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Unpacking 

Open shipping container and check for shipping 
damage. Report any damage immediately to 
your distributor and shipping agent. Do not 
discard any shipping material until the Drum 
Sander is assembled and running properly.  

Compare the contents of your container with the 
following parts list to make sure all parts are 
intact. Missing parts, if any, should be reported 
to your distributor. Read the instruction manual 
thoroughly for assembly, maintenance and 
safety instructions. 

Contents of the Shipping Container 

Refer to Figure 2 

Box 1: 

1 Drum 

Sander 

1 Handwheel 

1    TUF Tool 

1    Abrasive Strip (already installed on drum) 

1    Owner’s Manual (not shown) 

Warranty Card (not shown) 

1     Hardware Bag containing: 

       4  Socket Head Cap Screws, 5/16”-18x3/4” 

       4  Lock Washers, 5/16” 

       4  Flat Washers, 5/16” 

       4  Hex Cap Screws, 3/8”-16x3/4” 

       4  Flat Washers, 3/8” 

       3  Hex Wrenches, 1/8”, 4mm and 6mm (not 

shown) 

 

Box 2: 

1     Conveyor Assembly 

 

 

  Read and understand the 

entire contents of this manual before 
attempting set-up or operation. Failure to 
comply may cause serious injury.
 

 

 

Figure 2 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for Drum Sander

Page 1: ...l Drum Sander Model 22 44 Plus shown with optional infeed outfeed tables and open stand WMH TOOL GROUP 2420 Vantage Drive Elgin Illinois 60123 Part No M 649003K Ph 800 274 6848 Revision C 5 06 www wmh...

Page 2: ...ostage prepaid to a location designated by us For the name of the location nearest you please call 1 800 274 6848 You must provide proof of initial purchase date and an explanation of the complaint mu...

Page 3: ...g Drum Alignment 17 Tension Roller Alignment 18 Tension Roller Pressure Adjustment 18 Drum Height Control Adjustment 19 Operation 19 Basic Operating Procedure 19 Setting Depth of Cut 19 Establishing P...

Page 4: ...nd chromium from chemically treated lumber Your risk of exposure varies depending on how often you do this type of work To reduce your exposure to these chemicals work in a well ventilated area and wo...

Page 5: ...best and safest performance Follow instructions for lubricating the machine and changing accessories 28 Always feed stock against the rotation of the drum 29 Keep your hands clear when feeding parts o...

Page 6: ...roup WMH Tool Group can also be reached at our web site www wmhtoolgroup com Specifications Model Number 22 44 Plus Stock Number 649003K Maximum Width in 44 two passes Minimum Length in 2 1 4 Maximum...

Page 7: ...gy The illustration below shows the major components and features of the 22 44 Plus Sander These are referenced throughout the manual and will help to familiarize you with the operation and functions...

Page 8: ...al thoroughly for assembly maintenance and safety instructions Contents of the Shipping Container Refer to Figure 2 Box 1 1 Drum Sander 1 Handwheel 1 TUF Tool 1 Abrasive Strip already installed on dru...

Page 9: ...lly tighten all flanged lock nuts in shelf and legs 5 If you are using the provided leveling foot M place it in bottom hole of leg by placing a hex nut P and flat washer R above and below the leg flan...

Page 10: ...ace with four 5 16 18 x 3 4 socket head cap screws B Figure 5 four 5 16 lock washers and four 5 16 flat washers 4 Plug the motor cord into the control box receptacle IMPORTANT The conveyor belt has be...

Page 11: ...nd of the roll is first tapered and attached to the left outboard side of the drum Then the strip is wrapped around the drum and the second taper is made for attachment to the right inboard side of th...

Page 12: ...r it onto the abrasive strip making sure it is holding the paper tight Figure 13 11 Insert the tapered end of the abrasive strip into the slot and fastener It may be necessary to trim the tapered end...

Page 13: ...of the electric cord or plug is necessary do not connect the equipment grounding conductor to a live terminal Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if the grounding instructions are...

Page 14: ...To replace the key slide it back into the switch until it snaps Depth Gauge The depth gauge indicates the distance between the bottom of the sanding drum and the top of the conveyor surface Adjustment...

Page 15: ...r belt tension is obtained see above turn the conveyor on and set it at the fastest speed setting Watch for a tendency of the conveyor belt to drift to one side of the conveyor To adjust tracking tigh...

Page 16: ...e left outboard side extending it over the roller Note the distance between the roller and the straightedge Step 2 Now repeat Step 1 on the right inboard side of conveyor Compare the measurements from...

