Clarke
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American Sanders American 8 Floor Sander Operator's Manual
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OPERATOR SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
AVERTISSEMENT
ADVERTENCIA
DANGER means:
Severe bodily injury or death can occur to you or other personnel if the DANGER statements
found on this machine or in this Owner’s Manual are ignored or are not adhered to. Read and
observe all DANGER statements found in this Owner’s Manual and on your machine.
WARNING means:
Injury can occur to you or to other personnel if the WARNING statements found on your
machine or in this Owner’s Manual are ignored or are not adhered to. Read and observe all
WARNING statements found in this Owner’s Manual and on your machine.
CAUTION means:
Damage can occur to the machine or to other property if the CAUTION statements found on
your machine or in this Owner’s Manual are ignored or are not adhered to. Read and observe
all CAUTION statements found in this Owner’s Manual and on your machine.
DANGER:
Failure to read the Owner’s Manual 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 be-
fore using it. If you cannot read English, have this manual explained fully before attempting to operate
this machine.
DANGER:
Sanding/finishing wood floors can create an environment 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 session. All sources of ignition should be extinguished or removed entirely if possible from the
work area.
• Work areas that are poorly ventilated can create an explosive environment when certain combustible
materials are in the atmosphere, i.e., solvents, thinners, alcohol, fuels, certain finishes, wood dust and
other combustible materials. Floor sanding machines can cause flammable material and vapors to burn.
Read the manufacturer’s label on all chemicals used to determine combustibility. Keep the work area well
ventilated.
• Spontaneous combustion or an explosion can occur when working with sanding dust. The sanding dust
can ignite and cause injury or damage. Sanding dust should be disposed of properly. Always empty the
sanding dust into a metal container that is located outside of any building(s).
• Remove the contents of the dust bag when the bag is 1/3 full. Remove the contents of the dust bag each
time you finish using the machine. Never leave a dust bag unattended with sanding dust in it.
• Do not empty the contents of the dust bag into a fire.
• Hitting a nail while sanding can cause sparks and create an explosion or fire. Always use a hammer and
punch to countersink all nails before sanding floors.
DANGER:
Operating a machine that is not completely or fully assembled could result in injury or property damage. Do
not operate this machine until it is completely assembled. Keep
all fasteners tight. Keep adjustments according to machine specifications.
