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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 operat- ing or attempting any service or maintenance procedure to your Clarke American Sanders machine could result in injury to you or to other personnel;...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    The Manufacturer disclaims any responsibility to advise purchasers of any specifi c requirements that may be applicable to the use of the Products in such environments. ® Page 2 Form No. 78149D American Sanders American 8 Floor Sander Operator's Manual Clarke...
  • Page 4: Operator Safety Instructions

    Failure to read the Owner’s Manual 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. You must have training in the operation of this machine be- fore using it.
  • Page 5 Failure to read and observe all safety statements found on your machine or in this Owner’s Manual can result in seri- ous injury or damage. Read and observe all safety statements. Make sure that all labels, decals, warnings, cautions, and instructions are fastened to the machine. Get new labels from your authorized Clarke American Sanders distribu- tor.
  • Page 6: Introduction And Machine Specifi Cations

    Introduction and Machine Specifi cations Motor Starter / Protector Operating Controls Leveling Controls Sanding Pressure Adjustment Tool Storage Tray PART NUMBER 07032C 07105A 07048C 07106A Abrasive Size 8 x 26½” paperback 20.3 x 67.3 cm Contact Wheel Speed (rpm)* 2400/2800...
  • Page 7: 230V Electrical Connection Instructions

    Source Voltage 0-100’ 100-250’ Use Voltage Booster If motor appears to labor or takes a considerable longer time to come up to speed reduce sanding pressure. ® Page 6 Form No. 78149D American Sanders American 8 Floor Sander Operator's Manual Clarke...
  • Page 8: How To Transport The Machine

    3. Resecure the motor to the chassis. 4. Install the fan belt. 5. Install the belt cover. Reconnect the handle plug. ® American Sanders American 8 Floor Sander Operator's Manual Form No. 78149D Page 7 Clarke...
  • Page 9: Machine Set-Up

    5. Fold the other end of the abrasive over the end of the template and crease. 6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for remaining notch. 7. Lift the drum cover. ® Page 8 Form No. 78149D American Sanders American 8 Floor Sander Operator's Manual Clarke...
  • Page 10 NOTE: When using #4 or 4½ grit abrasive, Figure 4 remove the large grains from the folded ends. To remove the grains, rub the folded ends together. ® American Sanders American 8 Floor Sander Operator's Manual Form No. 78149D Page 9 Clarke...
  • Page 11: How To Operate The Machine

    Hitting a nail while sanding can cause sparks and create an explosion or fi re. Always use a hammer and punch to countersink all nails before sanding fl oors. ® Page 10 Form No. 78149D American Sanders American 8 Floor Sander Operator's Manual Clarke...
  • Page 12 Sanding dust can spontaneously ignite and cause a fi re or explosion. Empty dust into a metal container located outside of the building. ® American Sanders American 8 Floor Sander Operator's Manual Form No. 78149D Page 11 Clarke...
  • Page 13 E. Work the remaining unsanded fl oor in the same fashion, right to left. Figure 6 ® Page 12 Form No. 78149D American Sanders American 8 Floor Sander Operator's Manual Clarke...
  • Page 14: Sanding Cuts And Sandpaper

    120 grit For fi nal sanding of certain conifers. 945511 150 grit For fi nal sanding of certain conifers where a smooth 945512 surface is desired. ® American Sanders American 8 Floor Sander Operator's Manual Form No. 78149D Page 13 Clarke...
  • Page 15: Sander Adjustment Procedures

    8. Tighten belt and secure motor to chassis. 9. Install the fan belt. 10. Install the belt guard. ® Page 14 Form No. 78149D American Sanders American 8 Floor Sander Operator's Manual Clarke...
  • Page 16 1. Loosen the locknut on the control rod. See fi gure 9. 2. Screw the control rod adjuster out until desired reach is found. Figure 9 3. Tighten the locknut. ® American Sanders American 8 Floor Sander Operator's Manual Form No. 78149D Page 15 Clarke...
  • Page 17: Routine Maintenance

