Essex Electronics Silver-Line SL-8, Silver-Line SL8V2 Operator's Manual

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Silver-Line SL-8, SL8V2

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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
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

(Revised 11/07)

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The Silver-Line SL-8, SL8V2 Floor Sander

(Suggestions for Care & Operation…Parts List)

Introducing:

Your new Silver-Line SL-8 floor sander is engineered with both the user and dealer in mind.
To the renter the SL -8 offers ease of handling, quiet, dust-free sanding and results that look
professional. For the dealer the SL -8 offers years of easy, low cost maintenance.

Inspect:
Check the shipping cartons for any signs of damage and inspect the ma chine and its parts

for any possible damage. Please note that the handle and dust tube sockets are in good working
order. They have been inspected and there are no cracks at the time of shipping. Please take care
when assembling so as to not break these pieces when installing their perspective parts.

Assemble:
Assemble the machine by inserting the dust tube and the handle/switch tube assemblies in
their respective sockets and tighten the retaining screws. Do not over tighten and cause
breakage! Put the dust tube elbow on the dust tube and tie the dust bag on the elbow. When you
install the switch handle assembly make sure the switch is facing up.

Voltage:
Use this sander only on house current, (never use 220 volt). The SL -8 uses 14 amps while

operating. When additional extension cords are required use only 12/3 heavy -duty cord. Be sure
that the machine is switched OFF and is resting on the back of the chassis before plugging it into
the proper current.

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.

Sanding Drum:
The sanding drum that is installed on your new SL -8 has been dynamically balanced and

leveled in our factory to assure and even 8” cut. See directions inside to install paper.

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-8 Floor Sander Parts List

Part # Description Cost Part # Description Cost

SL80 Essex Video SL839 Switch Housing
SL81 Fan Housing SL839A Switch Housing Tube Screw
SL81A Fan Housing Screws SL840 Switch Housing Cover
SL82 Fan (Exhaust) SL840A Toggle Guard (Canada)
SL83 Fan Shaft SL841 Switch Housing Cover Screw
SL84 Fan Pulley SL842 Wood Handle
SL85 Exhaust Fan Key SL843 Wood Handle Retaining Screw
SL85A Fan Pulley Key SL844 Handle Tube Socket
SL86 Exhaust Fan Washer SL844A Handle Tube Socket Screw Set
SL87 Exhaust Fan Nut SL844B Holding Strap (Canada)
SL88 Fan Bearing (6203) SL845 Handle Tube Socket Screws
SL89 Fan Bearing Retaining Ring SL846 Handle Tube
SL810 Fan Pulley Washer SL847 Handle Tube Cord w/Terminals
SL811 Fan Pulley Nut SL848 Handle Tube Cord Twist Lock
SL812 Idler Pulley Bearing (6201) SL849 Handle Tube Grommet
SL813 Idler Pulley SL850 Switch Housing Strain Reliever
SL814 Idler Arm SL851 Switch Handle Twist Lock (#4720C)
SL815 Idler Arm Retaining Plate SL8-51A Switch Handle Cord w/Terminals
SL816 Idler Arm Retaining Plate Screws SL852 Switch
SL817 Idler Arm Spring SL853 Dust Tube Socket
SL818 Idler Stud SL854 Dust/Handle Tube Screw
SL819 Idler Stud Washer SL855 Dust Tube Socket Screw
SL820 Idler Stud Nut SL856 Dust Tube
SL821 Idler Arm Spring Screw SL857 Dust Bag Elbow
SL831 Drum Bearing #6203 SL858 Dust Bag
SL832 Drum Bearing Boot SL859 Wheel Shaft
SL833 Drum Pulley SL860 Wheel Shaft Collars
SL833X Drum Pulley (Australia) SL861 Rubber Wheels
SL834 Drum Pulley Washer SL862 Wheel Level Disc
SL834F Flat Washer SL863 Wheel Shaft Washer
SL834X Drum Pulley Washer (Export) SL864 Wheel Shaft Nut
SL835 Drum Pulley Nut SL865 Dust Pan
SL839 Switch Housing SL867 Dust Pan Screw
SL839A Switch Housing Tube Screw SL868 Dust Pan Spring Pin
SL840 Switch Housing Cover SL869 Drum Cover
SL840A Toggle Guard (Canada) SL869A Drum Cover Guard (Polyurethane)
SL841 Switch Housing Cover Screw SL870 Bumper Pin
SL839 Switch Housing SL871 Rubber Bumper
SL839A Switch Housing Tube Screw SL872 Bumper Screw
SL840 Switch Housing Cover SL873 Drum Cover Spring Pin
SL840A Toggle Guard (Canada) SL874 Paper Bender
SL841 Switch Housing Cover Screw SL875 Paper Bender Screw

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SL842 Wood Handle SL876 Lift Handle Stud (L)

SL843 Wood Handle Retaining Screw SL877 Lift Handle Stud (R)

