laguna SuperMax 25x2 Owner's Manual

laguna SuperMax 25x2 Owner's Manual

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25x2
SuperMax
Drum Sander
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  • Page 1 OWNERS’S MANUAL 25x2 SuperMax Drum Sander LagunaTools.com...
  • Page 2 Thank you for investing in a SuperMax 25x2 drum sander by Laguna Tools. This machine is one of a 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 suggestion.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ONTENTS BOUT UPER YSTEM ROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Guide: Motors .... 21 Safety Rules ..........4 Main Components ........6 Troubleshooting Guide: Machine ..22 Unpacking ..........7 Troubleshooting Guide: Operations ..24 ETTING ERVICING Making Electrical Connections ....8 Adjusting Height Controls ....26 Connecting Dust Collectors ....
  • Page 4: Safety Rules

    MPORTANT: ANUAL ANDY Please read this manual. It was designed to help you get the most from your Laguna/S drum UPER sander. Before unpacking or using the machine, familiarize yourself with its components, features, and basic adjustments by reviewing the following pages. You will find it an invaluable aid in setting up, operating, and servicing your machine.
  • Page 5 Below is a QR code which will direct you to the latest version of the 25 x 2 manual on the Laguna Tools website. The online manual may have updates and information published after the printed copy was released. Scan the code with your smartphone to be directed to the latest...
  • Page 6: Main Components

    Main Components Height Adjustment Handle Tension Rollers ON/OFF switch Conveyor motor & Intellisand switch Main motor (drums) Fig. 1. Main Components. Setting Up the 25 x 2 sander video & QR code Below is a QR code which links to a set-up video for the 25 x 2 sander. Scan the QR code with your smartphone to be directed to the video at LagunaTools.com.
  • Page 7: Unpacking

    The Sander NPACKING To properly adjust for operation, loosen each set The sander has been shipped mostly assembled screw by first loosening its hex nut with an open- from the factory in a cardboard shroud on a pallet. end wrench and then the set screw with an Allen If any damage has occurred as a result of shipment, wrench.
  • Page 8: Setting Up

    ETTING Remove the cover of the conduit box, located The drum sander was adjusted and aligned at the on the underside of the conveyor motor factory, and it has been carefully packed for housing, by removing the screws securing the shipment.
  • Page 9: Connecting Dust Collectors

    Note: The Intellisand™ Control (Fig. 5) reduces the chance of potential damage from many overload situations. The conveyor motor for feeding stock is infinitely variable from 0-15 ft/min. If the load on the drum motor reaches its upper limit, the Intellisand Control will automatically slow the feed rate of the conveyor.
  • Page 10: Checking Conveyor Belt

    DJUSTMENT HAFT OLLAR NBOARD ITER NDICATOR EEDLE NDICATOR CALE NDICATOR Fig.6. Adjusting primary drum alignment. Fig. 7. Rear drum adjustment indicator. the right (inboard) miter gear (see Fig. 6), finely movement during operation. To adjust knob resis- raise or lower the right (inboard) side of the table, tance, grip the nut on the threaded stud with a using the height adjustment handle, to achieve wrench and rotate the knob to remove any...
  • Page 11: Checking Table Height Controls

    Height Adjustment Handle Drum Support Table Support Miter Gears CREW Fig. 8. Adjusting conveyor belt tracking. Fig. 9. Table height adjustment. result in bent rollers, premature wearing of the both column tubes. These set screws are tightened bronze bushings or belt. for shipping and must be loosened and readjusted Belt Tracking.
  • Page 12: Installing Abrasive Wraps

    4. With the trailing edge of the wrap properly NSTALLING BRASIVE RAPS cut, rewrap the drum and insert the tapered end Note: When using Pre-Marked™ Pre-Cut™ through the slot in the right (inboard) end of the abrasive wraps, not all of the steps below are drum.
  • Page 13 Fig. 10-b. Trim about 3" from end of cut taper. Fig. 10-c. Trimmed tapered end ready to install. Fig. 10-d. Insert tapered end into outboard slot. Fig. 10-e. Wrap around drum without overlap. Fig. 10-f. Mark wrap where it crosses drum edge. Fig.
  • Page 14: Perating

