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BELT-SANDER FOR WOODEN FLOORS

Leopard

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Page 11

SETTING THE MACHINE UP

In order to start up the machine, proceed as follows:

1.

Familiarize yourself with the machine and read all the danger, warning and caution instructions. Make
sure that all operators have read this manual.

2.

Place the dust bag on the elbow and tie the cord above the flange on the elbow.

3.

Find the power socket. The socket must be compatible with the plug. To avoid danger, the socket must
be earthed and protected with a fuse (20 amp).

4.

Wind the cable around the pig's tail support. Keep the cable out of the machine's way.

5.

Open side guard 9 (fig. B).

6.

Lower the tensioning roller by turning lever 10 (fig.  B) clockwise.

7.

Insert the abrasive belt and allow it to protrude  from the side by about 2 centimetres.

WARNING:

Only use 750x203 mm abrasive belts.

8.

Stretch the belt by turning lever 10 (fig. B) anticlockwise.

9.

Put the plug into the socket.

10. Make sure that lever 4 (fig. A) is hooked up and the roller is off the floor.

11. Turn switch lever 8 (fig. A) momentarily from position 0 to the START position, and bring it back to 0

12. Observe the behaviour of the abrasive belt. Follow the "PROCEDURES FOR CENTRING THE

ABRASIVE BELT".

13. Close side guard 9 (fig. B).

Summary of Contents for Leopard

Page 1: ...usting or carrying out maintenance operations on this machine may cause damage to persons and or things The operator must be trained to use the machine before starting it up Keep this manual for futur...

Page 2: ...BELT SANDER FOR WOODEN FLOORS Leopard Page 2 INSTRUCTION MANUAL...

Page 3: ...7 Instructions for electrical connection 7 Figures 8 9 Carrying the machine one person two people 10 10 Setting the machine up 11 Machine operation 12 Adjustment procedure centring the sanding pressur...

Page 4: ...it up DANGER Sanding wooden floors may lead to an explosive environment The following safety procedures must be applied Cigarettes cigars pipes lighters pilot lights and all other sources of fire may...

Page 5: ...ble away from the lower part of the machine in order to avoid contact with the abrasive Keep the power supply cable up over the machine DANGER The moving parts of this machine may cause serious injury...

Page 6: ...r lowers or rises but always move at a constant speed MACHINE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The following information highlights potentially dangerous conditions for the operator and or machine Read this manual...

Page 7: ...orrect mains connection of the machine leads to a risk of electrocution In order to prevent possible electric shocks always use a three wire electric system connected to an electrical earth For maximu...

Page 8: ...BELT SANDER FOR WOODEN FLOORS Leopard Page 8 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Figures...

Page 9: ...BELT SANDER FOR WOODEN FLOORS Leopard INSTRUCTION MANUAL Page 9 Figures...

Page 10: ...A 7 Loosen nut 6 fig A slip the tube off and take it to the work site 8 Lift the base by taking hold of it at the front and back Rest the belt guard against the chest and carry it to the work site In...

Page 11: ...mp 4 Wind the cable around the pig s tail support Keep the cable out of the machine s way 5 Open side guard 9 fig B 6 Lower the tensioning roller by turning lever 10 fig B clockwise 7 Insert the abras...

Page 12: ...DANGER Dust created by sanding may spontaneously ignite and cause injury or damage Empty the dust bag when it is one third full Empty the dust bag each time after finishing with the machine Never leav...

Page 13: ...or decreases 2 By turning the handwheel in an anticlockwise direction the roller pressure on the floor increases WALL EDGE WHEEL In order to avoid damaging the skirting or wall while sanding along the...

Page 14: ...n the bag inside out and wash it in a washing machine in cold water in order to prevent the pores from blocking and its ability to collect dust from decreasing BELT TENSION Periodically check the belt...

Page 15: ...l adjustment replace the belt clean the outer surface of the tensioner clean straighten or replace the rubber coated roller correct their position see pg 11 Insufficient dust collection dust bag over...

Page 16: ...principles and specification EN 292 Part 2 September 1991 Safety of machinery Electrical equipment of machines Part 1 General requirements EN 60204 1 October 1992 Safety of household and electrical ap...

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