American Sanders American 8 Drum Sanders - Manual (Page 2)

Page 2 Clarke ® American Sanders American 8 Floor Sander Operator's Manual
Contents of this Book
Operator Safety Instructions ............................................................................... 3
Introduction and Machine Specifications ............................................................ 5
230V Electrical Connection Instructions ............................................................. 6
How to Transport the Machine ............................................................................ 7
Machine Set-Up .................................................................................................. 8
How to Operate the Machine ............................................................................ 10
Sanding Cuts and Sandpaper .......................................................................... 13
Sander Adjustment Procedures ........................................................................ 14
Routine Maintenance ........................................................................................ 16
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................ 17
Wiring Diagram ................................................................................................. 19
Handle Assy .................................................................................................20-21
Base Assy - 1 ...............................................................................................22-23
Base Assy - 2 ...............................................................................................24-25
Accessories ...................................................................................................... 26
Chatter-Wave Prevention ................................................................................. 27
WARNING: The Products sold with this Manual contain or may contain chemicals that are known to certain governments
(such as the State of California, as identified in its Proposition 65 Regulatory Warning Law) to cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive harm. In certain locations (including the State of California) purchasers of these Products that place them in
service at an employment job site or a publicly accessable space are required by regulation to make certain notices, warnings or
disclosures regarding the chemicals that are or may be contained in the Products at or about such work sites. It is the purchas-
er’s responsibility to know the content of, and to comply with, any laws and regulations relating to the use of these Products in
such environments. The Manufacturer disclaims any responsibility to advise purchasers of any specific requirements that may
be applicable to the use of the Products in such environments.