SL-8 Floor Sander Parts List

Part # Description Cost Part # Description Cost

SL877A Lift Handle Stud Spring Pin SL8107 Motor Brushes
SL878 Lift Handle Tubing SL8107A Brush Spring Only
SL879 Lift Handle Stud Screw SL8108 Motor Bearings
SL-880 Sander Chassis (w/881 & 882) SL8109 Motor Armature
SL880A Spring Pin Belt Cover SL8109R Armature (Rebuilt/Exchange)
SL881 Drum Bearing Cap (Closed End) SL8110 Motor Field
SL882 Drum Bearing Cap (Open End) SL8111 Dynafan Belt
SL883 Drum Bearing Cap Screws SL8112 Dynafan Drum
SL884 Pulley & Belt Cover SL8113 Motor Adjusting Bracket (Dyna)
SL885 Pulley Belt Locking Screw SL8114 Motor Brushes (Dyna)
SL886 1HP Baldor Motor (Ind/Rep) SL8115 Motor Bearings (Dyna)
SL886A SL8 Motor Exchange SL8116 Motor Pulley (Dyna)
SL886R Motor (Rebuilt) SL8117 Motor Fan Belt (Master)
SL887 Motor Adjusting Bracket Triangle SL8118 Motor Drum Belt (Master)
SL887A Motor Adjusting Bracket Screw SL8119 Motor Adjusting Bracket (Master)
SL887B Motor Adj. Bracket Screw Washer SL8120 Motor Brushes (Master)
SL888 Motor Adjusting Screw SL8121 Motor Bearings (Master)
SL888A Motor Adjusting Screw Nut SL8122 Motor Pulley (Master)
SL888B Cap for Motor Ajusting Screw SL8123 SL-8 Drum Recovery
SL889 Drum Motor Pulley SL8124 Gold Line Recovery
SL889X Drum Motor Pulley (Australia) SL8125 Pro-8 Drum Recovery
SL890 Fan Motor Pulley SL8126 Pro-10 Drum Recovery
SL891 Motor Pulley Key SL8127 Pro-12 Drum Recovery
SL892 Motor Hinge Pin SL8128 Drum Paper Cam Wrench
SL892A Cotter Pin (Mtr Hinge) SL8129 Electrical Box Bottom (Baldor)
SL893 Motor Hinge Bracket SL8130 Electrical Box Top (Baldor)
SL894 Motor Hinge Spacer SL8131 Electric Box Complete
SL895 Motor Cord w/Term. SL8131A Motor Cord Connector
SL896 Motor Cord T-Lock (Male) #4720C SL8132 Motor Brush Cover & Gasket
SL897 25' Cord w/Twist Lock (F) SL8111A Fan Idler Assembly
SL898 Twist Lock (Female) #4729C SL8222 Drum Assembly
SL899 Straight Pin Plug (Male) #1447 SL8333 Handle Assembly
SL899A Straight Pin Plug (Female) SL8444 Wheel Assembly
SL8100 25' Cord Only SL8555 Drum Cover Complete
SL8101 Drum Belt (Baldor) 4L290 SL8666 Motor Assembly (Baldor)
SL8101X Drum Belt (Export) SL8666(50hz) Motor Assembly (50hz) (Baldor)
SL8102 Fan Belt (Baldor) 3L310 SL8ND Drum (New)

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SL8103 Drum Cap Screw Wrench SL80W ESL Video Waterborne
SL8104 Fan Housing Screw Wrench
SL8105 Dust Handle Tube Socket Wrench
SL8106 Motor Cooling Fan
SL8106A Motor Cool Fan Guard
SL8106B Cooling Fan Guard Screws

Installation of paper on the

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Silver-Line SL-8 Floor Sander

Turn off the sander & unplug from outlet

Bend the Silver-Line SL-8 sheet in the paper bender located on the drum cover (pictured)

Tilt the SL-8 back onto the handle and lift the drum cover for easy installation

Roll the drum until the paper slot is facing you and adjust the cams so the arrows
printed on the cams are facing you. The left arrow should point down, while the
right arrow points up.

Insert one end of the paper into the slot (pictured) and turn the drum around so
that the paper wraps around the drum. Insert the other end into the slot a nd
push both ends into the slot until the paper is snug on the drum.

When using 20 grit or coarser paper, insert the top of the sheet first and
then install the bottom half, it will insert easier.

Using a 7/16” open wrench turn the left cam down ¼ tu rn, than turn the right
cam up ¼ turn (pictured). As you turn the second cam you will see the paper
pull tight into the drum. You must turn both cams a full ¼ turn to secure
the paper.

Turning the cams more than the ¼ turn will not make the paper any tighter on the
drum, ¼ turn on each cam is all you need to attach the sheet. Turning the cams too
much can cause the cams to come completely around and loosen the paper.

Lower the drum cover and return the sander to its upright position resting on the rear
of the chassis.

Plug the machine into an outlet, turn it on and slowly lower the drum to the surface being sanded as
you walk forward. Lift the drum off the floor as you reach the end of the room, walk backwards on
the same path and lower the drum to sand the floor as you return to the other end of the room.

Sand in both directions with the Silver -Line SL-8 floor sander!

To remove used paper, reverse the process.

For very coarse paper, (12 & 16 grit) it may be necessary to remove grit to insert the paper into the
slot. First, bend the paper as instructed. Second, put on safety glasses and remove the grit by
placing the paper on a hard surface (grit up) and hammering the grit off the flaps until manageable.
Continue installation of the paper.

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