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American Sanders
Operator's Manual (EN) - Floorcrafter
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Figure 2
Figure 3
HOW TO PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR OPERATION
WARNING: Always remove the electrical plug from the
electrical outlet before installing or changing the sandpaper.
How To Install The Sandpaper
To install the sandpaper, follow this
procedure:
1. Put the handle in the vertical position.
2. Lock the handle. To lock the handle, push the locking lever down.
See figure 1.
3. Tilt the machine backward until the handle is on the floor.
4. Put one foot on each side of the machine.
5. Using a 7/8 wrench, remove the nut and the washer that hold the
paper holder. See figure 2.
6. Put the sandpaper on the sanding pad.
7. Put the paper holder in position. See figure 3.
8. Install the washer and the nut that hold the paper holder.
Sanding Cuts and Sandpaper
Initial Cut
The purpose of the initial cut is to remove old finish and gross im-
perfections on the floor surface. A coarse abrasive should be used.
If glazing, loading, or burning takes place immediately into an initial
cut, select a coarser abrasive. If this should occur during an initial cut,
the abrasive has dulled and must be replaced.
Final Cuts
The purpose of a finishing cut is to remove the scratches produced
during the initial cut. Use a fine (60-80 grit) grain abrasive.
If the surface remains rough after a finishing cut, it may be necessary
to use an even finer grain of abrasive
(80-100 grit). Care should 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.
