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                        Operating Instructions and Parts Manual 
Drum Sander 
Model: 10-20 PLUS 
(shown with optional accessories) 
WMH Tool Group 
2420 Vantage Drive 
Elgin, Illinois 60123                Part No.: M-628900 
Phone: 800-274-6848 Revision: B  11/03 
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                        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. If one of our tools needs service or repair, one of our 
                    
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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. If you are not familiar with the proper and safe operation of a drum sa
                    
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                            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). Maintain a balanced stance at all times so that you do not fall or lean against the  sand
                    
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                          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. If there are any questions or comments, please cont
                    
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                        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 
                    
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                          Contents of the Shipping Carton      1. Sander Assembly  1. Handwheel with Handle  1. TUF Tool  1. Abrasive Strip (wrapped on the drum)  1. Conveyor Belt (attached to the base)  1. Owner's Manual  1. Warranty Card  1. 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 
                    
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                             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.    Switch Lock    The sander
                    
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                          Conveyor Belt Tracking    Belt tracking adjustment may be necessary  during the break-in period and normal operation  A  to compensate for belt stretching.    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.  C   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, I
                    
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                        Turn the board 180 degrees and sand the same  Checking Drum Alignment  side without changing the sanding height.      The sanding drum comes preset from the  If a ridge is visible where the drum overlaps,  factory. If a problem with the drum alignment  loosen the two hex cap bolts (Figure 7, Item C)  occurs, follow the instructions listed below.  and turn the adjusting knob (Figure 7, Item D)    slightly. Turn the adjusting knob clockwise to  1. Lift the knob (Figure 6, Item A) to open the  lowe
                    
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                        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. Squeeze the fastener lever (Figure 9,  Item A) on the outboard end of drum,  and insert
                    
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                        TM Using the TUF Tool       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). Insert the hook into the hole in the  end of th
                    
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                        Connecting Sander to a Dust Collector Establishing the Proper Drum Height     Dust collection is necessary for all drum To establish the proper drum height, place the  sanders. The Performax 10-20 is equipped with board to be sanded under the drum and lower  a 4” dust collection port in the back of the dust the drum until it just touches the board. Note:  cover, and is designed to be used with a The sanding drum should still rotate by hand.  standard dust collector as shown in Figure 17. Without
                    
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                        pass, whether you are doing abrasive planing,  Abrasives  cleaning up glued panels or flattening stock.    Grits from 100 through 220 are primarily  The abrasive material you choose will have a  finishing grits designed to remove the scratch  substantial effect on the performance of your  pattern from the previous grit used. For best  sander. Variations in paper type, weight, coating  results, never skip more than one grit grade  and durability all contribute to achieving your  when progressing 
                    
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                        good procedure to stack and clamp several  Performax 10-20 Abrasives  pieces together to prevent them from slipping, or    tipping.  “Ready-to-Wrap” 24-220 Grit contains six pre-   cut wraps.    Sanding Imperfect Stock  Ready-to-Wrap    60-1024 ............24 Grit 60-1120............120 Grit  When sanding stock with a cup or crown, place  60-1036 ............36 Grit 60-1150............150 Grit  the crown up. This will stabilize the stock to help  60-1060 ............60 Grit 60-1180............18
                    
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                        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  1. Disconnect the machine from the power vertical movement of the drum carriage, perform  source. the following adjustments.      1. To reduce the handwheel backlash, tighten  2. Raise the drum to its highest position using  the locknut on the height adjustment screw  the handwheel (Figure 19, Item A).  (Figure 21
                    
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                          Troubleshooting Guide    Problem Possible Cause Solution  Conveyor belt does not Shaft coupler is not attached. Attach the shaft coupler.  move.  Shaft coupling is loose. Align the shaft flats of the gear motor  Conveyor rollers run  and the drive roller and tighten the  intermittently.  shaft-coupling setscrews.  1. Slack in abrasive strip on drum. 1. Remove the slack in the strip.  Abrasive strip comes off  2. Abrasive improperly wrapped. 2. Read the section on wrapping  drum.  abrasive stri
                    
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                          Exploded View – 10-20 PLUS Sander    20