale even wit h
the top of the lower depth gauge support.
3. Tighten the upper depth gauge support in
position.
Once calibrat ed, the locking knob ( B, Figure 15)
of the lower depth gauge support can be
loosened, allowing the lower depth gauge
support to ri de on top of the table support. The
depth can then be r ead where the scale ent ers
the lower depth gauge support.
The depth gauge can also be used as a stop
gauge as follows: Position the lower depth
gauge support (C, Fi gure 25) along the scale to
a desired finish thickness. Then tighten the
lower depth gauge support with the locking k nob
to prevent the conveyor table from being r aised
above that point.
Figure 25
Drum Alignment
The sanding drum must be aligned parallel to
the conveyor table for proper machine
operation. The sanding drum has been prealigned at the factory and should not require
immediate adjustment, although it is
recommended that you confirm the alignment
before operating the sander. Proceed as foll ows:
First inspect the alignment with a gauge of some
kind. The following procedure uses a steel
straight edge as a gauge. See Figure 26.
1. Unplug sander fr om power source.
2. Remove the dust cover and remove the
abrasive strip from the drum.
Figure 26
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3. Insert the gauge between the drum and
conveyor bed at one end of the drum
(Figure 26). Raise the conveyor bed while
slowly rotati ng drum by hand until the drum
lightly contacts the thickness gauge.
4. Move thickness gauge to the opposite end
of the drum. If the drum does not contact t he
thickness gauge equall y at both ends of the
drum, alignm ent is necessary. See below.
Initial Drum Alignment
1. Release v-belt tension from motor by
loosening pinch bolt of motor support
(Figure 27).
2. Loosen two lower #10-32 screws in belt
guard (Figur e 27 shows one of the screws).
Slide motor support up the column and retighten pinch bol t.
3. Because the tension roller suspension
assembly (Figure 28) mounts to the drum
bearing bolts which are used to adjust the
drum, it is necessary to align the sanding
drum and tension rollers at the same time.
Loosen outboard beari ng bolt knobs (Fi gure
28) and the inboard bear ing bolts.
Figure 27
4. With all four bearing bolts loosened, note
that the drum will adjust about 1/2” on each
end. Position drum alignment templates
(Figure 28) on the conveyor and below the
drum with one t emplate at eac h end of the
drum.
5. Raise the conv eyor bed so that the drum i s
resting on both templates but leaving the
drum within its range of adjustment. To
check this, you should be able to lift either
end of the drum off the t emplates and, with
light hand pre ssure on the drum , attempt to
slide templat es with a screw driver to make
sure drum is act ually resti ng on the template
and not just in its lowest position.
6. In t his position, the drum shoul d be resting
on the templates and both tension rollers
resting on the conv eyor surface. Re-ti ghten
bearing bolts and restore v-belt tension.
Tighten pinch bolt in motor support and
tighten two lower screws in belt guard
(Figure 27).
Fine-Tuning Drum Alignment
The 22-44 Pro i s equipped with a dr um adjuster
mechanism that allows easy fine tuning or
changing of drum alignment without repeating
the intial dr um ali gnm ent proc edur e.
Figure 28
1. Raise drum adj ustment lever (Figur e 29) so
that it just engages the side of drum
carriage leg.
Figure 29
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2. Slightly loosen bearing bolt knobs. (An
internal tooth lock washer is placed under
the head of each bearing bolt to prevent
tension roll ers from droppi ng out of posi tion
if knobs are loosened slightly. If tension
rollers do drop, simply raise to a position
equal to that of the i nboard end of the drum
and slightly tighten knobs.)
3. With the bearing bolt knobs slightly
loosened, raise drum adjustment lever to
raise the outboard end of drum, or lower
drum adjustm ent lev er to lower the outboard
end of drum.
4. After adjustment is made, re-tight en bearing
bolt knobs and check dr um ali gnm ent.
