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Double Drum Sander 37 x 2

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Machine Operation

Before using your 

SUPERMAX Drum Sander

, review the previous pages in this manual on initial set-up and

adjustment. In this section, you will learn how to operate the machine. Note that connecting the machine to an
adequate dust collection system is necessary before operating the unit. 

BASIC OPERATING PROCEDURES

After you have selected and installed abrasive strips, and connected the machine to a 

Dust Collection System

,

you are ready to begin to use the 

SUPERMAX

. The basic operating procedure for all the SUPERMAX models is as

follows: 
1.) Set Depth of Cut. 
2.) Start Drum(s). 
3.) Start Conveyor and select Feed Rate. 
4.) Start Dust Collector System. 
5.) Feed stock through unit. 
To feed stock through the 

SUPERMAX

, rest and hold the board to be sanded on the conveyor table, allowing the

conveyor belt to carry the board into the Drum(s). Once the stock is halfway through, reposition yourself to the

outfeed side of the machine to receive and control the board as it exits the unit.

 

Summary of Contents for 37 x 2

Page 1: ...l Laguna Tools 744 Refuge Way Grande Prairie TX Service 1 800 234 1976 Email customerservice laguantools com Updated February 2022 Double Drum Sander 37 x 2 Height 49 Width 51 Depth 38 Copyright Lagun...

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Page 3: ...lina 825 Bistline Dr Ste 101 West Columbia SC 29172 U S A Phone 1 800 234 1976 Minnesota 5250 West 74th St Edina MN 55439 U S A Phone 1 949 474 1200 lagunatools com supermaxtools com lagunacleanair co...

Page 4: ...he publisher and the author make no claim to these trademarks While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this document the publisher and the author assume no responsibility for errors...

Page 5: ...29 Machine Operation 32 Setting Cut Depth 33 Disengaging the Drums 36 Selecting Intellisand Feed Rates 37 Selecting Drum Abrasives 40 Supermax Infeed Outfeed Assembly 41 Mainteance 42 Tips for Maximu...

Page 6: ...Tools 2021 Parts Lists 63 Electrical Diagrams 64 Rotating Replacing Drum Bearings 65 Replacing Conyeor Belts 71 Reassembly Procedure 74 Disassembly Procedure 75 Replacing the Sanding Drums 78 Warrant...

Page 7: ...family of unique machines proudly offered by Laguna Tools Every Laguna machine is engineered for years of dependable service Please feel free to contact Laguna Tools if you have a question or suggest...

Page 8: ...s one of a family of machines from Supermax Tools designed to help you achieve results comparable to industrial size sanders at a fraction of the cost The SUPERMAX is available in 25 or 37 Dual Drum M...

Page 9: ...or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses they are NOT safety glasses 12 SECURE WORK Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical It is safe...

Page 10: ...y questions relative to a particular application DO NOT use the machine until you have first contacted the manufacturer to determine if it can or should be performed on the product If you have any que...

Page 11: ...REAS THAT ARE WET CLUTTERED OR HAVE POOR LIGHTING OPERATING MACHINERY IN THESE AREAS GREATLY INCREASES THE RISK OF ACCIDENTS AND INJURY MENTAL ALERTNESS REQUIRED FULL MENTAL ALERTNESS IS REQUIRED FOR...

Page 12: ...TOOL FOR ITS INTENDED PURPOSE DO NOT FORCE IT OR AN ATTACHMENT TO DO A JOB FOR WHICH IT WAS NOT DESIGNED NEVER MAKE UNAPPROVED MODIFICATIONS MODIFYING TOOL OR USING IT DIFFERENTLY THAN INTENDED MAY RE...

Page 13: ...TH CARE FOLLOW ALL MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS AND LUBRICATION SCHEDULES TO KEEP MACHINE IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION A MACHINE THAT IS IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED COULD MALFUNCTION LEADING TO SERIOUS PERSONAL IN...

Page 14: ...able Features INTELLISAND Technology Automatically adjusts conveyor speed based on load Prevents gouging damaging or burning stock Provides consistent finish even with varying grain pattern and densit...

Page 15: ...ed Aluminum 5 x 37 Drum Speed 1740 RPM Dust Hood Plastic Hood Hinged at Back 3 4 Vacuum ports Min CFM 1200 recommended Ball Bearings 1 4 sealed and permanently lubricated Conveyor Motor 254 in lb torq...

Page 16: ...table support castings have been tightened at the factory to eliminate free play between the table support casting and the column tube during shipment There are two table support castings on the SUPE...

Page 17: ...General Information 17 Castings...

Page 18: ...Double Drum Sander 37 x 2 18 Supermax Specifications...

Page 19: ...General Information 19 Supermax Accessory Supply Check List...

Page 20: ...nder Likewise performing the recommended monthly maintenance procedures listed at the end of this section will help assure trouble free service MAKING ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS The Neutral Wire White Wir...

