How To Transport The Machine - American Sanders 8 Operator's Manual

How to Transport the Machine

WARNING: The machine is heavy. Remove
the motor from the machine
before transporting. Get help
loading the machine and motor.
To transport the machine, follow this procedure:
1. Make sure the power cable is disconnected from
the electrical outlet.
2. Disconnect the handle plug connection. See
figure 1.
3. Remove the belt cover.
4. Remove the fan belt.
5. Loosen the motor bolt. Using the ¾" wrench, turn
the motor bolt counterclockwise.
6. Using the 9 / " wrench, remove the two hex
16
nuts (1).
7. Lower the motor locating screws (2). To lower the
motor locating screws, turn the screws clockwise.
Make sure the screws are aligned with the
openings at the front of the motor platform. See
figure 2.
8. Slide the motor forward.
9. Remove the drive belt.
10. Remove the motor from the chassis.
To re-assemble the machine after transporting,
follow this procedure:
1. Reposition motor on chassis.
2. Install the drum belt. Slide the motor back until
adequate tension is achieved in belt.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the floor
surface, make sure the drive
belt is tight.
3. Resecure the motor to the chassis.
4. Install the fan belt.
5. Install the belt cover.
6. Reconnect the handle plug.
Clarke ® American Sanders American 8 Floor Sander Operator's Manual
Figure 1
Figure 2
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