American Sanders EZSand Orbital Sander 07163A 2012 Handle Replacement

Written By: Miles Robinson
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American Sanders EZSand Orbital Sander 07163A 2012 Handle Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

9

Time Required

15 - 30 minutes

Introduction

This guide shows how to remove and replace the handle on the American Sanders EZSand Orbital Sander 07163A.

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    • Before you begin, make sure the sander is turned off and unplugged.

    • Use a 3/16" hex key or driver bit to remove the six 23.4 mm-long screws holding the two halves of the handle enclosure together.

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    • The rear half of the enclosure is bolted to the handle support, so the front half will be removed first.

    • Pull the front half of the enclosure straight away from the rear half to separate the enclosure.

    • If the interlock assembly comes out with the front half of the enclosure, detach it and place it back into the rear half.

    • Remove the front half of the handle enclosure.

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    • Pull the wires connected to the interlock assembly straight out of their connectors.

    • Keep track of where each wire connects on the interlock assembly.

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    • After all wires are disconnected from the interlock assembly, remove the interlock assembly from the handle.

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    • Use a 4 mm hex key to remove the two 13.8 mm-long screws securing the green ground wires to the handle enclosure.

    • These screws have lock washers on them. Be sure to retain the washers for reinstallation.

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    • Use a 7/8" wrench to loosen the coupling securing the power cord to the handle enclosure.

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    • Pull the power cord straight down, out of the handle.

    • To avoid damaging the wires, remove the power cord slowly and make sure the wires don't snag on anything as they come out.

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    • Use a 3/16" hex key or driver bit to remove the 13.8 mm-long screw securing the rear half of the handle enclosure to the handle tube.

    • This screw has a washer. Be sure to retain it for reinstallation.

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    • Remove the rear half of the handle assembly.

Conclusion

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

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