HireTech HT8 EX Owner's Manual & Operating Instructions

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HT8 EX DRUM FLOOR SANDER
From Serial Number
07294 (220/240 Volt) & 03415 (110/120 Volt)
OWNERS MANUAL & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
© Hiretech
0412/1811
REF. 179
PART # 024965

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  • Page 1  HT8 EX DRUM FLOOR SANDER From Serial Number 07294 (240/240 Volt) & 03415 (110/120 Volt) OWNERS MANUAL & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2016/11 © Hiretech Part # 024965...
  • Page 1 HT8 EX DRUM FLOOR SANDER From Serial Number 07294 (220/240 Volt) & 03415 (110/120 Volt) OWNERS MANUAL & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS © Hiretech 0412/1811 REF. 179 PART # 024965...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Hiretech Limited Warranty. WARNING: Risk of potential injury from moving parts. Hiretech reserves the right to make changes or improvements to it’s To reduce the risk of injury, unplug the machine before products without prior notice.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    NORTH AMERICAN SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: This floor sanding machine must be grounded. This floor-sanding machine shall be grounded while in use to protect the operator from electric shock. The machine is provided with a three-conductor cord and a moulded three-contact grounding type attachment plug to fit the proper grounding type receptacle.
  • Page 3: Specification

    10. Never operate the machine without the drum guard in place or if the drum guard is damaged. Drum RPM 3,300 11. Always store and transport the HT8 EX with a sanding belt in Sanding Drum 200mm (8”) wide dynamically place at all times to protect the drum rubber.
  • Page 3: Specification

    (L - LINE) SPARE PARTS Use Hiretech genuine spare parts only for service and repair. Use of non-approved parts will void the product warranty. See the back cover of this manual for the terms and conditions of the Hiretech Limited Warranty.
  • Page 4: Set Up

    12 and 13 Note: Use Hiretech genuine floor sander abrasives for the best The HT8-1.2 breaks down into three component parts, the sanding performance and finish. They will also reduce the risk of...
  • Page 4: Set Up

    Drum: 200mm 8(") wide dynamical balanced 11. Always store and transport the HT8 EX with a high performance drum with expandable sanding belt in place at all times to protect the drum rubber.
  • Page 5: Floor Sanding Technique

    HTF-2 Floor Sander ease the drum off the floor. with Hiretech abrasive pads and strips which have been especially designed for re-finishing floors. These will maintain the integrity of any stain used to colour the wood and prepare the surface for a new coat of finish.
  • Page 5: Floor Sanding Technique

    The floor sander is now ready for use. you with maximum control in operation. Tighten the clamp bracket firmly. Always ensure that the Note: Use Hiretech genuine floor sander abrasives clamp bracket is tight, check periodically during for the best sanding performance and finish. They use.
  • Page 6: Floor Sanding Technique

    Allow each coat of varnish to dry completely following the wood depth in the floor remove a baseboard or moulding from the manufactures directions. Use Hiretech abrasive pads to sand around the edge of the floor. This should provide access to the between each coat of varnish.
  • Page 6: Floor Sanding Technique

    Firmly fix all loose boards or blocks. the next pass repeating the above technique. Remove heavy wax, grease and dirt deposits by hand. CAUTION - to prevent damage to the floor surface, work piece or machine Sweep and vacuum the floor thoroughly to follow these rules.
  • Page 7: Floor Sander Abrasive Guide

    DO NOT OVER-SAND USE ONLY AS HEAVY GRADE ABRASIVE AS IT TAKES TO DO THE JOB. PROGRESS FROM FIRST GRADE USED THROUGH FOLLOWING GRADES TO REMOVE ALL VISIBLE SANDING MARKS. DO NOT MISS A GRADE. FLOOR SANDER ABRASIVES Hiretech Abrasives Hiretech recommend the following abrasive range which are suitable...
  • Page 7: Floor Sander Abrasive Guide

    HTF-2 Floor retaining bolt is tight. Start the edger with the disc off Sander with Hiretech abrasive pads and strips which the floor then lower the disc to the floor as you move have been especially designed for re-finishing floors.
  • Page 8: Service & Routine Maintenance

