DeWalt 31-260X instruction manual Frequently Asked Questions

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HOW TO SET UP FOR DUST COLLECTION

The drum cover has a 4" O.D. dust chute (A) Fig. 36 that connects to a dust collection system.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Never operate this machine without a dust collection

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

system attached. Use a dust collection system with at least 400 to 600

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CFPM capacity.

 

 

 

 

 

B

 

Attach a 4" hose to the hood, or attach an accessory dust collector elbow

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A

(B) Fig. 36 to the dust chute (A). Attach the dust collection system to the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

elbow (B).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Never put your fingers or any other foreign object in the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fig. 36

 

 

 

 

 

dust chute.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHAT FACTORS AFFECT SANDING OPERATIONS?

A.SANDING BELT GRIT

1.36 grit – Used for very aggressive stock removal, glue removal, or for sanding rough boards. Leaves a rough finish.

2.60 grit – Used for heavy stock removal and rough surfaces, and for truing warped material. Leaves a rough finish.

3.80 grit – Used for general purpose sanding, stock removal, surfacing, and rough finishing. Leaves a marked finish.

4.120 grit – Used for minimal stock removal and for finishing. Leaves a fine marked finish.

5.180 grit. – Used for fine finishing. Leaves a smooth finish.

6.220 grit – For very fine finishing. Leaves a very smooth finish.

For best results, sand first with a coarse grit belt, and work toward a finer grit belt.

IMPORTANT: Sanding progression should not exceed more than two belt grits at one time. Watch for the sawdust loading and dulling of the grit. The extra load will cause the sander to work inefficiently.

B.WIDTH OF BOARD

As board width increases the load on the belt and motor also increases. This additional loading can be reduced by:

a.reducing the conveyor belt speed.

b.reducing the depth of stock removal.

NOTE: The sander will remove stock to a maximum width of 18" in one pass.

C.TYPES OF WOOD

Hardwoods (oak, hickory, cherry), knots, rosin, or wet wood all place a heavy load on the sander. To make your sander work more efficiently:

a.reduce the conveyor belt speed.

b.reduce the depth of stock removal.

D.CONVEYOR BELT SPEED

The conveyor belt speed is 0 - 12 feet per minute.

To control the speed of the conveyor belt, turn the knob counter-clockwise to slow it down and clockwise to speed it up.

Stock can be removed more quickly by using a fast speed, but the machine works much harder, and the wood is left with a rougher finish. Slowing the speed will lighten the load of the sander, and make the finish better, but it will increase the sanding time.

WHEN DO I CHANGE THE DRUM SPEED?

The machine has two drum settings:

a.High Speed (3300 SFPM). This setting should mostly be used with a finer grit belt with the conveyor belt speed set to very slow. The material removal should be set at a very low amount, with increases not to exceed 1/16 of a handwheel turn. Example: A 1/4 turn is 90°, 1/8 turn is 45°, 1/16 turn is 22.5°.

b.Low Speed (2210 SFPM). Used for general purpose sanding, stock removal, surfacing, and rough finishing.

The machine is shipped from the factory set on the low speed. To change to the higher speed, refer to "CHANGING DRUM SPEEDS/REPLACING DRIVE BELT" in this manual for instructions.