Page 17: ...alignment after you have become familiar with sander operation When sanding boards wider than the drum drum alignment is critical and must be adjusted exactly level to slightly higher on the outboard...

Page 18: ...24 This will allow both tension rollers to drop to their lowest position NOTE Figure 24 only shows outboard end of drum Adjustments must be made on both ends of drum 3 Lower sanding drum to where it j...

Page 19: ...et depth of cut 2 Start dust collection system 3 Start drum 4 Start conveyor and select feed rate 5 Feed stock through machine To feed stock through the sander rest and hold the board to be sanded on...

Page 20: ...ow burn marks With cherry hard maple or other hardwoods using a shallower depth of cut and a faster feed rate will help minimize burn marks Slightly angling the stock as it is fed into the machine wil...

Page 21: ...or gouge This allows the abrasive to work the wider width with less effort and to achieve better consistency of the finished surface Stock Feeding Angle Some pieces because of their dimensions will n...

Page 22: ...m slot of the Tracker Note When installed properly only the bottom lip of the Tracker will be visible The top slot is to be used if the bottom slot wears out 8 Install second Tracker opposite the firs...

Page 23: ...he most material in one pass whether you are doing abrasive planing cleaning up glued panels or flattening stock Grits from 100 through 220 are primarily finishing grits designed to remove the scratch...

Page 24: ...essive load on sanding drum and motor Allow motor to cool and re set overload button Too many tools on circuit Connect sander to a dedicated circuit Have a certified electrician correct any shop wirin...

Page 25: ...ut properly Re cut and re install abrasive strip See pages 11 and 12 Excessive depth of cut Reduce depth of cut Excessive feed rate Reduce feed rate Inadequate dust collection Increase airflow at dust...

Page 26: ...Tension rollers set too low Re set tension rollers Stock not supported properly during infeed or outfeed Support stock with roller stand tables or benches Sniping of wood gouging near end of board Co...

Page 27: ...10 wraps 60 8036 Klingspore Blue Ready To Cut TM Abrasive Strip 36 Grit 10 wraps 60 8050 Klingspore Blue Ready To Cut TM Abrasive Strip 50 Grit 14 wraps 60 8060 Klingspore Blue Ready To Cut TM Abrasiv...

Page 28: ...28 Conveyor and Motor Assembly...

Page 29: ...Switch 1 20 30 0122 Shaft Coupler 1 21 10 4010 04 Set Screw 1 4 20x1 4 2 22 40 4903 Controller Base Bracket 1 23 40 4022W Control Housing Base Cover 1 24 10 4004 12 Hex Washer Head Bolt 1 4 20x3 4 12...

Page 30: ...30 Drum Head Assembly...

Page 31: ...07 Coupling 2 24 10 4010 04 Set Screw 1 4 20x1 4 4 25 50 2209 Coupling Spider 1 26 80 3138 Fine Tune Adjustment Knob 1 27 TS 0060081 Hex Cap Screw 3 8 16x1 3 4 1 28 20 3216 Spring 1 29 30 9022 Conveyo...

Page 32: ...000 04 Lock Washer Internal Tooth 1 4 2 57 12 2000 04 Hex Nut 1 4 20 2 58 11 1002 04 Flat Washer 1 4 2 59 12 9001 Nylon Insert Lock Hex Nut 6 32 2 60 2244PLUS 260 Hex Nut 3 8 16 1 61 98 0060 TufTool n...

Page 33: ...4040 Leg Left 2 2 40 4041 Leg Right with TUF tool holder 2 3 2244PLUS 303 Rail Long 2 4 2244PLUS 304 Rail Short 2 5 2244PLUS 305 Shelf 1 6 10 1206 Carriage Bolt 5 16 18x5 8 24 7 12 0207 Nut Flanged L...

Page 34: ...4 Hex Head Screw 3 8 16x2 1 2 4 5 2244PLUS 405 Shaft 1 6 PJN S04 Eccentric Cam 2 7 JSG96 307 Set Screw M6x10 2 8 JSG96 308 Spring 2 9 JSG96 309 Roll Pin 4x16 2 10 PJN S02 Foot Brake 1 11 JSG96 311 Loc...

Page 35: ...ndex Part No No Description Size Qty 1 2244PLUS 501 Table 2 2 2244PLUS 502 Base Bracket 2 3 TS 0060051 Hex Cap Screw 3 8 16UNC x 1 4 4 TS 0680041 Flat Washer 3 8 4 5 2244PLUS 505 Carriage Bolt 1 4 20U...

Page 36: ...36 Electrical Connections WMH Tool Group 2420 Vantage Drive Elgin Illinois 60123 Phone 800 274 6848 www wmhtoolgroup com...

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