The drum adjustment lever is useful when
sanding boards wider t han the dr um (see Fi gure
30). Here the drum ali gnm ent is critical and must
be adjusted to ex actly level to slighly high on t he
outboard end. Test alignment with scrap wood
approximately 6” wide by 24” to 40” long. Run
board through sander sideways so that end of
board extends beyond end of drum. Rotate
board 180° and sand t he other end. If a ridge is
visible due to the drum overlap, then raise
outboard end of dr um and test again until ridge
is eliminated.
Conveyor Belt Tension and Tracking
Tension and tracking adjustments may
occasionally be necessary during break-in and
normal operation to compensate for belt
stretching.
Tension. To adjust the tension of t he conveyor
belt, first adjust the take-up screw nut (Figure
31) using the attac hed wrench. Do this on both
sides of the conveyor to obtain approximately
equal tension on both sides of the belt when
taut. Insufficient belt tension will cause slippage
of conveyor belt on the drive roller during
sanding operation; the conveyor belt is too loose
if it can be stopped by hand pressure applied
directly to the top of the conveyor belt.
Excessive bel t tension c an result in bent roll ers,
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 i s obt ained ( see above), tur n
the conveyor on and set it at the f astest speed
setting. Watch for a tendency of the conveyor
belt to drift to one side of the conveyor. To
adjust track ing, tight en the t ake-up scre w nut on
the side toward which the belt is drifting, and
loosen the take-up screw nut on the opposite
side an equal amount.
Figure 30
Figure 31
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Adjusting t he take-up screw nuts on ei ther side
T
m
of the conveyor all ows belt tracking adj ustments
to be made without aff ecting belt tension.
NOTE: Adjust t ake-up screw nuts only 1/ 4 turn
at a time. T hen all ow time f or t he belt t o react to
the adjustments before proceeding further. Try
to avoid over adj ustm ents.
Trackers
he sander comes equipped with “Trackers”,
ceramic guides that reduce the amount of
adjustments needed to keep the conveyor belt
tracked (centered) on the conveyor bed. See
Figure 32. These guides have a magnetic
backing to keep them in place. If a Tracker
wears through, it can be reversed by turning it
over. Page 27 contai ns more inform ation about
re-setting trackers.
Conveyor Belt Replacement
1. To replace a worn conveyor belt, lower
conveyor table to its lowest position using
the height adjustment handle. Unplug the
achine from the wall receptacle, and
unplug the motor cord from the control box
receptacle.
2. Loosen the conveyor take-up screw nuts
(see Figure 31) to relieve belt tension, and
slide the driven roller fully inward.
3. Remove the four bolts that attach the
conveyor table to the table mounting
brackets. Lift up the conveyor table and
remove it from machine. Avoid tearing the
belt on any edges underneat h the conv eyor
bed.
4. Install new belt, and re-install conveyor
table. Take care not to damage the
Trackers. T ensi on and trac k new belt.
NOTE: If the conv eyor belt continually tracks to
one side of the machine, reversing the belt on
the conveyor bed may remedy the probl em. To
make sure the conveyor bed is not twisted,
place a level on the conveyor bed. If it is twisted,
see page 11 for instructions on leveling the
machine. If there i s still a problem, proceed with
the steps below:
Figure 32
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 ey or belt on the be d. Then l ay a
straight-edge on the exposed edge of the
conveyor bed on the left (outboard) side,
extending i t over t he roller. See Figure 33. Not e
the distance between the roller and the
straightedge.
Figure 33
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Step 2: Now repeat St ep 1 on the right (inboard)
side of conveyor. Compare the measurements
from side to side. If they are not equal, loosen
one of the brac kets that hold the roll er in place.
Tip this bracket until the distance between the
roller and the straight-edge are equal f rom side
to side, then tight en the bracket.
Tension Roller Adjustment
Snipe marks result from too much t ension roller
pressure and are identified as a visible line
running across the width of the board
approxim ately 2-1/4” from t he end of the board.
If a snipe mark occurs on the leading edge of
the board, adjust t he outfeed tension r oller. If a
snipe mark occurs on the trailing end of the
board, adjust the i nfeed tension roller.
