F.F. Group SBDS 370 PLUS Notice Originale page 8

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ASSEMBLY
Before any work on the machine itself, pull
the mains plug out of the socket.
DUST/CHIP EXTRACTION
Dusts from materials such as lead-containing coat-
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ings, some wood types, minerals and metal can be
harmful to one's health. Touching or breathing-in
the dusts can cause allergic reactions and/or lead
to respiratory infections of the user or bystanders.
Certain dusts, such as oak or beech dust, are consid-
ered as carcinogenic, especially in connection with
wood-treatment additives (chromate, wood preser-
vative). Materials containing asbestos may only be
worked by specialists.
Use a dust extraction system suitable for the ma-
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terial.
Provide good ventilation of the working place.
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It is recommended to wear a P2 filter-class respi-
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rator.
Observe the relevant regulations in your country
for the materials to be worked.
Prevent dust accumulation at the workplace.
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Dusts can easily ignite.
EXTERNAL DUST EXTRACTION
Mount a vacuum hose onto the extraction outlet.
Connect the vacuum hose with a vacuum cleaner.
The vacuum cleaner must be suitable for the ma-
terial being worked.
When vacuuming dry dust that is especially det-
rimental to health or carcinogenic, use a special
vacuum cleaner.
MOUNTING THE SANDER TO A WORKBENCH
Before attempting to use this sander, it should be
properly mounted to a workbench or stand
Position the sander on the workbench where you
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intend to use it.
Mark the workbench through the mounting holes
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located in the sander base. Drill holes in the work-
bench at the marks.
Use long bolts, spring washers and nuts (not sup-
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plied), to secure the sander to the workbench as
shown.
MOUNTING THE TILTING WORK TABLE ASSEM-
BLY
Position table-support bracket so that the "pivot pin"
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fits into the corresponding hole on the sander frame
and the radius slot aligns with the threaded hole in
the frame.
Place washer on threaded shaft of knob, insert
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through radius slot, and tighten into threaded hole.
Adjust table to angle desired for sanding task.
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To avoid trapping the workpiece or your fingers be-
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tween the table and disc, adjust the position of the
table on it's mounting bracket to maintain a gap of
no more than 2 mm.
INSTALLING THE WORK SUPPORT
Position the backstop against the belt frame so that
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the slot aligns with threaded hole in frame.
Secure the backstop to frame with 2 x socket head
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screws, washers as shown. Do not overtighten.
The gap between the sanding belt and the back-
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stop should be no more than 2mm.
CHANGING THE SANDING DISCS
WARNING! Turn the power off and
remove the plug from the οutlet before
changing the accessories.
CAUTION: Velcro sanding discs cannot be used
with this Sander!
Remove mitre gauge and work table assembly.
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Remove the disc guard screws and disc guard.
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Remove sanding disc from disc plate. Sanding discs
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are attached to the plate using a pressure sensitive
adhesive
Ensure the disc plate is clean.
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Peel backing away from the new sanding disc.
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Align perimeter of disc with plate and press disc
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firmly into position on plate, leaving no loose edges.
Replace the disc guard, disc guard screws and work
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table.
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