Maintenance Checklist
Note: See also the Maintenance section on page 16.
Work area around machine marked off clearly.
Inspect entire machine for loose bolts, nuts, screws. Tighten and replace as necessary.
Clean conveyor and drum areas, removing sawdust and chips with compressed air or a soft bristle brush. Remove gum and pitch from metal areas with oven cleaner.
Lubricate chain and check tension.
Check belt condition - replace as needed. Dress with paraffin. Check belt tension.
Check motor for loose wiring and sawdust congestion.
Pulleys tight and in line.
Check bearings. Replace any bad or suspect bearings immediately.
Troubleshooting
Performance Problems
Problem
Abrasive belt glazes
Work burns
Abrasive belt burns, clogs quickly
Excessive abrasive belt replacement
Sanding marks on workpiece
Poor sanding quality
A slight taper across the sanded face of the workpiece
Conveyor table hard to move, or tends to bind on the leadscrews
Possible Cause | Solution |
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Wood is wet or gummy | No cure. Use different stock |
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Wrong grit | Use coarser grit for stock removal |
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Biting too deep | Adjust for slight sanding action and |
| make repeated passes |
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Biting too deep | Reduce cut and make multiple passes |
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Abrasive belt too coarse for finish | Use proper grit for finish sanding |
required |
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Sanding across the grain | When surface sanding, use very fine |
| abrasive belt then finish by hand, |
| working in direction of grain. |
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Abrasive belts worn | Replace abrasive belts |
Abrasive belts not tight on drum | |
| abrasive belts. |
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Height of rear drum has not been | Make drum setting equal both ends |
adjusted evenly on both ends |
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Conveyor table not parallel to drums | Correct table parallelism |
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Leadscrews not greased | Lubricate leadscrews |
Table not parallel | Correct table parallelism |
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