American Sanders OBS 18DC Orbital Sander - Manual (Page 2)

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-2- Clarke ® American Sanders Operator's Manual (EN) - OBS-18/18DC
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 Clarke American Sanders machine could result
in injury to you or to other personnel; damage to the machine or to other property could occur as well. You must have
training in the operation of this machine before using it. If your operator(s) cannot read this manual, have it explained
fully before attempting to operate this machine.
All directions given in this book are as seen from the operator’s position at the rear of the machine.
Contents of this Book
Operator Safety Instructions ............................................................................... 3
Introduction and Machine Specifications ............................................................ 4
Machine Transportation ...................................................................................... 4
Machine Set-Up .................................................................................................. 5
Operating Instructions ........................................................................................ 7
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................. 8
Sanding Cuts and Sandpaper ............................................................................ 9
SECTION II Parts and Service Manual
Base Assembly ............................................................................................52-53
Motor Assembly - Standard .............................................................................. 54
Motor Assembly - Dust Control ........................................................................ 55
Handle Assembly - 115V .................................................................................. 56
Handle Assembly - 230V .................................................................................. 57
Electrical Schematics ....................................................................................... 58
WARNING!
The Products sold with this Manual contain or may contain chemicals that are known to certain governments (such as the State of
California, as identified in its Proposition 65 Regulatory Warning Law) to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. In
certain locations (including the State of California) purchasers of these Products that place them in service at an employment job site
or a publicly accessible space are required by regulation to make certain notices, warnings or disclosures regarding the chemicals
that are or may be contained in the Products at or about such work sites. It is the purchaser’s responsibility to know the content of,
and to comply with, any laws and regulations relating to the use of these Products in such environments. The Manufacturer disclaims
any responsibility to advise purchasers of any specific requirements that may be applicable to the use of the Products in such
environments.