Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Classic 12 Alto
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Form No. 70048A 11/00 AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY Printed in the READ THIS BOOK This book has important information for the use and safe operation of this machine.
Page 2 AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY Classic 12 Belt Sander Operator's Manual Contents of this Book Section I - Operator's Manual Operator Safety Instructions ......................................................... 3 Machine Safety Statements .
AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY Classic 12 Belt 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 Classic 12 Belt Sander Operator's Manual DANGER: Electrocution could occur if maintenance and repairs are performed on a unit that is not properly disconnected from the power source. Disconnect the power supply before attempting any maintenance or service.
AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY Classic 12 Belt Sander Operator's Manual Page 5 The following safety decals are mounted on the machine as shown. If these or any other machine decal, label or plate should become damaged or illegible, install a new decal in its place.
Page 6 AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY Classic 12 Belt Sander Operator's Manual Introduction and Machine Specifications PART NUMBER 07055C 07056C ABRASIVE BELT SIZE 11-7/8" W x 31-1/2" L 30.
AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY Classic 12 Belt Sander Operator's Manual Page 7 Electrical Connection Instructions CAUTION: This machine will operate only on AC frequency and voltage shown on the motor nameplate. Make sure you have the correct frequency and voltage before connecting the power cord to an outlet.
Page 8 AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY Classic 12 Belt Sander Operator's Manual 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. Transporting the Machine - One Person To transport the machine, follow this procedure: 1.
AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY Classic 12 Belt Sander Operator's Manual Page 9 NOTE: It is not always necessary to adjust the fan belt independently during this procedure or during replacement. NOTE: New drive belts may shed particles of rubber until seated to the pulley grooves.
Page 10 AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY Classic 12 Belt Sander Operator'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 Classic 12 Belt Sander Operator's Manual Page 11 How to Operate the Machine D A N G E R : Sanding/finishing wood floors can create an environment that can be explosive. Cigarettes, cigars, pipes, lighters, pilot lights and any other source of ignition can create an explosion when active during a sanding session.
Page 12 AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY Classic 12 Belt Sander Operator's Manual Figure 9 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.
AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY Classic 12 Belt Sander Operator's Manual Page 13 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.
Page 14 AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY Classic 12 Belt Sander Operator's Manual 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 belt should be used.
AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY Classic 12 Belt Sander Operator's Manual Page 15 Sander Adjustment Procedures DANGER: Electrocution could occur if main- tenance and repairs are performed on a unit that is not disconnected from the power source. Discon- nect the power supply before at- tempting any maintenance or ser- vice.
Page 16 AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY Classic 12 Belt Sander Operator's Manual Leveling To adjust the machine leveling follow this procedure: 1. Locate the leveling screw. See figure 13. The leveling screw is located towards the rear of the chassis beneath the sanding pressure knob.
AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY Classic 12 Belt Sander Operator's Manual Page 17 Routine Maintenance The following items need to be periodically inspected and maintained to keep your sander in good working condition.
Page 18 AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY Classic 12 Belt Sander Operator's Manual T roubleshooting Problem Cause Action Drive belts slip. (Squeaking or squealing sound) Squealing, growling or grinding noise coming from machine. Dust pick-up is poor. Motor will not start.
AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY Classic 12 Belt Sander Operator's Manual Page 19 Problem Cause Action Burning or glazing. Slow cutting. Waves on sanded surface. Chatter marks on sanded surface. (close evenly spaced ripples) Difficult to actuate tension release lever.
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If you have not bought Alto Classic 12 yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Alto Classic 12 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Alto Classic 12 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Alto Classic 12 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Alto Classic 12, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Alto Classic 12.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Alto Classic 12. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Alto Classic 12 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