Tension roller pressure can be decrea sed i n one
of two ways:
Method 1: Loosen spring retaining screws
(Figure 34). Do not disengage screws entirely.
Method 2: Raise height of tension rollers as
follows. Repeat “Initial Drum Alignment”
procedure (page 18) , using the drum alignment
templates under the drum, except place a few
sheets of paper under the tension roller(s)
needing adjustment. Do NOT place the paper
under the drum or alignment templates. Ti ghten
bolts. Repeat this procedure until the snipe is
eliminated.
Figure 34
Improperly adjusted tension
rollers (i.e. those set too high, rendering
them non-functional) could allow kickback or
slippage of pieces bein g san ded.
Adjusting Table Supports
1. If the convey or table does not ri se and l ower
easily, measure the distance between the
top of the base column support and the
bottom of the table support on both the
inboard and the outboard side of the
machine. See Figur es 35 and 36.
2. Compare these m easurements; they shoul d
be within 1/16”. If they are not, disengage
the miter gear on the inboard side of the
transfer rod (Figure 35) by prying off the
protective cap with a screwdriver and
loosening the set screw in t he gear ’s collar.
3. Adjust the conveyor table height using the
height adjustment handle to get the same
measurement on both sides. Then reengage the miter gear on the transfer rod,
tighten the set screw, and replace the
protective cap.
Figure 35
Figure 36
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If the conveyor table is still difficult to raise or
lower, the table supports may need to be recentered on the col umns. To do t his, loosen the
four 3/8”x1” hex head bolts in each table support
that connects it t o the table mounting br ackets,
adjust and tight en the set scre ws (see Figure 5)
to hold the table support in position. Then
tighten the hex head bol ts and re-l oosen the set
screws. Re-align drum (see page 17).
Replacing V- Belt
1. Unplug machine from power source.
2. Remove the outer half of belt guard by
removing the six #10-32 screws with a 5/ 16”
wrench. Sli de the belt guard away f rom the
v-belt. See Figure 37.
3. Use a flat blade screwdriver to pry off the
protective cap over the inboard mi ter gear,
and loosen the set screw in the gear’s
collar. Remove the miter gear and loosen
outboard coll ar (Figure 38). Slide cross bar
toward outboard side as shown.
4. Loosen v-belt tension by loosening pinch
bolt in motor support (Figure 38) and raise
motor. Re move v-bel t fr om pulleys .
5. Install new v-belt and tension the belt by
using the weight of the motor only. Make
sure the pulleys are aligned. Replace
transfer rod and miter gear; tighten set
screw on mit er gear and replace protect ive
cap. Tighten collar on transfer rod.
6. Install the outer half of the belt guard and
tighten the six screws.
Rotating Drum Bearings
Bearings should be replaced when they allow
excessive play of the drum, make excessive
noise or otherwise indicate failure.
If clicki ng noises in the beari ngs are a problem ,
rotating may be a solution instead of
replacement, as follows:
Figure 37
Figure 38
1. Unplug sander fr om power source.
2. Loosen the set scre ws in the bearing coll ar
(Figure 39). Leav e the set screw wrench in
one of the set screws. Then rot ate the drum
within the bearing and tighten the set
screws.
3. If the cl icki ng persi sts, or if t he drum shaf t is
tight in t he bearing and cannot rotate, t hen
loosen the bearing bolts. Repeat step 2.
After the dr um is rotated wit hin the bearing,
tighten the bearing bolts first and then the
set sc rews.
Figure 39
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4. After the machine has run for about 30
minutes, stop to check that the set screws
and bearing bolt s are still tight.
NOTE: It may be necessary to re-align the
tension roll ers after rotating the drum bear ings.
See page 18.
Replacing Drum Bearings
If the beari ngs are squealing or ar e loose, they
may need replacing.
1. Unplug sander from power source and
remove dust cov er.
2. Rai se conv ey or tabl e unti l t he sanding drum
rests on the conveyor .
