Sander Adjustment Procedures - Alto Classic 8 Operator's Manual

Sander Adjustment Procedures

DANGER: Electrocution could occur if main-
tenance and repairs are performed
on a unit that is not properly dis-
connected from the power source.
Disconnect the power supply be-
fore attempting any maintenance
or service.
DANGER: Moving parts of this machine can
cause serious injury and/or dam-
age. Keep hands, feet and loose
clothing away from all moving parts
of the sander.
The following information provides details on how to
adjust different features/controls of the sander.
Dust Shoe
To adjust the dust shoe follow this procedure:
1. Disconnect machine from power supply.
2. Loosen the three screws fastening the dust shoe
to the chassis.
3. Adjust the dust shoe down to reduce clearance.
4. Adjust the dust shoe up to increase clearance.
5. Align the dust shoe to the chassis and tighten all
three screws. See figure #13.
Sanding Pressure
To adjust the sanding pressure follow this procedure:
1. Screw the sanding pressure knob down to in-
crease the sanding pressure when making the
roughing in cut.
2. Screw the sanding pressure knob up to decrease
the sanding pressure when making the finishing
cut.
Minimum pressure is reached when the sanding
pressure knob extends 7/8" off of the casting. See
figure #14.
AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY Classic 8 Operator's Manual
Figure 13
Figure 14
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