DeWalt 31-260X instruction manual Dust Collection Recommendation, What Causes Burn MARKS?

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DUST COLLECTION RECOMMENDATION

1. Use a dust collection system with at least 400 to 600 CFM capacity.

HOW DO I SAND FACE FRAMES and RAISED PANEL DOORS?

Some doors have boards with the grain running at 90 degrees. We suggest using finer grit paper, removing minimal amount of stock, and slowing down the feed rate.

WHAT CAUSES BURN MARKS?

Burning the wood can be caused by several things. We suggest checking for; sanding belt overlap on the drum wrap, sanding paper loading up, too much stock removal with too fine a grit paper, too slow a feed rate, and dull or worn sand paper.

WHEN DO I MAKE TABLE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENTS FOR MATERIAL REMOVAL?

Locate the handwheel on the right side of the machine. To raise the table, turn the wheel counter-clockwise. To lower, turn the wheel clockwise.

Normal adjustments for sanding belt grits 36 through 80 are:

1/4 turn

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For normal material removal (1/64" or .0150")

1/8 turn

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For normal finishing (1/128" or .0075")

1/16 turn –

For last finishing passes

On last finishing passes, pass the board through two or three times to level hard spots or knots.

NOTE: For sanding belts over 100 grit use one half or less of the above adjustment values.

WHAT ARE THE MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM SANDING STOCK SIZES?

a. Maximum width - 18" in one pass - 36" in two passes.

b.Minimum width - None - (IMPORTANT: Be certain with narrow stock that the stock width is equal to, or greater than, the stock thickness).

c.Maximum length - Infinite - The unit can sand boards 6' or shorter with no additional support. For longer boards, use an accessory Infeed/Outfeed Table or a roller stand.

HOW DO I SAND MULTIPLE BOARDS?

The sander will handle multiple boards at the same time. Work with each individual piece until they are approximately the same thickness, then sand them as a group.

The sander will accept more than one board at a time if the total width is 16" or less and are the same thickness. Pass the first board. When it reaches the rear pressure roller, start another board on the other side of the table. Depending on the width, several boards can go through the sander at one time. Do not sand the edge if boards are over 4" wide.

NOTE: Because multiple board sanding will cause the sander to have a heavier load, either slow the feed or reduce the table height.

HOW DO I SAND THE EDGES OF BOARDS?

First, be certain that the opposite side from the side to be sanded is even and level. If it is not, then it may need to be cut. Sand the board, turn it over and sand the other side.

If the board is thin or tall when turned on its side, clamp several pieces of wood together to prevent tipping.

HOW DO I SAND CUPPED, BOWED, OR TWISTED BOARDS?

Cupped boards can be a problem. If the bow is along the width of the board, then first place the cupped side of the board down. Set your sander table height to the tallest portion of the bowed board. Pass the board through several times until a fairly good portion is flat. Turn the board over and sand the cupped side until the board has a small flat area on each side. Alternate sanding on each side until you are satisfied with the result.

Bowed boards that are longer than the table cannot be cleaned sufficiently. However, if the board is table length or shorter, set your table height to the maximum height of the board. Place the bowed side down and sand until you are satisfied. Then turn the board over, and clean that side.

Twisted boards can be a difficult project. Small boards will provide some success, but longer boards are almost impossible. However, for best results, alternate sanding first one side of the board, then the other.

HOW DO I SAND GLUED BOARDS?

1.Glue the boards as flat as possible at the outset.

2.Remove excess glue from the top and bottom before it dries.

3.Use a coarse belt for initial stock removal (36 to 60 grit).

4.Run the board at different locations over the entire length of the drum to prevent glue build-up on the sanding belt.

5.After glued joints are cleaned, change the sanding belt to an 80 grit. Work your way to the finer grit until you are satisfied with the result.