    Ensure that the Warning Label Ref.36 is present and legible. Store and transport the HT8 EX with a sanding belt in place at all 2. Check all other guards and mechanical parts are in good times to protect the drum rubber.
  • Page 8: Service & Routine Maintenance

    If there is no manufactures directions. Use Hiretech abrasive pads source of natural light sand in the direction of the to sand between each coat of varnish.
  • Page 9 Brush ware is also indicated by the triangular ware indicator is a depressed pattern on the shield wall end and on the stamped on genuine Hiretech motor brushes marked with the main frame to assist alignment. Both the bearing fit and HT symbol.
  • Page 9 JOB. PROGRESS FROM FIRST GRADE USED THROUGH FOLLOWING GRADES TO REMOVE ALL VISIBLE SANDING MARKS. DO NOT MISS A GRADE. FLOOR SANDER ABRASIVES Hiretech Abrasives Hiretech recom m end the following abrasive range which are suitable for all floor types and applications.
  • Page 10 8. Complete a functional (run) test and record results. CAUTION: when undertaking a functional test ensure that the machine is secure, remember the sanding drum will rotate, ensure that the drum cannot come into contact with the work bench/service area. © Hiretech...
  • Page 10 Ensure that all labels are present and in good Store and transport the HT8 EX with a sanding belt in condition. place at all times to protect the drum rubber.
  • Page 11: Fault Finding

    FAULT FINDING © Hiretech...
  • Page 11: Fault Finding

    Brush ware is also indicated by the ‘triangular’ Hiretech Service Agent. Hiretech operate a ware indicator stamped on genuine Hiretech simple exchange program to replace HT8 EX motor brushes marked with the HT symbol. See Sanding Drums. Please contact your local illustration opposite.
  • Page 12: Parts Diagram

    PARTS DIAGRAM HT8-1.2 Expandable Drum Single Speed © Hiretech...
  • Page 12: Parts Diagram

    To remove a brush spring with a brush in taking care to avoid contact between the the operating position push the brush brushes and the commutator of the spring down and towards the brush and lift armature, that the shield wall end is out.
  • Page 13: Parts Diagram

    PARTS DIAGRAM HT8-1.2 Expandable Drum Single Speed © Hiretech...
  • Page 13: Parts Diagram

    restrict the movement of the brush block insulation (flash) test unless the test instrument has assembly, take care not to loosen or test on run ' facility. damage these cables. If your instrument has this facility then:- replace the xvi. Return the brush block assembly to its switch cover 'A' taking care to avoid trapping leads original position and align the timing and ensuring that all dust gaskets are correctly...
  • Page 14: Parts List

    Cable Main Assembly 110V (NA) 980004 Spacer 908285 Cable Main Assembly 240V (UK) 163008 Fan Motor 010200 Washer 167802 Shield Pulley 920148 024885 Bearing Drum Shaft EX 024600 Buffer Rubber 163682 Bearing Armature 980197 Washer 062003 Clamp Bearing 024605 Bolt 962345 Screw © Hiretech...
  • Page 14: Parts List

    FAULT FINDING FAULT CAUSE ACTION The machine does not run. The power cable is not Connect the power cable to the connected to the power supply. power supply. The overload protection has Allow to cool, switch on. been activated. The motor brushes are worn. Replace the motor brushes.
  • Page 15: Circuit Diagram

    024880 Pulley Drum EX 024500 Test Lead (UK) 903260 Belt Drum 3/4in (19mm) Wide 024502 Test Lead (NA) 903273 Belt Fan 1/2in (13mm) Wide 163865 Service Tool - Locking Drum 024890 Spacer Bearing CIRCUIT DIAGRAM FITTING REPLACEMENT SWITCH © Hiretech...
  • Page 15: Circuit Diagram

    FLOOR SANDER MODEL HT8-1.2 EX 127 85 49 46 145 146...
  • Page 16 © Hiretech...
  • Page 16 FLOOR SANDER MODEL HT8-1.2 EX 96 95 62 89 87 62 93 96 97 102 HT8 EX MULTI-SPEED DRUM FLOOR SANDER From Serial Number (220/240 Volt) & (110/120 Volt) OWNERS MANUAL & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS © Hiretech APRIL 2006 REF. 179...

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