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Contents 31-260X Safety Guidelines Definitions Table of ContentsImportant Safety Instructions General Safety Rules Stay ALERT, Watch What YOU are DOING, and USEMotor Specifications Additional Specific Safety RulesPower Connections Grounding InstructionsMinimum Gauge Extension Cord All grounded, cord-connected machinesCarton Contents Functional DescriptionAssembly Time Estimate AssemblyAssembly Tools Required HOW to Attach the Handwheel HOW to Attach and Level the Feed TableOperating Controls and Adjustments To Check and Adjust Tracking HOW to Raise the TableHOW to Check and Adjust the Feed Belt Tracking and Tension To Check and Adjust TensionDrum Motor Overload Protection HOW to Check and Adjust the Table Parallel to the DrumHOW to SET the Height Scale HOW to Change the Drum Speeds and Replace the Drive Belt HOW to Remove and Replace the Drum Sanding BeltHOW to Remove and Replace the Feed Belt Feed Belt Motor Overload ProtectionFrequently Asked Questions What are the Maximum and Minimum Sanding Stock SIZES? Dust Collection RecommendationWhat Causes Burn MARKS? HOW do I Sand Multiple BOARDS?HOW do I Sand Boards Wider than 18? HOW to Increase Sanding Belt LifeTable Movement Troubleshooting Guide HOW do I GET STARTED?Timing Belt Tension Checking the Table Support PlateAligning Elevating Bolt Bushings Troubleshooting MaintenanceChecking the Lock NUT Adjustment Replacement Parts ServiceKeep Machine Clean Lubrication & Rust ProtectionFree Warning Label Replacement AccessoriesWarranty Service and RepairsLA Proposition DE Californie LES Instructions Importantes DE SureteMesures DE Sécurité Définitions Règles DE Sécurité Générales Lutilisation DE CET Outil PeutSpécifications DU Moteur Règles Spécifiques Additionnelles DE SûretéRaccordements Électriques Instructions DE Mise À LA TerreCordon DE Rallonge Mesur Minimum DE Corde D’EXTENSIONAVANT-PROPOS Description FonctionnelleContenus DE Boite Désemballage ET NettoyageLestimation DE Temps Dassemblee AssemblageOutils Nécessaires Pour L’ASSEMBLEE Assemblage DU SocleTAG Fixation DU VolantFixation ET Mise DE Niveau DE LA Table D’ALIMENTATION Fixation DE L’INDICATEUR D’ALIMENTATION « SA » FonctionnementLoperation Controle DE LE ET LES Ajustements Comment Commencer ET Arreter LA MachineVérification ET Réglage DE LA Tension Élévation DE LA TableVérification ET Réglage DE L’ALIGNEMENT Protection Contre LES Surcharges DU Moteur DU Tambour Réglage DE L’ÉCHELLE DE HauteurRetrait ET Remplacement DE LA Bande Abrasive DU Tambour Retrait ET Remplacement DE LA Courroie D’ALIMENTATION Demande Frequemment AUX Questions Quels Facteurs Influent SUR LES Opérations DE PONÇAGE?Comment PUIS-JE Poncer Plusieurs PLANCHES? Quelles Sont LES Recommandations Pour LE DépoussiérageQU’EST-CE QUI Cause LES Marques DE BRÛLURE? Comment PUIS-JE Poncer LES Planches COLLÉES?PAR OÙ DOIS-JE COMMENCER? Ajourner LE Guide DE Depannage DE MouvementÉtape 1 Tension DE LA Courroie Crantée Étape 2 Vérification DE LA Plaque DE Fixation DE LA TableÉtape 4 Alignement DES Bagues DE Boulon D’ÉLÉVATION Depannage EntretienÉtape 3 Vérification DE L’AJUSTEMENT DU CONTRE-ÉCROU Démarrage Impossible Inspection ET Remplacement DES BrossesGarder LA Machine Propre Lubrification ET Protection Contre LA RouilleGarantie AccessoiriesRemplacement Gratuit DE Létiquette Entretien ET RéparationInstrucciones DE Seguridad Importantes Pautas DE SEGURIDAD/DEFINICIONESNormas Generales DE Seguridad EL USO DE Esta Herramienta PuedeEspecificaciones DEL Motor Normas Específicas Adicionales DE SeguridadConexiones a LA Fuente DE Alimentación Instrucciones DE Conexión a TierraCordones DE Extensión Cordón DE Extensión DE Calibre MínimoPrologo Descripción FuncionalContenido DE Carton Desempaquetado Y LimpiezaEstimación DEL Tiempo DE Ensamblaje EnsamblajeHerramientas DE Ensamblaje Requeridas Cómo Instalar EL Volante Cómo Instalar Y Nivelar LA Mesa DE AlimentaciónArrancando Y Deteniendo LA Maquina OperaciónControles Y Ajustes Operacionales Cómo Conectar EL Indicador DE Alimentación SAPara Comprobar Y Ajustar LA Tensión Cómo Elevar LA MesaPara Comprobar Y Ajustar LA Trayectoria Cómo Comprobar Y Ajustar LA Mesa Paralela AL Tambor Cómo Configurar LA Escala DE AlturaProtección Contra Sobrecarga DEL Motor DEL Tambor Cómo Quitar Y Reemplazar LA Banda DE Lijado DEL Tambor Cómo Quitar Y Reemplazar LA Banda DE Alimentación Hizo CON Frecuencia Preguntas ¿CÓMO Lijo LOS Bordes DE LAS TABLAS? ¿QUÉ Produce LAS Marcas DE QUEMADURA?¿CÓMO Lijo Varias TABLAS? ¿CÓMO Lijo LAS Tablas AHUECADAS, Curvadas O TORCIDAS?¿CÓMO Lijo Tablas MÁS Anchas QUE 457 MM 18? Posponga LA Guia DE Localizacion DE Fallas DE MovimientoPaso 1 Tensión DE LA Banda DE Distribución Paso 2 Inspección DE LA Placa DE Soporte DE LA MesaLocalizacion DE Fallas Maintenance Paso 3 Comprobación DEL Ajuste DE LA Tuerca DE SeguridadMantenimiento ServicioAccessories Excepciones Póliza DE GarantíaIdentificación Delproducto Your ACHIEVEMENT. OUR Tools

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