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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.
Section II Parts and Service Manual Assembly Drawing #1 ..............16 Assembly Parts List #1 .............. 17 Assembly Drawing #2 ..............18 Assembly Parts List #2 .............. 19 Wiring Diagram ................20 Page 2 Clarke ® American Sanders EZ - 8 Sander 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 EZ - 8 Sander Operator's Manual...
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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.
Your equipment may be inappropriate on some installations. Always consult with the flooring manufacturer on the proper installation, preparation, and finishing of their product. Determine suitability of your equipment in preparing the product. Clarke ® American Sanders EZ - 8 Sander Operator's Manual...
Figure 2 7. Secure chassis to prevent movement in cargo area. Place handle and dust pipe in cargo area. Figure 4 Figure 3 Page 6 Clarke ® American Sanders EZ - 8 Sander Operator's Manual...
See figure # 8. To install abrasive on sanding drum equipped for sleeve abrasive: slide abrasive over drum, center abrasive, and close drum cover. Figure # 7 Figure # 8 Clarke ® American Sanders EZ - 8 Sander Operator's Manual Page 7...
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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. Figure 10 Page 8 Clarke ® American Sanders EZ - 8 Sander Operator's Manual...
Sanding dust can spontaneously ignite and cause a fire or explosion. Empty dust into a metal container clear of any combustible mate- rial. Clarke ® American Sanders EZ - 8 Sander Operator's Manual Page 9...
For final sanding of certain hardwoods. For clean-up of initial cuts (50 grit). 100 grit For final sanding of certain hardwoods and 945400/25 945937/10 945422/10 conifers where a smooth surface is desired. Page 10 Clarke ® American Sanders EZ - 8 Sander Operator's Manual...
3. Loosen the leveling screw (relax the leveling spring) to sand heavier on the side opposite the drive belts. Clarke ® American Sanders EZ - 8 Sander Operator's Manual Page 11...
NLGI grade 2, -30 F to 250 F, 58-75 SUS at 210 F, grease lubricant. Motor shaft after 1 5000 hrs. Fan shaft After first 1500 hrs. Page 12 Clarke ® American Sanders EZ - 8 Sander Operator's Manual...
Damage and/or worn bearing. Remove drive belts, rotate arbor noise coming from machine. motor and fan shafts to locate dragging or rough bearing. Contact an authorized Clarke American Sanders dealer. Dust pick-up is poor. Dust bag is over full. Empty contents of bag.
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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.