Woodstock SHOP FOX W1678 - Manual (Page 33)

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Brush Replacement
After long periods of heavy sander use, it may
be necessary to replace the conveyor motor
carbon brushes.
To replace the carbon brushes, do these
steps:
1. Unplug the double drum sander!
2. Raise the table to the highest position.
3. Use a flat-head screwdriver and remove the
brush cover. See Figure 54.
4. Carefully slide out the spring and carbon
brush. See Figure 55.
5. Insert the new carbon brush exactly like the
old one was installed.
6. Replace the brush cover.
7. Repeat Steps 1 through 6 for the other
motor brush on the other side of the motor.
Figure 55. Carbon brush and spring.
Figure 54. Conveyor motor brush cover.
CIRCUMFERENCE
DRUM SANDPAPER
= HYPOTENUSE
TAPER ANGLE
Figure 56. Finding sandpaper taper angle.
Sandpaper
Replacement
The Model W1678 Double Drum Sander is designed
for rolls of 3" wide hook-and-loop sandpaper.
To change the sandpaper, do these steps:
1. Unplug the double drum sander!
2. Open the dust hood to expose the drums.
3. Observe the direction that the sandpaper is
wrapped around the drum, and unwind the
old sandpaper one drum at a time.
4. Use the old sandpaper as a pattern to cut out
the new sandpaper, or measure and cut the
sandpaper taper yourself. See Figure 56.
5. Tightly wrap the sanding drum with the new
sandpaper and keep the gaps to a minimum.
6. Apply two complete passes of 3 ⁄
4
" reinforced
strapping tape at both drum ends, making sure
that the second layer is directly on top of the
first.
7. Replace the sandpaper on the other drum,
and close and latch the dust hood.
Brush Cover
MAINTENANCE