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FloorCrafter
Belt Sander
Operator's Manual
Manual del operador
Manuel de l’utilisateur
U.S. Patent No. 5,575,710 and No. 6,578,858
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This book has important information for the use and safe operation of this machine. Failure to read this
book prior to operating or attempting any service or maintenance procedure to your Clarke American
Sanders machine could result in injury to you or to
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ENGLISH EN Table of Contents Operator Safety Instructions ............................................................................. 3 Introduction and Machine Specifications........................................................... 5 230V Electrical Connection Instructions ........................................................... 6 How to Transport the Machine .......................................................................... 7 One Person ..........................................
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ENGLISH EN OPERATOR SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING AVERTISSEMENT ADVERTENCIA DANGER means: Severe bodily injury or death can occur to you or other personnel if the DAN- GER statements found on this machine or in this Operator's Manual are ignored or are not adhered to. Read and observe all DANGER statements found in this Operator's Manual and on your machine. WARNING means: Injury can occur to you or to other personnel if the WARNING statements found on your machine or in this Operator's Manual ar
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ENGLISH EN DANGER: Operating partially assembled sanding equipment could result in injury to the operator or bystander and could cause damage to the equipment or to other property. � Do not operate this equipment unless it it fully assembled and all guards, doors and covers are secured. � Keep all fasteners tight. � Keep all adjustments within manufacturers specifications. DANGER: Moving parts on this sanding equipment can cause injury to the operator or bystanders. � Keep hands, feet and loose
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ENGLISH EN Introduction and Machine Specifications MODEL 07104A 07111A 07117A Electrical 230~, 60Hz 230V~, 50Hz 230V~, 50Hz 230~, 50Hz Requirements 15.7 A, 3.7 kW 11.8 A, 3.0 kW 12.0 A, 3.0 kW 12.0 A, 3.0 kW Sound Emisson 93.0 dB(A) 96.2 dB(A) 96.2 dB(A) 96.2 dB(A) (Lpm) 2 2 2 Vibration <.15 in/s 2.88 m/s rms 2.88 m/s rms 2.88 m/s rms Motor 4 Hp Induction 2.2 kW Induction 2.2 kW Induction 2.2 kW Induction Contact Wheel Rate 2450 rpm 2042 rpm 2042 rpm 2042 rpm Abrasive Rate 4500 ft/min 3750 ft/mi
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ENGLISH EN 230V Electrical Connection Instructions CAUTION: This machine will operate only on AC frequency and on electrical volt- age shown on the equipment nameplate. Make sure you have the correct frequency and voltage before connecting the power cord to an outlet. See the example in figure 1. This machine must be connected to an electrical source with an earthing conductor in order to protect the operator from electric shock. This machine has an approved power cord with three conductors a
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ENGLISH EN How to Transport the Machine WARNING: The machine is heavy. Remove the motor from the machine before transporting. Get help loading the machine and motor. Use proper lifting techniques. Transporting the Machine - Using the Dolly Cart A B B A CAUTION: When deploying the dolly, the drum will contact the floor or ground over which the machine is resting. Care should be taken to avoid surfaces which might damage or contaminate Figure 2 the drum. CAUTION: While transporting using the
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ENGLISH EN How to Transport the Machine 4. To store the dolly in the "UP" position, swing the dolly up against the top of the mainframe as far as it will travel and close the quick release levers to secure it in place. (See Figure 5) 5. To remove the dolly, loosen the quick release adjustment nuts until the levers and nuts clear the counter-bore on the dolly brackets, and remove the dolly. 6. Tighten the adjustment nuts until the quick release levers can be closed to secure the dolly in place.
