Essex Electronics Silver-Line SL-7 Operator's Manual

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Silver-Line SL-7

Operator’s Manual

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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 for your Silver -Line 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 mac
English, have this manual explained fully before attempting to operate this machine.

All directions given in this book are seen from operator’s position at the rear of the machine.

Essex Silver-Line Corporation, 1118 Lakeview Ave. PO Box 40, Dracut, MA 01826

www.essex-silver-line.com

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The Silver-Line SL-7 Floor Edger

(Suggestions for Care & Operation…Parts List)

Introducing:

Your new Silver-Line SL-7 edger is the easiest and fastest cutting edger available to the professional and rental
trades. It is complete and ready to operate having been adjusted and thoroughly tested at the factory. The following
suggestions will assure your getting the long life and excellent performance engineered into each and every machine.

Inspect:
Check the shipping cartons for any signs of damage and inspect the machine and its parts for any possible damage.

Assemble:
Assemble the machine by attaching the dust tube elbow to the back of the edger with the screws provided. Place

the bag over the support and secure it tightly with the Velcro strap to the neck of the dust tube. Please be advised that a
new bag will not fully expand until it is fully cured. The curing process will be completed with use.

Voltage:
The voltage is indicated on the nameplate. Lay the edger on its side, be sure the switch is turned OFF and plug

into the proper current. Use of current other than specified will damage the motor. When additional extension cords are
required use only 12/3 heavy-duty cord.

Starting:
To start your new edger just tilt it back so the disc is off the floor and turn switch on. Lower the edger onto work

carefully keeping machine in motion while it is running. The weight of the SL-7 is precisely balanced to produce maximum
results without additional pressure for every scope of work.

Lubrication: Note: Your SL -7 is completely lubricated and ready to use when shipped from the factory!
The ball bearings used in the production of this edger are sealed and no further attention is required for their l ife.

The gears are made of a special alloy; heat-treated and under normal service require lubrication about four times a year. To
lubricate the SL-7 remove the grease plug and put approximately 1/3 of a one shot tube of grease (C7-84) into the hole.
Turn the machine on and let the extra grease come back out the hole. If the machine does not kick any grease out add more
grease. Repeat this process until the edger is fully greased, reinstall the plug and clean any grease on the machine.

Dust Collecting:
The dust collection system will be most efficient when the bag is emptied when it is 1/3 to ½ full. Remember to

remove all sawdust from the house. Paper or any foreign obstruction can be easily removed by taking the dust tube off.

Disc Pad:
The disc pad installed on your new SL-7 edger has been aligned in the factory to make the best possible cut and

get the best dust pick up. Adjusting the cut on your edger is easy using a set of castor adjusting bars (C7-87). From the
operators position, the space between the caster bracket and bearing shoulder should be approximately ¼” on the left and
3/16” on the right.

Motor:
The motor commutator may be smoothed if it becomes necessary. Remove the two screws from the front cover

tag and insert the proper stone through the slot you exposed. Replace the cover for proper ventilation.

Disc Guard:
The disc guard on the SL-7 should move freely enabling the user to sand upto baseboards and edges safetly. Dust

and dirt may effect its movement and you clean it out periodically. For cleaning remove the disc pad, disc guard ring and the
disc guard. Blow out dust and dirt, dry clean only, do not use lubricant. Reinstall the parts you removed.

Wiring: Please check the wiring and cords before using or renting this machine
Questions: Please call us @ 1 800 451-5560 or email our website www.essex-silver-line.com if we can answer any questions.
Warranty: Please fill out the enclosed warranty card, tear at the perforation and mail the proper section to our Dracut, MA

plant.

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SL-7 Floor Edger Parts Price List

Part # Description Cost Part # Description Cost

C70 SL-7 Carrying Box (Wood) $60.00 C7-28 Wheel Bracket $32.90
C71 Motor Frame $177.10 C728B4 Bumper
C72 Gear Housing $151.80 C728D Dustless Bracket $42.15

C72D Gear Housing (Dustless) $156.80 C728D-4 Glides (Dustless) $4.00

C72D2 Nylon Glide (Snap On) $0.00 C729 Nut-Lockout $0.70

C73 Gear Housing Cover $50.60 C730 Short Cord Assembly $23.40
C74 Motor Housing Cap $36.70 C730A Short Cord Only $4.75

C75 Lamp Shield $22.75 C731 Cord Only (25') $24.05
C76R Handle (Right) $39.20 C732 Male Twist Lock (3 Wire) $7.50
C76L Handle (Left) $34.15 C733 Strain Reliever $6.35

