American Sanders RS-16DC Rotary Sander - Manual (Page 8)

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HOW TO OPERATE THE MACHINE
OPERATION (Figure 4)
1 Unwrap the Power Cord (5) and plug it into a properly grounded
outlet.
2 Pull up on the Handle Release Compression Lever (4). Move the
Operator Handle (6) downward until your arms are almost straight.
Push down on the Handle Release Compression Lever (4) to lock it
in place.
3 Lift up on the Operator Handle (6) until the brush (or pad) is flat
against the floor.
WARNING! Be prepared to control the machine
as soon as the motor starts. Just a slight up or
down movement of the Handle will make the ma-
chine move from side to side. Raise the Handle
to go right. Lower the Handle to go left.
CAUTION! Immediately start moving the machine
back and forth. Keep the machine moving while
the motor is running to avoid damage to the
floor.
4 Hold one of the Operator Hand Grips (1) firmly, push the Safety
Lock Button (2) and then compress the Switch Levers (3) to start
the motor. NOTE: When the Switch Levers (3) are released, the
machine shuts off immediately.
AFTER USE (Figure 4)
1 Place the Operator Handle (6) in the upright position and unplug
the Power Cord (5). Wrap the Power Cord (5) around the Operator
Handle Grips (1) and the Cord Hook (7).
2 Remove the pad driver from the machine. Never store the machine
with the pad driver on the machine.
3 Wipe the entire machine with a clean, damp cloth.
4 Inspect the entire machine and all accessories for damage. Perform
any required maintenance or repairs before storage.
5 Store the machine in a clean, dry place with the Operator Handle (6)
locked in the upright position.
Figure 4