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Alto Classic 12 manual

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  • Page 1

    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. Failure to read this book prior to operating or attempting any service or maintenance procedure to your ALTO machine could result in injury to you or to other personnel; damage to the ma[...]

  • Page 2

    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 .......................................................... 5 Introduction and Machine Specificati[...]

  • Page 3

    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. Read and observe all DANGER statements found in this Owner's Manual and[...]

  • Page 4

    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. DANGER: Electrocution could occur if machine is used [...]

  • Page 5

    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. Contact your local authorized distributor for new decals. The following informatio[...]

  • Page 6

    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 30cm X 80cm CONTACT WHEEL SPEED (RPM) 2850 2375 ABRASIVE SPEED 5262 sfm (surface feet per minute) 22m/second DUST FAN SPEED (RPM) 6800 5667 DUST FAN FLO[...]

  • Page 7

    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. The machine has a plug as shown belo[...]

  • Page 8

    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. Make sure the power ca[...]

  • Page 9

    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. This seating process can take up to 24 hours to accomplish. 6. Clos[...]

  • Page 10

    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. If they cannot read English, have the[...]

  • Page 11

    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. All[...]

  • Page 12

    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. See figure 9. c . Slide the belt loop end over the handle on the control lever s[...]

  • Page 13

    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. B. First pass reverse, retrace same path. E. Work the remaining unsanded floor in the same fashio[...]

  • Page 14

    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. If the surface is severely damaged by[...]

  • Page 15

    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. DANGER : Moving parts of[...]

  • Page 16

    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. 2. Tighten the leveling screw (compress the leveling spring) to[...]

  • Page 17

    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. Sanding Chamber Periodically blow out the sanding chamber to prevent accumulations of debris which could interfere with the performa[...]

  • Page 18

    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. Motor runs sluggishly. Motor circuit breaker trips/repeatedly trips. Uneven cu[...]

  • Page 19

    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. Abrasive belt hunts. (seeks) Abrasive belt will not track. Abrasive belt tears al[...]