Service
Service
-30-
For Machines Mfd. Since 12/21
South Bend Tools
Model SB1102
S E R V I C E
Aligning Drums
Figure
Figure 34. Feed direction perpendicular to sanding
. Feed direction perpendicular to sanding
drum (viewed from top of machine).
drum (viewed from top of machine).
Sanding Drum
Feed Direction
90°
For the Model SB1102 Drum Sander to function
properly, the sanding drums must be aligned in
two directions: (1) perpendicular to feed direction
(see Figure 34) and (2) parallel to the conveyor
belt (see Figure 35).
Figure
Figure 35. Sanding drum parallel to conveyor belt
. Sanding drum parallel to conveyor belt
(viewed from front of machine).
(viewed from front of machine).
Sanding Drum
Conveyor Belt
A = B
A
B
Improper drum alignment could cause
an uncontrolled exit of material from the
machine—which could result in damage
to property, premature wear and failure of
sandpaper, or personal injury.
1.
DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER!
2.
Measure distances between closest point of
outside of front sanding drum and inside of
front brace on both ends of drum, as shown
in Figure 36.
— If distances are within
1
⁄
8
" of one another,
no adjustment is necessary. Proceed to
Step 3.
— If distances are not within
1
⁄
8
" of one
another, infeed sanding drum needs to be
aligned. Proceed to Step 3.
Items Needed
Qty
Tape Measure ........................................................1
Open-End or Socket Wrench
9
⁄
16
" .........................1
Small Hammer ......................................................1
1" Wooden Dowel (or similar) ...............................1
Adjusting Sanding Drums
Perpendicular to Feed Direction
Figure
Figure 36. Measuring front drum to brace.
Measuring front drum to brace.
3.
Repeat Step 2 on rear sanding drum.
— If distances are within
1
⁄
8
" of one another,
no adjustment is necessary.
— If distances are not within
1
⁄
8
" of one
another, outfeed sanding drum needs to
be aligned. Proceed to Step 4.
Note:
If sanding drums are not perpendicular
to feed direction, sandpaper will creep toward
one end of drum during operation and tear.
Drum Alignment
aligning drums
To adjust drums perpendicular to feed
direction:
