Clarke American Sanders 3DS Manual Del Operador página 10

Machine Setup (cont)
WARNING: Injury could occur to the operator or by-
standers if the machine should tip or fall
while replacing the pad or changing the
abrasive.
WARNING: Never allow the machine to be started
while tilted up. Severe injury could re-
sult if the machine is started while the
abrasive is being changed.
CAUTION: Damage to the sanding head will occur
if the unit is allowed to drop freely from
the tilted position.
CAUTION: Damage to the pad driver will occur if
the machine is operated without sand-
paper or screen and pad. Damage to
the pad driver can also occur if the pad
is less than 1/8" thick.
10. Install or replace sandpaper or screen and pad. The sand-
paper, screen, and p ad should be replaced if there are
any tears or if they have become worn and dull. The pad
should also be replaced if its thickness is less than 1/8".
To install or replace the sand paper, screen, or p ad: (See
Figure 12)
DANGER: Disconnect the power source. Electrocu-
tion could occur if the machine is con-
nected to the power source while chang-
ing the abrasives, pads or empting the dust
bag.
a.) Unplug the machine from its power source and
move the power cord out of your way .
b.) Tilt the machine back by pressing on the tilt
assist strap with your foot while also pushing
down on the handle. (see Figure 13)
c.) Remove foot from tilt assist strap and con-
tinue to push down on the handle until the
machine rests in the up position on the handle
and tilt wheels. (see Figure 14)
d.) To remove the existing p aper or screen / p ad
stand to the side of the machine and pull from
one edge. The screen may have a plastic
pushpin in the center that will require remov-
ing prior to the screen's removal.
(See Figure 15)
e.) Center the new paper or screen / pad over the
pad driver and press against the pad driver until
the hooks on the driver hold them in position.
WARNING: The machine is heavy . Keep others away
from the machine because of possible in-
jury if the machine should tip or fall. When
replacing the pad or changing the abra-
sive use caution when tilting the machine.
The operator or other bystanders could be
injured.
f.) Return the machine to upright position by
standing behind the handle and raising it from
the floor until the caster wheels contact the
floor. Place your foot on the tilt assist strap
and ease the sanding unit to the floor .
11. Connect the vacuum hose to the sanding unit and vacuum.
12. Connect the power cord to the electric box.
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Figure 13
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