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10-INCH

DRUM SANDER

Your new tool has been engineered and manufactured to WEN’s highest standards for dependability, ease 

of  operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, this product will supply you years of  rugged, 

trouble-free performance. Pay close attention to the rules for safe operation, warnings, and cautions. If  

you use your tool properly and for its intended purpose, you will enjoy years of  safe, reliable service.

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Model # 65910

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Page 1: ...for safe operation warnings and cautions If you use your tool properly and for its intended purpose you will enjoy years of safe reliable service IMPORTANT NEED HELP CONTACT US Have product questions Need technical support Please feel free to contact us at 800 232 1195 techsupport wenproducts com WENPRODUCTS COM M F 8AM 5PM CST Model 65910 bit ly wenvideo For replacement parts visit WENPRODUCTS CO...

Page 2: ...4 in 19mm 3 1 8 in 80mm 3 16 in 5mm 4 3 4 in 120mm 3 1 4 in 82mm 62 1 2 in 1585mm 5 1 8 x 10 1 4 in 132 x 260mm 3 9 in 100 mm 27 1 8 in 28 3 8 x 23 1 4 x 47 1 4 in 159 lbs Technical Data Safety Introduction General Safety Rules Electrical Information Specific Rules for Drum Sanders Know Your Drum Sander Unpacking Assembly Preparation Operation Adjustments Maintenance Troubleshooting Exploded View ...

Page 3: ...d understanding SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL INDICATES DANGER WARNING OR CAUTION This may be used in conjunction with other symbols Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and personal injury Please note that the safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger These instructions and warnings are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures WARNING...

Page 4: ...ing alert and knowing how your item works SAVE THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Read all safety warnings and all instructions Failure to follow the warnings and instruc tions may result in electric shock fire and serious injury To avoid mistakes and serious injury do not plug in your tool until the following steps have been read and understood WORK AREA SAFETY 1 Keep work area clean and well lit ...

Page 5: ...e stop POWER TOOL MAINTENANCE 1 Always disconnect the power cord plug from the electrical outlet when making adjustments changing parts or storing power tools Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally 2 Maintain power tools properly Safely store power tools out of the reach of children Always keep tools clean and in good working order Follow instructio...

Page 6: ...e below shows the correct size to be used according to cord length and nameplate ampere rating When in doubt use a heavier cord The smaller the gauge number the heavier the cord Make sure your extension cord is properly wired and in good condition Always replace a damaged extension cord or have it repaired by a qualified person before using it Protect your extension cords from sharp objects excess...

Page 7: ...serious personal injury and machine damage 6 WORKPIECE DIMENSIONS To maintain stable operation do not sand materials shorter than 4 3 4 inches 120mm or narrower than 3 4 inches 19mm 7 WORKPIECE QUANTITY Never sand two or more workpieces side by side No two workpieces are exactly the same thickness One of them may be shot out from the sander at high speed and cause injury 8 WORKPIECE SUPPORT Suppor...

Page 8: ...act our Customer Service at 800 232 1195 M F 8 5 CST or email us at techsupport wenproducts com Sanding Drum Motor Conveyor Motor Cutting Depth Pointer Height Adjustment Wheel Circuit Breaker Carrying Handles ON OFF Switch with Safety Key Feed Rate Dial Variable Speed Conveyor Belt Drum Cover Belt Tracking Adjustment Wheels Stand Height Lock Knob Dust Collection Port 8 ...

Page 9: ...ts x2 9 Wheels x2 10 Wheel Axle x1 11 Lifting Handle Assembly x2 12 Height Adjustment Wheel x1 13 Dust Port x1 PACKING LIST 9 8 12 2 S1 S3 S5 S7 S2 S6 S8 S10 S12 S11 S13 S14 S9 S4 10 1 6 7 13 5 3 11 4 Hardware S1 Carriage Bolts M8 1 25 x 12 Stand x32 S2 Lock Nuts M8 1 25 Stand and Wheels x36 S3 Hex Bolts M8 1 25 x 16 Wheels x4 S4 Cotter Pins 4 x 20mm Wheels x2 S5 Flat Head Screws M6 1 x 10 Handles...

