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OWNER'S MANUAL
22-44 Plus Drum Sander
(shown with optional accessories)
WMH TOOL GROUP
Consumer/Light Industrial Products Division
P.O. BOX 1349
Auburn, WA 98071-1349
Ph: 1-800-274-6848 ▪ Fax: 1-800-274-6840
E-mail: jet@wmhtoolgroup.com
www.wmhtoolgroup.com M-649003K 5/03
Copyright © WMH Tool Group
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This manual has been prepared for the owner and operators of a 22-44 Plus Drum Sander. Its purpose, aside from machine operation, is to promote safety through the use of accepted correct operating and maintenance procedures. Completely read the safety and maintenance instructions before operating or servicing the machine. To obtain maximum life and efficiency from your Performax Sander, and to aid in using the machine safely, read this manual thoroughly and follow instructions carefully.
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WARNING Wear eye protection. Always keep guards in place and in proper operating condition. Do not operate the machine without the guards for any reason. This sander is intended to be used with wood and wood products only. Use of this sander and a dust collector with metal products is a potential fire hazard. Support the workpiece adequately at all times during operation; maintain control of the work at all times. This drum sander is designed and intended for use by properly tra
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• ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE MACHINE FROM THE POWER SOURCE BEFORE SERVICING. • REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Make sure the switch is in the off position before plugging in. • USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. The use of accessories and attachments not recommended by JET may cause hazards or risk of injury to persons. • NEVER STAND ON A MACHINE. Serious injury could occur if the machine is tipped. • CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the machine, a guard or other pa
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Grounding Instructions Caution: This tool must be grounded while in use to protect the operator from electric shock. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This tool is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local co
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Specifications 22-44 Plus Drum Sander Stock Number..............................................................................................................................649003K Max. Width (in) ................................................................................................................. 44 (two passes) Min. Length (in)..................................................................................................................................2-1/4 Max. Thickness
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Contents of the Shipping Cartons 22-44 Plus Sander (Box 1) 1. Sander Assembly 1. Plastic Knob 1. TUF Tool 1. Abrasive Strip (wrapped on drum) 1. Owner's Manual 1. Warranty Card 1. Hardware Bag 4. 5/16”-18x3/4” Socket Head Cap Screws 4. 5/16” Lock Washers 4. 5/16” Flat Washers 4. 3/8”-16x1” Hex Cap Screws 4. 3/8” Flat Washers 1. 1/8” Allen Wrench 1. 6MM Allen Wrench 22-44 Plus Conveyor (Box 2) 1. Conveyor Assembly Tools Required for Assembly & Adjus
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Assembly and Setup If you purchased the optional Performax 22-44 Plus Stand refer its assembly instructions before proceeding with the drum and conveyor assembly. 1. Attach the knob (A, Fig. 1) to the handwheel and tighten with a 9/16” wrench. 2. Place the conveyor upside down on a table surface. 3. Raise the drum by turning handwheel (B, Fig. 2) clockwise. 4. Align four holes in the conveyor with the four holes in the base of drum assembly. 5. Secure conveyor in p
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Conveyor Belt Tracking outboard end of drum, and counter- clockwise to lower outboard end of drum. Belt tracking adjustment may be necessary during 4. When drum is parallel to the conveyor break-in period to compensate for belt stretching. tighten the four hex cap bolts. Abrasive belt tension must be properly adjusted before adjusting the tracking. Adjust the belt tracking while conveyor belt is running at its fastest speed. Tighten hex nut (A, Fig. 3) on the side the belt
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Fine Tuning Drum Alignment When sanding boards wider then the drum, drum alignment is critical and must be adjusted exactly level to slightly high on the outboard end. This should prevent any ridges from developing in the stock. Always test on scrap wood before sanding workpiece. Run a piece of scrap wood approximately 6” wide by 30” - 40“ through the sander sideways so that the end of board extends past the end of drum. Turn board 180 degrees and sand the same side of the
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5. Wrap abrasive strip around the drum, being careful not to overlap the windings, see Figure 9. 6. Mark trailing end of strip where it crosses the inboard end of drum (A, Fig. 10). 7. Remove the abrasive strip and cut a taper as was done with the starting edge, see Figure 7. Note: The taper on the remaining roll can be used as the taper for the starting edge of the next strip to be cut. 8. Rewrap the drum starting at the left side as described in steps 3-5 on the pr
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Connecting Sander to a Dust Collector Establishing the Proper Drum Height Dust collection is necessary for all drum To establish the proper drum height, place the sanders. The Performax 22-44 Plus is equipped board to be sanded under the drum and lower the drum to the board thickness. Note: with a 4” dust collection port at the top of the dust cover, and is designed to be used with a Sanding drum should still rotate by hand. standard dust collector, see Figure 13. Without changing d
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Selecting SANDSMART™ Feed Rates to be removed. Then progressively work toward finer grits. The chart below shows the general uses for the various grits. Performax offers strip Begin experimenting with the feed rate set at rolls in the eight different abrasive grits shown. about 40%-50% of maximum. The best feed rate will depend on a number of factors, including type of stock, grit and depth of cut Grit Common Application used, and whether the stock is feed directly in- 24 Grit Ab
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Selecting Abrasive Grits at the proper angle to the face before the sanding process. When edge sanding stock that is less than 3/4” wide, or more than 2” high, it is The amount of stock to be removed is a major good procedure to stack and clamp several consideration when choosing the grit grade to pieces together to prevent them from slipping, or start with. Grits of 24, 36, 50, 60 and 80 are tipping. primarily designed for stock removal. Grits 24 and 36 will remove the most mat
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Cleaning Abrasive Strips A sandpaper cleaning stick may be used to remove deposits and help extend sandpaper life. To use, operate the sanding drum with the dust cover open. Caution: For your own safety, always wear eye protection while performing sandpaper cleaning, and take all precautions to avoid any contact of hands, or clothing with uncovered drums. Hold the cleaning stick against the rotating drum and move it along the drum surface. It is good idea to use a shop brus
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Conveyor Belt Replacement 2. Thoroughly lubricate the mating surfaces and height adjustment screw. To replace the conveyor belt: 1. Disconnect the machine from the power source. Unplug motor cord from control box. 2. Raise drum to highest position using the handwheel (A, Fig. 16). 3. Remove the belt tension by loosening the take-up nuts (B, Fig. 16). 4. Unscrew the four socket head cap screws (C, Fig. 16) that attach the conveyor and remove the conveyor from the be
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Troubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Cause Solution Conveyor belt does not Shaft coupler not attached. Attach shaft coupler. move. Align shaft flats of gear motor and Conveyor rollers run Shaft coupling loose. drive roller and tighten shaft coupling intermittently. set screws. 1. Remove slack in strip. Abrasive Strip Comes 1. Slack in abrasive strip on drum. 2. Read section on wrapping off Drum. 2. Abrasive improperly wrapped. abrasive strips. 1. Strip caught on inside edge of
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Drum Head Assembly 18
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Drum Head Assembly Index Part No. No. Description Size Qty. 1..........70-4102........................ Motor, 1-3/4 HP, 110-120 Volt w/Cord.... ...............................................1 2..........72-6104........................ Strain Relief........................................... ...............................................1 3..........72-5345........................ Cord, Motor To Control Box ................... ...............................................1 4...
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57........12-2000-04................... Hex Nut .................................................1/4-20 .....................................2 58........11-1002-04................... Flat Washer ...........................................1/4 ..........................................2 59........12-9001........................ Hex Nut, Nylon Insert Lock.....................#6-32 ......................................2 60........2244PLUS-260............. Hex Nut ................................
