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FLOOR SANDER MODEL HT8-1.2
From Serial Number
07294 (220/240 Volt) & 03415 (110/120 Volt)
OWNERS MANUAL & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
© Hiretech
JULY 2003
REF. 179
PART # 163825

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  • Page 1 FLOOR SANDER MODEL HT8-1.2 From Serial Number 07294 (220/240 Volt) & 03415 (110/120 Volt) OWNERS MANUAL & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS © Hiretech JULY 2003 REF. 179 PART # 163825...

  • Page 2: Use And Application

    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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    (L - 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.

  • Page 4: Specification

    SPECIFICATION SAFETY The HT8-1.2 Hiretech Floor Sander will sand hard For safety it is recommended that a residual current circuit breaker (ground fault interrupter) and soft wood floors, cork and composition floors is used with this machine. that require rapid sanding and leveling to a fine finish.

  • Page 5: Set Up

    Kneeling in front of the machine place one end of the abrasive paper under the clamp bar so that The HT8-1.2 breaks down into three component the notches align with the clamp bar screws and parts, the main body, handle assembly and dust clamp bar.

  • Page 6: Operation

    Never reuse the paper dust bag or empty it or dispose of it into a fire. If a CAUTION - the HT8-1.2 Floor Sander is a cloth bag is used empty into a suitable container powerful machine. Always ensure that being careful to contain the dust.

  • Page 7: Floor Sanding Technique

    Start with a medium grit abrasive. front of you. Start the sander with the drum off the Complete the first cut with the HT8-1.2 Floor Sander floor then walk forward at an even pace and ease the then sand up to the baseboards and door thresholds drum on to the floor.

  • Page 8: Parquet & Block Floors

    If there is no manufactures directions. Use Hiretech abrasive pads source of natural light sand in the direction of the to sand between each coat of varnish.

  • Page 9: Floor Sander Abrasive Guide

    DO NOT OVER-SAND USE ONLY AS HEAVY GRADE ABRASIVE AS IT TAKES TO DO THE JOB. PROGRESS FROM FIRST GRADE USED THROUGH FOLLOWING GRADES TO REMOVE ALL VISIBLE SANDING MARKS. DO NOT MISS A GRADE. FLOOR SANDER ABRASIVES Hiretech Abrasive Product Range HT7/SUPER 7 HT8/DU8 HT7/SUPER 7...

  • Page 10: Service And Routine Maintenance

    To reduce the instance of belt breakage, examine needed on completion of repair/service. the drive belts, look for cracks or fraying and The HT8-1.2 is subject to high speeds. All screws replace if necessary with new belts. To replace should be fitted using a suitable thread lock reverse the above procedure taking care to avoid compound.
  • Page 11 To inspect and replace motor Brushes Ref.104, correctly aligned with the main frame and with the brush block assembly removed. that no leads are trapped. There is a depressed pattern on the shield wall end Remove the three Screws Ref.82 and and on the main frame to assist alignment.

  • Page 12: Electrical Testing

    Before carrying out an insulation (flash) test ensure that the motor Note: HT8-1.2 Floor Sanders manufactured from is connected by the twist lock socket Ref. 24 and October 1993 starting with Serial Number 00532 that all safety measures have been taken.

  • Page 13: Sanding Drum

    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.

  • Page 14: Fault Finding

    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.

  • Page 15: Ht8-1.2 Parts Drawing

    FLOOR SANDER MODEL HT8-1.2 49 47 127 85...
  • Page 16 FLOOR SANDER FLOOR SANDER FLOOR SANDER FLOOR SANDER MODEL HT8-1.2 MODEL HT8-1.2 MODEL HT8-1.2, HT8-1 & DU8R MODEL HT8-1.2, HT8-1 & DU8R From Serial Number From Serial Number 03415 - 110/120 Volt 03415 - 110/120 Volt 07294 - 220/240 Volt 07294 - 220/240 Volt OWNERS MANUAL &...

  • Page 17: Ht8-1.2 Parts List

    HT8-1.2 PARTS LIST Ref. PSTK Pack Description Ref. PSTK Pack Description Qty. Qty. 962308 1 Screw 163796 1 Bag Dust Cloth 980652 2 Washer 163823 1 Retainer Dust Bag Disposable 162019 1 Clamp Handle 163826 6 Retainer Dust Bag Disposable...

  • Page 18: Ht8-1.2 Parts List

    HT8-1.2 PARTS LIST Ref. PSTK Pack Description Ref. PSTK Pack Description Qty. Qty. 114 163104 1 Field 110/120 Volt HT8 165 903273 1 Belt Fan 1/2" (13mm) Wide 114 163112 1 Field 220/240 Volt HT8 167 162312 1 Drum Cover Kit...

  • Page 19: Ht8-1.2 Circuit Diagram

    HT8-1.2 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM imited UNDER VOLTAGE AND OVERLOAD PROTECTED NOTE: TERMINALS 3 & 4 NOT USED SWITCH U/V COIL LEADS CABLE REF. 20 ARMATURE GREEN/YELLOW (GREEN - N. AMERICA) FIELD BROWN (BLACK - N. AMERICA) BLUE (WHITE - N. AMERICA) CABLE REF.

  • Page 20: Declaration Of Conformity

    Herts WD1 4BH declares that the product: Product Name: Hiretech Floor Sander Model Name: HT8-1.2 230 Volt 50Hz Insulation Class 1 HT8-1.2 110 Volt 50Hz Insulation Class 1 conforms to the following: Machinery Directive (Harmonised) 89/392-EU as amended Low Voltage Directive (Harmonised)

  • Page 21: Service & Repair

    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. Hiretech Pty Ltd...
  • Page 22 Should any part fail in the period of two years from the date ® of the original purchase as a result of a defect, Hiretech will (at it’s option) either repair or replace the part without charge provided that the machine has been operated in accordance with the Owners Manual and Operating Instructions.

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