Operating Instructions and Parts Manual Drum Sander Model: 10-20 PLUS (shown with optional accessories) WMH Tool Group 2420 Vantage Drive Elgin, Illinois 60123 Phone: 800-274-6848 www.wmhtoolgroup.com Part No.
This manual has been prepared for the owner and operators of a Performax 10-20 Drum Sander. Its purpose, aside from machine operation, is to promote safety using accepted operating and maintenance procedures. To obtain maximum life and efficiency from your Drum Sander and to aid in using it safely, please read this manual thoroughly and follow instructions carefully. Warranty & Service WMH Tool Group warrants every product it sells.
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Warnings 1. Read and understand the entire owners manual before attempting assembly or operation. 2. Read and understand the warnings posted on the machine and in this manual. Failure to comply with all of these warnings may cause serious injury. 3. Replace the warning labels if they become obscured or removed. 4. This drum sander is designed and intended for use by properly trained and experienced personnel only.
Warnings 29. Stand to one side of the conveyor and make sure no one else is standing in line with the conveyor while feeding into the machine. The drum sander operates at high speed and should a part slip, it will exit the machine at a high rate of speed and may result in injuries to anyone standing directly in front of the infeed. (Keep the conveyor belt clean and check pin-roll adjustments).
Introduction This manual is provided by Performax covering the safe operation and maintenance procedures for a Model 10-20 Plus Drum Sander. This manual contains instructions on installation, safety precautions, general operating procedures, maintenance instructions and parts breakdown. This machine has been designed and constructed to provide years of trouble free operation if used in accordance to instructions set forth in this manual.
Grounding Instructions This tool must be grounded while in use to protect the operator from electric shock. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for 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 plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
Contents of the Shipping Carton 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Sander Assembly Handwheel with Handle TUF Tool Abrasive Strip (wrapped on the drum) Conveyor Belt (attached to the base) Owner's Manual Warranty Card Hardware Bag (for attaching the Sander to the Optional Open Stand) — containing: 4. 3/8”-16x5/8” Hex Cap Screws 4. 3/8” Flat Washers Read and understand the entire contents of this manual before attempting assembly or operation of this drum sander. Failure to comply may cause serious injury.
On/Off Switch Before powering up the unit, make sure all of the tools used to assemble and adjust the unit are removed and accounted for. Make sure your hands, loose clothing and any other items that may get caught are safely away from the unit. The On/Off Switch (Figure 2, Item A) is located on the front of the sander. To turn the sander on, pull the switch to the on position. To turn the sander off, push the switch to the off position.
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Conveyor Belt Tracking Belt tracking adjustment may be necessary during the break-in period and normal operation to compensate for belt stretching. A Abrasive belt tension must be properly adjusted before adjusting the tracking. Adjust the belt tracking while the conveyor belt is running at its fastest speed. B Tighten the hex nut (Figure 5, Item B) on the side the belt is drifting towards, and loosen the hex nut on the opposite side. Use the attached wrenches (Figure 5, Item C) to adjust the hex nuts.
Turn the board 180 degrees and sand the same side without changing the sanding height. Checking Drum Alignment The sanding drum comes preset from the factory. If a problem with the drum alignment occurs, follow the instructions listed below. If a ridge is visible where the drum overlaps, loosen the two hex cap bolts (Figure 7, Item C) and turn the adjusting knob (Figure 7, Item D) slightly. Turn the adjusting knob clockwise to lower the outboard end of the drum and counterclockwise to raise it.
Wrapping Abrasive Strips Note: When using Performax “Ready to Wrap” and “Ready to Cut” abrasives, not all of the steps below are necessary. You can use the original abrasive belt that came with the sander as a template for cutting your own strips. 1. Mark and cut a taper at one end of the roll, as shown in Figure 8. Figure 8 2. Square off the end of the taper, as shown in Figure 8. A 3.
Using the TUF ToolTM The Tuf Tool (Figure 13) can also be used to hold the take-up fastener in place while you feed the sandpaper through the slot. Figure 13 1. Clip the sandpaper into the outboard fastener. Wrap the drum, being careful not to overlap the windings. Hold the sandpaper over the inboard slot with the left hand. Figure 12 2. Hold the TUF Tool with the red end of the tool pointing away from you (Figure 14).
Connecting Sander to a Dust Collector Establishing the Proper Drum Height Dust collection is necessary for all drum sanders. The Performax 10-20 is equipped with a 4” dust collection port in the back of the dust cover, and is designed to be used with a standard dust collector as shown in Figure 17. To establish the proper drum height, place the board to be sanded under the drum and lower the drum until it just touches the board. Note: The sanding drum should still rotate by hand.
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 sanding sequence. Abrasives The abrasive material you choose will have a substantial effect on the performance of your sander.
good procedure to stack and clamp several pieces together to prevent them from slipping, or tipping. Performax 10-20 Abrasives “Ready-to-Wrap” 24-220 Grit contains six precut wraps. Sanding Imperfect Stock Ready-to-Wrap 60-1024 ............24 Grit 60-1120 ............120 Grit 60-1036 ............36 Grit 60-1150 ............150 Grit 60-1060 ............60 Grit 60-1180 ............180 Grit 60-1080 ............80 Grit 60-1000 ............220 Grit 60-1100 ............
Conveyor Belt Replacement Drum Height Control Adjustment To replace the conveyor belt: If the height control mechanism does not operate easily or smoothly, or there is excessive vertical movement of the drum carriage, perform the following adjustments. 1. Disconnect the machine from the power source. 1. To reduce the handwheel backlash, tighten the locknut on the height adjustment screw (Figure 21, Item J). 2. Raise the drum to its highest position using the handwheel (Figure 19, Item A). 3.
Troubleshooting Guide Problem Conveyor belt does not move. Conveyor rollers run intermittently. Abrasive strip comes off drum. Abrasive strip is loose. Abrasive loads up prematurely. Line or groove in stock. Wood burns. Board slips on conveyor belt. Sander motor slows or stalls Possible Cause Attach the shaft coupler. Shaft coupling is loose. Align the shaft flats of the gear motor and the drive roller and tighten the shaft-coupling setscrews. 1. Remove the slack in the strip. 2.
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Parts List for the 10-20 PLUS Sander Item No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 Part No.
Parts List for the 10-20 PLUS Sander Item No. 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 Part No.
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