    PERATING Before using the drum sander, review the previous 1. Set depth of cut. pages in this manual on initial set-up and 2. Start drum(s). adjustment. In this section, you will learn how to 3. Start conveyor and select feed rate. operate the machine.
  • Page 15: Setting The Depth Of Cut

    beneath the front drum. Raise the conveyor table ETTING EPTH OF so the front drum contacts the board but the drum Adjusting the sander for the proper contact can still be rotated by hand. Continue to run the between the abrasive and the stock determines the board through the machine.
  • Page 16: Disengaging Drums

    drum as a single-drum sander, disengage the rear drum by raising it to the -2 setting on the indicators & S OMBINATIONS ETTINGS on both sides. To use the rear drum alone, lower it to the +4 setting on both sides. In this mode, the table height adjustment handle is used to BRASIVE RADES...
  • Page 17: Using The Depth Gauge

    veyor table. Make sure the indicator is Begin experimenting with the feed rate set at pointing at “zero”. If not, loosen the two about 40% to 50% of maximum. The best feed rate screws at the bottom of the indicator and will depend on a number of factors, including type slide indicator until pointing at “zero”.
  • Page 18: Selecting Drum Abrasives

    with a less noticeable scratch pattern. Caution: ELECTING BRASIVES Grits that are too fine can sometimes burnish the It is important to select the proper grit of abrasives wood and leave a glossy surface which will not for the type of sanding being performed to achieve accept stains evenly.
  • Page 19: Tips For Maximum Performance

    Edge Sanding. When edge sanding, the sander AXIMUM ERFORMANCE will mimic the opposite edge of the stock which The versatility designed into the S drum UPER is laying on the conveyor belt. Because of this, it sander allows it to be used for a wide-ranging vari- is important for the stock edge to have been ety of tasks that will boost the return on your ripped or jointed at the proper angle to the face...
  • Page 20 drums). However, even a slight offset angle of the over a rotating drum. Have dust collection turned stock will provide for more effective stock removal. on when cleaning. The optimum feeding angle for stock removal is about 60°. Angling the workpiece for stock Stretching Abrasive Life.
  • Page 21: Troubleshooting Guide: Motors

    ROUBLESHOOTING Any operating problems with the sanding performance, check the following listings drum sander will likely occur most often during for potential causes and solutions; it may also pay the period that you are becoming familiar with its to review the previous sections in this manual on components and their adjustments.
  • Page 22: Troubleshooting Guide: Machine

    ROUBLESHOOTING UIDE ACHINE Problem Possible Cause Solution Abrasive strip comes 1. Slack in abrasive strip Remove slack in off drum. on drum. strip. 2. Abrasive improperly Read section on abrasive installed. installation. Abrasive strip loose. 1. Strip caught on inside edge Readjust strip end of slot or on inboard side of in slot and/or trim abrasive...
  • Page 23 Continued ROUBLESHOOTING UIDE ACHINE Problem Possible Cause Solution Conveyor 1. Belt out of adjustment. Readjust belt. belt tracks to one side, or oscillates from side to side. 2. Drive or driven conveyor Readjust. belt rollers misaligned. 3. Conveyor table not flat Readjust by leveling with and square.
  • Page 24: Troubleshooting Guide: Operations

    ROUBLESHOOTING UIDE PERATIONS Problem Possible Cause Solution Rippled sanded surface 1. Uneven feed rate. Check for these conditions (non-uniform ripples). and refer to previous section, Troubleshooting: Machine. • See Selecting Intellisand Feed Rates. • Conveyor belt slipping on drive roller. •...
  • Page 25 PERATIONS (Continued) ROUBLESHOOTING UIDE Problem Possible Cause Solution Sniping of wood 1. Tension rollers set Reset tension rollers. (gouging near end too far down. of board). 2. Stock not supported Support stock with roller properly during infeed stands, tables or benches. or outfeed.
  • Page 26: Ervicing

    ERVICING The basic adjustment procedures for your machine easily, further adjustments may be necessary, as are covered under Setting Up Your Sander. outlined below. Following these steps should result Review that section first. If following the general in smooth operation. instructions does not solve a specific problem or Readjustment Procedure result in smooth operation, also check...
  • Page 27: Adjusting Table Support Castings

