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Page  14      Form No. 78149D 

Clarke

®

 

 American Sanders

 American  8  Floor Sander  Operator's  Manual

  Sander Adjustment Procedures

 

DANGER: 

Electrocution could occur if maintenance and 
repairs are performed on a unit that is not 
properly disconnected from the power source. 

 

Disconnect the power supply before attempting 
any maintenance or service.  

 

DANGER

Moving parts of this machine can cause serious 
injury  and/or damage.  Keep hands, feet and 
loose clothing away from all moving parts of the 
sander.  

Sanding Pressure

To adjust the sanding pressure follow this procedure:

  1.  Screw the sanding pressure knob down to increase the sanding 

pressure when making the roughing in cut.  

 
  2.  Screw the sanding pressure knob up to decrease the sanding 

pressure when making the 

fi

 nishing cut.  

Drum Rates

The machine can be operated at two rates.  To change the speed of 
the drum, follow this procedure:

 1.  Remove the belt cover.
 2.  Remove the fan belt.
 3.  Loosen the motor bolt.
 4.  Remove the hex nuts at the front of the motor.
 5.  Using the 5/32”  Allen wrench, lower the motor locating screws.
 6.  Slide the motor forward.
 7.  For high drum rates, install drive belt in larger diameter of the 

grooves available on the motor pulley and in the smaller diameter 
of the two grooves available on the drum pulley.  For lower rates, 
install drive belt in smaller diameter of the grooves available on 
the motor pulley and in the larger diameter of the two grooves 
available on the drum pulley.

 8.  Tighten belt and secure motor to chassis.
   
 9.  Install the fan belt.

10.  Install the belt guard.

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Страница 2: ...d 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...

Страница 3: ...may contain chemicals that are known to certain governments such as the State of California as identified in its Proposition 65 Regulatory Warning Law to cause cancer birth defects or other reproduct...

Страница 4: ...onment that can be explosive The following safety proce dures must be adhered to Cigarette lighters pilot lights and any other source of ignition can create an explosion when active during a sanding s...

Страница 5: ...observe all safety statements found on your machine or in this Owner s Manual can result in seri ous injury or damage Read and observe all safety statements Make sure that all labels decals warnings...

Страница 6: ...teel Canvas Drive V Belt Dimensions 40 x 15 x 36 3 4 103 cm x 38 cm x 93 cm Weight 216 lbs 98kg Operating Controls Motor Starter Protector Sanding Pressure Adjustment Leveling Controls Tool Storage Tr...

Страница 7: ...d For maximum pro tection 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 grou...

Страница 8: ...se 6 Using 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...

Страница 9: ...st bag to 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...

Страница 10: ...abrasive 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 t...

Страница 11: ...lammable material and vapors to ignite Read the manufac turer s label on all chemicals used to determine combustibility Keep the work area well ventilated DANGER Sanding dust can spontaneously ignite...

Страница 12: ...the surface make sure the machine 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 finish...

Страница 13: ...s Manual A First pass forward right to left B First pass reverse retrace same path C Second pass forward overlap the drum width E Work the remaining unsanded floor in the same fashion right to left Fi...

Страница 14: ...uld 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...

Страница 15: ...Screw the sanding 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 proced...

Страница 16: ...ots 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 truck wheels See f...

Страница 17: ...machine is equipped with lubrication fittings and are located on shaft supporting mechanism Dust Bag Remove the dust bag from the machine and shake it thoroughly to remove the sanding dust from the d...

Страница 18: ...sized extension cord or poor Decrease sanding pressure connection Defective run capacitor Contact an authorized dealer Defective motor Contact an authorized dealer Motor starter trips repeatedly Exces...

Страница 19: ...Page 18 Form No 78149D Clarke American Sanders American 8 Floor Sander Operator s Manual NOTES...

Страница 20: ...Clarke American Sanders American 8 Floor Sander Operator s Manual Form No 78149D Page 19 American Sander 8 Wiring Diagram 4 93...

Страница 21: ...8 Floor Sander Operator s Manual 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 24 25 27 28 26 29 30 17 16 18 19 20 44 22 8 33 Model A...

Страница 22: ...d 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 21904C Clamp 1 25...

Страница 23: ...2 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 42 51 45 55 11 56 57 58 59 46 47 72 7...

Страница 24: ...r 17 64 I x 31 64 O x 1 16 7 Not Shown Ref Part No Description Qty 52 962823 Screw 20 x Pn St Mach 3 53 77234A Label Lifting Warning 1 54 66169A Pulley Fan Shaft 1 55 66167A Pulley Drum 1 56 80501A Ke...

Страница 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 42 68 40 63 41 60 54 57 56 555453 64 64 6...

Страница 26: ...eproof 2 2 29 66627A Cover Truck Wheel 1 1 30 87004A Washer Fit St 2 2 31 61600A Clip Dust 1 1 32 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 M...

Страница 27: ...6 American 8 Floor Sander Accessories Drawing Parts List 4 12 00 Ref Part No Description 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...

Страница 28: ...uch as 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 tig...

Страница 29: ...ers 2 TRUCK AND CASTER WHEELS with flat spots 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 b...

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