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EZ-8 EZ-8 EZ-8 EZ-8 EZ-8 Sander Sander Sander Sander Sander Operator's Manual Models: 07070A, 07118A 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 Clarke American Sanders machine could result in injury to you or to other personnel;...
Contents of this Book Operator Safety Instructions ............3 Introduction and Machine Specifications ........5 How to Transport the Machine ............6 Machine Set-Up ................7 How to Operate the Machine ............9 Sanding Cuts and Sandpaper ............ 10 Sander Adjustment Procedures ..........11 Routine Maintenance ..............
OPERATOR SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS DANGER means: Severe bodily injury or death can occur to you or other personnel if the DAN- GER statements found on this machine or in this Operator's Manual are ignored or are not adhered to. Read and observe all DANGER statements found in this Operator's Manual and on your machine.
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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.
How to Transport the Machine Transporting the Machine With Limited Cargo Area: To transport the machine, follow this procedure: 1 . Lower sanding drum with control lever. See figure 1. 2 . Slide collar beyond overlap of control link; remove pin from notch.
Machine Set-up To set up the machine follow this procedure: 1. Familiarize yourself with the machine. Read all danger, warning, and caution statements as well as the Operator's Manual. If operator is unable to read English, have the manual explained before operating.
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MACHINE SET-UP 7. This sanding machine is designed to be operated 1.5" Hose from with a remote vacuum dust collection system or vacuum system 2" Hose from (not included) with the included dust bag. Follow the procedures vacuum system (not included) below: Preparing Remote Vacuum Dust Collection Systems To prepare the machine for remote vacuum dust collection...
How to Operate the Machine To operate the machine follow this procedure: 1. Set any exposed nails with a hammer and punch to avoid encounter with sanding drum. Connect the machine to an appropriate grounded and fused circuit (power supply). Press the selector switch to the start (S) position.
Sanding Cuts and Sandpaper Initial Cut The purpose of the initial cut is to remove old finish and gross imperfections on the floor surface. A coarse abrasive should be used. If the surface is severely damaged by deep scratches, pre-existing dwell marks, uneven planks, etc., it may be necessary to sand across or diagonally to the grain to restore evenness to the surface.
Sander Adjustment Procedures DANGER: Electrocution could occur if main- tenance and repairs are performed on a unit that is not properly dis- connected from the power source. Disconnect the power supply be- fore attempting any maintenance or service. DANGER: Moving parts of this machine can cause serious injury and/or dam- age.
Routine Maintenance The following items need to be periodically inspected and maintained to keep your sander in good working condition. Sanding Chamber Periodically blow out the sanding chamber to prevent large accumulations of debris which could interfere with the performance of the dust recovery system. Wheels Periodically remove the debris from the truck and caster wheels.
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Action Drive belts jump teeth or squeak. Damaged belt. Replace belt. Insufficient tension. Tension drive belt. Poor belt tracking. Align Pulley. Squealing, growling or grinding Damage and/or worn bearing. Remove drive belts, rotate arbor noise coming from machine. motor and fan shafts to locate dragging or rough bearing.
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EZ-8 Sander Assembly Drawing #1 7/03 Ref. # Part No. Description Q t y Ref. # Part No. Description Q t y 41970A Cord, Motor 9 1 5 0 8 2 x ¾ 4 5 6 0 2 A P l u g...
EZ-8 Sander Assembly Parts List #2 2/07 Ref. # Part No. Description Q t y Ref. # Part No. Description Q t y 4 7 3 8 7 B Switch, Control 69106A Tube, Handle 24525A Housing Control 2 61897A Tube, Dust...
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