Operating Instructions - American Sanders Super 7R Operator's Manual

1. Familiarize yourself with the machine. Read all danger, warning, and caution
statements and the Owner's Manual before operating this machine. If you or
EN
your operator cannot read English, have this manual explained fully before
attempting to operate this machine.
2. Remove screw and abrasive retainer. Center abrasive on pad and secure with
abrasive retainer and screw. (Figure 3)
1. Move machine to the location of your work. Set any exposed nails
with hammer and punch to avoid encounter with abrasive.
3. Return machine to upright position and tilt machine back on casters until it
comes to rest on the exhaust bracket. Machine will be in a reclined position.
Do not allow machine to rest on pad especially after use, or compression set
WARNING:
Bodily injury could occur if power is applied to the
may take place within elastomer on pad. This will create a flat spot and bounce
machine with the power switch already in the "ON" position. Always check
during use. (Figure 4)
to assure that the power switch is in the "OFF" position before applying
power to the power cable.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

2. Make sure the control switch is in the "Off" position then connect the
supply cable to an appropriately grounded fused circuit. Connect
1. Move machine to the location of your work. Set any exposed nails with ham-
mer and punch to avoid encounter with abrasive.
the supply cable to the motor pigtail. (Figure 5)
WARNING:
3. With the machine in the reclined position firmly grasp both handles
and flip the control switch to the "ON" position. (Figure 4.)
the machine with the power switch already in the "ON" position. Always
check to assure that the power switch is in the "OFF" position before
4. Gradually lower pad to surface intended for sanding. Make sure the
applying power to the power cable.
machine is in motion while the pad is engaged with the surface to
be sanded. You may use broad circular motion as you sand along
2. Make sure the control switch is in the "Off" position then connect the supply
the length of the surface or your may use a combination of forward cable to an appropriately grounded fused circuit. Connect the supply cable to
the motor pigtail. (Figure 5)
and sideward motions. In time you will develop your own technique
to optimize coverage and dust recovery. It is advisable to not add
3. With the machine in the reclined position firmly grasp both handles and flip the
effort to the pad as this may lead to "nosing in" or "tipping" which
control switch to the "ON" position. (Figure 4.)
produces grooves or lines on the surface.
4. Gradually lower pad to surface intended for sanding. Make sure the ma-
5. When replacing abrasive, emptying the contents of the dust bag, or
chine is in motion while the pad is engaged with the surface to be sanded.
sanding operation is completed, return machine to reclined position,
You may use broad circular motion as you sand along the length of the
flip control switch to "Off" then disconnect the motor pigtail from the
surface or your may use a combination of forward and sideward motions.
supply cable. In time you will develop your own technique to optimize coverage and dust
recovery. It is advisable to not add effort to the pad as this may lead to "nos-
ing in" or "tipping" which produces grooves or lines on the surface.
6. Empty dust bag whenever it becomes 1/3 full.
.
5. When replacing abrasive, emptying the contents of the dust bag, or sanding
operation is completed, return machine to reclined position, flip control
DANGER:
switch to "Off" then disconnect the motor pigtail from the supply cable.
Failure to disconnect the supply cable from machine
whenever servicing, replacing abrasive, or emptying the dust bag could
6. Empty dust bag whenever it becomes 1/3 full.
result in electrocution or severe injury. Never leave machine unattended
while the supply cable is connected.
DANGER:
Never leave dust bag unattended with sanding dust
in it. Sanding dust can spontaneously ignite and cause a fire or explosion.
Empty dust bag into a metal container, clear of any combustibles. Do not
empty content into a fire. Do not overfill dust bag.
American Sanders Operator's Manual (EN) - Super 7R
Operating Instructions
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