Amperage Meter |
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The amperage meter is located above the control panel as shown in Figure 14. Use the meter to monitor the amperage load on the machine while performing sanding operations.
Figure 14. Amperage meter. |
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Normal Operating Load |
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G0527, | 35 amps |
If the sanding operation draws current in excess of this limit, you run the risk of tripping the circuit breaker and the overload relays in the electrical box.
NOTICE
There are many variables that affect the overall load on the sander. Depth of cut, the species of wood being sanded, the grit size on the sanding belt, and the feed rate, all contribute to the load on the sander. As a general rule, always start with a small load and work your way up. DO NOT push your machine to its maximum load; instead, make multiple passes, install a coarser grit paper, or reduce the feed rate.
Typically, no more than 0.5mm (approx. 1⁄64") of material is removed during each pass. Attempts to remove too much material can cause jamming, wood burning, rapid paper wear or tearing, poor finish and belt slippage.
The following is the correct sanding operating procedure:
1.Wear safety glasses, a dust mask, and hearing protection!
2.Turn on the dust collector.
3.On the initial pass, adjust the table to approximately 1⁄4" greater than the thickness of the workpiece.
4.Continue to raise the table 1⁄16" between each successive pass until the sander begins to sand the workpiece.
NOTICE
It may be necessary to send wide stock through the sander two or three times between table height adjustments. This reduces the likelihood of burning the wood and produces a more consistent finished thickness.
G0527 18" Wide Belt Sander |
