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TABLE OF CONTENTS

General Safety Instructions .......................................................................... 3

Specific Safety Instructions........................................................................... 4

Features ....................................................................................................... 5

Physical Features ......................................................................................... 6

Unpacking .................................................................................................... 7

Setup ............................................................................................................ 7

Proper Grounding ......................................................................................... 7

Assembly ...................................................................................................... 8

Test Run ....................................................................................................... 9

Adjustments.................................................................................................. 9

Work-piece Inspection ..................................................................................10

Sanding Belt Replacement ...........................................................................10

Depth of Cut .................................................................................................11

Sanding Operation........................................................................................12

Conveyor Belt Tension & Tracking ...............................................................12

Conveyor Belt to Drum Alignment ................................................................13

Conveyor Belt Replacement .........................................................................14

Maintenance .................................................................................................15

Cleaning .......................................................................................................15

Lubrication ....................................................................................................15

Troubleshooting............................................................................................16

Electrical Diagram ........................................................................................17

Parts Diagram and List .................................................................................18

Warranty .......................................................................................................23

Summary of Contents for CX507

Page 1: ...MODEL CX507 16 OPEN END DRUM SANDER USER MANUAL Version 1 0 ...

Page 2: ...g 7 Assembly 8 Test Run 9 Adjustments 9 Work piece Inspection 10 Sanding Belt Replacement 10 Depth of Cut 11 Sanding Operation 12 Conveyor Belt Tension Tracking 12 Conveyor Belt to Drum Alignment 13 Conveyor Belt Replacement 14 Maintenance 15 Cleaning 15 Lubrication 15 Troubleshooting 16 Electrical Diagram 17 Parts Diagram and List 18 Warranty 23 ...

Page 3: ...s in the immediate vicinity of your machine BE ALERT DO NOT use prescription or other drugs that may affect your ability or judgment to safely use your machine DISCONNECT the power source when changing drill bits hollow chisels router bits shaper heads blades knives or making other adjustments or repairs NEVER leave a tool unattended while it is in operation NEVER reach over the table when the too...

Page 4: ...ander The tiny dust particles produced by the sander can cause serious health problems ALWAYS inspect stock for staples nails knots or any other foreign material before sanding ALWAYS operate the sander in a well ventilated area and use a dust collection system for dust removal whenever possible ALWAYS hold the work piece firmly when sanding When not using the table i e sanding free hand grip the ...

Page 5: ...ellent service and satisfaction The CX507 is a professional tool and like all power tools proper care and safety procedures should be adhered to Motor 1HP 110Volt 60 Hz Single Phase Conveyor Belt Feed Motor 1 15HP Maximum Sanding Width 16 Maximum Work piece Height 5 Maximum Sanding Depth 1 32 Feed Speed 2 10 FPM Number of Sanding Drums One Drum Speed 1 720 RPM Dust Hood Outlet One 2 1 2 Dimensions...

Page 6: ...ard Feed Belt Conveyor Belt Feed Motor Conveyor Belt Speed Control Knob Dust Collection Port elbow Dust Cover Handle Latch Sanding Drum Dust Cover Height Adjustment Hand Wheel Variable Speed Control Box Conveyor Feed Belt Magnetic Switch Sanding Drum Motor Height Gauge Stand Mounting Hole Stand ...

Page 7: ...eptacle To prevent electrical hazards have a qualified electrician ensure that the line is properly wired The sander should be wired with a plug having 3 prongs to fit a 3 prong grounded receptacle as shown in figure 1 Do not remove the grounding prong to fit it into a 2 pronged outlet Figure 1 110 Volts outlet for CX507 It is strongly recommended not to use extension cords with your CX507 Always ...

Page 8: ...mbling the stand Thread the rubber foot into the bottom of the legs shown in figure 3 Figure 3 Rubber foot Turn the stand upright and fully tighten all the bolts Get the help of a friend or use a fork truck and lift the sander align the mounting holes and place the sander onto the stand Secure it using hex bolts washers and nuts provided Figure 4 Mounting the sander onto the stand Thread the handl...

Page 9: ...e feed rate dial clockwise to check if the conveyor belt feed rate changes Then turn it counter clockwise until the belt stops 6 Turn the machine OFF 7 Remove the switch disabling key shown in figure 7 Figure 7 Switch disabling key 8 Remove the switch disabling key shown in figure 7 If the machine does not start the switch disabling features is working If the machine starts immediately stop the ma...

Page 10: ...cause kickback or injury to the operator Some stock with large knots can damage the sanding paper sanding drum and wet stock will give a poor result SANDING BELT REPLACEMENT Disconnect the machine from the power source Lift the upper guard to access the sanding drum The sanding belt is secured to the both ends of the sanding drum by spring loaded clamps Reach under the right end of the drum Push t...

Page 11: ... One full turn of the height adjustment hand wheel anti clockwise will give 1 64 depth of cut However the correct depth of cut when surface sanding depends on many variables such as the hardness of the wood the width of the work piece and the feed rate Figure 10 Height adjustment hand wheel WARNING Do not overlap when wrapping the belt onto the sanding drum A minimum 1 8 gap between the edges may ...

Page 12: ... again Increase the depth of cut by the correct amount and repeat the above steps with progressively finer grits until the desired result is achieved Make sure to reduce the feed rate as the grit and desired finish change Turn the switch OFF when the operation is complete CONVEYOR BELT TENSION TRACKING The conveyor belt tension and tracking must be properly adjusted to ensure that the work piece c...

Page 13: ...ion screw clockwise on the side the belt is tracking toward until the belt moves to the center of the rollers then back off the screw until it stops tracking to the opposite side Wait for a few minutes and watch the belt running to make sure the belt is tracking in the center of the rollers If the conveyor belt does not track to one side or the other no further adjustments are necessary CONVEYOR B...

Page 14: ...ill need a replacement TO REPLACE THE BELT Make sure the cord is disconnected from the power source Raise the sanding drum to its highest position using the height adjustment hand wheel Remove the two screws and star washers securing the front nip guard to the variable speed control box using phillips type screwdriver Remove the two conveyor table mounting bolts on the outboard open side of the dr...

Page 15: ...ts of the machine The table and other unpainted surfaces of the machine should be cleaned and wiped after every use to make sure there is no moisture against bare metal surfaces When the sandpaper on the CX507 becomes loaded with built up sawdust run a sandpaper cleaner through the sander a couple of times until the sandpaper is clean LUBRICATION The height adjustment screw shafts located on eithe...

Page 16: ...ips on sanding drum feed belt 1 Feed rate excessive 2 Dirty worn conveyor belt 1 Reduce feed rate 2 Replace clean feed belt Non evenly spaced ripples on stock Uneven feed rate Check for belt gear slipping on feed drive belt Motor stalls on conveyor feed drive Adjust belt tension Evenly spaced ripples on stock 1 Sanding bed flexing 2 Sander vibration loose parts 3 Drum dirty out of balance 1 Reduce...

Page 17: ...17 ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM ...

Page 18: ...18 CX507 PARTS DIAGRAM ...

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Page 22: ...22 CX507 STAND PARTS DIAGRAM LIST ...

Page 23: ... please call 1 800 461 BUSY 2879 and have your credit card and part number 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...

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