Page 21: ...0 gauge wire protected by a 30 amp fuse or breaker Extension Cords are not Recommended but if used should be of at least 10 Gauge Wire for lengths up to 10 Foot and of at least 8 Gauge Wire for longer...

Page 22: ...on the drum motor reaches its optimum the Intellisand Control will automatically slow the feed rate of the conveyor When the load is decreased on the main motor the feed rate will automatically incre...

Page 23: ...he drum cover The SUPERMAX 37 models have 4 dust exhaust ports To attach the SUPERMAX to your collection system install 4 hose from your collector See Tips for Maximum Performance page 17 of this manu...

Page 24: ...and the primary front drum on the left outboard side of the machine See Figure 26 Raise the table up so the drum just contacts the Thickness Gauge Then holding up the front tension roller check at out...

Page 25: ...e Figure 9 After the rear drum is adjusted it is important to a Reset the Rear Drum adjustment indicators to zero on both sides b Set the secondary drum adjustment indicators by loosening hex nut then...

Page 26: ...elt when taut Insufficient belt tension will cause slippage of conveyor belt on the drive roller during sanding operation The conveyor belt is too loose if it can be stopped by hand pressure applied d...

Page 27: ...both table support castings See Figure 3 and Figure 11 to allow the table support to slide on both column tubes These set screws are tightened for shipping must be loosened and readjusted to allow th...

Page 28: ...section of this manual which begins on page 53 for further adjustment procedures Readjust the set screws just so they eliminate free play between the table support casting and the column tube To prope...

Page 29: ...d cut a taper at one end of the roll as shown in Figure 12a Because the tapered end should use most of the left outboard slot width its end must be trimmed Figure s 12 b and 12 c Raise the clip lever...

Page 30: ...t a taper as was done with the starting edge of the strip The taper on the remaining roll can be used as the taper for the starting edge of the next strip to be cut From this point cut a taper as was...

Page 31: ...is designed to automatically take up any slack caused by stretching of the abrasive strip Important Position the abrasive strip in the slot with sufficient room between the inside of the slot and the...

Page 32: ...strips and connected the machine to a Dust Collection System you are ready to begin to use the SUPERMAX The basic operating procedure for all the SUPERMAX models is as follows 1 Set Depth of Cut 2 Sta...

Page 33: ...ms The two drums are normally both used during sanding operations but either the primary or secondary drum can be used alone Primary Drum To adjust the Primary Drum set the drum height equal to the th...

Page 34: ...necessary for your work Note The grits and settings shown are starting suggestions only Other combinations and settings are possible depending on the customer circumstances When adjusting the Secondar...

Page 35: ...e sanded under the front drum 3 Raise the conveyor table so the front drum contacts the wood but still can be rotated by hand 4 Sand the piece with the front drum and stop the machine 5 Insert the sto...

Page 36: ...erform the following 1 Turn the Primary Drum as a single drum sander 2 Disengage the secondary drum by raising it to the 2 setting on the indicators on both sides 3 To use the secondary drum alone low...

Page 37: ...any speed after adjusting for the proper depth of cut If the load on the drum motor approaches its optimum due to inconsistent stock the feed rate will automatically slow down As the load on the drum...

Page 38: ...te Refer to the Troubleshooting Parameters of the SUPERMAX in this manual USING THE DEPTH GAUGE The Depth Gauge See Figure 16 measures the distance between the conveyor table and the sanding drum for...

Page 39: ...Operate the Depth Stop Determine desired thickness of sanded part by either referencing the depth gauge or sanding a part and measuring the thickness of the sanded part At this sanding thickness posi...

Page 40: ...general premium quality abrasives such as abrasives will produce a better finish with a less noticeable scratch pattern Caution Grits that are too fine can sometimes burnish the wood and leave a glos...

Page 41: ...nveyor bed on the outboard left side place the table bracket 2 between the conveyor bed and the table mount brackets 11 Lift the inboard right side of the conveyor and place the other table support br...

Page 42: ...Lubricate conveyor bushings and check for wear Use compressed air to blow any access sawdust on all moving parts before lubrication is applied Lubricate all moving parts after 12 hours of operation f...

Page 43: ...act the tension rollers Also note that pieces thicker than 3 4 should be longer than the minimum normally recommended to prevent tipping of the stock See Specifications page XX Going to longer pieces...

Page 44: ...e Below Cleaning sticks are available from your dealer or from Supermax Tools When cleaning also brush the stick crumbs from the drum while it is still rotating Important Wear eye protection tight fit...

Page 45: ...st and debris can adversely affect performance through the loading of the abrasives slippage on the conveyor table and or the accumulation of material inside the drums which can throw off the center o...

Page 46: ...likely occur most often during the period that you are becoming familiar with its components and their adjustments If you are experiencing a problem affecting the machine s sanding performance check t...

Page 47: ...Mainteance 47...

