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  • Page 1 Orbital Sander OBS-18 Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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 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 before using it.

  • Page 3: General Power Tool Safety Warnings

    DANGER: Failure to read the Owner’s Manual prior to operating or servicing your 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 before using it.
  • Page 4 Section - A English - EN If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD) or ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI ) protected supply. Use of a RCD or GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock. 3) Personal safety Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool.
  • Page 5 English - EN Section - A Wear personal protective equipment. Depending on application, use a face shield, safety goggles or safety glasses. As appropriate, wear dust mask, hearing protectors, gloves and workshop apron capable of stopping flying debris generated by various operations.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    English - EN Introduction 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.

  • Page 7: Machine Setup

    English - EN Section - A Machine Setup To prepare the machine for use follow this procedure: Familiarize yourself with the machine. Read all danger, warning, and caution statements and the Operation and Parts Manual before operating the machine. If you or the operator are unable to read English, have this manual fully explained before attempting to operate this machine.

  • Page 8: Dust Collection

    Section - A English - EN Dust Collection This sanding machine is designed to be operated with a remote vacuum. dust collection system or with the included dust bag Preparing Remote Vacuum Dust Collection Systems Preparing Using the Dust Bag To prepare the machine for remote vacuum dust collection To prepare the machine for use with the included dust bag systems that have a 2”...

  • Page 9: Operating Instructions

    English - EN Section - A Operating Instructions - Sanding Operating Instructions - Polishing To operate the machine as a sander follow this procedure: To operate the machine as a polisher follow this procedure: Move machine to work location. Decide the best WARNING: Injury can occur if the machine is connected approach to sanding the desired area.

  • Page 10: Troubleshooting

    Interlock not depressed. Depress interlock before activating control lever. Defective switch / bad connection. Contact an authorized American Sanders Dealer. Low voltage from excessive length or Use a 12 Ga. extension cord, not to exceed 50 feet (15m) length. undersized extension cord.
  • Page 11 Este manual contiene información importante acerca del uso y la seguridad de la máquina. Si no lee el manual antes de utilizar su máquina American Sanders o de intentar realizar los procedimientos de reparación o mantenimiento de la misma, usted o el resto del personal podrían sufrir lesiones; asimismo, podrían producirse daños a la máquina o a otras propiedades.

  • Page 12: Instrucciones De Seguridad Para El Operador

    PELIGRO: Si no lee el manual de instrucciones antes de operar, reparar o realizar el mantenimiento de su máquina American Sanders, el resultado puede ser que usted o el resto del personal sufra lesiones. Asimismo, pueden producirse daños a la máquina o a otras propiedades.

  • Page 13: Introducción

    Introducción La OBS-18 y la OBS-18DC pueden utilizarse en una gran variedad de superficies. Por ello, se trata de una herramient a ideal para mantenimiento de pisos de madera y trabajos de restauración. También es adecuada para la limpieza de superficies duras como baldosas o terrazo.

  • Page 14: Instalación De La Máquina

    Section - B Español - ES Instalación De La Máquina Si desea preparar la máquina para su uso, siga este procedimiento: Familiarícese con la máquina. Lea todas las indicaciones de peligro, advertencia y precaución, así como el manual de instrucciones y piezas, antes de utilizar la máquina.

  • Page 15: Recogida De Polvo

    Español - ES Section - B Recogida De Polvo Esta lijadora está diseñada para utilizarse con un sistema colector de polvo remoto mediante vacío o con la bolsa de polvo incluida Preparación de los sistemas colectores de polvo remotos Preparación para usar la bolsa de polvo incluida mediante vacío Si desea preparar la máquina para su uso con la bolsa de Si desea preparar la máquina para sistemas colectores de...

  • Page 16: Instrucciones De Funcionamiento - Lijado

    Section - B Español - ES Instrucciones De Funcionamiento - Lijado Instrucciones De Funcionamiento - Pulido Para operar la máquina como una lijadora, siga este Para operar la máquina como una pulidora siga este procedimiento: procedimiento: Desplace la máquina al lugar de trabajo. Seleccione el ADVERTENCIA: puede producirse una lesión si se mejor método para lijar el área deseada.

  • Page 17: Resolución De Problemas

    Español - ES Section - B Resolución De Problemas Problema Causa Acción No hay potencia. Inspeccione la fuente de alimentación y la conexión. El interbloqueo no está presionado. Presione el interbloqueo antes de activar la palanca de control. El motor no arranca. Interruptor defectuoso / mala Póngase en contacto con un distribuidor autorizado de American conexión.
  • Page 18 Section - C FRANÇAIS - FR LISEZ CE MANUEL Ce Manuel contient des informations importantes concernant l’utilisation et le fonctionnement de cette machine dans des conditions de sécurité optimales. La non-lecture de ce manuel avant d’utiliser ou d’entretenir votre machine American Sanders risque de provoquer un accident ou d’endommager la machine ou son environnement.

  • Page 19: Consignes De Sécurité

    DANGER: Si vous ne lisez pas le manuel d’utilisation avant d’utiliser ou réparer votre appareil American Sanders, vous risquez de vous blesser ainsi que d’autres personnes. Vous risquez également d’endommager l’appareil et de causer divers dommages matériels. Avant d’utiliser cet appareil, vous devez avoir reçu une formation sur son utilisation.

  • Page 20: Introduction

    Introduction Les appareils OBS-18 et OBS-18DC peuvent être utilisés sur une grande variété de surfaces. C’est un outil idéal pour l’entretien et la remise à neuf des parquets. Il permet également de nettoyer diverses surfaces dures, comme le carrelage en céramique et le granito.

