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Model W1854 (For Machines Mfd. Since 02/18)
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Adjusting.Conveyor.
Feed.Rate
The conveyor feed rate dial (see
Figure
16
) allows you to
set the conveyor feed rate from 0–12 FPM. The correct
speed to use depends on the type of stock you are using
(hardwood vs. softwood) and the stage of finish with that
workpiece.
As a general rule, a slower feed rate will sand the surface
smoother, but runs the risk of burning the wood; a faster
feed rate will remove material faster, but runs the risk of
overloading the motor or damaging the sandpaper.
Use trial-and-error to determine the best settings for your
specific applications.
To adjust conveyor feed rate, do these steps:
1. Turn
ON
conveyor belt.
2. Rotate conveyor feed rate dial (see Figure
16
)
clockwise to increase the feed speed or
counterclockwise to decrease conveyor feed speed.
DO. NOT. adjust. variable-speed. knob.
when. the. conveyor. motor. is.
OFF.
.
Damage.to.the.V-belt.and.the.adjusting.
mechanism.can.result.
Figure
16
. Location of conveyor feed rate
dial.
Overloading the motor or pushing the
sander to failure weakens the electrical
system. Repeatedly doing so is abuse
to the machine that will cause motor,
capacitor, or thermal breaker damage,
which is not covered by the warranty.
DO NOT sand more than one board at
a time. Minor variations in thickness
can cause one board to be propelled
by the rapidly spinning sanding drum
and ejected from the machine. NEVER
stand directly in front of the outfeed
area of the machine. Failure to do so
could result in severe personal injury.
To sand a workpiece, do these steps:
1.
Adjust table height according to instructions in
Setting.Depth.of.Cut.
on
Page.22.
2.
Start dust collector, if connected, before turning
sander
ON
.
3.
Feed workpiece through sander. Retrieve workpiece
by standing at the side—not at outfeed end.
4.
Run wide stock through two or three times without
adjusting the table height. Turn stock 180° between
passes to ensure an evenly sanded surface.
Sanding
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