    Idler pulley after 1st 1500 hrs. Fan shaft after 1st 2500 hrs. Arbor shaft after 1st 5000 hrs. Motor shaft after 1st 5000 hrs. ® Page 16 Form No. 78149D American Sanders American 8 Floor Sander Operator's Manual Clarke...
  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    Contact an authorized dealer. surface (close evenly spaced ) or replace the drum. Drum vibration. Change shim combination. Remove debris from surface or ends of drum. ® American Sanders American 8 Floor Sander Operator's Manual Form No. 78149D Page 17 Clarke...
  • Page 19 NOTES ® Page 18 Form No. 78149D American Sanders American 8 Floor Sander Operator's Manual Clarke...
  • Page 20: Wiring Diagram 4/93

    American Sander 8 Wiring Diagram 4/93 ® American Sanders American 8 Floor Sander Operator's Manual Form No. 78149D Page 19 Clarke...
  • Page 21: Assembly Drawing #1

    Model American 8 Floor Sander Drawing #1 Handle Assembly 12/00 ® Page 20 Form No. 78149D American Sanders American 8 Floor Sander Operator's Manual Clarke...
  • Page 22: Assembly Parts List #1

    Lt Spring Type 41707A Connector 67143A Rod Control 45608A Plug 56380639 Decal, Prop 65 = Revised or new since last update [ ] = Not Shown ® American Sanders American 8 Floor Sander Operator's Manual Form No. 78149D Page 21 Clarke...
  • Page 23: Assembly Drawing #2

    Model American 8 Floor Sander Drawing #2 12/00 ® Page 22 Form No. 78149D American Sanders American 8 Floor Sander Operator's Manual Clarke...
  • Page 24: Assembly Parts List #2

    Description Qty. Part # Description Qty. 50563A End Bell 51188A Bearing Front 52768A Front Cover 902547 Bearing Rear 53998A 40316A Armature Assembly 52769A Fan Cover ® American Sanders American 8 Floor Sander Operator's Manual Form No. 78149D Page 23 Clarke...
  • Page 25: Assembly Drawing #3 5/03

    American 8 Floor Sander Assembly Drawing #3 5/03 31 26 Optional Optional Urethane Caster Wheels Urethane Wheels 57 56 55 54 ® Page 24 Form No. 78149D American Sanders American 8 Floor Sander Operator's Manual Clarke...
  • Page 26: Assembly Parts List #3

    American 8 Floor Sander Assembly Drawing #3 5/03 Ref. No Part No. Description 07032C 07105A Ref. No Part No. Description 07032C 07105A 07048C 07106A 07048C 07106A 962052 Screw - 10-24 x ½ Flt St Mach 67821A Spacer 962161 Screw - 10-24 x...
  • Page 27: Accessories Drawing & Parts List

    Belt, Operating 59811A Wrench, End ¾ x 59810A Wrench, End 59815A Wrench 64415A Handle, Carrying 42201A Cord Set 230V 60Hz 40010A Cable Australia 68315A Template ® Page 26 Form No. 78149D American Sanders American 8 Floor Sander Operator's Manual Clarke...
  • Page 28: Chatter-Wave Prevention

    Chatter - Wave Prevention Clarke American Sanders are designed and manufactured to the most rigid tolerances. However, after a fi nishing cut it is possible to see “chatter” or “waves”. The best guarantee to remove the chatter is to fi nish the fl oor with a rotating horizontal sander, such as Clarke American Sanders’s Sander 16.
  • Page 29 Clarke American Sanders specifi ed sandpaper. PROPER CARE OF YOUR MACHINE CAN MINIMIZE CHATTER AND WAVES. V-BELTS..can cause vibration and chatter if they are of low quality. Use only belts specifi ed by Clarke American Sand- ers. TRUCK AND CASTER WHEELS..with fl at spots, out-of-roundness, or debris adhered to their surface can cause “waves”...
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