3. Outboard: Remove the two knobs and
washers that are holding the bearing in
place. Loosen the two set screws in the
bearing coll ar and slide the bearing off the
end of the drum (Figure 41) .
4. Install a new bearing on the shaft of the
drum and tighten the bolts. Tighten the set
screws in the beari ng collar. Make sure the
bolts go through the drum shield and
tension roller support brackets (see
exploded view, page 36) .
Figure 40
5. Inboard: Remov e outer half of belt guard by
removing the six #10-32 screws in the
guard. Sli de t he belt guard away f rom t he vbelt.
6. Release v-belt tension by loosening pinch
bolt in motor support and r aising motor.
7. Loosen the set screw in the driven pulley
and remove the pull ey fr om the shaft.
8. Rem ove t he bolt s holdi ng t he inboar d (ri ght)
bearing in place. See Figure 40. Slide the
inner half of t he upper belt guard off the end
of the shaft along wit h the bearing.
9. Install the new bearing on the shaft and
install the inner half of the upper belt guard
in the same manner as it was removed.
Make sure the bol ts go through the tension
roller brackets and drum shield. Install the
new inboard bearing.
10. Center the drum between the carriage legs
before tightening bolts. Tighten the bolts in
the bearing and the set screws in the
bearing collar.
11. Instal l the driv en pull ey (shown in Figure 40)
making sure it aligns wit h the drive pulley on
the motor. Tighten the set screw.
12. Install the outer half of the belt guar d cover
and tighten the six #10-32 screws.
Figure 41
13. Ali gn the drum and tension v-belt according
to instructions in this manual.
14. Check all bolts and set screws for tight ness,
and check them again after sanding for 30
minutes.
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Operation
Start sanding drum and sand the stock at that
same positi on.
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 dust collection
system is connect ed.
Basic Operating Procedure
1. Set depth of cut.
2. Start dust collection system.
3. Start drum.
4. Start conveyor and select feed rate.
5. Feed stock through m ac hine.
To feed stock through the 22-44 Pro, rest and
hold the board to be sanded on the conveyor
belt, allowing the conveyor belt to carry the
board into the dr um. Once the stoc k is halfway
through, reposition yourself to the outfeed side
of the mac hine to receive and c ontrol the board
as it exits.
Setting Depth of Cut
Adjusting the drum sander f or the proper contac t
between the abrasiv e and the stock determ ines
the mechanical depth of cut.
It may take some ex perimentation t o 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:
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 Drum Height
The depth of cut is cont roll ed by t he table hei ght
adjustment handle which raises or lowers the
conveyor table under the drum.
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 raise conveyor table until
the drum contacts the stock. Drum should still
rotate by hand. Without changing drum height, finish feeding the stock under the
sander.
Do not start drum while in
contact with stock!
For sanding with gri ts coarser than 80, you can
raise the conveyor table slightly.
Always maintain control of stock. Through
practice you will learn the proper depth of cut
considering t he v ari ables above.
Selecting Feed Rates
Selecting proper feed rate is an essential step
after fir st adjusting for dept h of cut. The vari able
feed rate c ontroller of the c onveyor belt adjusts
the load on the machine; it can be infinitely
adjusted withi n its specified range for maximum
operating performance. A faster f eed rat e all ows
faster sanding but fewer revol utions of t he drum
per inch of sandi ng. A slower f eed rate prov ides
more revolutions of the dr um per inch of sanding
to allow a greater depth of cut and smooth
sanding.
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 the stock is fed directly 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 overworking, you
can experiment wit h usi ng a faster feed rate.
Also try a faster 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, using a shallower dept h 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 the
optimum feed rate. If problems occur, first
check and adjust the feed rate, referring to the
“Troubleshooting” sections in this manual.
Tips for Maximum Performance
The versatili t y designed i nto t he 22-44 Pro dr um
sander allows it to be used for a wide v ariety 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.
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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 multiple piec es 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 contac t 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.
