READ THIS BOOK 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;...
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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.
Introduction The Epoch is a floor sanding machine. It can also be used for polishing, buffing and stripping. The machine can be used on wood, vinyl, terrazzo or cement floors. 07233C 07234C 07233A 07237A 07234A 07238A EPOCH HD 16" Model EPOCH HD 20”...
Machine Set-up WARNING: Always remove the electrical plug from the electrical outlet before installing or changing the sandpaper. How To Install The Sandpaper (HydraSand) To install the sandpaper, follow this procedure: Put the handle in the vertical position. Lock the handle. To lock the handle, push the locking lever down. See figure 1. Tilt the machine backward until the handle is on the floor.
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Machine Set-up WARNING: Always remove the electrical plug from the electrical outlet before installing or changing the pad or brush. How To Install The Brush Or Pad Driver To install the brush or pad driver, follow this procedure: Put the handle in the vertical position. To lock the handle, push the locking lever down.See figure 5.
Operating Instructions WARNING: Never start machine when the handle is in the vertical position. The switch to start and stop the machine is activated by the interlock switch (Fig. 8) and the levers (Fig 8A) under the handle grips. Figure 8 To start the machine, follow this procedure: 1.
Maintenance WARNING: Maintenance must be done by authorized personnel only. CAUTION: Keep all adjustments according to specifications. Maintenance Instructions Return the machine to a American Sanders Authorized Service Location every 12 months for maintenance inspections. Switches WARNING: All electrical repairs must be done by authorized personnel only. The machine must be tested after electrical repairs to make sure it is safe to operate.
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Maintenance Problem Possible Cause Solution Check the main power supply (building circuit breaker). No power Check the cord connection at the wall outlet Switch lever safety lock not Hold in the switch lever safety lock and then engage depressed switch levers. Machine will not start Bad connection Check the motor and cord interlock connections.
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Handle Assembly Parts List PART ITEM DESCRIPTION NUMBER 21074A HANDLE FRONT CFP 21075A HANDLE BACK CFP 50781A CLAMP HANDLE C2K 80284A SCREW 10-32UNF X .75 HRCS 80290A SCREW 10-32 X 3/8 HRCS 80291A WASHER FLAT 10 TYPE B WIDE AS034500 MODULE INTERLOCK ASM.
Limited Warranty Epoch HD Dual Speed Rotary Sander TO QUALIFY FOR THIS WARRANTY INSTRUCTIONS AND CONDITIONS FOR WARRANTY REIMBURSEMENT (1) Machine must be registered within 30 days from the time of purchase on a form provided by American Sanders. Your Order replacement part: Orders will be processed and charged, American Sanders Distributor is responsible for the registration as normal procedure.
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Garantía limitada Epoch HD Dual Speed Rotary Sander PARA CALIFICAR PARA ESTA GARANTÍA INSTRUCCIONES Y CONDICIONES PARA EL REEMBOLSO DE GARANTÍA (1) El equipo debe registrarse dentro de los 30 días a partir de la fecha de compra en un formulario proporcionado por American Sanders. Pida la pieza de reemplazo: Los pedidos se procesarán y cobrarán, Su distribuidor American Sanders es responsable del registro de como un procedimiento normal.
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Garantie limitée Ponceuse rotative à deux vitesses Epoch POUR ÊTRE ADMISSIBLE À LA PRÉSENTE GARANTIE INSTRUCTIONS ET CONDITIONS POUR L’OBTENTION D’UN REMBOURSEMENT SOUS GARANTIE (1) L’appareil doit être inscrit dans les 30 jours suivant la date d’achat à l’aide de la fiche fournie par American Sanders. L’enregistrement Commande de pièce de rechange : Les commandes sont traitées et de votre appareil s’effectue auprès de votre distributeur American facturées comme toute procédure normale.
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