Setting Conveyor Speed; Monitoring Sanding Load - Shop fox W1678 Manual

Model W1678 (For Machines Mfd. Since 02/24)

Setting Conveyor Speed

The Conveyor Speed Control dial (see Figure 20) allows
you to set the conveyor speed from 0–10 (0–20 FPM). The
correct speed to use depends on the type of stock you
are using (hardwood vs. softwood) and the stage of finish
you are at with that workpiece.
As a general rule, a slower speed will sand the surface
smoother, but runs the risk of burning the wood; a faster
speed will remove the material faster, but runs the risk
of overloading the motor. Use trial-and-error to determine
the best settings for your specific application.
To set conveyor speed, do these steps:
1. Rotate Conveyor Speed Control dial (see Figure 20)
counterclockwise to "0", then press Conveyor Motor
ON button to turn conveyor motor ON.
2. Gradually rotate Conveyor Speed Control dial
clockwise to increase conveyor speed; rotate
counterclockwise to decrease.

Monitoring Sanding Load

The Sanding Load meter, shown in Figure 21, displays the
amperage draw of the sanding drum motor. The number
shown increases when you increase the load on the
sanding drums. Use this meter to avoid overloading your
machine with too heavy of a cut.
IMPORTANT: NEVER exceed 25 amps—this is the maximum
that your machine can safely handle!
Since various types of stock will react differently with
various loads, use trial-and-error to determine the best
setting for your application. Always start with a small load
and work your way up. We recommend that you do not
push your machine to its maximum load; instead, make
multiple passes or install a coarser grit sandpaper.
Figure 20. Location of Conveyor Speed
Figure 21. Location of Sanding Load
Overloading the motor or pushing the
sander to failure weakens the electrical
system. Repeatedly doing so is abuse
to the machine that will cause motor,
capacitor, or circuit breaker damage,
which is not covered under warranty.
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