American Sanders Alto Classic 8 Operator'S Manual Download Page 1

Form No. 78149D

5/03

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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 Clarke
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 cannot read this manual, have it 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.

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American 8

Operator's

Manual

Summary of Contents for Alto Classic 8

Page 1: ...rty could occur as well You must have training in the operation of this machine before using it If your operator cannot read this manual have it explained fully before attempting to operate this machi...

Page 2: ...6 How to Transport the Machine 7 MachineSet Up 8 How to Operate the Machine 10 Sanding Cuts and Sandpaper 13 SanderAdjustmentProcedures 14 RoutineMaintenance 16 Troubleshooting 17 Wiring Diagram 19 A...

Page 3: ...dhered to 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 entire...

Page 4: ...ve all safety 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 caution...

Page 5: ...trols Tool Storage Tray AbrasiveSize 8 x 26 paperback 20 3 x 67 3 cm Contact Wheel Speed rpm 2400 2800 2000 2333 Abrasive Speed sfm m min 4398 5131 sfm 1117 1303 m min Dust Fan Speed rpm 6000 5000 Dus...

Page 6: ...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 tamp...

Page 7: ...g the 9 16 wrench remove the two hex nuts 1 7 Lower the motor locating screws 2 To lower the motor locating screws turn the screws clockwise Make sure the screws are aligned with the openings at the f...

Page 8: ...o the elbow Cross the strings on the dust bag and draw tight over the flare on the elbow Wrap the string around the elbow and secure 4 Wind the power cord through the cable arm Keep the power cord out...

Page 9: ...sive To tighten the abrasive follow this procedure 1 The end wrenches are given with the machine Put a wrench around the nut at each end of the durm 1 See figure 4 2 Make sure the flat sides of the nu...

Page 10: ...material and vapors to ignite Read the manufac turer s label on all chemi cals used to determine combusti bility Keep the work area well ventilated DANGER Sanding dust can spontaneously ignite and ca...

Page 11: ...e surface make sure the ma chine 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...

Page 12: ...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 13: ...be taken in selecting the grit size of the abrasive A very fine grain will close the pores on a wood floor making admission of a stain difficult If glazing or burning should occur immediately into a...

Page 14: ...g pressure knob up to decrease the sanding pressure when making the finishing cut Drum Rates The machine can be operated at two rates To change the speed of the drum follow this procedure 1 Remove the...

Page 15: ...NOTE The wheel pivots must be lubricated after every 25 hours of use To lubricate the wheel pivots follow this procedure 1 Put the machine on its side 2 Lubricate the pivots The pivots are behind the...

Page 16: ...e is equipped with lubrication fittings and are located on shaft supporting mechanism DustBag Remove the dust bag from the machine and shake it thoroughly to remove the sanding dust from the dust bag...

Page 17: ...k site undersized extension cord or poor Decrease sanding pressure connection Defective run capacitor Contact an authorized dealer Defective motor Contact an authorized dealer Motor starter trips repe...

Page 18: ...Page 18 Clarke American Sanders American 8 Floor Sander Operator s Manual NOTES...

Page 19: ...Clarke American Sanders American 8 Floor Sander Operator s Manual Page 19 American Sander 8 Wiring Diagram 4 93...

Page 20: ...r Sander Operator s Manual Model American 8 Floor Sander Drawing 1 Handle Assembly 12 00 1 45 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 15 13 21 22 8 33 23 13 11 10 26 3 34 32 31 35 36 41 38 43 37 39 31 42 41 40 36 32...

Page 21: ...A Pivot Control Rod 1 18 80022A Bolt Shoulder x 5 8 1 19 67129A Adjuster Control Rod 2 20 920148 Nut 3 8 16 1 21 41411A Switch Circuit Breaker 1 22 85517A Screw 10 24x 2 23 64405A Handle Steering 1 24...

Page 22: ...1 7 6 5 4 13 14 15 16 17 18 104 103 12 10 11 100 99 98 97 96 95 94 93 91 92 90 89 88 53 87 8 101 102 2 3 60 9 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 64 65 63 61 62 38 71 66 39 56 67 70 51 45 68 69 25 36 37 41 24...

Page 23: ...12 00 Ref Part No Description Qty Part Description Qty 51188A Bearing Front 1 902547 Bearing Rear 1 40316A Armature Assembly 1 Part Description Qty 50563A End Bell 1 52768A Front Cover 1 53998A Fan 1...

Page 24: ...4 6 9 10 66 8 7 5 2 3 12 17 18 20 21 25 26 22 23 35 36 37 39 40 41 63 62 54 64 65 54 62 16 30 31 26 32 34 33 14 15 29 28 27 45 46 47 49 11 50 52 22 58 41 63 51 44 43 59 13 15 14 11 19 48 67 60 24 38 4...

Page 25: ...962983 Screw 20 x 5 8 Pn St Mach 1 1 33 63904A Clamp Belt Guard 1 1 34 85313C Screw 6 32 x 3 8 Pn St Mach 2 2 35 66913A Retainer Bearing 1 1 36 51112A Bearing Ball 2 2 37 67821A Spacer 1 1 38 81102A N...

Page 26: ...Qty 1 60724A Belt Operating 1 2 59811A Wrench End x 7 16 1 3 59810A Wrench End 9 16 x 7 16 2 4 59815A Wrench 5 32 1 5 64415A Handle Carrying 1 6 42201A Cord Set 230V 60Hz 1 40010A CableAustralia 1 7...

Page 27: ...Clarke American Sanders s Sander 16 To minimize chatter when using a belt or drum sander the following steps should be taken 1 DRUM PAPER insure the paper is secured in the slot but not too tight Pape...

Page 28: ...out of roundness or debris adhered to their surface can cause waves or a chatter effect Always clean and inspect all wheels before starting to sand and before the finish cut Replace or true the wheels...

Page 29: ...Hardinxveld Giessendam The Netherlands 31 184 677 200 ALTO Sverige AB Molndal Sweden Aminogatan 18 Box 4029 S 431 04 Molndal 46 31 706 73 00 ALTO Norge A S Oslo Norway Bjornerudveien 24 N 1266 47 2275...

Page 30: ...cation Transportation charges to and from the repair location must be prepaid by the purchaser c Clarke American Sanders will repair the product and or replace any defective parts without charge withi...

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