Intended Use; Unpacking Your Tool; Before Use - Triton TGEOS Instructions D'utilisation Et Consignes De Sécurité

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

Fitting the 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
Fitting a sanding disc
WARNING: Always ensure that the tool is switched off and the plug is removed from the
power supply, before fitting or removing sanding discs.
Note: DO NOT continue to use worn, torn or heavily clogged sanding discs. Ensure foreign
objects, such as nails and screws, are removed from the workpiece before starting to sand.
WARNING: DO NOT use a sanding disc on wood that has previously been used on metal.
This may cause scouring on the wooden surface.
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• In order for the dust extraction system to function, this Triton sander must only be used
with punched sanding discs with holes that match the holes in the Hook and Loop Backing
Pad (2):
1. Remove the old Sanding Disc (1) (if fitted), by peeling it away from the Hook and Loop
Backing Pad (2)
2. Remove any dust or debris from the Hook and Loop Backing Pad
3. Match the holes in a suitable disc with the holes in the Hook and Loop Backing Pad
4. Simply press the disc on to the pad to attach it
Note: To maximise the life of the hook and loop base, peel the sanding disc off slowly rather
than rapidly removing it to avoid damage to the hook and loop system.
WARNING: Take care to regularly clean out the build-up of dust on the base underneath
the sanding disc and not to let the disc wear completely down before replacing it. Failure to
observe these two precautionary measures can lead to damage to the hooks and loops on the
base, and the sanding disc will not attach properly.
Adjusting the auxiliary handle
• Height and position of the Auxiliary Handle (5) can be adjusted to adapt the tool to different
work positions and to match user preference:
(see image 1):
1. Loosen the handle clamping mechanism by lifting the Auxiliary Handle Adjustment Lever
(4)
2. Adjust the handle height as required, and rotate the handle to the desired position
3. Tighten the Auxiliary Handle Adjustment Lever to lock the Auxiliary Handle in its new
position
Dust extraction
Note: This sander is designed to be connected to a household vacuum cleaner hose or
workshop dust extraction system. This is the preferred and most effective method of dust
extraction.
WARNING: Always ensure that the tool is switched off and disconnected from the power
supply before attaching or removing any accessories.
WARNING: Always connect the sander to a suitable vacuum cleaner or workshop dust
extraction system if the sanding dust contains harmful substances, such as particles from
old paint, varnish, surface coatings etc. ALWAYS dispose of harmful dust according to laws
and regulations.
WARNING: Take special care to guard against harmful and toxic dusts when sanding
lead-based painted surfaces, woods and metals, particularly if you are unsure about the exact
substances involved. All persons entering the work area must wear a mask specially designed
for protection against the toxic dust and fumes involved. Children and pregnant women MUST
NOT enter the work area. DO NOT eat, drink or smoke in the work area.
• Push a suitable vacuum hose on to the Dust Extraction Port (10). The Dust Extraction Port
is designed to fit a 32mm diameter hose
Selecting sanding mode
WARNING: NEVER attempt to operate the Mode Selector Switch (3) whilst the tool is
running. This will cause tool damage.
Note: When changing from non-geared to geared mode, the base must be rotated 360° to
reset the gear mechanism.
• This Triton sander features two sanding modes, which can be selected over the Mode
Selector Switch (3) (see images 2 and 3):
1. Lift the orange latch and use it to turn the Mode Selector Switch
2. Turn the Mode Selector Switch either clockwise or anticlockwise until it stops
3. Push the orange latch sideways into the locked position, as shown on the images below
WARNING: DO NOT switch on the tool when the Mode Selector Switch is in between
settings, or if the orange latch has not been locked. This will cause damage to the gears.