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CARBATEC.C OM.AU

WDS-4080P

Introduction

2

What’s in the box

3

Key information

4

Safety instructions - General

6-9

Safety instructions - Wide Drum Sander

10

Safety instructions - Electrical

11

Overview

12

Specifications

13

Introduction to drum sanding 

14–15

Assembly

16–18

Machine adjustments

19–24

Operation

25

Maintenance

26

Troubleshooting

27

Wiring Diagram

28

Parts diagrams & Parts lists

28–30

Warranty

31

CONTENTS

NOTE: The specifications, photographs, drawings and information in this manual represent 

the current machine model when the manual was prepared. Changes and improvements 

may be made at any time, with no obligation on the part of Carbatec to modify previously 

delivered units. Reasonable care has been taken to ensure that the information in this 

manual is correct, to provide you with the guidelines for the proper safety, assembly and 

operation of this machine.

CONTENTS

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Summary of Contents for WDS-4080P

Page 1: ...CARBATEC COM AU 400 mm 800 mm Wide Drum Sander WDS 4080P MANUAL 2...

Page 2: ...he latest features and technological advancements more accessible to Aussie woodworkers Backed by our no fuss after sales care and warranty support you can trust Carbatec to keep you woodworking as pr...

Page 3: ...ying WD 40 on them and wiping it off with a soft cloth This may need to be redone several times before all of the protective coatings are removed completely 3 Compare the items above to verify that al...

Page 4: ...COLLECTION All woodworking machines require effective dust extraction to ensure quality work and longevity of the machine itself Failure to connect your machine to a suitable dust collector may affec...

Page 5: ...Wiring Diagram 28 Parts diagrams Parts lists 28 30 Warranty 31 CONTENTS NOTE The specifications photographs drawings and information in this manual represent the current machine model when the manual...

Page 6: ...ety instructions in this manual including all safety alert symbols such as DANGER WARNING and CAUTION before using this tool Failure to following all instructions listed below may result in electric s...

Page 7: ...rk in a well ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles 2 READ this entire manual LEARN how to use...

Page 8: ...e damage to the tool If in doubt check the instruction manual that comes with that particular accessory 16 NEVER LEAVE A RUNNING TOOL UNATTENDED Turn the power switch to the OFF position DO NOT leave...

Page 9: ...other injury including silicosis a serious lung disease cancer and death Avoid breathing dust and avoid prolonged contact with dust Allowing dust to get into your mouth or eyes or lay on your skin may...

Page 10: ...screws are tight 10 Always STOP THE MOTOR and disconnect the power source BEFORE MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS or changing abrasive strips 11 Stop the machine and RECHECK the motor drum mounting bolts and fe...

Page 11: ...r without yellow stripes is the equipment grounding conductor DO NOT connect the equipment grounding conductor to a live terminal if repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary CHE...

Page 12: ...t tracking adjuster E Height adjustment handle assembly F Height scale G Height indicator H Power switch I Sanding drum drive motor J Conveyor belt speed control knob K Conveyor feed motor L Variable...

Page 13: ...on SANDING DRUM SPEED 1420 RPM SANDING DRUM DIAMETER 127 mm MINIMUM MATERIAL THICKNESS 3 mm MAXIMUM MATERIAL THICKNESS 127 mm MAXIMUM MATERIAL WIDTH 400 mm single pass 800 mm double pass DUST PORT 1 6...

Page 14: ...t the drum sander do the work 0 8 mm 1 32 or less per pass for best results The most common mistake made with a drum sander is forcing it to remove too much material too fast Variables such as sandpap...

Page 15: ...your drum sanding operations in advance will minimize setups work time and frustration level Group material to be sanded by thickness and grit requirements and work through each required sanding grit...

Page 16: ...LOCATION Consider anticipated workpiece sizes and additional space needed for auxiliary stands work tables or other machinery when establishing a location for this machine in the shop See dimensions o...

Page 17: ...proximately one inch of material should be inserted into the slot to make the connection in the abrasive clip Release clip pressure once the inserted tapered end is securely loaded in the clip jaws Fi...

Page 18: ...o edge radially around the drum Make sure you do not overlap the material as you wrap the abrasive The material should be flush to slightly gapped but not overlapped Fig H3 4 When you have completely...

Page 19: ...tension screws Refer to step one in the drum alignment section for correct adjustment procedure Loose motor sanding drum assembly mounting bolts Check the tightness of the four 4 bolts 2 upper and 2 l...

Page 20: ...s 1 Loosen the lock nuts securing each screw in place 2 Loosen or tighten each screw as required in 1 4 turn increments to attain the desired fit and smoothness 3 Re tighten the lock nuts to secure th...

Page 21: ...by more than 0 5 mm 0 02 or if distance B is greater than A proceed as follows 1 Loosen the two front and two rear adjustment bolts thus allowing the entire drum assembly to pivot Note if the unit is...

Page 22: ...HINE ADJUSTMENTS NOTE Due to the width of the conveyor feed belt tracking adjustment may not become apparent immediately Increase the speed of the conveyor feed belt to quicken the effects of your adj...

Page 23: ...hing 3 Using the supplied 6 mm hex wrench key remove both conveyor table mounting bolts on the outboard open side of the wide drum sander Fig M2 M REPLACING THE CONVEYOR BELT Common causes which requi...

Page 24: ...nveyor feed belt If the belt will not move further reduce the tension on the feed belt and ensure you are lifting the table high enough to allow the feed belt to slide off Fig M5 6 To install the repl...

Page 25: ...allows reposition yourself to the out feed side of the machine to accept support and control the board as it exits the wide drum sander Note do not apply upward or downward pressure when supporting an...

Page 26: ...ng stick onto the rotating drum moving the cleaning stick from side to side to remove the impacted sawdust 6 When cleaning is completed remove the stick turn off the machine and close and latch the pr...

Page 27: ...2 Return machine to your local dealer for repair Sanding drum does not come up to speed 1 Extension cord too light or too long 2 Low current 1 Replace with adequate size and length cord 2 Contact a q...

Page 28: ...FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT CALL 1800 658 111 WDS 4080P WIRING DIAGRAM PARTS DIAGRAM 400 mm 800 mm Wide Drum Sander WDS 4080P 28...

Page 29: ...225 SCREW 337 LATCHE SCREW 120 SCREW 226 POINTER 338 INTERNAL NIP GUARD 121 FEED BELT 227 WARNING PLATE 339 SPRING WASHER 122 CABLE HOLDER 228 NAME PLATE 340 FLAT WASHER 123 CABLE HOLDER 229 ARCH BRA...

Page 30: ...401 LEG 834MM 408 M8XP1 25 NUT 402 TOP BRACKET LONG 655MM 409 3 8 16UNC 1 1 2 HEX HEAD BOLT 403 TOP BRACKET SHORT 378MM 410 3 8 WASHER 404 BOTTOMBRACKET LONG 867MM 411 3 8 16UNC NUT 405 BOTTOM BRACKET...

Page 31: ...the email the following information 1 a copy of the order or receipt for the goods 2 the serial or batch number printed on the machinery manufacturing plate and 3 a detailed description of the fault a...

Page 32: ...CARBATEC COM AU Carbatec Pty Ltd E info carbatec com au AU 1800 658 111 NZ 0800 444 329 128 Ingleston Road Wakerley Queensland Australia 4154 ABN 84 010 706 242 2...

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