Amano American Sanders American 8, Operator'S Manual

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Operating Instructions
Clarke
®
American Sanders American 8 Floor Sander Operator's Manual Page 11
To operate the machine follow this procedure:
1. Install the operator’s belt as follows:
a. Position the operator’s belt around waist.
b. Cross the straps at the waist. See figure 5.
c. Slide the belt loop end over the handle on the control
lever side. Adjust the length as needed.
d. Wrap the remaining strap around the opposite side of
the handle and hold it in place with your hand.
WARNING: Should quick release of the machine
be necessary, serious operator injury
could occur if the operator has tied the
loose end of the operator’s belt strap to
the machine. Always position the strap
so that you can let go and get away
quick in case of bag fire or explosion.
2. Put the On/Off switch into the “ON” position.
DANGER: Serious damage can occur to the floor
surface if the machine is not in motion
while the contact wheel is running on
the floor surface. To prevent damage to
the surface, make sure the machine is
always moving when the contact wheel
is in contact with the floor.
3. Work right to left. For each forward pass, move the
machine 4” over the pass you have just finished. Retrace
your reverse path without overlapping. See figure 6.
4. Feather-cut in by easing the contact wheel down onto the
surface with the control lever while the sander is in motion.
5. When contact wheel is fully engaged with the surface,
gradually adjust your pace for adequate finish removal.
Keep sander in motion while the contact wheel is engaged
with the surface or dwell marks will occur.
6. Move the machine in the direction of the grain in the wood
whenever it is possible. Sand the surface at a constant
pace.
7. Gradually feather-cut out at the termination point (the end of
your pass) by easing the contact wheel up with the control
lever. Stagger the termination points for a better blend
when edging.
Figure 5
8. Empty dust bag whenever it is 1/3 full. Never leave a dust
bag unattended with sanding dust in it. Sanding dust
can spontaneously ignite and cause a fire or explosion.
Empty dust into a metal container located outside of the
building.
DANGER: Sanding/finishing wood floors can create
an environment that can be explosive.
Cigarette lighters, pilot lights and any
other source of ignition can create an
explosion when active during a sanding
session. All sources of ignition should
be extinguished or removed entirely if
possible from the work area.
DANGER: Work areas that are poorly ventilated,
can create an explosive environment
when certain combustible materials are in
the atmosphere, i.e., solvents, thinners,
alcohol, fuels, certain finishes, wood dust
and other combustible materials. Floor
sanding machines can cause flammable
material and vapors to ignite. Read the
manufacturer’s label on all chemicals
used to determine combustibility. Keep
the work area well ventilated.
DANGER: Sanding dust can self ignite and cause
an injury or damage. Remove the
contents of the dust bag each time you
finish using the machine. Always dispose
of the dust in a metal container located
outside of the building. Never leave a
dust bag unattended with sanding dust in
it. Empty the contents frequently. Do not
empty the contents of the dust bag into a
fire.
DANGER: Hitting a nail while sanding can cause
sparks and create an explosion or fire.
Always use a hammer and punch to
countersink all nails before sanding
floors.
To operate the machine follow this procedure:
1. Install the operator’s belt as follows:
a. Position the operator’s belt around waist.
b. Cross the straps at the waist. See figure 5.
c. Slide the belt loop end over the handle on the control
lever side. Adjust the length as needed.
d. Wrap the remaining strap around the opposite side of
the handle and hold it in place with your hand.
WARNING: Should quick release of the machine
be necessary, serious operator injury could occur if the
operator has tied theloose end of the operator’s belt
strap to the machine. Always position the strap so that
you can let go and get away quick in case of bag
fire or explosion.
2. Put the On/Off switch into the “ON” position.
DANGER: Serious damage can occur to the floor
surface if the machine is not in motion while the contact
wheel is running on the floor surface. To prevent damage
to the surface, make sure the machine is always moving
when the contact wheel is in contact with the floor.
3. Work right to left. For each forward pass, move the machine over
the pass you have just finished. Retrace your reverse path
without overlapping. See figure 6.
4. Feather-cut in by easing the contact wheel down onto the
surface with the control lever while the sander is in motion.
5. When contact wheel is fully engaged with the surface, gradually
adjust your pace for adequate finish removal. Keep sander in
motion while the contact wheel is engaged with the surface or
dwell marks will occur.
6. Move the machine in the direction of the grain in the wood
whenever it is possible. Sand the surface at a constant pace.
7. Gradually feather-cut out at the termination point (the end of your
pass) by easing the contact wheel up with the control lever.
Stagger the termination points for a better blend when edging.
Figure 5
8. Empty dust bag whenever it is 1/3 full. Never leave a dust
bag unattended with sanding dust in it. Sanding dust can
spontaneously ignite and cause a fire or explosion. Empty dust
into a metal container located outside of the building.
To operate the machine follow this procedure.
Figure 5