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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
www.wmhtoolgroup.com Copyright © WMH Tool Group
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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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Table of Contents Warranty & Service....................................................................................................................................2 More Information....................................................................................................................................2 WMH Tool Group Warranty ...................................................................................................................2 Table of Contents ...............
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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
