Feed Speed Adjustment; Operation; Controls - Powermatic 1632 Operating Instructions And Parts Manual

16-inch open-end belt sander
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Figure 5

8.5 Feed speed adjustment

The Model 1632 has two speeds that feed the
workpiece at 15 feet per minute (FPM) finished
surface sanding, and 32.5 FPM for faster, lighter
sanding.
To change the feed rate:
1.
Disconnect machine from power source.
2.
Remove cap screw that holds the sprocket
cover at the right rear of the working table.
3.
Loosen the four set screws holding the
sprockets in place.
4.
Remove the sprockets and chain together and
position according to the required operation.
See Figure 6.
5.
Retighten the four set screws, then replace
cover and cap screw.
Figure 6

9.0 Operation

9.1 Controls

(see Figure 7):
Emergency stop (A) will stop the feeding belt and
sanding belt. The button must be turned clockwise
to reset sanding functions.
Amp Meter (B) displays the amperage.
Feeding Start (C) will start the feeding belt only.
Feeding Stop (D) will stop the feeding belt only.
Sanding Belt Start (E) will start the sanding belt
only.
Sanding Belt Stop (F) will stop the sanding belt
only.
NOTE: The orange bar on the front of the infeed
roller acts as a safety stop.
pressed, the brakes are applied.
1.
Connect the air line to the sander.
2.
Adjust the pressure gauge to 75 psi.
3.
Engage the upper roller by turning the knob
(A), Figure 8, to the upper position.
4.
Adjust the platen with the lever (B) and lock it
(C) in the desired position. The platen or main
rubber roller can act as the sanding contact, as
well as a combination of both.
5.
Rotate the main handwheel (A), on the lower
cabinet, to raise or lower the table. See Figure
9
Figure 7
When the bar is

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