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Clarke Floor Sander 07012A 2012 Drum Expander Replacement

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Follow this guide to replace the drum expander of a Clarke EZ-8 floor sander.

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    Clarke Floor Sander 07012A 2012 Drum Expander Replacement, Disconnect all power cables: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Before you begin your repair, disconnect all power cables to reduce the risk of short circuits and electric shock.

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  2. Clarke Floor Sander 07012A 2012 Drum Expander Replacement, Remove the dust bag: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Clarke Floor Sander 07012A 2012 Drum Expander Replacement, Remove the dust bag: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • Pull on the dust bag to remove it from the dust tube.

    • If the dust bag doesn't slide off easily, gently twist it back and forth while pulling to free it from the tube.

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  3. Clarke Floor Sander 07012A 2012 Drum Expander Replacement, Remove the dust tube: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Pull up on the dust tube to remove it from the sander.

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  5. Clarke Floor Sander 07012A 2012 Drum Expander Replacement, Lower the sander and lift the front cover: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Clarke Floor Sander 07012A 2012 Drum Expander Replacement, Lower the sander and lift the front cover: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Clarke Floor Sander 07012A 2012 Drum Expander Replacement, Lower the sander and lift the front cover: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

    • Gently lower the sander onto its left side (the side with the belt guard).

    • Lift the front cover up and out of the way of the sanding drum.

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  6. Clarke Floor Sander 07012A 2012 Drum Expander Replacement, Remove the sandpaper from the drum: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Clarke Floor Sander 07012A 2012 Drum Expander Replacement, Remove the sandpaper from the drum: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Clarke Floor Sander 07012A 2012 Drum Expander Replacement, Remove the sandpaper from the drum: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

    • Pull the sandpaper loop straight up and remove it from the drum.

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  7. Clarke Floor Sander 07012A 2012 Drum Expander Replacement, Remove the Nyloc nut: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Clarke Floor Sander 07012A 2012 Drum Expander Replacement, Remove the Nyloc nut: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • Remove the 3/4" nyloc nut from the drum end plate.

    • Nyloc nuts can be difficult to remove. If necessary, use an impact driver or another power tool for this step.

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  8. Clarke Floor Sander 07012A 2012 Drum Expander Replacement, Remove the key washer: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Clarke Floor Sander 07012A 2012 Drum Expander Replacement, Remove the key washer: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Clarke Floor Sander 07012A 2012 Drum Expander Replacement, Remove the key washer: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

    • Use a flathead screwdriver or a prying tool to pry up the key washer and remove it from the drive shaft.

    • The key of the key washer may break off during removal. If so, replace the key washer with a new one during reassembly.

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  9. Clarke Floor Sander 07012A 2012 Drum Expander Replacement, Attach the drum puller: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Clarke Floor Sander 07012A 2012 Drum Expander Replacement, Attach the drum puller: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • Place the center screw of the drum puller onto the drive shaft of the sander and hook the puller jaws around the bottom end of the drum.

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  10. Clarke Floor Sander 07012A 2012 Drum Expander Replacement, Remove the drum: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Clarke Floor Sander 07012A 2012 Drum Expander Replacement, Remove the drum: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Clarke Floor Sander 07012A 2012 Drum Expander Replacement, Remove the drum: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

    • Use a 15/16" socket and an impact driver or a socket wrench to drive the screw of the drum puller clockwise, lifting the drum off the drive shaft.

    • Once the drum has been lifted about halfway off the shaft, it should move freely and can be lifted the rest of the way by hand.

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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