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Contents 31-260X Table of Contents Important Safety InstructionsSafety Guidelines Definitions Stay ALERT, Watch What YOU are DOING, and USE General Safety RulesGrounding Instructions Additional Specific Safety RulesPower Connections Motor SpecificationsAll grounded, cord-connected machines Minimum Gauge Extension CordFunctional Description Carton ContentsAssembly Assembly Tools RequiredAssembly Time Estimate HOW to Attach and Level the Feed Table HOW to Attach the HandwheelOperating Controls and Adjustments To Check and Adjust Tension HOW to Raise the TableHOW to Check and Adjust the Feed Belt Tracking and Tension To Check and Adjust TrackingHOW to Check and Adjust the Table Parallel to the Drum HOW to SET the Height ScaleDrum Motor Overload Protection HOW to Remove and Replace the Drum Sanding Belt HOW to Change the Drum Speeds and Replace the Drive BeltFeed Belt Motor Overload Protection HOW to Remove and Replace the Feed BeltFrequently Asked Questions HOW do I Sand Multiple BOARDS? Dust Collection RecommendationWhat Causes Burn MARKS? What are the Maximum and Minimum Sanding Stock SIZES?HOW do I GET STARTED? HOW to Increase Sanding Belt LifeTable Movement Troubleshooting Guide HOW do I Sand Boards Wider than 18?Checking the Table Support Plate Timing Belt TensionTroubleshooting Maintenance Checking the Lock NUT AdjustmentAligning Elevating Bolt Bushings Lubrication & Rust Protection ServiceKeep Machine Clean Replacement PartsService and Repairs AccessoriesWarranty Free Warning Label ReplacementLES Instructions Importantes DE Surete Mesures DE Sécurité DéfinitionsLA Proposition DE Californie Lutilisation DE CET Outil Peut Règles DE Sécurité GénéralesInstructions DE Mise À LA Terre Règles Spécifiques Additionnelles DE SûretéRaccordements Électriques Spécifications DU MoteurMesur Minimum DE Corde D’EXTENSION Cordon DE RallongeDésemballage ET Nettoyage Description FonctionnelleContenus DE Boite AVANT-PROPOSAssemblage DU Socle AssemblageOutils Nécessaires Pour L’ASSEMBLEE Lestimation DE Temps DassembleeFixation DU Volant Fixation ET Mise DE Niveau DE LA Table D’ALIMENTATIONTAG Comment Commencer ET Arreter LA Machine FonctionnementLoperation Controle DE LE ET LES Ajustements Fixation DE L’INDICATEUR D’ALIMENTATION « SA »Élévation DE LA Table Vérification ET Réglage DE L’ALIGNEMENTVérification ET Réglage DE LA Tension Réglage DE L’ÉCHELLE DE Hauteur Protection Contre LES Surcharges DU Moteur DU TambourRetrait ET Remplacement DE LA Bande Abrasive DU Tambour Retrait ET Remplacement DE LA Courroie D’ALIMENTATION Quels Facteurs Influent SUR LES Opérations DE PONÇAGE? Demande Frequemment AUX QuestionsComment PUIS-JE Poncer LES Planches COLLÉES? Quelles Sont LES Recommandations Pour LE DépoussiérageQU’EST-CE QUI Cause LES Marques DE BRÛLURE? Comment PUIS-JE Poncer Plusieurs PLANCHES?Ajourner LE Guide DE Depannage DE Mouvement PAR OÙ DOIS-JE COMMENCER?Étape 2 Vérification DE LA Plaque DE Fixation DE LA Table Étape 1 Tension DE LA Courroie CrantéeDepannage Entretien Étape 3 Vérification DE L’AJUSTEMENT DU CONTRE-ÉCROUÉtape 4 Alignement DES Bagues DE Boulon D’ÉLÉVATION Lubrification ET Protection Contre LA Rouille Inspection ET Remplacement DES BrossesGarder LA Machine Propre Démarrage ImpossibleEntretien ET Réparation AccessoiriesRemplacement Gratuit DE Létiquette GarantiePautas DE SEGURIDAD/DEFINICIONES Instrucciones DE Seguridad ImportantesEL USO DE Esta Herramienta Puede Normas Generales DE SeguridadInstrucciones DE Conexión a Tierra Normas Específicas Adicionales DE SeguridadConexiones a LA Fuente DE Alimentación Especificaciones DEL MotorCordón DE Extensión DE Calibre Mínimo Cordones DE ExtensiónDesempaquetado Y Limpieza Descripción FuncionalContenido DE Carton PrologoEnsamblaje Herramientas DE Ensamblaje RequeridasEstimación DEL Tiempo DE Ensamblaje Cómo Instalar Y Nivelar LA Mesa DE Alimentación Cómo Instalar EL VolanteCómo Conectar EL Indicador DE Alimentación SA OperaciónControles Y Ajustes Operacionales Arrancando Y Deteniendo LA MaquinaCómo Elevar LA Mesa Para Comprobar Y Ajustar LA TrayectoriaPara Comprobar Y Ajustar LA Tensión Cómo Configurar LA Escala DE Altura Protección Contra Sobrecarga DEL Motor DEL TamborCómo Comprobar Y Ajustar LA Mesa Paralela AL 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 LAS Tablas AHUECADAS, Curvadas O TORCIDAS? ¿QUÉ Produce LAS Marcas DE QUEMADURA?¿CÓMO Lijo Varias TABLAS? ¿CÓMO Lijo LOS Bordes DE LAS TABLAS?Posponga LA Guia DE Localizacion DE Fallas DE Movimiento ¿CÓMO Lijo Tablas MÁS Anchas QUE 457 MM 18?Paso 2 Inspección DE LA Placa DE Soporte DE LA Mesa Paso 1 Tensión DE LA Banda DE DistribuciónPaso 3 Comprobación DEL Ajuste DE LA Tuerca DE Seguridad Localizacion DE Fallas MaintenanceServicio MantenimientoAccessories Póliza DE Garantía Identificación DelproductoExcepciones Your ACHIEVEMENT. OUR Tools

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