How to Transport the Machine

WARNING: The machine is heavy. Remove the motor from the machine before transporting. Get help loading the machine and motor.

Transporting the Machine - One Person

To transport the machine, follow this procedure:

1.Make sure the power cable is disconnected from the electrical outlet.

2.Disconnect the handle pigtail cord connection. (twist and pull) See figure 2.

3.Loosen the belt tension T-screw completely.

4.Grasp the belt guard immediately above the left hand truck wheel and pull to gain access to the drive belts. Remove the drive belts.

See figure 3.

5.Unscrew the motor mounting knob clear of the counterbore on chassis. See figure 4.

6.Straddle the machine. With your legs, lift the motor off of the chassis. Take the motor to worksite.

7.Lift the chassis by grasping the front and rear handle. Bring the belt guard against your chest. Take the chassis to worksite.

To assemble the machine after transporting, follow this procedure:

1.Open the belt guard door.

2.Place the motor assembly on the chassis.

3.Screw in the motor mounting knob completely. See figure 4.

4.Install the drive belts.

5.Tighten the belt tension T-screw only until the contact drive wheel belt does not squeal upon start up. Do not over tighten.

CAUTION:

Premature bearing failure can oc-

 

cur if the belt tension is set too

 

tight. The fan drive belt should

 

deflect ½" at the center of the span

 

with 5 lbs. of pressure.

Figure 2

Figure 3

Figure 4

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AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY Classic 12 Belt Sander Operator's Manual