DANGER:
EN
sanding dust 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.
Leveling
To level machine: Grasp caster adjusting screw "A" with an appropriate
ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES
tool (pliers ect.). Using a similar tool, loosen locknut "B" with a counter
clockwise motion. (Figure 6).
Leveling
To level machine: Grasp caster adjusting screw "A" with an appropriate
Condition - Pad creates ridges on both edges or a "hop" is experi-
tool (pliers ect.). Using a similar tool, loosen locknut "B" with a counter
enced: Rotate both adjusting screws equal amounts clockwise. Tighten
clockwise motion. (Figure 6).
locknuts and test on a piece of plywood. Repeat procedure until condi-
tion is corrected. We recommend you not exceed 1/8" rotation for each
Condition - Pad creates ridges on both edges or a "hop" is experienced:
attempt.
Rotate both adjusting screws equal amounts clockwise. Tighten locknuts
Condition - Pad creates a ridge on the tip of the pad: Rotate both
and test on a piece of plywood. Repeat procedure until condition is cor-
adjusting screws counter clockwise, tighten locknuts and test. Repeat
rected. We recommend you not exceed 1/8" rotation for each attempt.
procedure until condition is corrected. Use only 1/8 rotation for each
attempt.
Condition - Pad creates a ridge on the tip of the pad: Rotate both
adjusting screws counter clockwise, tighten locknuts and test. Repeat
Condition - Pad creates a ridge on only one side of the pad: Either
procedure until condition is corrected. Use only 1/8 rotation for each
rotate the adjusting screw of the side effected clockwise or rotate the
attempt.
adjusting screw opposite counterclockwise, depending on whether the
ridge terminates beyond the tip of the pad or prior to it. If it is prior to
Condition - Pad creates a ridge on only one side of the pad: Either rotate
the tip, adjust the side effected, otherwise adjust the opposite side.
the adjusting screw of the side effected clockwise or rotate the adjusting
screw opposite counterclockwise, depending on whether the ridge
terminates beyond the tip of the pad or prior to it. If it is prior to the tip,
adjust the side effected, otherwise adjust the opposite side.
CAUTION:
Failure to perform maintenance at recommended intervals may void warranty.
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
Carbon Brushes
CAUTION:
Have the carbon brushes replaced at least every 500 hours and more frequently under heavy use.
recommended intervals may void warranty.
Dust Bag
Periodically the dust bag should be turned inside out, shaken vigorously and machine washed in cold water
Carbon Brushes
to prevent pore blockage and loss of dust control.
Have the carbon brushes replaced at least every 500 hours and more
Bearings
frequently under heavy use.
To insure reliable performance, have armature and pad driver bearings inspected for wear or damage after every 1500 hours. If used heavily, have
the bearings replaced seasonally.
Dust Bag
Lubrication
The machine comes fully lubricated. The gears in the gear box have enough lubrication for approximately six months of normal operation. Have the
Periodically the dust bag should be turned inside out, shaken vigor-
lubricant changed at least every 6 months or more frequently under heavy use.
ously and machine washed in cold water
to prevent pore blockage and loss of dust control.
CAUTION:
Maintenance and repairs performed by unauthorized personnel could result in damage or injury. Maintenance and repairs
performed by unauthorized personnel will void your warranty. Failure to perform maintenance at recommended intervals may void warranty.
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Never leave dust bag unattended with
Adjustment Procedures
Routine Maintenance
Failure to perform maintenance at
Bearings
To insure reliable performance, have armature and pad driver
bearings inspected for wear or damage after every 1500
hours. If used heavily, have the bearings replaced seasonally.
Lubrication
The machine comes fully lubricated. The gears in the gear
box have enough lubrication for approximately six months of
normal operation. Have the lubricant changed at least every
6 months or more frequently under heavy use.
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A
B
Figure 6
Operator's Manual (EN) - Super 7