Steel frame and heavy duty base for greater stability. High quality conveyor belt for longer service life. Large hand wheel adjusts conveyor table height. Graduated depth scale in both inches and metric to indicate sanding thickness. Magnetic safety switch. Two (2) 4” dust outlets. Conveyor belt equipped with removable key safety switch. Variable speed conveyor belt.
GENERAL® INTERNATIONAL 8360 Champ-d’Eau, Montreal (Quebec) Canada H1P 1Y3 Telephone (514) 326-1161 • Fax (514) 326-5555 www.general.ca THANK YOU for choosing this General® International model 15-150 M1 Horizontal Drum Sander. This machine has been carefully tested and inspected before shipment and if properly used and maintained, will provide you with years of reliable service.
Rules for Safe Operation To help ensure safe operation, please take a moment to learn the machine’s applications and limitations, as well as potential hazards. General® International disclaims any real or implied warranty and hold itself harmless for any injury that may result from the improper use of it’s equipment. 1. Do not operate the sander when tired, distracted, or under the effects of drugs, alcohol or any medication that impairs reflexes or alertness. 2.
ELECTRICAL REQUIRE MENTS Before connecting the machine to the power source, verify that the voltage of your power supply corresponds with the voltage specified on the I.D. nameplate located on the back of the machine. A power source with greater voltage than needed can result in serious injury to the user as well as damage to the machine. If in doubt, contact a qualified electrician before connecting to the power source. This tool is for indoor use only.
24” HORIZONTAL DRUM SANDER 15-150 M1 IDENTIFICATION OF MAIN PARTS AND COMPONENTS ON OFF CRANK HANDLE DUST OUTLET CONVEYOR MOTOR START/STOP SWITCH WITH SAFETY KEY CONVEYOR BELT SPEED ADJUSTING KNOB SANDING DRUM MOTOR MAGNETIC POWER SWITCH CONVEYOR BELT DEPTH GAUGE DRUM (UNDER DRUM COVER) CONVEYOR TABLE 5
UNPACKING Carefully unpack and remove the unit and its components from its shipping container and check for missing or damaged items as per the list of contents below. NOTE: Please report any damaged or missing items to your GENERAL® INTERNATIONAL distributor immediately. LIST OF CONTENTS Once the parts have been removed from the packaing, you should have the following items: QTY 24” HORIZONTAL DRUM SANDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 HARDWARE BAG (from left to right) — — — — — — HANDLE KNOB . . . . .
PLACEMENT WITHIN THE SHOP / ESTABLISHING A SAFETY ZONE This sander is heavy. Do not over-exert. The help of an assistant will be needed for the following step. To limit the risk of serious injury or damage to the machine, any equipment used to lift this machine (forklift or lifting hook) should have a rated capacity in excess of 495 lbs (225 kg).
INSTALL THE CONTROL BOX 1. Loosen, but do not remove, the 2 hex bolts, , installed on the top right hand corner of the machine. 2. Slide the control box onto the heads of the bolts. 3. Tighten the bolts to secure the control box in place, with a 10 mm open end wrench. Do not plug in the power cord yet. CONNECTING TO A DUST COLLECTOR Do not operate this sander without an adequate dust collection system properly installed and running.
BASIC ADJUSTMENTS AND CONTROLS CONNECTING TO A POWER SOURCE SWITCHES OFF ON REMOVE TO LOCK OFF MAGNETIC SWITCH DÉMARREUR MAGNÉTIQUE To avoid risk of shock or fire do not operate the unit with a damaged power cord or plug. Replace damaged cord or plug immediately. To avoid unexpected or unintentional start-up, make sure that both of the power switches on the sander are in the OFF position before connecting to a power source.
0VERLOAD PROTECTION The magnetic safety switch on this sander is equipped with an overload protection feature. To prevent an electrical overload from damaging the motor, in the event of a spike in line voltage or amperage draw, the internal overload protector will automatically be tripped, thereby cutting off power to the motor. Note: The most common causes of such overloads are: 1.