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ENGLISH EN How to Transport the Machine CAUTION: Premature bearing failure can occur if the fan belt is set too tight. The fan belt should deflect ½" at the center of the span with 5 lbs. of pressure. NOTE: It is necessary to adjust the fan belt indepen- dently during this procedure or during replacement. The idler pulley is factory adjusted. Transporting the Machine by Carrying - Two People 1. Person #1 places his hands under the front of the machine's main casting. 2. Person #2 lifts
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ENGLISH EN Machine Set-Up (Cont) 7. Install a new abrasive belt by sliding the abrasive over the tension roller and contact wheel. (See figure 12) 8. Rotate the release lever backward to tighten the abrasive belt. CAUTION: Do not force the release lever. Doing so can damage the track- ing mechanism and cause the abrasive belt to mis-track. Figure 12 9. Depending on the model, the control switch is found on either the operationg handle or on the motor. Verify that the control switch is set to "O
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ENGLISH EN To operate the machine follow this procedure: How to Operate the Machine 1. Before sanding, decide on best approach for sanding desired area. If the floor is uneven, it DANGER: Sanding/finishing wood floors may be necessary to sand diagonally to the can create an environment direction that the floor is laid. This will help that can be explosive. Ciga- "pull" or stretch low and high spots in the floor over a greater area, producing a flatter surface. rette lighters, pilot lights and
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ENGLISH EN How to Operate the Machine 6. When contact wheel is fully engaged with the surface, gradually adjust your pace for adequate finish removal. Keep sander in motion while the contact wheel is engaged with the surface or dwell marks will occur. 7. Move the machine in the direction of the grain in the wood whenever it is possible. Sand the surface at a constant pace. 8. Gradually feather-cut out at the termination point by easing the contact wheel up with the control lever. (See Figure 1
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ENGLISH EN Sanding Cuts and Sandpaper Initial Cut Final Cuts The purpose of the initial cut is to remove old finish The purpose of a finishing cut is to remove the and gross imperfections on the floor surface. The scratches produced during the initial cut. Use a sanding equipment should be adjusted to heavy fine (60 - 80 grit) grain abrasive and a reduced sanding pressure setting and a coarse abrasive sanding pressure setting. belt should be used. If the surface is severely damaged by deep sc
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ENGLISH EN Chatter Wave Prevention Clarke Sanders are designed and manufactured to the most rigid tolerances. However, after a finishing cut it is possible to see “chatter” or “waves”. The best guarantee to remove the chatter is to finish the floor with a rotating horizontal sander, such as Clarke’s Sander 16. To minimize chatter when using a belt or drum sander the following steps should be taken: 1. DRUM MARKS...are caused by the operator lowering the drum to the floor without forward traver
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ENGLISH EN Sander Adjustment Procedures DANGER: Electrocution could occur if main- tenance and repairs are performed on a unit that is not properly dis- connected from the power source. Disconnect the power supply be- fore attempting any maintenance or service. DANGER: Moving parts of this machine can cause serious injury and/or dam- age. Keep hands, feet and loose clothing away from all moving parts of the sander. The following information provides details on how to Figure 15 adjust differe
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ENGLISH EN Sander Adjustment Procedures 2. Drive the adjusting screw in, to sand heavier on the left (the drive belt side). Back the adjusting screw out, to sand heavier on the right (the side opposite the drive belts). Test the setting on an even surface. Make further adjustments if necessary. 3. Mark new pointer location on main frame Belt Tracking AA NOTE: The sanding belt should run evenly on the face of the contact wheel. For this, the outer edge of the sanding belt must be .09 inche
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ENGLISH EN Sanding Adjustment Procedures To decrease the travel or reduce the reach on the grip control follow this procedure: 1. Loosen the locknut on the control rod. (See figure 20A) 2. Screw the control rod adjuster"out" until desired reach is found. 3. Tighten the locknut. Routine Maintenance A The following items need to be periodically inspected and maintained to keep your sander in good working condition. Sanding Chamber Periodically blow out the sanding chamber to prevent Figure 20 l
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ENGLISH EN Routine Maintenance Bearings Periodically check the bearings for wear or damage according to the following schedule: st Guide rollers after 1 650 hrs. st Idler pulley after 1 1500 hrs. st Fan shaft after 1 2500 hrs. st Tension roller after 1 2500 hrs. st Arbor shaft after 1 5000 hrs. st Motor shaft after 1 5000 hrs. Rollers Periodically check the guide rollers and the tension roller for wear. ® -18- Clarke American Sanders Operator's
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ENGLISH EN Troubleshooting Problem Cause Action Drive belts slip. Insufficient tension. Tension drive belt as described in (Squeaking or squealing sound) adjustment procedures. Worn belts. Replace belts. Squealing, growling or grinding Damaged and/or worn bearing. Remove drive belts, rotate arbor noise coming from machine. motor, fan, shafts and idler pulley to locate dragging or rough bearing. Contact an authorized dealer. Dust pickup is poor. Dust bag is full. Empty contents of bag. Dust bag i
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ENGLISH EN Troubleshooting Problem Cause Action Burning or glazing. Dull abrasive. Replace abrasive. Excessive sanding pressure. Decrease sanding pressure setting. (Fig. #16, page 15). Too fine of an abrasive belt. Use coarser abrasive. Slow cutting. Dull abrasive. Replace abrasive. Too fine of an abrasive belt. Use a coarser abrasive belt. Insufficient sanding pressure. Increase sanding pressure setting. (Fig. #16, page 15). Waves on sanded surface. Debris on wheels. Remove and clean wheels. Fl
