American Sanders FloorCrafter 8 07104A, Operator'S Manual

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Machine Setup
5. Pull the draw latch forward to release the access door to gain entry to the sanding chamber.
6. Rotate the release lever forward. (See Figure 11)
WARNING : Never put yourself or let others be in a position to get injured if the machine should tip or fall, while replacing the
pad or changing abrasive.
CAUTION : Damage to the grip face will occur if the machine is operated without a pad or with a pad that is 3/8” (9,5 mm) or
thinner.
Figure 11
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Figure 9
Figure 10
7. Install a new abrasive belt by sliding the abrasive over the tension roller and contact wheel. (See figure 12)
8. Rotate the release lever backward to tighten the abrasive belt. CAUTION: Do not force the release lever. Doing so candamage the tracking
mechanism and cause the abrasive belt to mis-track.
9. Depending on the model, the control switch is found on either the operating handle or on the motor. Verify that the control switch is set to “OFF”.
See the marking on the switch.
10. Connect the electrical cord. On certain models, the connection must be twisted clockwise to lock.
11. Jog (turn on momentarily - test operation) the control switch while observing the belt tracking. Follow the procedures outlined in the “Sander
Adjustment Procedures” on page 16 to correct the belt tracking. There is also a label on the inside of the access door that outlines the
belt adjustment.
12. Close the access door. Place the end of the draw latch over the keeper on the access door and push the draw latch flat against the mainframe to
secure.
Figure 12
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