American Sanders 07236A, Operator'S Manual

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Transporting the Machine - Two Person
NOTE: This is accomplished by removing the motor from the
chassis and transporting the motor and chassis separately.
To transport the machine, follow this procedure:
1. Make sure the power cable is disconnected from the machine.
2. Loosen the belt guard door retention bolt and open the belt guard door.
(See figure 7)
3. Release the tension on the drive belts using the quick release lever.
(See figure 8)
4. Remove the drive belts from the machine.
5. Disconnect the handle pigtail from the motor. (see figure 9)
6. Pull the spring loaded pull pins on each side of the motor and turn ¼
turn until they fall into indentions. (See figure 10)
7. If not already installed, install the motor lift handle by fitting the handle
key hole slots to the motor and sliding until latched. (See figure 11)
8. Straddle the motor and grasp the motor lift handle. Using your legs, lift
the motor off the chassis and take it to the work site.
9. Remove the motor lift handle from the motor by lifting the release lever
and sliding the handle off the motor.
10. Install the motor lift handle to the front of the chassis by fitting the
handle key hole slots to the chassis and sliding until latched.
11. Person number 1 lifts with the operator's handle and person number 2
lifts with the handle on the front of the chassis.(See figure 12)
To replace motor after transport.
1. Remove the motor lift handle from the chassis and install on the motor.
2. Open the belt guard door.
3. Place the motor assembly on the chassis and pull the spring loaded
pull pins and rotate them back ¼ turn to the seated position Note:
Make sure the motor pigtail is not under the motor. (see figure 13)
4. Install the drive belts and tighten by rotating the quick release lever
Note: there is a belt orientation diagram on the side of the motor for
reference.
5 . Check the tension on the belts, close the door and tighten the belt
guard retention bolt.
CAUTION: Premature bearing failure can occur if the
fan belt is set too tight. The fan belt should
deflect ½” at the center of the span with 5 lbs.
of pressure.
NOTE: It may be necessary to adjust the fan belt independently
during this procedure or during replacement. The idler pulley is factory
adjusted. Refer to sander adjustment procedures.
Figure 8 Figure 10
Figure 11
Figure 13
Figure 12
Figure 9