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SUPERMAX OWNER’S MANUAL
CONGRATULATIONS
You have made a wise purchasing decision by
adding this designed in the USA machine to your
tool line-up. The main purpose in inventing and
devel-oping the machine you’ve purchased was to
bring a new dimension of productivity to your
workshop, be it large or small. Right from the
start, our goal at SuperMax Tools has been to
manufacture equipment that is capable of
providing you with maximum economy,
maximum utility, and maxi- mum performance.
Your SuperMax Tools drum sander will pay you
back many fold in the years ahead by helping you
get better results in less time, start to finish. This
tool incorporates a bundle of exclusive features
which you will appreciate more every time you use
it. All SuperMax Tools drum sanders feature
patented self-cooling drums and spring-tension
abrasive take-up fasteners, as well as sealed and
permanently lubricated bearings. The exclusive
SuperMax Tools variable-speed power feed conveyor
system provides you with ultra-precise control,
whether you are surfacing rough-sawn lumber,
dimensioning otherwise unusable stock, cleaning
up glued panels, or finish sanding either thick
stock or the thinnest veneers.
SuperMax Tools and its dealers are committed to
providing you with innovative solutions, from
selecting the right machine to helping you get top
performance when you put it to work in your
shop. Regardless of how you take advantage of
these innovations, we are confident our equipment
will help bring you a giant step forward in precision
shop productivity.
CAUTION, SAFETY FIRST
When maintaining and operating this machine,
always put safety first. For your own safety, read
and understand this owner’s manual before operat-
ing this machine. Always heed and follow all nor-
mal safety precautions, including the following:
•
Always wear eye protection while operating
the sander.
•
Always feed stock against the drum rota-
tion.
•
Never place hands or fingers under the
drum or dust cover.
•
Keep hands and clothing away from operat-
ing drums.
•
Never operate the sander without its dust
cover or drum and belt guarding in place.
•
Always maintain control of boards to avoid
kickback; know how to prevent it.
•
Always disconnect electrical power before
doing any servicing or adjusting of the
machine.
MODEL IDENTIFICATION
Your SUPERMAX drum sander is one of a family of
machines from SuperMax Tools designed to help
you achieve results comparable to industrial-size
sanders at a fraction of the cost. The SUPERMAX is
available in 25
"
or 37
"
sizes in single drum or dual
drum models. For future reference, attach the
Model/Serial # Bar Code label below or find the
model and serial numbers on the front table
mount (#20, page 39) and write them in below.
Model:
Serial Number:
Date Purchased:
Dealer:
IMPORTANT : KEEP THIS MANUAL HANDY
Please read this manual first. It was designed to
help you get the most from your SUPERMAX drum
sander. Before unpacking or using the machine,
familiarize yourself with its components, features,
and basic adjustments by reviewing the following
pages. You will find it an invaluable aid in setting
up, operating and servicing your machine. If, after
reviewing this manual, you still have a problem
you can’t solve, please call your SuperMax Tools
dealer.