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Form No. 70048A 11/00

 AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY                                                              Printed in the

READ THIS BOOK

This book has important information for the use and safe operation of this machine.  Failure to read
this book prior to operating or attempting any service or maintenance procedure to your ALTO
machine could result in injury to you or to other personnel; damage to the machine or to other property
could occur as well.  You must have training in the operation of this machine before using it.  If you
cannot read English, have this manual explained fully before attempting to operate this machine.

Si  Ud. o sus operadores no pueden leer el Inglés, se hagan explicar este manual completamente antes
de tratar el manejo o servicio de esta máquina.

All directions given in this book are as seen from the operator’s position at the rear of the machine.

For new books write to:  ALTO U.S. INC.,  2100 Highway 265, Springdale,  Arkansas  72764.

Classic 12

Belt Sander

Operator's

Manual

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Summary of Contents for 07055C

Page 1: ...ining in the operation of this machine before using it If you cannot read English have this manual explained fully before attempting to operate this machine Si Ud osusoperadoresnopuedenleerelIngl s se...

Page 2: ...Transport the Machine 8 OnePerson 8 Two People 9 MachineSet Up 10 How to Operate the Machine 11 Sanding Cuts and Sandpaper 14 SanderAdjustmentProcedures 15 RoutineMaintenance 17 Troubleshooting 18 Sec...

Page 3: ...ignition can create an explosion when active during a sanding session All sources of ignition should be extinguished or removed entirely from the work area Work areas that are poorly ventilated can c...

Page 4: ...fety statements found on your machine or in this Owner s Manual can result in serious injury or damage Read and observe all safety statements Make sure that all labels decals warnings cautions and ins...

Page 5: ...Then take the necessary steps to train the personnel that will be operating the machine Report machine damage or faulty operation immediately 1 Keep hands and clothing clear of rotating parts 2 Keep...

Page 6: ...3 O D 89mm BEARINGS Radialball permanentlylubricated DIMENSIONS 37 H x 18 W x 35 L 94cm x 47cm x 89cm WEIGHT 277 lbs 300 lbs with cord 126 kg 136kg with cord CAUTION Your equipment may be inappropria...

Page 7: ...protection against electrical shock use a circuit that is protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter Consult your electrical contractor DANGER Electrocution could occur if the ground pin is tampe...

Page 8: ...e 3 5 Unscrew the motor mounting knob clear of the counterbore on chassis See figure 4 6 Straddle the machine With your legs lift the motor off of the chassis Take the motor to worksite 7 Lift the cha...

Page 9: ...e pulley grooves This seating process can take up to 24 hours to accomplish 6 Close the belt guard door 7 Plug the motor pigtail in Twist clockwise to lock Transporting the Machine Two People When tra...

Page 10: ...quipment 5 Pull the draw latch forward to release the access door to gain entry to the sanding chamber 6 Rotate the release lever forward See figure 7 7 Install a new abrasive belt by sliding the abra...

Page 11: ...gnite Read the manufac turer s label on all chemicals used to determine combustibil ity Keep the work area well ventilated DANGER Sanding dust can spontaneously ignite and cause an injury or damage Sa...

Page 12: ...act wheel is in contact with the floor 3 Work right to left For each forward pass move the machine 6 over the pass you have just finished Retrace your reverse path without overlapping See figures 10A...

Page 13: ...A First pass forward right to left C Second pass forward overlap the drum width D Second pass reverse retrace second path forward etc for the entire room B First pass reverse retrace same path E Work...

Page 14: ...e pores of the wood If the pores of the wood are closed it will not accept stain If glazing or burning should occur immediately into a finishing cut reduce the sanding pressure and or select a coarser...

Page 15: ...ander Dust Shoe To adjust the dust shoe follow this procedure 1 Disconnect machine from power supply 2 Loosen the three screws fastening the dust shoe to the chassis 3 Adjust the dust shoe forward to...

Page 16: ...See figure14a 2 Hold the belt tracking adjuster screw and loosen the locknut See figure 14b 3 Rotate the tracking adjuster screw counterclock wise to move the belt in 4 Rotate the tracking adjuster sc...

Page 17: ...ve the dust bag from the machine and shake it thoroughly to remove the sanding dust Turn the dust bag inside out and machine wash in cold water to prevent pore blockage and loss of dust recovery Drive...

Page 18: ...age or frequency Levelingoutofadjustment Abrasive belt tracking Tension drive belt as described in adjustment procedures Page 6 Replace belts Removedrivebelts rotatearbormotor fan shafts and idler pul...

Page 19: ...s Worn sleeve bearing High edges on contact wheel Extreme difference in side to side length of belt High edge on contact wheel Debris built up on top tension roller Replaceabrasive Decrease sanding pr...

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