RAISING/LOWERING THE CONVEYOR TABLE The conveyor table can be raised or lowered , crank handle, . , as needed to suit the thickness of the workpiece, by rotating the Note: The maximum workpiece thickness capacity for this machine is 5”. , on the front of the machine can be Note: The depth gauge, used as a reference but it is not intended for high precision measurements. UP ON OFF DOWN ON OFF 1. Put the workpiece on the conveyor belt. Never attempt to sand workpieces that are greater than 5”. 2.
Do not use this sander as a thickness planer. Never attempt to remove more than the depth of the grain of the sanding belt in any single pass. Too much friction will cause belt to overheat and wear prematurely, and, in extreme cases, may cause burns in the workpiece. Note: To avoid overworking the motor, creating a potential circuit overload, or damaging the sanding drum, do not force the workpiece against or into the drum.
OPERATIONS STEP-BY-STEP To reduce the risk of damage to the sander or the workpiece, as well as a potential for personal injury, after initial set-up as well as before each use, make sure that everything is securely installed and that all fasteners and moving parts on this sander are locked in place before starting the machine. 1. Place the workpiece on the conveyor belt. 2. Set the height of the conveyor table. (see previous section: “Raising/Lowering the Conveyor Table”) 3.
LUBRICATION ON OFF Disconnect machine from power source, before performing any maintenance or lubrication. Note: Unscrew and remove the front panel and both side panels to access the conveyor elevation mechanism. Keep threaded rods, , and gears, , located at either end of the machine, , greased and free of dust or debris. Clean and remove dust, debris, and old grease after every 10-15 hours of use. After cleaning, re-apply a generous coating of any common automotive bearing grease.
You can also purchase them from your local tool, abrasives or sharpening supply dealer. You can find these products in most areas. However, we recommend that you choose higher quality brand name belts. If the sanding paper is too thick or too thin, or of inconsistent quality, it may not be properly gripped by the spring-loaded clamps. Tip: Cleaning the sand paper with a belt dresser will extend the life of the sand paper. Consult your local distributor.
MOUNTING A NEW SANDING BELT Note: To extend belt life and avoid premature breakage, take note of the direction of the arrows printed on the inside of the sanding belt to make sure you install the belt in the correct direction. 1. Pull and hold the left spring-loaded clamp. DO 3. 16 2. Insert the left tab of the sanding belt in the slot, pushing all the way in (as far as possible), then release the clamp to lock the tab in place.
Note: The spring-loaded clamp at the right end of the drum is a two stage spring. The first stage grabs the paper and the second stage pulls the clamp backward inside the drum, providing proper tension to the sanding belt. FIRST STAGE 5. Push and hold the right spring-loaded clamp forward with your thumb. SECOND STAGE 6. Insert the right tab of the sanding belt in the slot, pushing all the way in (as far as possible), until it is tight, .
Max. 3/4” Note: With the sanding belt tab properly inserted in the clamp, the clamp assembly should not pull back more than 3/4" from the slot in the drum. If the clamp assembly pulls back further than 3/4" the sanding belt tab, , needs to be inserted further into the clamp to remove some of the slack in the belt, . Otherwise the paper will not be properly tensioned on the drum and the belt may loosen, unwind, or possibly tear when it comes in contact with the workpiece. (See images above.) 9.
5. Remove the belt from the upper pulley, install a new belt. (See image right.) , and 6. Lift the motor up with one hand and install the other end of the belt on the lower pulley with the other hand. 7. Put the motor back to its initial position, then retighten the hex bolts located on the motor positioning ring. REPLACING MOTOR Never attempt to repair motor yourself. Contact a qualified technician.
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15-150 M1 ON OFF 8360, Champ-d’Eau, Montreal (Quebec) Canada H1P 1Y3 Tel.: (514) 326-1161 Fax : (514) 326-5565 Parts & Service Fax : (514) 326-5555 Order Desk orderdesk@general.ca www.general.ca IMPORTANT: When ordering replacement parts, always give the model number, serial number of the machine and part number. Also a brief description of each item and quantity desired.
