Operating Instructions - American Sanders EZ-E Manual Del Operador

statements and the Owner's Manual before operating this machine. If you or
your operator cannot read English, have this manual explained fully before
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attempting to operate this machine.
Head Conversion 2. Remove screw and abrasive retainer. Center abrasive on pad and secure with
abrasive retainer and screw. (Figure 3)
Removing the Sanding Head
1. Make sure the control switch is in the "OFF" position and
3. Return machine to upright position and tilt machine back on casters until it
disconnect the motor pigtail from the supply cable. (Figure 6)
comes to rest on the exhaust bracket. Machine will be in a reclined position.
2. With a Phillips screwdriver, remove the two screws "A"
Do not allow machine to rest on pad especially after use, or compression set
securing the belt guard. Remove the belt guard. (Figure 4)
may take place within elastomer on pad. This will create a flat spot and bounce
3. With a 7/16" socket, remove the four nuts "B" securing the
during use. (Figure 4)
head attachment. (Figure 4)
4. Lift the head off of the machine, making sure the belt slips over
the motor pulley.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Move machine to the location of your work. Set any exposed nails with ham-
mer and punch to avoid encounter with abrasive.
WARNING:
the machine with the power switch already in the "ON" position. Always
check to assure that the power switch is in the "OFF" position before
applying power to the power cable.
2. Make sure the control switch is in the "Off" position then connect the supply
cable to an appropriately grounded fused circuit. Connect the supply cable to
the motor pigtail. (Figure 5)
Installing the Sanding Head 3. With the machine in the reclined position firmly grasp both handles and flip the
control switch to the "ON" position. (Figure 4.)
1. Place the head on the machine, making sure the belt is placed
around the motor pulley. Position the belt in the lower-most
4. Gradually lower pad to surface intended for sanding. Make sure the ma-
grooves, (closest to the motor), for the 8" extension. Position
chine is in motion while the pad is engaged with the surface to be sanded.
the belt in the upper-most grooves, (furthest away from the
You may use broad circular motion as you sand along the length of the
motor), for the 13" extension. (Figure 4)
surface or your may use a combination of forward and sideward motions.
2. Start all four nuts "B" by hand, but do not tighten.
In time you will develop your own technique to optimize coverage and dust
3. Rotate pad driver "C" to make sure belt is in the appropriate
recovery. It is advisable to not add effort to the pad as this may lead to "nos-
grooves.
ing in" or "tipping" which produces grooves or lines on the surface.
CAUTION: Rapid belt wear will occur if belt is not properly
5. When replacing abrasive, emptying the contents of the dust bag, or sanding
aligned.
operation is completed, return machine to reclined position, flip control
4. Tension belt and tighten nuts "B" with a 7/16" socket.
switch to "Off" then disconnect the motor pigtail from the supply cable.
NOTE: The tension should be great enough so that the belt does
not slip during use. Excessive tension will lessen bearing and
6. Empty dust bag whenever it becomes 1/3 full.
belt life.
5. Secure belt guard with screws "A".
Operating Instructions
WARNING:
Bodily injury could occur if power is applied
to the machine with the power switch already in the "ON" position.
Always check to assure that the power switch is in the "OFF" position
before applying power to the power cable.
1. Move machine to the location of your work. Set any exposed
American Sanders Operator's Manual (EN) - Super 7R
nails with hammer and punch to avoid encounter with abrasive.
2. Make sure the control switch is in the "OFF" position then
connect the supply cable to an appropriately grounded
fused circuit. Connect the supply cable to the motor pigtail.
(Figure 6)
3. With the machine in the reclined position firmly grasp both
handles and flip the control switch to the "ON" position.
(Figure 5.)
A
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B
SECTION A-A SCALE .3
A
B
Bodily injury could occur if power is applied to
C
13" Belt
8" Belt
Figure 4
4. Gradually lower pad to surface intended for sanding. Make sure the
machine is in motion while the pad is engaged with the surface to
be sanded. You may use broad circular motion as you sand along
the length of the surface or your may use a combination of forward
A
and sideward motions. In time you will develop your own technique
to optimize coverage and dust recovery. It is advisable to not add
effort to the pad as this may lead to "nosing in" or "tipping" which
produces grooves or lines on the surface.
5. When replacing abrasive, emptying the contents of the dust bag, or
sanding operation is completed, return machine to reclined position,
flip control switch to "OFF" then disconnect the motor pigtail from
the supply cable.
6. Empty dust bag whenever it becomes 1/3 full.
DANGER:
whenever servicing, replacing abrasive, or emptying the dust bag could
result in electrocution or severe injury. Never leave machine unattended
while the supply cable is connected.
DANGER:
in it. Sanding dust can spontaneously ignite and cause a fire or explosion.
Empty dust bag into a metal container, clear of any combustibles. Do not
empty content into a fire. Do not overfill dust bag.
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Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 5
Figure 6
Figure 5
Failure to disconnect the supply cable from machine
Never leave dust bag unattended with sanding dust
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