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Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
Oscillating Edge Sander
Model: OES-80CS
WMH TOOL GROUP
2420 Vantage Drive
Elgin, Illinois 60124 Part No. M-708447
Ph.: 800-274-6848 Revision B1 1/07
www.wmhtoolgroup.com Copyright © WMH Tool Group
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Warranty and Service WMH Tool Group, Inc., warrants every product it sells. If one of our tools needs service or repair, one of our Authorized Service Centers located throughout the United States can give you quick service. In most cases, any of these WMH Tool Group Authorized Service Centers can authorize warranty repair, assist you in obtaining parts, or ® tools. For the name of an Authorized Service Center in perform routine maintenance and major repair on your JET your area call 1-800-2
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Table of Contents Warranty and Service ..............................................................................................................................2 Table of Contents....................................................................................................................................3 Warnings.................................................................................................................................................4 Introduction ..........
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Warnings 1. Read and understand the entire owner's 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 Oscillating Edge 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
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20. Keep visitors a safe distance from the work area. Keep children away. 21. Make your workshop child proof with padlocks, master switches or by removing starter keys. 22. Give your work undivided attention. Looking around, carrying on a conversation and “horse-play” are careless acts that can result in serious injury. 23. Maintain a balanced stance at all times so that you do not fall or lean against the sanding belt or other moving parts. Do not overreach or use excessive force to pe
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Introduction This manual is provided by WMH Tool Group covering the safe operation and maintenance procedures for a JET Model OES-80CS 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 with instructions set forth in this manual. If there are any questions or comments, please co
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Unpacking Upon delivery, open shipping containers and check Tools Needed for Assembly that all parts are in good condition. Any damage 2 12mm Wrench or sockets should be reported to your distributor and shipping 1 10mm Wrench or sockets agent immediately. Before proceeding further, read 1 Flat Head Screw Driver your manual and familiarize yourself thoroughly 1 Cross Point Screw Driver with assembly, maintenance and safety procedures. Compare the contents of your container with
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Assembly Stand Assembly Referring to Figure 1: 1. Remove all contents from the shipping container. 2. Clean all rust protected surfaces with a mild solvent. Do not use paint or lacquer thinner, gasoline, or mineral spirits; these will damage painted surfaces. 3. Attach the four rubber pads (A) to the bottoms of the side panels (C) with four each 5/16” x 5/8” screws, 5/16” flat washers and 5/16” hex nuts (B). The hardware can be found in the bag with the rubber pads. 4. Attach t
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Referring to Figure 3: 4. The sanding platen (A) is presently in the horizontal position. Pull lock handle (B) forward to unlock the platen assembly. 5. Tilt sanding platen to the vertical position (C), which will look like D in Fig. 4; then push the lock handle (B) to lock the platen assembly in place. Note: Do not turn the lock handle. Turning or rotating the lock handle will change the tension of the locking assembly. This may cause the Figure 3 locking assembly not to work,
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Drum Guard & Dust Port Referring to Figure 6: Mounting the Drum Guard & Dust Port (referred to below as drum guard) 1. Insert four M4x20 flat head screws (A) through the two hinges (B) of the drum guard (C). Then place two rectangular spacers (D) on the threaded ends of the screws. Note: Orient the spacers so the slightly rounded side sits against the hinge and the edge farther from the screws lines up with the edge of the hinge. 2. Secure the drum guard (A) to the belt guard
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The temporary adapter should only be used until Electrical a properly grounded outlet can be installed by a qualified electrician. This adapter is not Grounding Instructions applicable in Canada. The green colored rigid ear, lug, or tab, extending from the adapter, This sander must be must be connected to a permanent ground such grounded while in use to as a properly grounded outlet box. protect the operator from electric shock. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, 230 Volt O
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Recommended Extension Cord Gauges Extension Cords Make sure your extension cord is in good Extension Cord Length in Feet * condition. When using an extension cord, be sure Amps to use one heavy enough to carry the current your 25 50 75 100 150 200 machine will draw. An undersized cord will cause < 5 16 16 16 14 12 12 a drop in the line voltage resulting in power loss and overheating. Table 1 shows the correct size to 5 to 8 16 16 14 12 10 NR use depending on the cord length and n
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Changing the Sanding Belt Referring to Figure 12: 1. Disconnect the machine from the power source. 2. Lock the sanding platen in the vertical position (see the Sanding Platen Angle Adjustment section on page 12). 3. Release tension on the belt by loosening the handle (C). 4. Loosen or remove the lock knobs (B) and remove the belt guard (A). 5. Remove the old belt and install the new belt matching the direction of the arrows on the belt with the arrow label on the top of the pl
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Motor Mount Tracking Adjustment Referring to Figure 14: The OES-80CS comes with tracking adjustment bolts (A) on the motor plate. These are set at the factory and should not require any further adjustment. If, however, you are not able to track the belt with the Belt Tracking Adjustment described in the previous section, the motor mount bolts will have to be adjusted. Note: The Motor Mount Tracking Adjustment is a course adjustment. Use the Belt Tracking Adjustment first for fine adju
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Basic Operations Removing the belt guard exposes more of the sanding belt! Replace the belt guards immediately after completing any sanding that requires its removal! Failure to comply may cause serious injury! Horizontal Sanding For horizontal sanding, the platen is locked in the horizontal position as shown (F) and the removable fence (D) is secured to the table (E) as follows. Referring to Figure 16: 1. Place 5/16 flat washers (not shown) and guide blocks (B) on two 12mm
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Contour Sanding Referring to Figure 19: Contour sanding is done from the extension table mounted on the motor where the sanding belt wraps around the drive drum (D). To set up the sander for contour sanding: 1. Loosen the two lock knobs (C) that secure the drum guard & dust port (E). 2. Swing the end guard (E) back, bringing the drive drum (D) into view. 3. Tighten the lock knobs (C). 4. Mount the extension table (A) to the sander by inserting the post (B) into the bracket (F). 5. S
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Troubleshooting Operating Problems Trouble Possible Cause Solution 1. Sander unplugged from 1. Check all plug connections wall or motor Sander will not start 2. Fuse blown or circuit 2. Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker breaker tripped 3. Cord damaged 3. Replace cord 1. Extension cord too light 1. Replace with adequate size and length cord (see Recommended Extension or too long Cord Gauges on page 12) Sanding belt does not come up to speed 2. Motor not wired for 2. Refer to mo
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Table and Motor – Parts Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty. 1............... EHVS80CS-01.........Base...................................................................................................... 1 2............... EHVS80-02N ...........Push Button Switch ............................................................................... 1 3............... EHVS80-03N ...........Switch Panel ......................................................................................... 1
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Table and Motor – Parts Index No. Part No. Description Size Qty. 53............. OES80CS-153.........Pin......................................................................................................... 2 54............. EHVS80-67..............Motor Cord ............................................................................................ 1 55............. OES80CS-155.........Dust Port .............................................................................................
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