SuperMax 37x2 - Page 23

TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR SUPERMAX 23
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE: OPERATIONS (Continued)
Problem Possible Cause Solution
Sniping of wood
1. Tension rollers set
Reset tension rollers (page 28).
(gouging near end
too far down.
of board).
2. Stock not supported
Support stock with roller
properly during infeed
stands, tables or benches.
or outfeed.
3. Conveyor drive or driven
Readjust rollers (page 28).
rollers higher than
conveyor bed.
Burning of wood.
1. Feed rate too slow.
2. Excessive depth of cut
for grit used.
3. Excess build-up on
abrasive strips.
4. Abrasive is too fine.
5. Abrasive strips
overlapped.
6. Drum out of alignment.
Increase feed rate.
Reduce depth of cut or
increase grit coarseness.
Reduce depth of cut;
clean strips or replace.
Replace with abrasive
of coarser grit.
Rewrap strip without
overlap.
Realign drum (page 26).
Gouging of wood.
1. Conveyor belt is
too loose.
2. Excessive depth of cut.
3. Wood slipping on conveyor
due to lack of contact.
4. Abrasive is too fine.
Adjust belt tension (page 8).
Reduce depth of cut.
Use alternate feeding
procedure (page 17).
Replace with coarser grit.
Unsanded ridge
along length of piece
(sandpaper appears clean).
1. Grit has been removed
from backing.
Avoid this area of drum,
or change abrasive strips.