Page 10: ...hing styles 3 Attach the 4 bottom braces to the lower brace mounting holes of the 4 legs with the remaining 16 M8 1 25 x 12 carriage bolts and 16 M8 1 25 lock nuts Hand tighten all fasteners 4 Slide the 4 feet pads onto the bottom of the 4 legs 5 Turn the stand over square up the braces and legs then fully tighten all fasteners using a crescent wrench or ratcheting socket wrench Feet Pads x4 Long ...

Page 11: ...end ing back the ends STEP 2 INSTALLING THE WHEELS Fig 2 STEP 3 INSTALLING THE HANDLES Fig 3 1 Attach the lifting handle assemblies onto the handle mount ing with 4 M6 1 x 10 flat head screws and 4 M6 1 lock nuts 2 Use a Phillips screwdriver to hold the mounting screws stationary while tightening the locking nuts with a suitable wrench NOTE The handle should be able to swing up 90 degrees from the...

Page 12: ...he holes on the stand Mount the machine in place using 4 M10 1 5 x 30 hex bolts 4 10mm flat washers and 4 M10 1 5 hex nuts Tighten the fasteners using a wrench NOTE If necessary to align the mounting holes you can slightly loosen the stand fasteners Be sure to re tighten them after secur ing the sander assembly Drum Sander Assembly x1 Height Adjustment Wheel Assembly x1 M10 1 5 x 30 Hex Bolts x4 1...

Page 13: ...STALLATION SANDPAPER GRIT SIZE Your drum sander is installed with an 80 grit sandpaper The grit size of sandpaper determines the finish of the surface The lower the grit number the coarser the sandpaper and the rougher the sanded surface The higher the grit number the finer the sandpaper and the smoother the sanded surface Typically begin sanding with a coarse grit sandpaper and progressively work...

Page 14: ... Reach under the right lip of the drum to locate the spring clamp Fig 7 4 Push forward the clamp to release the tension on the sandpaper Slide out the end of the sandpaper from the slot 5 Start unwinding the sandpaper from the drum Fig 8 until you come to the clamping device on the left side of the drum 6 Push the clamping device on the left of the drum to release the grip on the sandpaper 7 Remov...

Page 15: ... that the sand paper strip remains tight as you wrap it IMPORTANT DO NOT overlap the sandpaper The sandpaper should be flush or slightly gapped in between but not overlapped 5 Once the drum is completely wrapped Fig 11 keep tension on the sandpaper and insert the remaining end of the strip into the slot on the right of the drum 6 Press the clamp forward until the slot on the clamp is in line with ...

Page 16: ... Choose workpieces that do not have large or loose knots Large knots may cause kickback and damage the ma chine Loose knots in stock can become dislodged during sanding operations Wood species with toxic properties Wood species such as the rosewood family e g cocobolo have toxic properties that may result in allergic reac tions Even with dust control you may inhale small airborne particles and and...

Page 17: ... Fig 13 3 to check the cutting depth When the proper depth of cut has been set firmly tighten the lock knob to secure the sanding drum in place 4 For the best result test on a scrap piece of wood of similar material and adjust the cutting depth accordingly 1 ADJUSTING THE FEED RATE Fig 14 The feed rate is the speed that the conveyor belt travels to deliver the workpiece through the sanding drum Se...

Page 18: ...eyor feed rate to suit the sanding operation see page 17 6 Stand to the side of the conveyor belt to avoid the risk of kickback Allow the sanding drum to reach full speed before inserting the workpiece 7 Place the workpiece onto the infeed side of the conveyor belt flush against the belt and parallel to the direction of the belt s movement Hold the workpiece on the conveyor and carefully ease it i...

Page 19: ...sted to ensure safe operation and protect the belt from damage The belt tension can be adjusted by rotating the tensioning screws on both sides of the conveyor table To adjust the belt tension ADJUSTMENTS 1 Turn off and disconnect the machine from the power source 2 Release the belt tension equally on both sides of the table by holding the hex nuts Fig 15 1 in place while rotating the tension ing ...

Page 20: ... nuts Fig 16 1 1 1 1 Fig 16 Fig 17 Fig 18 Fig 19 CONVEYOR BELT TO DRUM ALIGNMENT Fig 18 19 To achieve an even sanding result the sanding drum and conveyor belt should be parallel with each other To check the belt to table alignment 1 Make sure the height adjustment tension screws are properly adjusted Otherwise the testing results may not be accurate 2 Prepare a planed board about 2 thick and 8 10...

