Maintenance - American Sanders 3DS Operator's Manual

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User Maintenance:
The paper bags should be replaced after every 3 hours of use, mini-
mum. Paper bags may need to be replaced more often with heavy
cutting and softer wood types.
NOTE: Before paper bags are replaced, the machine must be
vacuumed to remove all dust and the cloth filter must be cleaned to
remove accumulated dust. (See the DTV-7 Operator's Manual for
instructions on how to clean the cloth filter)
When changing the sanding paper or screen, the foam and dual lock
"velcro" on the sanding pads should be checked for any frays, wear, or
damage.
Service Maintenance:
The 3DS Sander must be serviced after every 600 hours of use.
Contact an authorized Alto Service Center/Person for service.
(The Service Centers are listed on the inside back cover of the Opera-
tor's Manual).
The following service should include:
1. Check and/or change the brushes and commutator in the
vacuum motor (See separate operator's manual).
2. Check the rubber grommets on the sanding pads for wear
and tear; replace if damaged.
3. Check foam on sanding pads for wear and tear; replace if
damaged.
4. Check the drive mechanisms for wear, i.e. belts, pulleys,
motor shaft.
5. Blow accumulated dust out of vacuum motor.
6. Clean cloth filter on vacuum.
In addition to the above the following service should be done:
1. After 1500 hours the drive belt should be
replaced.
2. After 3000 hours the bearings on the drive
pulleys should be replaced.

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