  • Page 21: Préparation De L'appareil

    FRANÇAIS - FR Section - C Préparation De L’appareil Pour préparer l’appareil avant une utilisation, exécutez les opérations suivantes: Familiarisez-vous avec l’appareil. Avant toute utilisation de l’appareil, lisez les avertissements, les consignes de sécurité et le manuel d’utilisation. Si un utilisateur est incapable de lire ce manuel, il doit en demander une explication complète avant d’utiliser l’appareil.

  • Page 22: Collecte Des Poussières

    Section - C FRANÇAIS - FR Collecte Des Poussières Cette ponceuse est conçue pour fonctionner équipée d’un système à distance de collecte des poussières par le vide, ou du sac à poussières fourni. Préparation des systèmes à distance de collecte des Préparation pour utilisation du sac à...

  • Page 23: Utilisation De L'appareil - Ponçage

    FRANÇAIS - FR Section - C Utilisation De L’appareil – Ponçage Utilisation De L’appareil – Polissage Pour poncer avec l’appareil, exécutez les opérations Pour polir avec l’appareil, exécutez les opérations suivantes: suivantes: ADVERTENCIA: Des blessures peuvent survenir si Déplacez l’appareil jusqu’au site de ponçage. l’appareil est raccordé...

  • Page 24: Dépannage

    Enfoncez le verrou avant d’actionner la manette de commande. Le moteur ne démarre pas. Interrupteur défectueux, mauvaise Contactez un détaillant American Sanders agréé. connexion. Tension faible à cause d’une rallonge Utilisez une rallonge électrique de grosseur 12 ne dépassant pas trop longue ou trop fine.

  • Page 25: Notes

    OBS-18 Orbital Sander Parts Manual Notes: ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________...

  • Page 26: 115V Electrical Schematic

    Section - D Parts Manual Electrical Schematic (115V - 60Hz)

  • Page 27: 230V Electrical Schematic

    Parts Manual Section - D Electrical Schematic (230V - 50Hz)

  • Page 28: Base Assembly

    Section - D Parts Manual Base Assembly RF063600 063016...
  • Page 29 WASHER, 1/4”, STAR LOCK 56381768 SHAFT, AXLE 925589 PIN, ROLL 56382759 PAD, RED, 12” X 18” 980349 WASHER, WEAR, CAM 25907A MAINFRAME, OBS-18 980648 WASHER, 17/32” X 1-1/16” PLUG, HOLE (NOT SHOWN) 39734A 10666A SPRING MOUNT KIT MAINFRAME, OBS-18DC (DC) 25908A 29931A...

  • Page 30: Motor Assembly - Standard

    Section - D Parts Manual Motor Assembly - Standard RF064000 063016...
  • Page 31 Parts Manual Section - D Motor Assembly - Standard (continued) Item Ref. No. Description Item Ref. No. Description 56382831 MOTOR, 1HP, 115V / 60HZ 56459367 BOOT, RESET BUTTON AS018100 STARTER, SWITCH** 77195A LABEL, UI FIRE & SAND 41311A CAPACITOR, RUN** 77234A PLATE, WARNING 41312A...

  • Page 32: Motor Assembly - Dust Collection

    Section - D Parts Manual Motor Assembly - Dust Control RF063700 063016...
  • Page 33 Parts Manual Section - D Motor Assembly - Dust Control (continued) Item Ref. No. Description Item Ref. No. Description 56382885 MOTOR, 1 HP, 115V, 60HZ 51523A BUSHING, RELIEF, STRAIN AS018100 STARTER, SWITCH** 54765A IMPELLER 41311A CAPACITOR, RUN** 77195A LABEL, UI FIRE & SAND 41312A CAPACITOR, START** 77234A...

  • Page 34: Handle Assembly 115V

    Section - D Parts Manual Handle Assembly - 115V...
  • Page 35 Parts Manual Section - D Handle Assembly - 115V (continued) Item Ref. No. Description Item Ref. No. Description 442001 CLAMP, TUBE, HANDLE 80290A SCREW, #10 X 3/8” 627561 RELIEF, STRAIN 80291A WASHER, FLAT, #10 40522A INTERCONNECT, CORD 85817A BOLT, HEX, 5/16” X 2” 85812A BOLT, HEX, 5/16”...

  • Page 36: Handle Assembly 230V

    Section - D Parts Manual Handle Assembly - 230V RF059900 063016...
  • Page 37 Parts Manual Section - D Handle Assembly - 230V (continued) Item Ref. No. Description Item Ref. No. Description 170686 NUT, CONDUIT, 1/2” 627561 RELIEF, STRAIN 30285A FRONT, HANDLE 10250A CORD, INTERCONNECT, ASM. 50798A LEVER, SWITCH 930005 RIVET, 5/32” 50799A INTERLOCK, MAIN 64325A HOOK, CORD 50806A...

  • Page 38: Limited Warranty

    THE DESCRIPTION OF THE LIMITED WARRANTIES STATED WITHIN. NO OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, (1) The obligation of American Sanders under this warranty is limited INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY to repairing or replacing, at its option, any part which is proven to...
  • Page 40 American Sanders an AMANO Company 1 Eclipse Rd l PO Box 909 Sparta, North Carolina 28675 l USA www.pioneereclipse.com www.americansanders.com +1-336-372-8080 1-800-367-3550 Fax 1-336-372-2913 LT068700 © 2017 American Sanders OBS18_F...

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