Page 48: ...t screws in the table support castings before attempting operation This is covered on page XX of this manual and on the separate unpacking sheet which was shipped with your machine If the set screws w...

Page 49: ...tubes Realign the adjusting screw supports by loosening the 2 two set screws that hold them to the column tubes and rotate to the proper position 4 The Adjusting Screw Supports located immediately be...

Page 50: ...space move the adjusting screw support to the proper distance above the miter gear and retighten Loosen the set screws in the table support castings Figure 19 and test for smooth operation 6 Next chec...

Page 51: ...ar on the Right inboard side of the cross bar Adjust the conveyor bed height using the height adjustment handle to get the same measurement on both sides Then re engage the miter gear on the cross bar...

Page 52: ...ght to gauge the thickness Raise the table just so the drum can be barely turned by hand Measure at both sides of the drum to check that the primary drum is parallel to the table To adjust the Primary...

Page 53: ...s by loosening the hex nut See Figure 27 moving the scale so that the zero mark is directly under the needle and retightening the hex nut Zero the indicator for other side of drum in the same manner C...

Page 54: ...Double Drum Sander 37 x 2 54...

Page 55: ...ler spring retaining screws See Item 3 of Figure 28 or by raising the height of the tension rollers To adjust the tension rollers to eliminate snipe marks use this 2 Two Step procedure Step 1 With the...

Page 56: ...Double Drum Sander 37 x 2 56 Drumhead Assembly Exploded View...

Page 57: ...Drumhead Parts List 57 Drumhead Parts List...

Page 58: ...Double Drum Sander 37 x 2 58...

Page 59: ...Conveyor Exploded View 59 Conveyor Exploded View...

Page 60: ...Double Drum Sander 37 x 2 60 Conveyor Parts List...

Page 61: ...Conveyor Parts List 61...

Page 62: ...Double Drum Sander 37 x 2 62 Exploded Diagrams...

Page 63: ...Parts Lists 63 Parts Lists...

Page 64: ...Double Drum Sander 37 x 2 64 Electrical Diagrams 1st Phase Electrical Diagram 3rd Phase Electrical Diagram...

Page 65: ...oximately 1 4 turn which allows the rear drum to pivot After the machine has run for a half hour stop to check that the set screws and bearing bolts are tight The general procedure outlined below sugg...

Page 66: ...haft of the drum is rough from the set screws use emery cloth or sandpaper to smooth down any raised edges Slide the new bearing on the shaft but do not tighten the set screws yet 3 Install the outer...

Page 67: ...m 1 With the drums resting on the conveyor bed proceed as follows Remove the 4 four 3 8 x 1 x 1 4 bolts from the drum support casting on the right side remove the on off switch and depth gauge with th...

Page 68: ...d back in place using the measurement from Step 3 above 6 Lower the drums by removing the 2 x 6 Reinstall the 6 Six 3 8 x 1 1 4 bolts in the drum support castings and tighten them Install the on off s...

Page 69: ...ing good stock Also stop the sander after a couple of hours of use and check the bolts and set screws to make sure they are seated properly REPLACING ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS To replace either the Variab...

Page 70: ...bly procedure 7 To replace the On Off Switch See Figure 45 a Remove the 2 two screws holding cover in place b Pull Switch from Box c Disconnect wire leads from switch and remove cover plate from switc...

Page 71: ...height adjustment handle Remove the bottom cover from control box Rotate shaft to access set screws in shaft coupler Important Disconnect power to sander a Loosen one set screw b Remove the four 5 16...

Page 72: ...the same after positioning the machine where it will be operated most often Mark the position of the legs on the floor with tape so it can be returned to the same position If squaring up the bed does...

Page 73: ...er replacing the V Belt first place the transfer rod back through the machine Tighten the shaft collar Reinstall the miter gear on the transfer rod making sure the set screw is centered on the flat of...

Page 74: ...the four bearing collars Spin the drums by hand to check if they spin freely 4 Align the V belt pulleys with the pulley on the motor and then tighten the set screws in the V belt pulleys Spin the drum...

Page 75: ...the V belt off driven pulleys 2 Level the drums to each other See Pages 17 19 in this Manual Then raise the conveyor bed until the drum s rest on the conveyor bed 3 Remove the four 3 8 x 1 1 4 bolts f...

Page 76: ...he location of the pulleys Also measure the distance from pulley edge to the drum support casting to use as a reference when reinstalling pulleys so they will be properly aligned 6 Loosen the set scre...

Page 77: ...Disassembly Procedure 77...

Page 78: ...d To Start please perform the Following 1 Disconnect Power to Sander 2 Remove the Sandpaper on the drums and level the sanding drums to each other 3 Loosen the pinch bolt of the motor support casting...

Page 79: ...Warranties 79 Warranties Laguna Tools Warranty...

Page 80: ...Double Drum Sander 37 x 2 80 Modifications RMA Policy Laguna Tools Packaging RMA Procedure...

Page 81: ...Warranties 81...

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