Sanding Tool Safety; Intended Use; Unpacking Your Tool; Before Use - Triton TGEOS 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
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changing or replacing sandpaper
p. 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
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WARNING!

Intended Use

• Rotating dual-mode sanding/polishing machine, designed for sanding
and polishing of wood, plastics, metals, composite materials,
paint/varnish, fillers and similar materials, using compatible accessories
like sanding discs and polishing sponges/bonnets.
WARNING: This machine may only be used for dry sanding applications; it is
unsuitable for wet sanding.

Unpacking Your Tool

• Carefully unpack and inspect your tool. Fully 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

Fittingthe backing pad
WARNING: Always disconnect from the power supply before removing or
attaching the backing pad.
Note: This sander is supplied with its regular Hook and Loop Backing Pad
(2) factory pre-installed. It may, however, become necessary to remove and
replace the backing pad, in order to fit replacements, perform maintenance or
to thoroughly clean the device.
1. Switch the device into fixed orbit mode (see 'Selecting sanding mode')
2. Remove the Sanding Disc (1) (if fitted), by peeling it off the Hook and Loop
Backing Pad (2)
3. Use a suitable hex key (not supplied) to loosen the bolt in the centre of the
Hook and Loop Backing Pad, by turning it anticlockwise
4. Remove the bolt, spring washer and washer
5. Pull the Hook and Loop Backing Pad off the gear housing
6. For cleaning purposes, also remove the rubber collar (see Fig. A)
7. Assemble in reverse order
Please note that:
• the rubber collar has a flattened notch, which is a form fit with the
flattened part of the gear housing (see Fig. B),
• the Hook and Loop Backing Pad is a form fit to the two flattened sides of
the internal mounting spindle (see Fig. C)
Selecting the right grade of sanding disc
• Sanding discs are available in a variety of different grades: coarse (60 grit),
medium (120 grit) and fine (240 grit)
• Use a coarse grit to sand down rough finishes, medium grit to smooth the
work, and fine grit to finish off
• Always use good quality sanding discs to maximise the quality of the
finished task
• It is advisable to do a trial run on a scrap piece of material to determine
the optimum grade of sanding disc for a particular job. If there are still
marks on your work after sanding, try either going back to a coarser grade
and sanding the marks out before recommencing with the original choice
of grit, or try using a new sanding disc to eliminate the unwanted marks
before going on to a finer grit and finishing the job