Galaxy Elite 3 Operator & Maintenance Instructions

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  • Page 1 Elite 3 Edger Operator & Maintenance Instructions...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Galaxy Floor Sanding Machines 84 Northline Road Toronto, Ontario Canada, M4B 3E5 (416) 285-6600 1(800) 263-5667 Fax: (416) 285-0506 www.galaxymachines.com info@galaxymachines.com TABLE OF CONTENTS Operator Safety Instructions … 1 – 2 The Controls • The On/Off Switch … 3 • The Hi/Low Switch … 3 •...
  • Page 3: Operator Safety Instructions

    Warning: Always turn the power switch “OFF” prior to plugging or unplugging the machine to/from an electrical power source. Never plug a partially assembled machine into an electrical power source. Warning: This machine is manufactured solely for sanding. Never use it for any other purpose. Page 1 Galaxy Floor Sanding Machines, Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 4 Caution: Do not rest a machine for long periods on its sanding pad. This may cause a flat spot and reduce the quality of performance. To rest the machine, tip it on its back or side. Page 2 Galaxy Floor Sanding Machines, Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 5: The Controls

    Turn it to “Low” and the machine runs at a lower speed. The Hi/Low Switch Use the high-speed setting for faster wood removal. Use the low-speed setting for finish cuts and custom work. Page 3 Galaxy Floor Sanding Machines, Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 6: The Disc Guard

    The Sandpaper Disc Holder The Special Wrench is held in the clamp on the back of the machine. It is used for changing the sandpaper discs. The Special Wrench Page 4 Galaxy Floor Sanding Machines, Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 7: The Dust Bag

    Take off the used sandpaper disc and place a new one on the sanding pad. Fasten it with the sandpaper holder. Unscrewing the Center Bolt Installing Sandpaper Disc Page 5 Galaxy Floor Sanding Machines, Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 8: Types Of Sandpaper Discs

    • With the power switch in the “OFF” position connect the machine’s plug to the extension cord and then to the electrical power source. • Choose either the high or low speed position by flicking the high/low switch. Page 6 Galaxy Floor Sanding Machines, Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 9: Maintenance

    • Remove the screws that attach the dust pipe to the machine’s casing. • Remove the dust pipe and inspect it for any clogs or obstacles. Clean the dust pipe and its port. • Re-install the dust pipe. Page 7 Galaxy Floor Sanding Machines, Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 10: How To Check And Replace Carbon Brushes

    It will slide out. Reverse the procedure. • Always replace both carbon brushes even if only one requires replacement. Pushing the Brush Holder Spring Sliding Up the Vent Plate Page 8 Galaxy Floor Sanding Machines, Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 11: How To Replace The Compact Florescent Light

    # 697). With one hand on the screwdriver and the other on the Disc Removal Bar turn the bar counterclockwise while letting the screwdriver’s shaft jam tightly on the machine’s housing. • Remove the Sanding Pad. Page 9 Galaxy Floor Sanding Machines, Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 12 • With two large screwdrivers placed at about 180 degrees apart and inserted under the rim of the Locking Nut gently push down with both hands. This acts as a lever. The Belt Housing Plate will come up. Unscrewing the Allen Screws Prying up the Belt Housing Plate Page 10 Galaxy Floor Sanding Machines, Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 13 Make sure the teeth mesh with the grooves. Retighten the pinion pulley. • To put all the parts back together reverse the procedure. Vacuum Fan Blades, Drive & Pinion Removing Pinion Pulley Page 11 Galaxy Floor Sanding Machines, Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 14: Wiring Diagram

    Galaxy Elite 3 Wiring Diagram Warning: Only people authorized by Galaxy Floor Sanding Machines should do repairs. Electricity can injure and even kill you! Page 12 Galaxy Floor Sanding Machines, Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 15: Parts Drawings

    Galaxy Elite 3 Edger Parts Drawing: Top of Machine Page 13 Galaxy Floor Sanding Machines, Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 16 Galaxy Elite 3 Edger Parts Drawing: Bottom of Machine Page 14 Galaxy Floor Sanding Machines, Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 17: Parts List

    Galaxy Elite 3 Edger Parts List Reference # Description Part # Plate – Name Guard – Switch Switch – On/Off Housing – Top Screw - Screw – #10-24 x 1 S.S. Flat Nut – ¼-20 Washer – Lock Assembly – Brush Card Spring –...
  • Page 18 Bearing – 6203 2RS C3 Ring – Retaining Cover – Belt Housing Screw – ¼-20 x 3/4 Flat Soc. Cap Guard – Disc Nut – Locking Washer – Fiber Pad – Sanding Page 16 Galaxy Floor Sanding Machines, Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 19 Disc Removal Bar (see page 9) Locking Nut Remover (see page 9) For parts or further assistance contact the manufacturer: Galaxy Floor Sanding Machines 84 Northline Road 416) 285-6600 1(800) 263-5667 Fax: (416) 285-0506 www.galaxymachines.com info@galaxymachines.com Page 17 Galaxy Floor Sanding Machines, Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 20: Warranty

    Galaxy Floor Sanding Machines is the manufacturer and is hereafter referred to as “Galaxy.” The Galaxy Elite 3 Edger, hereafter referred to as “the unit,” is warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase, when prepared, operated and maintained in accordance with the instructions in Galaxy’s Elite 3 Edger Operator &...

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