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Essex Electronics Silver-Line SL-8 Operator's Manual

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Silver-Line SL-8, SL8V2
Online Operator's Manual
Read This Book
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 for your Silver-Line 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. If you or your operator(s) cannot read
English, have this manual explained fully before attempting to operate this machine.
All directions given in this book are seen from operator's position at the rear of the machine.
Essex Silver-Line Corporation, 1118 Lakeview Ave. PO Box 40, Dracut, MA 01826
www.essex-silver-line.com
(Revised 11/07)
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  • Page 1 Silver-Line SL-8, SL8V2 Online Operator’s Manual Read This Book 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 for your Silver-Line machine could result in injury to you or to other personnel: damage to the machine or to other property could occur as well.

  • Page 2: Warranty

    (Suggestions for Care & Operation…Parts List) Introducing: Your new Silver-Line SL-8 floor sander is engineered with both the user and dealer in mind. To the renter the SL -8 offers ease of handling, quiet, dust-free sanding and results that look professional.
  • Page 3 SL-8 Floor Sander Parts List Part # Description Cost Part # Description Cost SL80 Essex Video SL839 Switch Housing SL81 Fan Housing SL839A Switch Housing Tube Screw SL81A Fan Housing Screws SL840 Switch Housing Cover SL82 Fan (Exhaust) SL840A Toggle Guard (Canada) SL83 Fan Shaft SL841...
  • Page 4 SL842 Wood Handle SL876 Lift Handle Stud (L) SL843 Wood Handle Retaining Screw SL877 Lift Handle Stud (R) SL-8 Floor Sander Parts List Part # Description Cost Part # Description Cost SL877A Lift Handle Stud Spring Pin SL8107 Motor Brushes SL878 Lift Handle Tubing SL8107A...
  • Page 5 SL8103 Drum Cap Screw Wrench SL80W ESL Video Waterborne SL8104 Fan Housing Screw Wrench SL8105 Dust Handle Tube Socket Wrench SL8106 Motor Cooling Fan SL8106A Motor Cool Fan Guard SL8106B Cooling Fan Guard Screws Installation of paper on the...
  • Page 6 Silver-Line SL-8 Floor Sander Turn off the sander & unplug from outlet Bend the Silver-Line SL-8 sheet in the paper bender located on the drum cover (pictured) Tilt the SL-8 back onto the handle and lift the drum cover for easy installation Roll the drum until the paper slot is facing you and adjust the cams so the arrows printed on the cams are facing you.
  • Page 7 Installation of Hook & Loop Sandpaper on the Silver-Line SL-8V2 Floor Sander No Tools Required! Turn off the sander & unplug from outlet Tilt the SL-8V2 back onto the handle and lift the drum cover for easy installation Roll the drum around until you locate the metal paper installation slot. Holding the paper with the grit side out (hook towards the drum), insert the leading edge into the slot.
  • Page 8 What to check on your Silver-Line SL-8 Floor Sander To keep it running like new! The Drum: The soft resi lient rubber drum of the SL -8 is a wear item that should be checked to ensure your customers the best sanding action. There are several ways to check a drum to see if it is in good shape.
  • Page 9 Wiring Diagram SL-8 Sander Ground (Green) Power (White) # 52 Toggle Switch Power (Black) 15 amp twist lock #48 15 amp Twist lock #51 Male Female Power cord down handle to twist lock 14/3 STO Wire #52 Ground Wire (green) attached to back of switch housing #39, below cover Notes:...
  • Page 10 Troubleshooting your SL-8: Problem: The SL-8 is not holding paper correctly. Solution: Clean out cam slot for full operation! To improve the cam action of the SL -8 drum, follow these easy instructions: 1) Look for sawdust built up between the cam and the aluminum end cap, opposite the pulley. 2) Put a piece of coarse paper (#20) on the drum.
  • Page 11 SL-8 Drum Removal & Reinstallation! One of the advantages of your SL-8 sander is the soft rubber drum. It’s more forgiving than a hard rubber surface so your customers can achieve better results and it is easy to maintain! Essex Silver-Line Corporation suggests you change the rubber on you SL -8 drum every two to three years.
  • Page 12 Proper Application & Use of Silver-Line Abrasives 12, 16, 20* grit Sheets & Discs For removing old surface coatings and leveling uneven floors 36, 40* grit Sheets & Discs For intermediate sanding of floors following rough sanding. For initial sanding of moderately worn floors 60*, 80, 100* grit Sheets &...
  • Page 13 SL-7. To use the Silver-Line SL-8 correctly, you sand forward and backward on the same line with the SL-8 sander. Be sure to lift up on the handle with enough force to keep the drum pressure constant on the floor.
  • Page 14 Silver-Line SL-8 Floor Sander Turn off the sander & unplug from outl et Bend the Silver-Line SL-8 sheet in the paper bender located on the drum cover (pictured) Tilt the SL-8 back onto the handle and lift the drum cover for easy installation Roll the drum until the paper slot is facing you and adjust the cams so the arr ows printed on the cams are facing you.
  • Page 15 Note: If you trip a beaker or blow fuse, turn off the equipment off, then reset the breaker or replace the fuse. Note: Remove all sawdust from the house as you empty the dust bags. Empty your sander bags when they are ½ full, this will help with the dust pick up. Sawdust can be flammable and you do not want it in your house.

  • Page 16: Limited One Year Warranty

    Essex Silver-Line Corporation Limited One Year Warranty Essex Silver-Line Corporation warrants the floor sanding equipment for a period of one year from the date of original purchase. We will repair or replace at our option, any part or parts of the products under this warranty which examination proves to be defective in workmanship or materials during the warranty period.
  • Page 17 resulting from accident, use of defective or inadequate wiring at the installation in which used, improper cleaning or operation, fire, floods or act of God, are not covered. No other warranty implied or expressed is offered and under no circumstances shall Essex Silver -Line Corporation be liable for an incidental or consequential damage.

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