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Specific Safety
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.
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.
WARNING: Dust generated by using power tools can be toxic. Some materials may be
chemically treated or coated and be a toxic hazard. Some natural and composite materials may
contain toxic chemicals. Some older paints may contain lead and other chemicals. Avoid prolonged
exposure to dust generated from operating a sander. DO NOT allow dust to get onto skin or eyes
and do not allow the dust to enter your mouth to prevent absorption of harmful chemicals. Where
possible, work in a well-ventilated area. Use a suitable dust mask and dust extraction system where
possible. Where there is a higher frequency of exposure, it is more critical that all safety precautions
are followed and a higher level of personal protection is used.
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WARNING!
Product Familiarisation
1. Main Handle
2. ON/OFF Trigger 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 Adaptor
12. Lock ON Button
13. Hand Guard
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.
Unpacking Your Product
• Carefully unpack and inspect your product. Familiarise yourself with all its features and functions.
• Ensure that all parts of the product are present and in good condition. If any parts are missing or
damaged, have such parts replaced before attempting to use this product .
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.
1 . Remove the Dust Extraction Adaptor (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.