How To Transport The Machine; Machine Safety; Preparing To Work; Inserting The Cartridge Filter - Amano American Sanders AVAC12-P Manuel De L'opérateur

HOW TO TRANSPORT THE MACHINE

The procedure for the safe handling of the device is the following:
1. Take all necessary steps to ensure that the device is in a safe condition (see "MACHINE
SAFETY").
2. Remove the vacuum hose (1) from the vacuum nozzle (2) on the collection tank, before
pulling the vacuum hose press the button (3) for unlocking the catch ( Fig.1).
3. Insert the machine into the protective bag, taking care not to damage either during this
operation.
4. Insert the machine into the carton, taking care not to damage either during this operation.
Remember to place at the bottom of the carton the block for the wheels of the machine, position
around the collection tank the blocks for preventing damage during transportation.
5. Insert the accessories support and the head block inside the carton.
6. Place the accessories in the carton.
7. Close the carton.
N.B.: For transportation in vehicles, secure the device according to the regulations in
force so that it can not slide or tip over.
CAUTION: users are advised to always wear protective gloves, to avoid the risk of
serious injury to hands.
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MACHINE SAFETY

The stages for making the machine safe, thereby making it possible to carry out operations
safely, are as follows:
1. Check that both general switches (1) are disabled, if not set them to "0" (Fig.1).
2. Make sure that the plug (2) on the power cable (3) has been taken out of the mains supply
socket (4), and if not, disconnect it (Fig.2).
3. Wind the power cable under the machine's lifting handle.
CAUTION: We recommend handling the power cable with dry hands to avoid serious
injury.
CAUTION: To prevent damaging the power cable, disconnect the plug from the mains
socket by directly pulling the plug and not the cable.
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INSERTING THE CARTRIDGE FILTER

To insert the cartridge filter in the bottom of the vacuum head, do as follows:
1. Take all necessary steps to ensure that the device is in a safe condition (see "MACHINE
SAFETY").
2. Remove the vacuum head (1) using the handle (2) on it (Fig.2), before removing the head
loosen the locking hooks (3) on the side of the collection tank (4) (Fig.1).
3. Rest the vacuum head gently on the floor.
4. Insert the cartridge filter (6) and fasten it with the handwheel to the threaded bar (7) (Fig. 3).
5. Refit the vacuum head (1) above the collection tank (4), remembering to fix it to the tank
using the locking hooks (3).
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INSERTING THE NYLON FILTER

To insert the nylon filter in the bottom of the vacuum head, do as follows:
1. Take all necessary steps to ensure that the device is in a safe condition (see "MACHINE
SAFETY").
2. Remove the vacuum head (1) using the handle (2) on it (Fig.2), before removing the head
loosen the locking hooks (3) on the side of the collection tank (4) (Fig.1).
3. Rest the vacuum head gently on the floor.
4. Insert the nylon filter bag (5) in the collection tank. To fix it in place, have it adhere to the edge of
the tank opening ( Fig.3). Insert the metal basket to keep the nylon filter taut
5. Refit the vacuum head (1) above the collection tank (4), remembering to fix it to the tank using
the locking hooks (3).
N.B.: If you are using the nylon filter bag the permanent cloth bag must be removed.
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PREPARING THE MACHINE

Before beginning to work, it is necessary to:
1. Check that both general switches (1) are disabled, if not set them to "0" (Fig.1).
2. Make sure that the plug (2) on the power cable (3) has been taken out of the mains supply
socket (4), and if not, disconnect it (Fig.2).
WARNING: To prevent damaging the power cable, disconnect the plug from the mains
socket by directly pulling the plug and not the cable.
3. Remove the vacuum head (5) using the handle on it, before removing the head loosen the
locking catches (7) on the side of the collection tank (6) (Fig.3).
4. Check that the cartridge filter (8) and the nylon filter are correctly positioned (Fig. 4)
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N.B. : For dry use, we recommend that you check that the inside of the collection tank has been
drained of all liquids before use.
N.B: If cartridge filters or dust collection bags are used instead of the cloth filter, make sure they are
positioned correctly.
5. Put back the vacuum head (5) on top of the collection tank (6),
remembering to secure it with the hook catches (7).
6. Before using, the machine must be in order and safe to use with the
work equipment, especially the power cable and the extension cable.
If everything is not in order, the machine must not be used.
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