Apex Digital 180413, Operation Manual

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Operation
Before operating the sander, make sure that:
1. The dust collection system or water is turned on.
2. Sanding belt tracking and oscillation are
working properly.
3. Conveyor belt tracking is correct.
4. All screws and handles are tightened
securely.
5. Working air pressure is correct. (Normal
working pressure is 75 to 80 PSI.) Do not
operate sander until normal pressure is
reached.
6. Thickness is correctly determined .
7. Feed rate is correctly set.
8. Work piece is free of any obstructions
that could tear the sanding belt.
Braking System
The sander will not start or will halt operations if
any of the following occur:

No air supply to the machine.

No sanding belt installed.

Improper belt tension.

Sanding belt runs out of track.

The emergency stop button on outfeed
panel is pressed.

The emergency stop over thick part on top
of the conveyor table is pushed.
If the sanding belt breaks, all movement will be
stopped, conveyor table can be raised or
lowered manually to remove any part or parts.
Once the machine has stopped, the operator
should find why the braking system was
tripped, and make the necessary adjustments.
The machine can then be re-set and started.