    HAFT OLLAR Fig. 19. Miter gear below adjusting screw support. Fig. 20. Height controls on outboard side. left (outboard) drum supporting casting (Fig. 17) distance should be 1/32" or less. If there is exces- must both be set at the proper height along the sive space, move the adjusting screw support to the column tubes so the height adjusting screws pro- proper distance above the miter gear and retighten.
  • Page 28: Adjusting Sanding Drums

    Fig. 22. Comparing drum support casting heights. Fig. 21. Adjusting table support castings. support casting (Fig. 21) on both the right (see Fig. 26). Raise the tension roller suspension (inboard) side and the left (outboard) side of the assembly to its highest position so that the machine.
  • Page 29 Height Adj. Handle Drum Support Casting Table Support Casting Hex Nuts & Set Screws Thickness Gauge Fig. 23. Adjusting primary drum. Fig. 24. Using thickness gauge during alignment. other side of drum in the same manner. ment of the drum (see Adjusting Table Level). Note that if only fine adjustment of the primary Caution: Do not overtighten the hex nut of the drum alignment is required, these adjustment...
  • Page 30: Adjusting Tension Rollers

    Fig. 26. Tension roller adjustment. 1. Spring Retaining Screws. 2. Tension Roller Suspension Bolts. 3. Tension Roller. Note: The nut of the rear bolt on the rear sure can be adjusted two ways, either by loosening (secondary) drum bearing bracket should be the spring retaining screws (see 1, Fig.
  • Page 31: Replacing Conveyor Belts

    REPLACING CONVEYOR BELT To replace the conveyor belt, the conveyor assem- Step 1. Check the conveyor drive and driven roller bly must be removed from the machine. Lower the to make sure they are parallel to the surface of the conveyor table to its lowest position with the conveyor bed.
  • Page 32: Replacing V-Belt

    Bolts securing Gear Motor Assy. (4) EMOVED RANSFER Fig. 29. Removing belt guard and transfer rod. Fig. 30. Removing main motor V-belt drive. Machine Reassembly EPLACING 1. To reassemble the unit after replacing the V- To change the V-belt on the S , first UPER belt, first place the transfer rod back through the...
  • Page 33: Replacing Electrical Components

    machine. Next, remove the bottom plate from the control box. Loosen the set screws in the shaft coupler, and remove the four bolts holding the conveyor motor assembly in place (Fig. 31). Remove the assembly from the machine and turn it upside down to disconnect the leads from the components to be removed.
  • Page 34: Technical Data Parts List & Drawing, Stand

    TAND SSEMBLY ARTS Ref # Description Part # Qty. HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT HANDWHEEL 31-0027 SET SCREW, 1/4"-20X1/4" 480BS-113 OILITE WASHER, 5/8" I.D. 50-3080 CAP, PLASTIC COLUMN TUBE, 3" 80-4015 SUPPORT, ADJUSTING SCREW, W/BEARING 30-1112-0 SET SCREW, 1/4"-20X3/8" PLAREVO1836-1119 SET SCREW, 5/16"-18X3/8" 10-2903 PLASTIC CAP, 1"...
  • Page 35 Ref # Description Part # Qty. MOTOR SUPPORT CASTING 30-5107 HEX CAP SCREW, 3/8"-16X1-1/2" 10-9207 30-1105 BASE, COLUMN 30-1101-1 20-0655 LEVELING FEET 12-005 HEX NUT, 3/8”-16 40-0230 BASE SUPPORT BRACKET RETAINING RING, E12 20-0752 OUTBOARD HEIGHT ADJ. SCREW 30-1211 BEARING, R8ZZ BB-R8ZZ KNOB 913002-142...
  • Page 36 TAND SSEMBLY...
  • Page 37 SSEMBLY ARTS Ref # Description Part # Qty. 40-1525A DUST COVER HANDLE, DUST COVER 80-2841 SCREW, 5/16"-18X5/8" 913002-203 SCREW, 1/4"-20X1/2" 10-3205 LOCK-INT. TOOTH WASHER, 1/4" 11-0504 40-0240 DUST COVER MOUNT HINGE 40-0225 FLAT WASHER, 1/4" 11-0205 HEX NUT, 1/4"-20 12-0001 BUTTON HEAD SOCKET SCREW, 3/8"-16X1-1/4"...
  • Page 38 Ref # Description Part # Qty. INBOARD INDICATOR NEEDLE 40-0530 INBOARD SECONDARY DRUM INDICATOR 95-1660 INBOARD SECONDARY DRUM ADJ. BRACKET 40-0526 SPECIAL BOLT 913002-238 SCREW, 1/4"-20X3/8" 635DS-135 INBOARD DRUM MOUNT BRACKET 40-0520 DUST PORT 635DS-210 SPACER, 1" I.D. 30-1304 IDLER PULLEY 50-1258A SPRING WASHER, M3 480DS-134...
  • Page 39 DUAL DRUM HEAD ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 40: Parts List & Drawing, Drum Assembly . 37 Parts List & Drawing, Conveyor Assembly

