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MODEL CX509 

18" OPEN END DRUM SANDER 

USER MANUAL 

 

Version 1.0 

Summary of Contents for CX509

Page 1: ...MODEL CX509 18 OPEN END DRUM SANDER USER MANUAL Version 1 0 ...

Page 2: ...nding 7 Assembly 8 Test Run 9 Adjustments 9 Work piece Inspection 10 Depth of Cut 10 ON OFF Switch 11 Variable Speed 11 Sanding Belt Replacement 12 Sanding Operation 13 Feed Belt Tension and Tracking 14 Feed Belt Replacement 15 V Belt Replacement Tensioning 16 Maintenance 17 Cleaning 17 Lubrication 17 Parts Diagram 18 Parts List 19 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: ...and satisfaction The CX509 is a professional tool and like all power tools proper care and safety procedures should be adhered to Motor 1 5HP 120Volt 60 Hz Single Phase Conveyor Belt Feed Motor 6 49HP Maximum Sanding Width 18 Maximum Work piece Height 4 1 2 Maximum Sanding Depth 1 64 Feed Speed 0 12 FPM Number of Sanding Drums One Drum Speed Low 2 600 RPM High 3 400 RPM Dust Hood Outlet One 4 Dime...

Page 6: ...6 CX509 18 OPEN END DRUM SANDER PHYSICAL FEATURES Stand Upper Guard Circuit Breaker Dust Port Variable Speed Knob Feed Belt Top Cover ON OFF Switch with Removable Key Table Height Adjustment Hand Wheel ...

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 CX509 It is strongly recommended not to use extension cords with your CX509 Always ...

Page 8: ... using bolts and flange nuts provided See figure 4 Finger tighten for now Assemble the rest of the stand in the same manner using nuts and bolts provided Figure 3 Stand assembly completed Turn the stand upright and make sure all the legs are evenly positioned Now tighten all the nuts and bolts properly Get the help of a friend or use a fork truck and lift the sander align the mounting holes and pl...

Page 9: ...nd assembly 3 Make sure the sanding drum is safely above the conveyor belt so that it will not make contact when running 4 Connect the power cord to the matched outlet and push the ON button 5 Let the sander run for a minute and then turn the switch OFF ADJUSTMENTS The adjustments below have already been performed at the factory prior to shipping However during shipping some parts might get out of...

Page 10: ...y that the work piece move unexpectedly while sanding and 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 DEPTH OF CUT 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...

Page 11: ...eed rate removes the material faster but has the risk of overloading the motor or damaging the sanding paper We recommend to run a few test runs with different speeds before sanding your actual work piece TO ADJUST THE FEED BELT SPEED Turn ON the feed belt Rotate the variable speed knob to increase or decrease the feed speed Figure 8 Variable speed knob WARNING Do not adjust the variable speed kno...

Page 12: ...0 Clamp position Remove the sanding belt from the drum sander until you reach the clamping device on the left side of the drum sander Push the clamp forward and release its grip on the sanding belt and remove the sanding belt Figure 11 Removing the sanding belt Lift up on the clamping device on the drum sander and insert the end of the sanding belt so that it fills as much of the slot as possible ...

Page 13: ... the work piece Remove the work piece from the conveyor belt and turn the sander ON Adjust the conveyor feed rate and stand to the left side of the conveyor belt to avoid any kickback Place the work piece on the conveyor belt and allow the belt to feed it under the sanding drum When the work piece is fed half way under the sanding drum step to the rear of the sander and support the work piece as i...

Page 14: ...usted TO ADJUST FEED BELT TRACKING Turn the sander ON and carefully watch if the feed belt tracks to one side or the other If the belt moves to one side immediately stop the machine and adjust the belt tracking Loosen the lock nut and the tracking screw on the side that the feed belt tracks towards Figure 13 Feed belt tracking controls Loosen the tracking adjustment screw until the feed belt track...

Page 15: ...lts to release tension on the feed belt Remove the cap screws shown in figure 13 and loosen the corresponding cap screws on the inside edge Figure 15 Table cap screws Get the help of an assistant and lift the outside edge of the table then slide the feed belt off Clean any dust or debris on the rollers and slide the new feed belt on Re install and tighten the cap screws Tighten the feed belt adjus...

Page 16: ...w loosen the two cap screws securing the motor shown in figure 16 This will loosen the tension on the V belt Figure 16 Loosening the cap screws Remove the old V belt off the pulleys and install the new belt TO TENSION THE V BELT Push the motor pulley down with one hand and retighten the cap screws to secure the motor pulley in position Figure 17 New V belt installed onto the pulleys Reinstall the ...

Page 17: ... 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 CX509 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 either end of the machine must be well lubricated with grease at...

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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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