NORTH AMERICAN SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: This floor sanding machine must be grounded. This floor-sanding machine shall be grounded while in use to protect the operator from electric shock. The machine is provided with a three-conductor cord and a moulded three-contact grounding type attachment plug to fit the proper grounding type receptacle.
LINE SPARE PARTS Use Hiretech genuine spare parts only for service and repair. Use of non-approved parts will void the product warranty. See the back cover of this manual for the terms and conditions of the Hiretech Limited Warranty. Hiretech reserves the right to make changes or improvements to it's products without prior notice.
W e i g h t N e t: 4 1 .5 k g ( 9 1 .5 lb s ) qualified electrician using Hiretech genuine S h i p p i n g 5 0 .0 k g ( 1 1 0 .3 lb s ) spare parts only.
Always ensure that the floor sander is secure and dust will remain on the floor. You can minimise cannot move when being transported in a the amount of uncollected dust by using Hiretech vehicle. The floor sander is heavy. Take care disposable paper dust bags and replacing when when lifting and carrying the machine.
below the surface. During sanding any nails or Now walk slowly forward and at the same time screws that become exposed must be punched or release the pressure on the handles to gently counter sunk further. lower the 8 so that the sanding drum comes into contact with the floor.
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place containing dust. suitable container. Never reuse the paper dust bag or empty it or dispose of it into a fire. If a 12. On completion disconnect the power cable from cloth bag is used empty into a suitable container the supply.
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ON OFF (I/O) button for 1.5sec to start the HT8 Multi-Speed Floor Sander will not reach like stair HT8 and then select the correct speed depending on treads and closets. the abrasives grit fitted and the application. See...
If the old finish is worn and the floor is applied. generally in good condition use the Orbital Floor Sander with the Hiretech abrasive pad and adhesive backed abrasives sheets which have been especially For a comprehensive Here’s How guide to the designed for re-finishing floors. These will maintain...
JOB PROGRESS FROM FIRST GRADE USED THROUGH FOLLOWING GRADES TO REMOVE ALL VISIBLE SANDING MARKS DO NOT MISS GRADE FLOOR SANDER ABRASIVES H iretech Abrasives Hiretech recom m end the following abrasive range which are suitable for all floor types and applications. 01025...
Do not operate the floor clock maybe reset to 300hrs or 100hrs at the sander unless it is fully assembled and all owners/operators discretion. guards are in place. Use Hiretech It is recommend that if the 8 is owner operated genuine spare parts only.
8 is completely lubricated. The bearings cable must not be repaired with tape or are sealed and do not require lubrication. In the insulation sleeve. Note that the Hiretech genuine unlikely event that a bearing requires spare part has a non-marking insulation so that replacement use a Hiretech genuine spare part the cable does not mark the floor during use.
To replace the drum cover see the detailed softer woods. Always feather the edges of a new instructions included in each genuine Hiretech drum cover. Drum Cover Kit Ref.167 Part # 162312. The use of an impact screwdriver may assist.
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To inspect and replace motor Brushes Ref.104, that no leads are trapped. There is a with the brush block assembly removed. depressed pattern on the shield wall end and on the main frame to assist alignment. Remove the three Screws Ref.82 and Both the bearing fit and the main frame fit remove the Wall End Guard Ref.84 to are ‘light contact’...
Fitting a new Switch Multi-Speed (Ref.7) the Earth (Ground) Terminal from the Cable Handle termination at the top of the Tube Handle To replace the Switch Multi-Speed Ref.7 remove Ref.16). the four Screws Ref.86 from the Switch Housing Ref.11. Carefully lift the Switch Housing clear of Remove the 6 Screws and Washers Ref.12 from the Handle Tube Ref16.
Electrical Testing Replace the switch cover taking care to avoid trapping leads and ensuring that the dust gasket is correctly positioned. CAUTION - testing for electrical safety should be undertaken by a competent Place the handle assembly on the test bench then person and all results recorded.
FAULT FINDING FAULT CAUSE ACTION The machine does not run. The power cable is not Connect the power cable to the connected to the power supply. power supply. The overload protection has Allow to cool, switch on. been activated. The motor brushes are worn. Replace the motor brushes.
HT CIRCUIT DIAGRAM FIELD MULTI SPEED SWITCH BROWN WHITE - N. AMERICA CABLE REF.20 (024520) BLUE BLACK - N. AMERICA BLACK OR GREY ARMATURE MOTOR SUPPLY MULTI SPEED CONTROL UNIT (024525=230V, 024530=115V) AC POWER IN GREEN YELLWO GREEN - N. AMERICA BLUE BLACK - N.
Watford Herts declares that the product: Product Name: Hiretech Floor Sander Model Name: HT8 230 Volt 50Hz Insulation Class 1 8 110 Volt 50Hz Insulation Class 1 conforms to the following: Machinery Directive (Harmonised) 89/392- as amended Low Voltage Directive (Harmonised)
If you should have difficulty in obtaining service please contact your distributor nearest to you at the address given below. For the latest list of Hiretech dealers check on the Hiretech web site at www.hiretech biz/contact/dealerlist.html. Name Addr e ss T e le phone , F acsimile , Email &...
If the repair is non-warranty, the customer will be advised before any work is undertaken. This warranty is the sole warranty by Hiretech and is in lieu of all other warranties express or implied and releases Hiretech from all other obligations and liabilities.
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