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 excessiv e 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 that when using
abrasives finer than 80 grit the drum is in contac t
with the wood but can still be spun by hand. If
there is room , angli ng t he stock on t he conveyor
belt can also help. Slowing the conveyor feed
when coming to a rail in the stock can help
prevent a di p or goug e. Thi s all ows the abra siv e
to work the wider width with less effort, and to
achieve better consistency of the finished
surface.
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°
(see Figure 42).
Edge Sanding
When edge sanding, the sander will mimic the
opposite edge of t he stock which is lyi ng on the
conveyor belt . Bec ause 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 c are 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
Figure 42
Angling the workpiece for stock removal
provides other advantages, such a s les s l oading
of certai n 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 f eed 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.
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Maintenance
For best results, perform the following
recommended pr oc edur es on a monthly basis:
Before doing maintenance on
the machine, disco nnect it from the el ectri cal
supply by pulling out the plug or switching
off the main switch! Failure to compl y may
cause serious injury.
Keeping the Machine Clean
For best results, make cleaning the machine 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 center of balance.
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.
• Lubricate conv eyor bushings and check for
wear.
• Lubricate all movi ng parts, such as threaded
rods, washers, and col umn t ubes. (Beari ngs
are pre-sealed and requi r e no lubrication.)
• Clean sawdust from the abrasive strip and
brush dust from t he conveyor belt.
• 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 table support s, bearings, conv eyor
coupler, casti ngs, pulleys and miter gears.
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Tracker Kit (98-0080)
Trackers dramatically reduce tracking adjustments 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 43.
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 t he conveyor belt.
6. On t he underside of the convey or 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 closest 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 installed pr operl y, onl y
the bottom lip of the Trac ker 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 both
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 bel t 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 43 (underside of c onv ey or s hown)
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A
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.
JET Abrasives are available in Ready-To-
TM
Wrap
Ready-To-Cut pr e-marked box. Your JET dealer
can recommend the best choice for your
application.
Selecting Drum Abrasives
It is important to select the proper grit of
abrasive for the type of sanding being perform ed
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 (Figur e 44) sho ws the general u ses f or t he
various grits. JET offers abrasives in the ten
different grits shown – consult the stock
numbers on page 32 to order.
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.
pre-cut lengths or in the convenient
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 1 hour, then u sing a brus h to rem ov e
any build-up. Dr y the abrasive strips completely
before using. Any used solvents should be
discarded in compliance with environmental
regulati ons.
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 t he
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 abrasive.
brasive Selection Guide
Grit Common Application
24........Abrasive planing, surfacing rough-sawn boards, maximum stock r em ov al , glue removal.
36........Abrasive planing, surfacing rough-sawn boards, maximum stock r em ov al , glue removal.
50........Surfacing and dimensioning boar ds, trueing warped boards
60........Surfacing and dimensioning boar ds, trueing warped boards.
80........Light dimensioning, removal of planer ripples.
100......Light surfacing, removal of planer ripples.
120......Light surfacing, minimal stock removal.
150......Finish sanding, minimal stock rem ov al.
180......Finish sanding only, not for stock removal.
220 ..... Finish sanding only, not for stock removal.
Figure 44
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Troubleshooting: Motor and Electrical Problems
Trouble Probable Cause Remedy
Check plug connections. Connect
Sander will not star t.
Drum motor
overloads.
No incoming power.
Circuit fuse blown or breaker tripped. Repl ac e fuse or re-set breaker.
Switch is malf unctioning. Replace switch.
Inadequate cir cuit. Check electrical requirements.
Feed rate too fast or depth of cut too
large.
main cord to power source, and motor
cord into contr ol box r ec eptacle.
Reduce feed rate and/or depth of cut.
Motor not properl y aligned.
Conveyor motor
oscillates.
Drum motor or
conveyor motor
stalls.
Motor overload
protector trips or
shop wiring breaker
trips.
Transfer r od coll ar is worn. Replace transfer rod collar.
Drive roller bent . Replace driv e roll er.
Excessive dept h of cut.
Improper convey or belt tension. Adjust tension ( see page 19).
