Clarke American B-2 Operator's Manual
Clarke American B-2 Operator's Manual

Clarke American B-2 Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 Electronic Service Manuals This electronic document is provided as a service to our customers. We do not create the contents of the information contained in this docu- ment. Should you have detailed questions pertaining to the information contained in this document, you may contact Michco, or the manufac- turer which provided the original information in this electronic deliver- able.
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    How to Check the Carbon Brushes ........10 Assembly Drawing #1 ..............12 Assembly Parts List #1 .............. 13 Assembly Drawing #2 ..............14 Assembly Parts List #2 .............. 15 Wiring Diagram ................16 Page 2 Clarke ® American Sanders American B-2 Operator's Manual...
  • Page 4: Operator Safety Instructions

    Failure to read the Owner's Manual prior to operating or attempting any service or mainte- nance 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. You must have training in the operation of this machine before using it.
  • Page 5 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 machine to move other objects or to climb on could result in injury or damage.
  • Page 6: Introduction And Machine Specifications

    Its exclusive two speed control when switched to hi-speed produces 3200 rpm for fast, rough sanding. At low speed, the American B-2 operates at 2800 rpm for fine, finish sanding. A non marking disc guard protects the rubber pad, permitting the edger to work right up to the base- board or wall.
  • Page 7: Machine Set-Up

    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 4. Figure 4 ® Page 6 Clarke American Sanders American B-2 Operator's Manual...
  • Page 8: Sanding Cuts And Sandpaper

    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 7 Clarke American Sanders American B-2 Operator's Manual...
  • Page 9: How To Operate The Machine

    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. Page 8 Clarke ® American Sanders American B-2 Operator's Manual...
  • Page 10: The Dust Control System

    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 11. Figure 11 ® Page 9 Clarke American Sanders American B-2 Operator's Manual...
  • Page 11: Lubrication

    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 13 CAUTION: To prevent damage to the motor, do not add more than ten ounces of lubricant to the gearbox.
  • Page 12 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 11 Clarke American Sanders American B-2 Operator's Manual...
  • Page 13 Model American B-2+ 7" Spinner Edger Drawing #1 12/02 Page 12 Clarke ® American Sanders American B-2 Operator's Manual...
  • Page 14 Model American B-2+ 7" Spinner Edger Parts List #1 5/04 Ref. Part No. Description Qty. Ref. Part No. Description Qty. 61568A Gear 50953A Bag, Dust 67426A Shaft 67114A Rod-Dust Bag Support 915028 84200A Screw - 8-32 x ½ Flt Hd...
  • Page 15 Model American B-2+ 7" Spinner Edger Drawing #2 5/04 Page 14 Clarke ® American Sanders American B-2 Operator's Manual...
  • Page 16 Model American B-2+ 7" Spinner Edger Parts List #2 5/04 Ref. Part No. Description Qty. Ref. Part No. Description Qty. 87201A Washer - Lock #6 42234A Cord Assembly - 115 V 920112 Nut - 6 x 32 Hex 42301A Cord Assembly - 230 V...
  • Page 17: Wiring Diagram 3/93

    Model American B-2 7" Spinner Edger Wiring Diagram 3/93 Page 16 Clarke ® American Sanders American B-2 Operator's Manual...
  • Page 18 Customer Service Headquarters and Factory +46 31 706 73 00 2100 Highway 265 Springdale, Arkansas 72764 ALTO Norge A/S, Oslo (Norway) (479) 750-1000 Bjornerudveien 24 Technical Service N-1266 ® Page 17 1-800-356-7274 Clarke American Sanders American B-2 Operator's Manual +47 2275 1770...
  • Page 19 (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.

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