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INDEX

General

Safety

Instructions

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3

Specific

Safety

Instructions

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4

Specifications Page

5

Features

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Unpacking

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Assembly

Unpacking

Page

7

Mounting

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7

Dust

Collection

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8

Test

Run

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9

Operations
Sanding

Depth

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9

Variable

Speed

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10

Sandpaper

Replacement

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11

Tension

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Tracking

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12-13

Maintenance

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14

Thickness

Scale

Calibration Page

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Trouble

Shooting

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16-18

Parts

List

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Diagrams

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19-24

Warranty

Information Page

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Summary of Contents for CT125

Page 1: ...CT125 BABY DRUM SANDER 13 ...

Page 2: ...sembly Unpacking Page 7 Mounting Page 7 Dust Collection Page 8 Test Run Page 9 Operations Sanding Depth Page 9 Variable Speed Page 10 Sandpaper Replacement Page 11 Tension Tracking Page 12 13 Maintenance Page 14 Thickness Scale Calibration Page 15 Trouble Shooting Page 16 18 Parts List Diagrams Page 19 24 Warranty Information Page 25 ...

Page 3: ...vicinity of the machine BE ALERT Do Not Use prescription or other drugs that may affect your ability or judgement to safely use this machine DISCONNECT the power source when sandpaper or making any adjustments NEVER leave an operating tool unattended NEVER reach over the table when the tool is in operation ALWAYS keep all safety guards in place and ensure their proper function ALWAYS use push stic...

Page 4: ...le operating this machine DO NOT feed any stock into this machine that is less than 1 8 thick and more than 4 in thickness Do not sand thinner pieces than allowed by using a dummy board underneath your work piece This can be dangerous DO NOT sand more than one piece of stock at anytime This machine is designed to feed stock one piece at a time only DO NOT let anyone stand in front of the machine w...

Page 5: ...oper care and safety procedures should be adhered to Main Motor 1HP 110V 1PH Conveyor Motor DC 90W 110V Max Sanding Width 13 Max Material Thickness 4 Min Material Thickness 1 8 Minimum Stock Length 7 Conveyor Belt Speeds 0 22 FPM Sanding Drum Speed 1720RPM 2258 FPM Sanding Belt Size 3 roll Sanding Drum Size 5 Diameter Min Dust Collection Req 750 CFM Dust Collection Port 2 1 2 All sealed ball beari...

Page 6: ...6 CT125 BABY DRUM SANDER 13 FEATURES A CHROME CRANK HANDLE B TOP COVER C CONVEYOR BELT D VARIABLE SPEED KNOB FOR CONVEYOR E SIDE PANEL F THICKNESS SCALE G ON OFF SWITCH ...

Page 7: ... the help of another person The machine is fairly heavy 185 lbs and it is necessary to lift and or move this machine with the help of another person MOUNTING When you have found the proper work bench or surface for your sander make sure that the surface is flat stable and can support up to 185lbs you can mount your sander to the surface of your final resting place There are 2 mounting holes locate...

Page 8: ...r when using this machine The minimum CFM requirement for this machine is 750CFM which means you should be using a 1HP or 2HP dust collector at minimum The machine comes with a 2 dust port located at the back of the machine See picture below You can use a dust collection adaptor which will take you up to 4 in order to use a normal sized dust collector A fine layer of dust will be present on your s...

Page 9: ... turn the machine OFF right away and inspect the problem DO NOT make any adjustments while the machine is running SANDING DEPTH The optimum sanding depth will depend on what type of project you are working what type of wood you are using and the sand paper grit Under most conditions the depth should not exceed 0 006 or approx turn of the crank wheel If you attempt to remove too much wood while san...

Page 10: ...ule of thumb is that the slower the feed rate the smoother the sanding job you will get However this also runs the risk of burning your wood After you are familiar with the machine and how it handles this will not be an issue however in the beginning the use of trial and error with scrap wood will be helpful to get a feel for the machine Start the Conveyor Rotate the variable speed knob clockwise ...

Page 11: ...chine from the power source 2 Open the top cover of the sander to expose the sanding drum 3 Remove the old paper by unlocking the quick release spring tension paper mechanism and unwinding the paper See diagram below Pay careful attention to the direction is comes off 4 The old sandpaper can be used as a pattern to cut out the new sandpaper or use the pattern shown below to cut the new sandpaper b...

Page 12: ...oth sides and not to tension one side more than the other as this may lead to more tracking problems On the side of the conveyor you will find tensioning controls see below Turn the conveyor adjustment knobs one full turn at a time until the conveyor belt no longer slips or is off during operation If you notice that the conveyor is tracking to one side turn the machine OFF and follow the next few ...

Page 13: ...ition You can try this for both sides but must ensure that the conveyor tracks in the middle by trail and error 1 Turn the conveyor belt ON Watch the conveyor track and notice which way it is tracking 2 Once you have determined which way it is tracking turn the machine OFF tension the tracking bolt on the loose side the direction the belt is tracking to Turn the machine ON to see if it is tracking...

Page 14: ...brication of the chain mechanism is important and should be done periodically for proper maintenance Use a light machine oil Do not use too much lubrication only a fair amount as too much will attract dirt and could cause the chain to malfunction as it may clog Refer to the diagram below and take note of the arrows designated for lubrication Every six months the table lift screws will also need lu...

Page 15: ...rder to sand accurately you must make sure that the thickness scale is calibrated properly and this is an easy process to do every once in a while 1 Sand a scrap work piece with the sander and measure the thickness of the finished piece 2 Loosen the screw that secures the thickness scale pointer and adjust this to the measured work piece ...

Page 16: ... replace with same size or re tension 2 Inspect the nuts and bolts that secure the motor and replace if necessary Also replace worn or stripped bolts 3 Remove pulley replace shaft pulley setscrew and re align 4 Check and replace if necessary Motor Overheats or is too hot 1 Poor circulation of air through motor 2 Motor overload 3 Motor is on too long 1 Clean motor to provide normal air circulation ...

Page 17: ...2 Excessive Load 1 Tension the conveyor properly 2 Reduce the load Conveyor Slips when sanding under load 1 Conveyor not tracking properly 1 Track the conveyor properly see page 13 Conveyor tracks to one side only 1 Low power supply voltage 2 Belt is slipping 3 Poor Dust Collection 4 Machine overload 5 Overheated Motor 1 Ensure that all lines and grounds are operations and have correct voltage 2 R...

Page 18: ...evere damage can be caused to machine 1 Branch from 2 at source out to a minimum of 4 to your collector 6 or 8 is OK as well Do not stay at a 2 pipe size 2 Dust collector should be at least 750CFM capacity If not upgrade to a larger collector 3 Bring your collector closer as the farther away it is the less air pressure there is Should be at 10 feet max distance 1 Dust collection line outs are unde...

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Page 20: ...20 CT125 PARTS DIAGRAM ...

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Page 25: ...r handy All returned merchandise will be subject to a minimum charge of 15 for re stocking and handling with the following qualifications Returns must be pre authorized by us in writing We do not accept collect shipments Items returned for warranty purposes must be insured and shipped pre paid to the nearest warehouse Returns must be accompanied with a copy of your original invoice as proof of pur...

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