Excessive load on sanding dr um and
motor.
Too many tools on circuit.
Excessive length or inadequate size
extension cord.
Troubleshooting: Mechanical Problems
Loosen housing bolts, run motor, retighten bolt s.
Reduce depth of cut; use coarser grit;
reduce feed rate.
Allow motor to cool and re-set
overload butt on.
Connect sander to a dedic ated circuit.
Have a certified electrician correct
any shop wiring problem.
Use a shorter or heavi er gauge
extension cord (see Figure 20).
Trouble Probable Cause Remedy
Conveyor belt does
not move, or runs
intermittently.
Conveyor belt slips
on drive roller.
Board slips on
conveyor belt.
Shaft coupling (#11, page 38) is loose
or unattached.
Improper convey or belt tension. Adjust belt t ensi on.
Excessive dept h of cut or feed rate.
Tension roller s too high. Lower tension rol lers (see page 18).
Excessive f eed r ate. Reduce feed rate.
Dirty or worn conv ey or belt. Replace conv eyor belt.
Abrasive improperly wrapped.
Align the shaft flats of the gear motor
and the drive roller and tighten the
shaft-coupling setscrews.
Reduce depth of cut; reduce feed
rate.
Read “Installing Abrasives” on pages
12 and 13.
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Trouble Probable Cause Remedy
Conveyor belt out of adjustment. Readjust conveyor belt; see page 19.
Drive or driv en roll er needs adj usting. Readjust; see page 20.
Conveyor belt tr ac k s
to one side, or
osc illates fro m s id e to
side.
Conveyor belt worn or defective. Replace conveyor belt; see page 20.
Drive roller worn, bent, or varies in
diameter si de to side.
Replace driv e roller.
Abrasive strip is
loose.
Abrasive loads up
prematurely.
Table height
adjustment works
improperly.
Drum drive v-belt
slips.
Roller bushings elongat ed due to
excessiv e wear.
Strip caught on insi de edge of slot, or
on inboard side of dr um.
Strip not cut proper ly .
Excessive dept h of cut. Reduce depth of cut.
Excessive f eed r ate. Reduce feed rate.
Inadequate dust collection. Increase airfl ow at dust port.
Inadequate abrasive. Use an open-coat abrasive.
Stock fed at 90° angle to drum.
Improper adj ustm ent of height control.
Improper v-belt tension. Increase tension.
Replace bushings.
Re-adjust the strip end in the slot
and/or trim the abrasive edge.
Re-cut and re-i nst all abr asive strip.
See pages 12 and 13.
Angle stock 60° if possibl e to avoid
resin line buil dup.
Readjust height control. See pages
15 and 16.
Knocking sound while
running.
Bearing(s) out of alignment. Re-align beari ngs; see page 22.
V-belt worn. Replace v-belt; see page 22.
Dust in drum. Remove material i nside drum.
Pulley wobbli ng or out of round. Repl ac e pulley.
Set screws loose in pull ey or beari ng. Re-tighten set screws.
Abrasive fastener on dr um loose
(without abrasive strip in place).
Drum bearing(s) worn.
Insert abrasive strip, or replace
fastener.
Replace drum bearing(s); see page
23.
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Troubleshooting: Operational Problems
Trouble Probable Cause Remedy
Ripples in sanded
surface.
(Non-uniformly
spaced ripples).
Ripples in sanded
surface.
(Uniforml y spaced
ripples).
Uneven feed rate. Check for these condit ions and refer
to previous Tr oubleshooting 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 c onv ey or .
Conveyor bushings worn – replace.
Conveyor bushings dry – lubricate.
Excessive f eed r ate. Reduce depth of cut and/or feed rate.
Excessive dept h of cut. Reduce depth of cut and/or feed rate.
Replacement part s are li sted on the f ollowing page s. To order par ts or reac h our servi ce depar tment, call
1-800-274-6848 between 7:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (CST), Monday through Friday. Having the Model
Number and Serial Number of your machine available when you call wil l allow us to serve you quic kl y and
accurately.