Amano American Sanders American 8, Operator'S Manual

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Contents
Operator Safety Instructions................................................... 1-4
Machine Specifications ...............................................................5
230V Electrical Schematic..........................................................6
Machine Transportation ..............................................................6
Machine Setup ....................................................................... 7-8
Chatter-Wave Prevention ...........................................................8
Machine Operation ............................................................... 9-10
Sander Adjustments ............................................................11-12
Routine Maintenance ...............................................................13
Troubleshooting ........................................................................14
Wiring Diagram .........................................................................17
Handle Assy ....................................................................... 18-19
Base Assy - 1 ..................................................................... 20-21
Base Assy - 2 ..................................................................... 22-23
Accessories ..............................................................................23
Warranty ...................................................................................24
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 American Sanders 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 your operator(s) cannot read this manual, have it explained fully before
attempting to operate this machine.
All directions given in this book are as seen from the operator’s position at the rear of the machine.
***This product is intended for commercial use only***
In this Operation Manual you will find three statements that you must read and observe to ensure safe operation of this
machine.
DANGER
means: Severe bodily injury or death can occur to you or other personnel if the
DANGER
statements found on this machine or in this Operation Manual are ignored or are not adhered to. Read
and observe all
DANGER
statements found in this Operation Manual and on your machine.
WARNING
means: Injury can occur to you or to other personnel if the
WARNING
statements found on
your machine or in the Operation Manual are ignored or are not adhered to. Read and observe all
WARNING
statements found in this Operation Manual and on your machine.
CAUTION
means: Damage can occur to the machine or to other property if the
CAUTION
statments found
on your machine or in this Operation Manual are ignored or are not adhered to. Read and observe all
CAUTION
statments found in this Operation Manual and on your machine.
Operator Safety Instructions
WARNING!
The Products sold with this Manual contain or may contain chemicals that are known to certain governments (such as the State of
California, as identified in its Proposition 65 Regulatory Warning Law) to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. In
certain locations (including the State of California) purchasers of these Products that place them in service at an employment job site
or a publicly accessible space are required by regulation to make certain notices, warnings or disclosures regarding the chemicals that
are or may be contained in the Products at or about such work sites. It is the purchaser’s responsibility to know the content of, and
to comply with, any laws and regulations relating to the use of these Products in such environments. The Manufacturer disclaims any
responsibility to advise purchasers of any specific requirements that may be applicable to the use of the Products in such environments.