14
O
PERATING
The
S
UPER
M
AX
Before using your S
UPER
M
AX
drum sander, review
the previous pages in this manual on initial set-up
and adjustment. In this section, you will learn how
to operate the machine. Note that connecting the
machine to an adequate dust collection system is
necessary before operating the unit.
B
ASIC
O
PERATING
P
ROCEDURES
After you have selected and installed abrasive
strips, and connected the machine to a dust collec-
tion system, you are ready to begin to use the
S
UPER
M
AX
. The basic operating procedure for all
of the S
UPER
M
AX
models is as follows:
1.
Set depth of cut.
2.
Start drum(s).
3.
Start conveyor and select feed rate.
4.
Start dust collector system.
5.
Feed stock through unit.
To feed stock through the S
UPER
M
AX
, rest and
hold the board to be sanded on the conveyor table,
allowing the conveyor belt to carry the board into
the drums. Once the stock is halfway through,
reposition yourself to the outfeed side of the
machine to receive and control the board as it exits
the unit.
Fig. 11. S
UPER
M
AX
operating controls.
Height Adjustment Handle
ON/OFF
Switch/Drums
Variable Speed
Conveyor Switch
Rear Drum
Adjustment
(2 knobs)
Summary of Contents for 37x2
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