Amano American Sanders Compass, Operator'S Manual

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DANGER:
Failure to disconnect the power cable from machine
whenever servicing, replacing abrasive, or emptying the dust bag could
result in electrocution or severe injury. Never leave machine unattended
while the power cable is connected.
DANGER:
Never leave dust bag unattended with sanding dust
in it. Sanding dust can spontaneously ignite and cause a fire or explosion.
Empty dust bag into a metal container, clear of any combustibles. Do not
empty dust bag contents into a fire. Do not overfill dust bag.
Operating Instructions Adjustment Procedures
1. Move machine to the location of your work. Set any exposed
nails with hammer and punch to avoid encounter with abrasive.
2. Adjust angle by rotating Head Index Latch upward (Figure 7).
Position handle in desired location (180 Degrees total rotation).
3. Make sure the control switch is in the “OFF” position then
connect the power cable to an appropriately grounded fused
circuit. Connect the power cable to the Power Cord Receptacle
(Figure 1).
4. With the machine in the reclined position move the ON/OFF switch
to the “ON” position (Figure 1).
5. Energize the Sanding Disc by pressing and releasing the
red start button.
6. Stop the machine by switching the ON/OFF Switch to OFF.
7. Gradually lower pad to surface intended for sanding. Make sure the
machine is in motion while the pad is engaged with the surface to
be sanded. It is advisable to not add effort to the pad as this may
lead to “nosing in” or “tipping” which produces grooves or lines on the surface.
8. When replacing abrasive, emptying the contents of the dust bag,
or when sanding operation is completed, return machine to reclined
position, flip ON/OFFswitch to “OFF” then disconnect the power cable
from the Power Cord Receptacle.
9. Empty remote vacuum dust bag whenever it becomes 1/3 full.
LOCK
UNLOCK
Figure 7
Leveling
This machine can be leveled without tools. Grasp the adjusting screw,
“A”, and loosen the lock nut, “B”. (Figure 8).
Condition
- Pad creates ridges on both edges or a “hop” is experienced:
Rotate both adjusting screws equal amounts clockwise. Tighten locknuts
and test on a piece of plywood. Repeat procedure until condition is
corrected. We recommend you not exceed 1/8” rotation for each attempt.
Condition
- Pad creates a ridge on the tip of the pad: Rotate both
adjusting screws counter clockwise, tighten locknuts and test. Repeat
procedure until condition is corrected. Use only 1/8 rotation for each attempt.
Condition - Pad creates a ridge on only one side of the pad: Either
rotate the adjusting screw of the side effected clockwise or rotate the
adjusting screw opposite counterclockwise, depending on whether the
ridge terminates beyond the tip of the pad or prior to it. If it is prior to
the tip, adjust the side affected, otherwise adjust the opposite side.
DETAIL A
SCALE 1 : 1
B
A
Figure 8
A
B