Clarke American B-2, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...gan 48906 Fax 517 484 9836 Email CustServe Michco com Web site www Michco Com Parts Web site www FloorMachineParts Com Order Parts on Line at www FloorMachineParts Com Directly to Parts Service By Email Shop Michco com By Fax 517 702 2041 By Voice Use numbers above Serving the Cleaning Industry Since 1922 Notice All copyrighted material remains property of original owners all trademarks are proper...

Page 2: ...property could occur as well You must have training in the operation of this machine before using it If cannot read English have this manual explained fully before attempting to operate this machine Si Ud no pueden leer el Inglés se hagan explicar este manual completamente antes de tratar el manejo o servicio de esta máquina All directions given in this book are as seen from the operator s positio...

Page 3: ...ine 8 RoutineMaintenance 8 TheDustControlSystem 8 How to Adjust the Angle of the Sandpaper Disc to the Floor 8 How to Change Adjustment of Machine 8 How to Replace the Light Bulb 8 How to Clean Ventilation Plug 8 Lubrication 10 How to change the Lubricant in the Gearbox 10 How to Check the Carbon Brushes 10 Assembly Drawing 1 12 Assembly Parts List 1 13 Assembly Drawing 2 14 Assembly Parts List 2 ...

Page 4: ...red to Cigarette lighters pilot lights and any other source of ignition can create an explosion when active during a sanding session All sources of ignition should be extinguished or removed entirely if possible from the work area Work areas that are poorly ventilated can create an explosive environment when certain combustible materials are in the atmosphere i e solvents thinners alcohol fuels ce...

Page 5: ...found on your machine or in this Owner s Manual can result in serious injury or damage Read and observe all safety statements Make sure that all labels decals warnings cautions and instructions are fastened to the machine Get new labels from your authorized Clarke American Sanders distributor WARNING Sanding dust can be airborne and can be breathed in while operating a sander Always wear a dust ma...

Page 6: ... Specifications Model 07015B 07016B Motor 115V 25 60 cycle 230V 25 60 cycle Frame Aluminum Aluminum Disc Heavy duty steel precision Heavy duty steel precision balanced 7 dia 2800 rpm balanced 7 dia 2800 rpm low speed 3200 rpm high low speed 3200 rpm high speed heat resistant speed heat resistant rubberpad rubberpad Gears Hardened steel alloy pinion Hardened steel alloy pinion anddrivegear anddrive...

Page 7: ...rt rod 2 See Figure 2 6 Install the holding screw 7 Put the opening of the dust bag over the end of the exhaust pipe Pull and tie the strings HOWTOPREPARETHEMACHINEFOROPERATION How to Install the Sandpaper NOTE Use a sandpaper disc that has a 7 diameter and a 7 8 hole in the center 1 Put the machine upside down 2 A special wrench is in the bracket behind the motor Use the special wrench to remove ...

Page 8: ...ng the grit size of the abrasive A very fine grain will close the pores on a wood floor making admission of a stain difficult If glazing or burning should occur immediately into a finishing cut increase pace If it should occur during a finishing cut the abrasive has dulled and must be replaced 12 grit Forremovinggrossimperfectionsandrestoreevenness 16 grit to old flooring To remove build up of pai...

Page 9: ...e high speed operation is for fast wood removal For finish custs and custom work use the low speed operation 5 Tilt the machine back so that the sandpaper disc does not touch the floor See 1 in Figure 7 Hold both handles See 2 in Figure 7 6 Put the On Off switch in the ON position See 3 in Figure 7 7 Keep the machine moving as you lower the sandpaper disc to the floor surface 8 Do not press down o...

Page 10: ...he adjustment of the machine follow thisprocedure 1 Using the special wrench loosen the lock nut on each caster See 1 figure 9 2 Loosen the jam nut See 2 figure 9 3 Raise or lower the casters as needed 4 Tighten the jam nut on each caster 5 Tighten the lock nut on each caster How To Replace The Light Bulb To replace the light bulb follow this procedure 1 Remove the two screws that hold the light g...

Page 11: ...thegearhousing 6 Remove the old lubricant from the gearbox 7 Add ten ounces of Clarke American Sanders lubricant to the gearbox CAUTION To prevent damage to the motor do not add more than ten ounces of lubricant to the gearbox 8 Using the three screws removed above install the cover on the gear housing 9 Start the machine and let it run for 15 minutes A small amount of excess lubricant should flow...

Page 12: ...ng and brush holder guide Take care not to damage the spring See figure16 8 Depress the brush into the guide and connec the shunt wire to the holder 9 Depress the brush and insert the holder into the motorhousing 10 Rotate holder beneath motor housing Relax brush againstcommutator 11 Align posts on holder with holes in housing 12 Gently pry the holder into the housing 13 Reattach screws and washer...

Page 13: ...Page 12 Clarke American Sanders American B 2 Operator s Manual Model American B 2 7 Spinner Edger Drawing 1 12 02 ...

Page 14: ... 19901A includes ref s 17 38 39 40 2 41 Note Ref 42 12203A includes ref s 17 18 38 39 40 2 41 NOTE indicates a change has been made since the last publication of this manual 1 50953A Bag Dust 1 2 67114A Rod Dust Bag Support 1 3 84200A Screw 8 32 x Flt Hd 4 4 66920A Bar 1 5 26103A Pipe Discharge 1 6 962454 Screw 20 x 1 4 7 34233A Gasket 1 8 24509B Housing Gear 1 9 66130A Plug 1 10 38103A Gasket 1 1...

Page 15: ...American B 2 7 Spinner Edger Drawing 2 5 04 1 18 15 6 19 11 12 22 20 29 30 1 52 21 36 34 35 29 11 40 30 29 20 29 32 31 17 10 4 33 53 54 28 30 41 49 50 51 52 56 59 69 71 67 68 70 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 72 58 57 32 46 48 47 10 4 24 25 16 7 9 5 10 14 13 26 13 3 52 34 2 45 42 ...

Page 16: ...g 1 77 63701A Gear Pinion 1 78 57701A Ring Retaining 1 NI 31408A Edger Case B2 1 1 42234A Cord Assembly 115 V 1 42301A Cord Assembly 230 V 1 40007A Cord Assembly 50 w AU1 10P 1 2 41919A Cord Interconnecting 115 V 1 41920A Cord Interconnecting 230 V 1 3 68705A Wrench Special 1 4 85333A Screw 1 4 20 x 2 Pn Hd 4 5 912169 Plug Male Twist Lock 115 V 1 45602A Plug male Twist Lock 230 V 1 6 85411A Screw ...

Page 17: ...Page 16 Clarke American Sanders American B 2 Operator s Manual Model American B 2 7 Spinner Edger Wiring Diagram 3 93 ...

Page 18: ...inogatan 18 Box 4029 S 431 04 Molndal 46 31 706 73 00 ALTO Norge A S Oslo Norway Bjornerudveien 24 N 1266 47 2275 1770 U S A Locations European Locations CORPORATE OFFICE ALTO U S Inc St Louis Missouri 16253 Swingley Ridge Road Suite 200 Chesterfield Missouri 63017 1725 PRODUCTION FACILITIES Clarke Springdale Arkansas 2100 Highway 265 Springdale Arkansas 72764 479 750 1000 Customer Service 1 800 2...

Page 19: ... location Transportation charges to and from the repair location must be prepaid by the purchaser c Clarke American Sanders will repair the product and or replace any defective parts without charge within a reasonable time after receipt of the product Clarke American Sanders s liability under this warranty is limited to repair of the product and or replace ment of parts and is given to purchaser i...