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This book has important information for the use and safe operation of this machine. Failure to read this book 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.
Owner's Manual and on your machine. DANGER: Failure to read the Owner's Manual prior to operating or servicing your Clarke American Sanders machine could result in injury to you or to other personnel; damage to the ma- chine or to other property could occur as well. You must have training in the operation of this machine before using it.
Introduction & Machine Specifications The OBS-18 or OBS-18DC can be used on a variety of surfaces. It is an ideal tool for wood flooring maintenance and restoration work. It is also suitable for cleaning hard surfaces such as tile or Terrazzo.
3/8" or thinner. WARNING: Never put yourself or let others be in a position to get injured if the machine should tip or fall, while replacing the pad or changing abrasive. American Sanders OBS-18/18 DC Operator's Manual Clarke ® Page 5...
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the flooring and to reduce swirling, keep the machine in motion while the motor is running. Figure # 4 NOTE: For sanding cuts and sandpaper, see page 9. American Sanders OBS-18/18 DC Operator's Manual Page 6 Clarke ®...
Check power supply and connection Interlock not depressed. Depress Interlock before activating control lever. Defective switch/ Bad connection Contact an authorized Clarke American Sanders Dealer. Motor fails to start / runs Low voltage from excessive length Use a 14 Ga extension cord, not to sluggish.
For leveling after initial finish coat. 150 grit For scratching surface between coats of finish 945964/20 screen mesh 180 grit For surface roughing between coats of finish. 945965/20 screen mesh American Sanders OBS-18/18 DC Operator's Manual Page 12 Clarke ®...
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(b). Return the product to the nearest Clarke American Sanders repair location. Transportation charges to and from the repair location must be prepaid by the purchaser. (c). Clarke American Sanders will repair the product and or replace any defective parts without charge within a reasonable time after receipt of the product.