Product Familiarisation; Intended Use; Unpacking Your Tool; Before Use - Silverline 247820 Mode D'emploi

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Product Familiarisation

1 Main Handle
2 On/Off Rocker Switch
3 Variable Speed Dial
4 Auxiliary Handle
5 Clamping Screw
6 Tensioner Release Button
7 Sanding Belt (80 grit)
8 File Arm
9 Ball Bearing
10 Swivel Mechanism
11 Dust Extraction Adapter
Accessories (not shown):
• Spare sanding belt (120 grit)

Intended Use

Electric belt sander with file arm for intricate light- to medium-duty sanding
tasks on wood, plastic, metal and similar surfaces using narrow sanding
belts.
WARNING: This sander must NOT be used for wet sanding.

Unpacking Your Tool

• Carefully unpack and inspect your 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

Selecting the right grade of sanding belt
• Sanding belts 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 belts 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 grades of belt 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 belt to eliminate the unwanted marks
before going on to a finer grit and finishing the job
Fitting a sanding belt
WARNING: Always ensure that the tool is switched off and the plug is
removed from the power supply before fitting or removing sanding belts.
Note: DO NOT continue to use worn, torn or heavily clogged sanding belts.
Ensure foreign objects, such as nails and screws, are removed from the
workpiece before starting to sand.
WARNING: DO NOT use a sanding belt on wood that has previously
been used on metal. This may cause scouring on the wooden surface.
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1. Remove the Dust Extraction Adapter (11)
2. Firmly push the File Arm (8) inward towards the tool body until you hear
the holding mechanism engage with a click (see Fig. I). This releases the
tension on the Sanding Belt (7)
3. Remove the used belt, clean away dust and debris from the File Arm and
drive pulley, and replace with a new belt of required grit.
WARNING: Observe the rotation direction as indicated on the belt and the
tool (see Fig. I).
4. Ensure the new belt sits centrally on both the Ball Bearing (9), and the
drive pulley
5. Push the Tensioner Release Button (6) to release the File Arm and tension
the Sanding Belt (see Fig. II)
6. Rotate the Sanding Belt by hand a few times, to ensure the new belt
sits centrally on the File Arm. If the belt slides off the Ball Bearing whilst
rotating, start over with step 1
7. Connect the tool to the power supply, turn the Variable Speed Dial (3) to
the lowest setting, and switch the tool on (see 'Switching on and off'), to
determine if the belt runs smoothly. Switch the tool off and start again
with step 1, should the belt slide off the File Arm
8. Refit the Dust Extraction Adapter
WARNING: Take care to regularly clean out the build-up of dust around
the File Arm (8) and Ball Bearing (9) and not to let the belt wear down
completely before replacing it. Failure to observe these precautionary
measures can lead to damage to the File Arm and Ball Bearing. Such
damage is not covered by warranty.
Adjusting the file arm angle
WARNING: Always ensure that the tool is switched off and the plug is
removed from the power supply before making any adjustments.
1. Loosen the Clamping Screw (5) by turning it anticlockwise, until the File
Arm (8) can be moved up and down
2. Adjust the Swivel Mechanism (10) to the desired angle
3. Tighten the Clamping Screw by turning it in a clockwise direction until
hand tight
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 power belt file to a suitable vacuum
cleaner or workshop dust extraction system, especially 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.
• This power belt file 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
1. Install the Dust Extraction Adapter (11) on to the machine, as shown in
the product familiarisation image above
2. Attach a suitable vacuum hose to the Dust Extraction Adapter. The Dust
Extraction Port is designed to fit a 32mm diameter hose
3. Switch the vacuum device on before switching on the power belt file.
Switch the belt file off first, then the vacuum system
WARNING: Using the tool without vacuum dust extraction may expose
the operator to harmful dust, and may lead to a build-up of dust on internal
components, shortening the tool's service life. Such damage is not covered
by warranty.