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• Sanding stock wider than the drum
When sanding stock wider than the drum the fast lever
will be very useful (see picture). Wide stock requires
extra space between the drum and conveyor on the
outboard (left) edge. The extra space prevents overlap
ridge lines from developing along the part that extends
beyond the drum. Adjust the fast lever 45 degrees from
the vertical position to slightly shift the drum position
without changing initial drum alignment. Before san-
still visible, adjustments can be made to the drum
alignment. Always return the lever to the upright posi-
tion when wide stock sanding is completed.
Note: The fast lever raises the inboard side of the table .003. Upon rst use, you may notice that the conveyor table bolts
have been set be too tight at the factory not allowing the Fast Lever to be moved. This was done to keep the unit secure for
shipping. The conveyor table bolts may need a slight loosening to allow for proper Fast Lever movement. Never tighten the
table bolts all the way. Tighten the bolts enough to still allow the fast lever to be moved between the up and down positions.
• Sanding multiple pieces simultaneously
When sanding multiple pieces at once, make sure to stagger or step the pieces across the width of the conveyor
the tension rollers and may slip on the conveyor belt
• Sanding Imperfect or Tall Stock
To avoid bodily injury take special care when sanding stock that is twisted, bowed or otherwise varied in thickness
roller stand, assistance from another person, or hand pressure on the stock to minimize potentially hazardous
situations. When sanding high or tall stock special attention is necessary to prevent tipping or slippage. Extra
care may be needed as the stock exits the machine.
• Stock Feeding Position and Angle
Positioning the stock at an angle will allow the most effective stock removal and least loading on the abrasives.
Feeding stock straight through yields the widest sanding capacity and least noticeable scratch pattern. Some
pieces because of their dimensions will need to be fed into the sander at a 90-degree angle, which will be per-
Final pass sanding should be done following the grain pattern.
TENSION ROLLER PRESSURE
The tension roller pressure is factory set and should
be adjusted as needed.
To increase the tension turn the tension adjusting
screw clockwise 1/4 revolution at a time. To decrease
tension turn the adjusting screw counter-clockwise
1/4 revolution at a time (see opposite picture).
Note: Too little pressure can result in slippage of stock on
conveyor belt or kick-back. Too much tension can cause
snipe when drum sanding.
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