    & M ONVEYOR OTOR ARTS Ref # Description Part # Qty. 30-3103 DRIVEN ROLLER SQUARE OILITE BUSHING, 1/2" I.D. 50-3109 TAKE UP-SLIDE BRACKET 635DS-328 LOCK-INT. TOOTH WASHER, 5/16" 635DS-336 HEX NUT, 5/16"-18 480BS-245 WRENCH 635DS-333 FLAT WASHER, 5/16" 11-0206 TAKE UP-BASE BRACKET 635DS-335 HEX CAP SCREW, 3/8"-16X1"...
  • Page 41 Ref # Description Part # Qty. STRAIN RELIEF, 6P-4 PLAREVO1216-190 FLAT WASHER, 3/8"X20X2t 11-0104 DC GEAR MOTOR, 180VDC 913003-303 MAIN CORD SET, SINGLE PHASE, 913002-336A (NOT INCLUDED) HEX CAP SCREW, 5/16"-18X1/2" 10-9101 CONTROL HOUSING 40-5013A INTELLISAND CONTROLLER, 220 VOLT, SINGLE 72-2280 PHASE FLAT WASHER, M6...
  • Page 42 Ref # Description Part # Qty. LOCK-EXT. TOOTH WASHER, M5 635DS-350 STRAIN RELIEF, PG-21 PG-21 JUNCTION BOX 913003-354 RUBBER BUSHING, D25 PLAREVO1216-205 SCREW, M4X0.7X6 913003-356 SCREW, M6X1.0X8 913003-357 SCREW, M5X0.8X8 913003-361 913003-362 2(1Ph) CONNECTORS FOR JUNCTION BOXES (NOT SHOW)
  • Page 43 & M ONVEYOR OTOR...
  • Page 44: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS 25x2 UPER Dimensions: Height: 50"; Width: 48"; Depth 42" Dust Hood: Two 4" vacuum ports Drums: Two 5" x 25", Extruded aluminum, precision machined and balanced. Bearings: 1" sealed, permanently lubricated, flanged ball bearings. Abrasive Strips: Tapered aluminum oxide, ceramic or zirconium cloth-backed abrasive wraps recommended. Fasteners accept any grit.
  • Page 45 CS DE SÉCURITÉ...
  • Page 46: French Warnings

    CONSIGNES DE SECURITE MAINTENEZ TOUS LES PROTECTEURS en place et bon ne sont pas conçcues pour résister aux impacts. état de marche. TRAVAIL SÉCURITAIRE. Utilisez des serres ou un étau pour RETIREZ LES CLÉS ET OUTILS. Prenez pour habitude de maintenir la pièce en place lorsque c'est pratique.
  • Page 47: Accessories & Supplies

    & S CCESSORY UPPLY HECKLIST ESCRIPTION PTIONS 98-0130 CASTER SET: Heavy duty, roll & swivel lock. (Set of 4) BRASIVES Resin bond, non-adhesive abrasive cloth strips. • Pre-Marked, 60 grit and finer covers 25" drum 12 times • Pre-Marked, 36 grit covers 25" drum 9 times •...
  • Page 48 DO NOT MODIFY THIS MACHINE: MODIFICATIONS ARE DONE AT THE OWNER’S RISK AND ALSO WILL VOID THE MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY. FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE AND QUESTIONS ABOUT THE OPERA- TION OR MAINTENANCE OF THIS MACHINE, PLEASE CALL YOUR AUTHORIZED LAGUNA TOOLS DEALERSHIP. 92-2500 © COPYRIGHT 2023 032123...

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