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Form No. 78150C 6/01 AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY Printed in the U.S.A. READ THIS BOOK This book has important information for the use and safe operation of this machine.
Page 2 AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY - American 12 Floor Sander Owner's Manual Contents of this Book Operator Safety Instructions ......................................................... 3 Introduction and Machine Specifications ..................
AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY -American 12 Floor Sander Operator's Manual Page 3 DANGER means: Severe bodily injury or death can occur to you or other personnel if the DANGER statements found on this machine or in this Owner's Manual are ignored or are not adhered to.
Page 4 AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY - American 12 Floor Sander Owner's Manual DANGER : Electrocution could occur if the machine is used on a power circuit that repeatedly trips or is undersized. Have a licensed electrician check the fuse, circuit breaker or power supply.
AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY -American 12 Floor Sander Operator's Manual Page 5 Introduction and Machine Specifications Operating Controls Operating Controls Leveling Adjustment Tool Storage Tray Sanding Pressure Adjustment Motor Starter / Protector Abrasive Size 12 x 2 6 1 / 8 (30.
Page 6 AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY - American 12 Floor Sander Owner's Manual 230V Electrical Connection Instructions CAUTION: This machine will operate only on AC frequency and on electrical voltage shown on the motor nameplate. Make sure you have the correct frequency and voltage before connecting the power cord to an outlet.
AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY -American 12 Floor Sander Operator's Manual Page 7 How to T ransport the Machine WARNING : The machine is heavy. Remove the motor from the machine before transporting. Get help loading the machine and motor. To transport the machine, follow this procedure: 1.
Page 8 AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY - American 12 Floor Sander Owner's Manual Machine Set-Up To set-up your machine follow this procedure: 1. Familiarize yourself with the machine and read all danger, warning and caution statements. Make sure all operators of this machine have read this Owner's Manual.
AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY -American 12 Floor Sander Operator's Manual Page 9 8. Put the smooth side of the abrasive against the sanding drum. 9. Put one end of the abrasive against the sanding drum slot (1). See figure 3. 10. Turn the drum one revolution.
Page 10 AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY - American 12 Floor Sander Owner's Manual How to Operate the Machine D A N G E R : Sanding/finishing wood floors can create an environment that can be explosive. Cigarette lighters, pilot lights and any other source of ignition can create an explosion when active during a sanding session.
AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY -American 12 Floor Sander Operator's Manual Page 11 Figure 5 To operate the machine follow this procedure: 1. Install the operator's belt as follows: a. Position the operator's belt around waist. b. Cross the straps at the waist.
Page 12 AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY - American 12 Floor Sander Owner's Manual A. First pass forward, right to left. C. Second pass forward, overlap ½ the drum width. D. Second pass reverse, retrace second path forward, etc....for the entire room B.
AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY -American 12 Floor Sander Operator's Manual Page 13 Sanding Cuts and Sandpaper Initial Cut The purpose of the initial cut is to remove old finish and gross imperfections on the floor surface. The sanding equipment should be adjusted to heavy sanding pressure setting and a coarse abrasive should be used.
Page 14 AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY - American 12 Floor Sander Owner's Manual Sander Adjustment Procedures DANGER: Electrocution could occur if main- tenance and repairs are performed on a unit that is not properly discon- nected from the power source.
AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY -American 12 Floor Sander Operator's Manual Page 15 Figure 7 Figure 8 Figure 9 Leveling If the sanding drum is out of adjustment, follow this procedure: 1. Remove the belt cover. 2. Loosen the eccentric lock screw. Using the 7/16" wrench, turn the eccentric lock screw (1) counter- clockwise.
Page 16 AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY - American 12 Floor Sander Owner's Manual Routine Maintenance The following items need to be periodically inspected and maintained to keep your sander in good working condition. Wheels Periodically remove the debris from the truck and caster wheels.
AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY -American 12 Floor Sander Operator's Manual Page 17 P ROBLEM C AUSE A CTION Chatter T roubleshooting Drive belts slip. Insufficient tension. Tension drive belt. (Squeaking or squealing sound) Worn belts. Replace belts.
Page 18 AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY - American 12 Floor Sander Owner's Manual NOTE S.
AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY -American 12 Floor Sander Operator's Manual Page 19 AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY American Sander 12 Wiring Diagram 4/93.
Page 20 AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY - American 12 Floor Sander Owner's Manual AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY Model American 12 Floor Sander Drawing #1 Handle Assembly 10/00 46 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1.
AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY -American 12 Floor Sander Operator's Manual Page 21 Ref No. Part No Description Q ty 1 Ref. Cord Assembly 1 2 41706A Connector (NEMA) 1 3 962065 Screw - 8-32 x ¼ Pn S.
Page 22 AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY - American 12 Floor Sander Owner's Manual AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY Model American 12 Floor Sander Drawing #2 10/00 1 12 13 33 34 18 86 36 32 37 31 30 29 38 .
AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY -American 12 Floor Sander Operator's Manual Page 23 AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY Model American 12 Floor Sander Parts List #2 10/00 Ref # Part No. Description Q t y Ref # Part No. Description Qty 1 6 28 0 0A Pipe, Ass'y 1 2 8 57 1 4 A Screw, ½ - 13 x 2¼ Hex 1 3 8 70 0 6 A Washer, .
Page 24 AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY - American 12 Floor Sander Owner's Manual AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY American 12 Floor Sander Assembly Drawing #3 6/01 1 2 3 4 5 8 32 11 13 14 15 16 43 46 47 .
AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY -American 12 Floor Sander Operator's Manual Page 25 Ref. No Part No. Description Q ty Q t y 1 88502A Screw, 10-24 x 3 / 8 Set 2 2 2 25200C Knob, Hand 1 1 3 67309A Scre.
Page 26 AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY - American 12 Floor Sander Owner's Manual AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY American 12 Floor Sander Accessories Drawing & Parts List #4 10/00 Ref Ref.
AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY -American 12 Floor Sander Operator's Manual Page 27 Chatter - Wave Prevention American Sanders Technology Sanders are designed and manufactured to the most rigid tolerances. How- ever, after a finishing cut it is possible to see “chatter” or “waves”.
Chatter Wave Prevention (cont) 3) UNEVEN WALKING PACE..... can leave lengthy “waves”. The machine cuts more material during the slower pace. Pay particular attention to a steady, even pace. 4) EXCESSIVE LIGHT CUTS.... may reveal high spots on the paper/contact wheel and cause chatter.
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AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY U.S. W ARRANTY This American Sanders T echnology Industrial/Commercial Product is warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and servic.
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