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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.
How to Check the Carbon Brushes ........12 Assembly Drawing #1 ..............14 Assembly Parts List #1 .............. 15 Assembly Drawing #2 ..............16 Assembly Parts List #2 .............. 17 Wiring Diagram ................18 Page 2 Clarke American Sanders American B-2 Operator's Manual...
• Do not empty the contents of the dust bag into a fire. • Hitting a nail while sanding can cause sparks and create an explosion or fire. Always use a hammer and punch to countersink all nails before sanding floors. Clarke American Sanders American B-2 Operator's Manual Page 3...
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Maintenance and repairs performed by unauthorized personnel could result in damage or injury. Maintenance and repairs performed by unauthorized personnel will void your warranty. Servicing of this unit must always be referred to an authorized Clarke American Sanders distributor. CAUTION: Use of this equipment to move other objects or to climb on could result in injury or damage.
4. To empty the dust bag, unzip the disposal flap and force contents out by inverting the bag. NOTE: For best results, empty frequently. Follow all warnings posted in this manual and on the dust bag. Page 6 Clarke American Sanders American B-2 Operator's Manual...
5. Put one hand on the sandpaper. Using the special wrench, turn the screw clockwise with the other hand. Make sure the screw is tight. See Figure 2. Figure 2 Clarke American Sanders American B-2 Operator's Manual Page 7...
For final sanding of certain hardwoods and conifers where a smooth surface is desired. 120 grit For finishing cut on certain conifers. 150 grit For finishing cut on certain conifers where a smooth surface is desired. Page 8 Clarke American Sanders American B-2 Operator's Manual...
Mainte- nance and repairs performed by unauthorized personnel will void your warranty. Servicing of these units must always be referred to an autho- rized Clarke American Sanders distributor. Clarke American Sanders American B-2 Operator's Manual Page 9...
1. To clean the ventilation opening in the center of the plug, remove the plug from the machine. With the plug removed, also inspect the grease in the gearbox. See figure 9. Figure 9 Page 10 Clarke American Sanders American B-2 Operator's Manual...
Damage could occur to the gear box. 5. Remove the cover from the gear housing. 6. Remove the old lubricant from the gearbox. 7. Add ten ounces of Clarke American Sanders lubricant to the gearbox. Figure 11 CAUTION: To prevent damage to the motor, do not add more than ten ounces of lubricant to the gearbox.
14. Start up the machine, if sparking between either brush and the commutator occurs, use a brush seating stone on the commutator to promote full engagement between the brushes and commutator. 15. Install the motor cover. Page 12 Clarke American Sanders American B-2 Operator's Manual...
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NOTES Clarke American Sanders American B-2 Operator's Manual Page 13...
Model American B-2 7" Spinner Edger Wiring Diagram 3/93 Page 18 Clarke American Sanders American B-2 Operator's Manual...
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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.