Summary of Contents for American Sanders American Sanders 8
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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.
Assembly Parts List #2 ............23 Assembly Drawing #3 ..............24 Assembly Parts List #3 ............. 25 Accessories Drawing & Parts List ..........26 Chatter-Wave Prevention ............27 Page 2 Clarke ® American Sanders American 8 Floor Sander Operator's Manual...
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.
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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 machine to move other objects or to climb on could result in injury or damage.
See parts list for optional wheels. 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 American 8 Floor Sander Operator's Manual Page 5...
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 Clarke ® American Sanders American 8 Floor Sander Operator's Manual...
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 Page 7...
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 Clarke ® American Sanders American 8 Floor Sander Operator's Manual...
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13. Close the cover. NOTE: When using #4 or 4½ grit abrasive, remove the large grains from the folded Figure 4 ends. To remove the grains, rub the folded ends together. Clarke ® American Sanders American 8 Floor Sander Operator's Manual Page 9...
Hitting a nail while sanding can cause sparks and create an explo- sion or fire. Always use a hammer and punch to countersink all nails before sanding floors. Page 10 Clarke ® American Sanders American 8 Floor Sander Operator's Manual...
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(the end of your pass) by easing the contact wheel up with the control lever. Stagger the termination points for a better blend when edging. Clarke ® American Sanders American 8 Floor Sander Operator's Manual Page 11...
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C. Second pass forward, overlap ½ the drum width. second path forward, etc..for the entire room. E. Work the remaining unsanded floor in the same fashion, right to left. Figure 6 Page 12 Clarke ® American Sanders American 8 Floor Sander Operator's Manual...
945510 surface is desired. 120 grit For final sanding of certain conifers. 945511 150 grit For final sanding of certain conifers where a smooth 945512 surface is desired. Clarke ® American Sanders American 8 Floor Sander Operator's Manual Page 13...
8. Tighten belt and secure motor to chassis. 9. Install the fan belt. 10. Install the belt guard. Page 14 Clarke ® American Sanders American 8 Floor Sander Operator's Manual...
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1. Loosen the locknut on the control rod. See figure 9. Figure 9 2. Screw the control rod adjuster out until desired reach is found. 3. Tighten the locknut. Clarke ® American Sanders American 8 Floor Sander Operator's Manual Page 15...
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 Clarke ® American Sanders American 8 Floor Sander Operator's Manual...
Drum out of round. 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. Chatter Clarke ® American Sanders American 8 Floor Sander Operator's Manual Page 17...
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-16 X 1" Hex St Mach 21105C Mount - Handle 980652 Washer -.319 x .586 x .078 St Lk 980638 Washer - Lt Spring Type 41707A Connector 67143A Rod Control 45608A Plug Clarke ® American Sanders American 8 Floor Sander Operator's Manual Page 21...
Motor Parts Not Illustrated Part # Description Qty. Part # Description Qty. 50563A End Bell 51188A Bearing Front 52768A Front Cover 902547 Bearing Rear 53998A 40316A Armature Assembly 52769A Fan Cover Clarke ® American Sanders American 8 Floor Sander Operator's Manual Page 23...
Chatter - Wave Prevention Clarke American Sanders are designed and manufactured to the most rigid tolerances. However, after a finish- ing cut it is possible to see “chatter” or “waves”. The best guarantee to remove the chatter is to finish the floor with a rotating horizontal sander, such as Clarke American Sanders’s Sander 16.
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6) PULLEYS..that are damaged or severly worn can induce vibration and cause “chatter”. Contact your Clarke American Sanders dealer for assistance. Clarke American Sanders is not responsibile for rework of floors that are unacceptable to the customer. It is your responsibility to insure your equipment is in proper operating order, and...
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ALTO Cleaning Systems (UK) Ltd., Penrith (810) 544-6300 Gilwilly Industrial Estate Penrith American Lincoln ® / Clarke, Marietta, Georgia 30066 Cumbria CA11 9BN 1455 Canton Road +44 1768 868 995 (770) 973-5225 ALTO France S.A. Strasbourg B.P. 44, 4 Place d’Ostwald...
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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.