C77 Dust Tube $44.30 C734 Lamp Socket $5.05
C77Y Exhaust Tube (Dustless) $29.97 C735 Lamp $1.25

C78 Vacuum Fan $24.00 C735220 Lamp (220V) $4.25

C79 Baffle Plate $10.10 C736 Bag Support $8.75
C710 Gear (Large) $84.75 C736A Strain Reliever $1.79
C711 Gear (Small) $30.35 C737 Collar $1.90
C712 Bearing Plate $30.35 C738 Dust Bag $13.80

C712A Load Spring $1.90 C738R Dust Bag (Reinforced) $14.80

C713 Screw (Nameplate) $0.40 C739 Screw (Motor Cap) $0.30
C716 Armature (115 Volt) $139.15 C740 Bearing #1 (Comm) 6201 $8.85

C716220 220 Volt Armature $150.00 C741 Bearing #2 (Fan End) 6202 $9.50
C716240 240 Volt (50Hz) Armature $150.00 C742 Grease Plug $3.15

C716A Armature w/Baffle & Vacuum Fan $177.10 C743 Key (Small Gear) $0.90

C716B Cooling Fan (Press On) $15.46 C744 Screw (Shield) $0.30

C716D Spacer (Replaces Grease Slinger) $3.50 C745 Nut (Left Handed) $3.65

C717 Field $60.70 C746 Shield $12.65

C717A Field (240V, 50hz) $65.70 C747 Screw (Baffle & Vent) $0.30

C717B Field Clips $0.50 C748 Screw (Housing) $0.30

C718 Brush Holder $8.35 C749 Caster Assembly (Complete) $30.35
C719 Brush Cap $1.90 C749C1 Stem $3.60

C719A Brush Cap (Old Style) $2.30 C750 Screw $0.30

C720 Brush $6.25 C751 Handle Screw & Washer $3.15
C721 Insulator (Not pictured, obsolete) $0.30 C760 Cord Complete $33.00
C722 Screw (Field) $0.60 C760220 Cord Complete (220v) $67.95
C723 Nameplate (Front) $2.30 C761 Bearing #3 (Upper Jackshaft) 6203 $9.50
C724 Switch $13.80 C762 Jackshaft $46.45
C725 Screw (Lamp Socket) $0.30 C763 Key $0.90
C726 Spacer (New Style) $5.70 C764 Fiber Washer $0.30
C727 Ventura Plate $5.05 C765 Disc Guard Ring $24.65

Essex Silver-Line Corporation Toll Free 800 451-5560
1118 Lakeview Ave. Fax [phone]
PO Box 40 Phone [phone]

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Dracut, MA 01826 www.essex-silver-line.com

Part # Description Cost

C766 Screw (Disc Guard) $0.30
C767 Disc Guard $25.60

C767B 1/2 Moon Baffle Plate $6.50

C768 Disc Pad $67.85

C768R Disc Pad (Refurbished) $33.93

C769 Paper Retaining Washer $3.60
C770 Paper Retaining Bolt $2.35
C771 Bearing #4 (Lower Jackshaft) 6204 $8.85
C772 Screw (Gear Cover) $0.30
C773 Screw (Dust Tube) $0.30
C774 Screw (Brush Holder) $0.30
C775 Wrench Clip $3.15
C776 Screw (Wrench Cl ip) $0.95
C778 Wrench $10.10
C779 Plug (Male Straight) #1447 $7.00
C780 Plug (Female Twistlok) #4729C $12.00

C781 Nameplate (Top) $1.80
C782 Disc Cutter (7") $60.70

C782A Cutter Blade $7.60

C782B Center Punch $5.70
C782D2 Nylon Bar (2) $25.00
C782D3 Threaded Nylon Washer $0.00

C784 Grease (One Shot Tube) $3.80
C785 Gear Housing Cover Remover $10.30
C786 Disc Pad Remover $11.45
C787 Caster Adjusting Bars $9.15

C787A Protective Screen $0.00

C788 Clarke Disc Spacers $5.05
C789 Clarke Edger Wrenches $11.40
C790 Quarts Edger Grease $13.15
C791 White Nylon Washers (Spacers) $0.10
C792 Tool Repair Kit $29.95
C793 Motor/Gear Housing Seperator Tool $40.00

ADP American Disc Pad (B2) $67.85

CB Clarke Edger Bolts $2.35
CP Clarke Disc Pad $67.85

CW Clarke Edger Washers $3.60

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Silver-Line SL-7 Edger

SL-7 Floor Edger Parts Price List

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