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Proper Application & Use of 

Silver-Line Abrasives 

 

12, 16, 20* grit Sheets & Discs 

 

For removing old surface coatings and leveling uneven floors 

 

36, 40* grit Sheets & Discs 

 

For intermediate sanding of floors following rough sanding.  

 

For initial sanding of moderately worn floors  

 

60*, 80, 100* grit Sheets & Discs 

 

For finish sanding of all floors prior to applying new coatings  

 

For removing light scratches, sanding marks and minor surface  damage 

 

60, 80, 100, 120, 150 & 180 grit Sandscreens 
 

For removing fine scratch marks prior to applying new coatings  

 

For light sanding between surface coatings  

 
*Indicates most popular rental grits for sanding floors.  60 & 100 grit should be used in succession 
for proper finish.  Never skip more than two grits when sanding a floor.    
 

 

Example: 

Do not jump from 36 grit to 80 or 100 grit

 

Always start your sanding project with the highest possible grit that will cut and level your floor.  
If the grit will not cut the finish or level the floor, go down one grit size to complete the cut!    
 
 

White* Thick Nylon Pads 

 

Buffing, for polishing floors where highest luster is desired  

 

Green Thick Nylon Pads 
 

Scrubbing, for general duty scrubbing and spot removal on  floors 

 

Black Thick Nylon Pads 

 

Stripping, for heavy duty wet stripping of floors  

 

* White pads should be used under the padlocks when using sandscreens on rotary 
and orbital polishers.  They are used for driving sandpaper on Orbital Polishers. 

 
 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for Silver-Line SL-8

Page 1: ...ine or to other property could occur as well You must have training in the operation of this machine before using it If you or your operator s cannot read English have this manual explained fully befo...

Page 2: ...ge Put the dust tube elbow on the dust tube and tie the dust bag on the elbow When you install the switch handle assembly make sure the switch is facing up Voltage Use this sander only on house curren...

Page 3: ...ch Handle Cord w Terminals SL816 Idler Arm Retaining Plate Screws SL852 Switch SL817 Idler Arm Spring SL853 Dust Tube Socket SL818 Idler Stud SL854 Dust Handle Tube Screw SL819 Idler Stud Washer SL855...

Page 4: ...B Motor Adj Bracket Screw Washer SL8120 Motor Brushes Master SL888 Motor Adjusting Screw SL8121 Motor Bearings Master SL888A Motor Adjusting Screw Nut SL8122 Motor Pulley Master SL888B Cap for Motor A...

Page 5: ...w Wrench SL80W ESL Video Waterborne SL8104 Fan Housing Screw Wrench SL8105 Dust Handle Tube Socket Wrench SL8106 Motor Cooling Fan SL8106A Motor Cool Fan Guard SL8106B Cooling Fan Guard Screws Install...

Page 6: ...ght into the drum You must turn both cams a full turn to secure the paper Turning the cams more than the turn will not make the paper any tighter on the drum turn on each cam is all you need to attach...

Page 7: ...8 Roll the drum towards the floor and press the paper to the drum attaching the hook and loop Pressing the firmly to the drum Press along the whole length of paper making certain the paper goes on th...

Page 8: ...f the circumference of the drum is 17 or less replace it The Dust Pan The dustpan 65 wears on the front edge and ears from the loose abrasives being vacuumed up If your dustpan is not attached to the...

Page 9: ...ack 14 3 STO Wire 52 52 Toggle Switch Ground Wire green attached to back of switch housing 39 below cover Notes Wrap entire lower portion of toggle switch and terminal connections with electrical tape...

Page 10: ...T 4 Remove the paper and check to see if the cam is touchi ng the end cap 5 Repeat the process if the cam is not touching the end cap This process should be don on a regular basis to assure 100 pressu...

Page 11: ...rench remove the four 4 bolts 83 holding the two Drum Bear Caps in place s 81 82 7 Remove the Drum Bear Caps s 81 82 8 Remove the drum unit 9 Reinstall the refurbish or recovered drum assembly Line up...

Page 12: ...ar rental grits for sanding floors 60 100 grit should be used in succession for proper finish Never skip more than two grits when sanding a floor Example Do not jump from 36 grit to 80 or 100 grit Alw...

Page 13: ...and removing the finish If a 36 or 40 grit will accomplish the task then do not use 20 grit or heavier If it seems to be taking too long drop down and use the heavier grit By doing this you will proba...

Page 14: ...paper pull tight into the drum You must turn both cams a full turn to secure the paper Turning the cams more than the turn will not make th e paper any tighter on the drum turn on each cam is all you...

Page 15: ...he end result Don t look at the cost at the time of sanding but rather over the life of the floor Replace abrasives to get the same type of cut across the floor After you sand the floor with the SL 8...

Page 16: ...parts of the products under this warranty which examination proves to be defective in workmanship or materials during the warranty period For repair return machine or parts to Essex Silver Line Corpor...

Page 17: ...act of God are not covered No other warranty implied or expressed is offered and under no circumstances shall Essex Silver Line Corporation be liable for an incidental or consequential damage Essex Si...

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