Sanding Tool Safety; Product Familiarisation; Intended Use; Unpacking Your Tool - Triton T41200BS Instructions D'utilisation Et Consignes De Sécurité

Sanding Tool Safety

• Hold the power tool by insulated handles or gripping surfaces only, because the
sanding belt/sheet may contact its own cord. Cutting a "live" wire may make exposed
metal parts of the power tool 'live' and could give the operator an electric shock.
• Use clamps or another practical way to secure the workpiece to a stable platform.
Holding the workpiece by hand or against the body makes it unstable and may lead to
loss of control.
• Recommendation that the tool always be supplied via a residual current device with
a rated residual current of 30 mA or less.
• If the replacement of the supply cord is necessary, this has to be done by the
manufacturer or his agent in order to avoid a safety hazard.
a. ALWAYS wear appropriate protective equipment, including a dust mask with a
minimum FFP2 rating, eye protection and ear defenders
b. Ensure all people in the vicinity of the work area are also equipped with suitable
personal protective equipment
c. Take special care when sanding some woods (such as beech, oak, mahogany and
teak), as the dust produced is toxic and can cause extreme reactions
d. NEVER use to process any materials containing asbestos. Consult a qualified
professional, if you are uncertain whether an object contains asbestos
e. DO NOT sand magnesium or alloys containing a high percentage of magnesium
f. Be aware of paint finishes or treatments that may have been applied to the material
that is being sanded. Many treatments can create dust that is toxic, or otherwise
harmful. If working on a building constructed prior to 1960, there is an increased chance of
encountering lead-based paints
g. The dust produced when sanding lead-based paints is particularly hazardous to
children, pregnant women, and people with high blood pressure. DO NOT allow these
people near to the work area, even if wearing appropriate personal protective equipment
h. Whenever possible, use a vacuum dust extraction system to control dust and waste
i. Be especially careful when using a machine for both wood and metal sanding.
Sparks from metal can easily ignite wood dust. ALWAYS clean your machine thoroughly
to reduce the risk of fire
j. Empty the dust bag or container (where applicable) frequently during use, before
taking breaks and after completion of sanding. Dust may be an explosion hazard. DO
NOT throw sanding dust into an open fire. Spontaneous combustion may occur when oil or
water particles come into contact with dust particles. Dispose of waste materials carefully
and in accordance with local laws and regulations.
k. Work surfaces and sandpaper can become very hot during use. If there is evidence of
burning (smoke or ash), from the work surface, stop and allow the material to cool.
DO NOT touch work surface or sandpaper until they have had time to cool
l. DO NOT touch the moving sandpaper
m. ALWAYS switch off before you put the sander down
n. DO NOT use for wet sanding. Liquids entering the motor housing can cause severe electric
shocks
o. ALWAYS unplug the sander from the mains power supply before changing or
replacing sandpaper
Even when this tool is used as prescribed it is not possible to eliminate all residual
risk factors. If you are in any doubt as to safe use of this tool, do not use it

Product Familiarisation

1. Front Handle
2. Rear Handle
3. Mains Cord
4. Dust Extraction Port
5. Drive Belt Cover
6. Clamp Hole
7. Tracking Adjustment Knob
8. Sanding Belt
9. Lock-On Button
10. On/Off Trigger Switch
11. Speed Adjustment Dial
12. Vented Motor Cover
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13. Brush Cover
14. Front Belt Roller
15. Belt Tension Lever
16. Drive Roller
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Included Accessories:
17. Bench-Mounting Mat
18. 2 x Extra Sanding Belts
19. 2 x Inversion Clamp
20. Dust Collection Bag
21. Spare Drive Belt

Intended Use

Medium to heavy-duty belt sander for removing large amounts of material. For use on soft and
hard wood, and similar materials.

Unpacking Your Tool

• Carefully unpack and inspect your new tool. Familiarise yourself with all its features and
functions
• Ensure that all parts of the tool are present and in good condition. If any parts are missing
or damaged, have such parts replaced before attempting to use this tool

Before Use

WARNING: Ensure the tool is disconnected from the power supply before attaching or
changing any accessories, or making any adjustments.
Note: This sander is supplied fully assembled. It can be used immediately out of the box.
Connecting the Dust Collection Bag
• Connecting the tool to a vacuum cleaner or workshop dust extraction system is the
preferred method of dust extraction
• If vacuum dust extraction is unavailable, you must fit the supplied Dust Collection Bag (20)
to the Dust Extraction Port (4)
1. Locate the bayonet fitting, push on the Dust Collection Bag (Image A) and rotate until
locked. Ensure the Dust Collection Bag's zip is closed
2. To remove the Dust Collection Bag, rotate outwards to disengage the bayonet, then pull off
WARNING: Remove and DO NOT use the Dust Collection Bag when sanding metal. Hot metal
particles and sparks could ignite residual wood dust, or cause the Dust Collection Bag to catch
fire. Always connect the sander to a vacuum cleaner or workshop dust extraction system when
sanding metal. Always clean the tool THOROUGHLY when switching from sanding wood to
sanding wood to sanding metal, and vice versa.
Selecting the right grade of sanding belt
• Different grades of sanding belt can be purchased from your local Triton stockist. Typical
grades are: Coarse (40 Grit), Medium (80 and 100 Grit) and Fine (120 Grit)
• Use Coarse grade to remove rough finishes, Medium grade to smooth the work, and Fine
grade for finishing
• Carry out a trial run on a scrap piece of material to determine the optimum grades of belt
for a particular job
• In order to take full advantage of your sander, always purchase good quality belts
Note: After sanding with a belt sander, an orbital sander can be used to provide a smoother
surface finish. This process will, however, lead to the loss of wood grain detail. Additional
sanding with an orbital sander is advisable if you plan to paint the wooden surface, or if you do
not need to maintain the visibility of the wood grain.
Attaching a sanding belt
WARNING: Always disconnect from the power supply before carrying out any inspection,
maintenance or cleaning.
1. Pull the Belt Tension Lever (15) to release the tension on the belt then slide off the old belt
(Image B)
2. Check the replacement belt is well jointed and is not frayed at the edges
3. Slip the new belt into position (Image C), making sure the rotation arrow on the inside of the
belt is pointing in the same direction as the arrow on the side of the sander
4. Push the Belt Tension Lever in (Image D) to increase the tension on the belt
5. Plug the sander into a power point and, maintaining a firm grip on the sander, squeeze the
On/Off Trigger Switch (10) and allow the belt to rotate for a short period
6. Whilst the belt is running, adjust the Tracking Adjustment Knob (7) to align the belt to the
centre of the Drive Roller (16). Repeat until the belt is correctly aligned (only slight rotation
of the knob is required to track the belt), then squeeze the On/Off Trigger Switch for a few
seconds to allow the belt to adjust. Run the sander for a minute or so to ensure the correct
alignment is achieved before using the sander on a workpiece
WARNING: Do not continue to use the sander if the sanding belt is worn or damaged.
WARNING: Do not use the same sanding belt for wood and metal. Metal particles become
embedded in the belt and will scour a wooden surface.