Page 21: ...he conveyor belt If necessary re adjust the height adjustment stop screw as follow 1 Turn off and disconnect the machine from the power source 2 Loosen the height adjustment lock knob and raise the sanding drum using the heigh adjustment wheel Fig 20 Fig 21 Fig 22 rotating them clockwise in small increments To decrease the roller pressure evenly loosen all four Phillips screws in small increments ...

Page 22: ...may result in personal injury SANDPAPER CLEANING Routinely cleaning the sandpaper is recommended for optimal sanding performance The sandpaper may become clogged with sawdust which will cause poor sanding performance and marring of the workpiece Regularly check the condition of the sandpaper to see if it is clogged To clean the sandpaper 1 Prepare a long abrasive belt cleaning stick so that your h...

Page 23: ...g 24 3 from the bottom of the side support frame Keep all the removed fasteners in the same configuration to be reinstalled later 4 Remove the side support frame from the sander body 5 Unscrew and remove the two cap screws and flat washers Fig 25 1 from the conveyor table 6 Hold the both sides of the conveyor belt and gently lift the con veyor table as you slide off the conveyor belt 7 Lift the co...

Page 24: ...erage rating is adequate for the tool 5 Remove obstructions to fan intake Excessive vibration or noise 1 Motor or components loose 2 Machine sits unevenly on floor 3 Motor fan rubbing on fan cover 4 Faulty Motor bearings 5 Faulty Sanding drum bearings 6 Sandpaper damaged or not properly installed 1 Inspect and tighten replace fasteners 2 Bolt machine on stable stand set on flat ground 3 Fix replac...

Page 25: ...ut clogged with saw dust 3 Height adjustment tension screws are too tight 1 Loosen the height lock knob 2 Clean and lubricate the leadscrew and nut see page 22 3 Properly adjust the height adjustment tension screws see page 20 Sandpaper strip becomes loose or comes off sanding drum 1 Sandpaper strip not properly wrapped onto drum 2 Sandpaper strip not cut to the correct dimensions 3 x 62 5 3 Slack...

Page 26: ...HER 10MM 13 P0716013 FRONT SHORT TOP BRACE 28 PLN05M LOCK NUT M10 1 5 14 P0716014 LEFT LONG TOP BRACE 29 P0716029 REAR SHORT TOP BRACE 15 P0716015 LONG BOTTOM BRACE No Part No Description Qty 1 65910 001 Handle Assembly Handle Grip 2 2 Handle 2 3 Phlp Hd Screw M4 0 7 X 35 2 4 Handle Bracket 2 5 Handle Base 2 6 Flat Hd Scr M6 1 X 10 4 7 Hex Nut M4 0 7 2 8 65910 008 Left Front Stand Leg 1 9 65910 00...

Page 27: ...et 1 116 65910 116 Carriage Bolt M6 1 X 16 6 117 65910 117 Flat Washer 6mm 12 118 65910 118 Lock Washer 6mm 9 119 65910 119 Infeed Roller 1 120 65910 120 Phlp Hd Scr M5 0 8 X 20 1 124 65910 124 Switch Cover 1 125 65910 125 Safety On Off Switch 1 126 65910 126 Phlp Hd Scr M4 0 7 X 12 1 No Part No Description Qty 131 65910 131 Switch Housing Bracket 1 132 65910 132 Terminal Block 4P 1 133 65910 133 ...

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Page 29: ... 2 246 65910 246 Lock Nut M4 0 7 4 247 65910 247 Pressure Roller Bushing 4 248 65910 248 Pressure Roller 2 249 65910 249 Acorn Nut M12 1 75 1 No Part No Description Qty 250 65910 250 Flat Washer 12mm 1 251 65910 251 Elevation Rotation Label 1 252 65910 252 Handwheel Assembly 1 253 65910 253 Elevation Leadscrew 1 254 65910 254 Key 5 X 5 X 16 4 255 65910 255 Hex Bolt M5 0 8 X 16 1 256 65910 256 Shaf...

Page 30: ... prod uct must be shipped in its original container or an equivalent properly packed to withstand the hazards of ship ment The product must be fully insured with a copy of the warranty card and or the proof of purchase enclosed There must also be a description of the problem in order to help our repairs department diagnose and fix the issue Repairs will be made and the product will be returned and...

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