Nilfisk-ALTO Classic 12 - Manual (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 side. Adjust the length as needed.
d. Wrap the remaining strap around the opposite
side of the handle and hold it in place with your
hand.
WARNING: Serious operator injury could oc-
cur if the operator has tied the
loose end of the operator's belt
strap to the machine. Always posi-
tion the strap so that you can let go
and get away quickly in case of bag
fire or explosion.
2. Put the On/Off switch into the "ON" position.
DANGER: Serious damage can occur to the
floor surface if the machine is not in
motion while the contact wheel is
running on the floor surface. To
prevent damage to the surface,
make sure the machine is always
moving when the contact wheel is
in contact with the floor.
3. Work right to left. For each forward pass, move the
machine 6" over the pass you have just finished.
Retrace your reverse path without overlapping. See
figures 10A through 10E.
4. Feather-cut by easing the contact wheel down onto
the surface with the control lever while the sander is
in motion.
5. 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 on the floor surface or dwell marks
will occur.
6. Move the machine in the direction of the grain in the
wood whenever it is possible. Sand the surface at a
constant pace.
7. Gradually feather-cut the termination point (the end
of your pass) by easing the contact wheel up with
the control lever. Stagger the termination points for
a better blend when edging.
8. Empty dust bag whenever it is 1/3 full. Never leave
a dust bag unattended with sanding dust in it.
Sanding dust can spontaneously ignite and cause a
fire or explosion. Empty dust into a metal container
located outside of the building.