DUAL ACTION AIR SANDER MODEL NO: CAT136 PART NO: 3120150 OPERATING & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS GC0414
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE Air Sander. Before attempting to use this product, please read this manual thoroughly and follow the instructions carefully. In doing so you will ensure the safety of yourself and that of others around you, and you can look forward to your purchase giving you long and satisfactory service. roblems, take the unit to your local CLARKE dealer. IMPORTANT Please read all of the safety and operating instructions carefully before using this product.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES CAUTION: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY, AND/OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY. WORK ENVIRONMENT 1. Keep the work area clean and tidy. 2. Dress appropriately - Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Tie long hair out of the way. 3. Keep children and visitors away - Do not let children handle the tool. 4. Do not operate the sander where there are flammable liquids or gases. USE OF POWER TOOLS 1.
• Moving to another work area. • Passing the tool to another person. 13. Never use the tool if it is defective or operating abnormally. 14. This tool should be serviced at regular intervals by qualified personnel. 15. Avoid damaging the tool by applying excessive force of any kind. 16. Always maintain the tool with care. Keep it clean for the best and safest performance. 17. Quick change couplings should not be located at the tool. They add weight and could fail due to vibration. 18.
OVERVIEW NO DESCRIPTION NO DESCRIPTION 1 Trigger 3 Speed Regulator 2 Air Inlet 4 Locking Plate The CAT136 Sander is ideal for use in garages and workshops. Random orbit (dual action) sanders give a virtually scratch - free finish on various surfaces prior to painting or varnishing the finished surface. When unpacking the tool, any damage or deficiency should be reported to your CLARKE dealer immediately.
COMPRESSED AIR REQUIREMENTS WARNING: COMPRESSED AIR CAN BE DANGEROUS. ENSURE THAT YOU ARE FAMILIAR WITH ALL PRECAUTIONS RELATING TO THE USE OF COMPRESSORS AND COMPRESSED AIR SUPPLY. • Use only clean, dry, regulated compressed air as a power source. • Air compressors used with the tool must comply with the appropriate European Community Safety Directives. • A build-up of moisture or oil in the air compressor will accelerate wear and corrosion in the tool.
BEFORE USE INSTALLING THE PAD 1. Rotate the bearing seat so that the apperture faces the tab of the set plate. 2. Push the set plate forward so that the tab enters the apperture in the bearing seat. • The bearing seat will be held static. 3. Screw the sanding pad onto the bearing seat by hand and ensure it is fully tightened. Release the set plate tab before the tool can be used. FITTING THE SANDING SHEET 1. Peel off the back of the self adhesive sanding sheet and stick it to the backing pad.
available from your CLARKE dealer. Replace the screw before using the tool. 4. If a mini-oiler is not being used, run a few drops of oil through the tool before use. It can be entered through the inlet strainer or via the hose at the nearest connection to the air supply. 5. Connect the other end of the hose to the compressor. 6. Turn on the air supply and check for air leaks. Rectify any found before proceeding. PTFE tape may be useful for sealing threaded connections. 7. Your air tool is now ready for use.
DISCONNECTING THE AIR SUPPLY 1. Do not disconnect the air supply hose until the compressor has been shut down and the compressed air released. 2. Refer to the compressor instruction manual for the procedure to shut down and vent the compressed air. 3. Once the pressure has been released, disconnect the air supply hose from the air tool. MAINTENANCE WARNING: MAKE SURE THAT THE AIR TOOL IS DISCONNECTED FROM THE AIR SUPPLY BEFORE STARTING ANY CLEANING OR MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES. DAILY 1.
4. If the tool runs erratically or becomes inefficient, and the air supply is of good quality, it may be necessary to dismantle the air motor and replace worn or damaged parts. You may prefer to take the tool to your Clarke dealer if internal maintenance is required.
TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM PROBLEM SOLUTION Tool runs at normal speed but slows down under any load. 1. Motor parts worn. Tool runs slowly. Air flows weakly from exhaust. 1. Motor parts jammed with gum/dirt. 2. Air-line regulator in closed position. 3. General airflow blocked by dirt. 1. Examine inlet air filter for blockage. Drip a few drops of air tool lubricating oil into air inlet. 2. Adjust in-line regulator to open position. 3. Operate tool in short bursts. Tool will not run.
PARTS LIST No Description No Description 1 Housing 29 Front/end cover 2 Housing Cover 30 Cylinder 3 Top Cover 31 Set pin 4 Soft Grip - Front 32 O-Ring 5 Soft Grip - Rear 33 Rotor 6 Spring 34 Rotor Blade 7 O-Ring 35 Drive Spindle 8 Valve Stem 36 Woodruff Key 9 O-Ring 37 Gasket 10 O-Ring 38 Front Cover 11 O-Ring 39 Set Screw 12 Valve Seat 40 Set Screw 13 Trigger Seat 41 Washer 14 Screw 42 Eccentric Drive Cam 15 Nut 43 Screw 16 Trigger 44 Set S
PARTS DIAGRAM 13 Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.
SPECIFICATION Model Number CAT136 Part Number 3120150 Min. Hose Size (ID) 1/4” BSP Max Operating Pressure 90 psi (6.2 bar) Air Consumption 14 cfm (max) / average 5 cfm Max No Load Speed 10,000 rpm @ 90psi Air Inlet Size 1/4“BSP Sound Pressure Level (LpA dB) 87 dB(A) Sound Power Level (LwA dB) 98 dB(A) Uncertainty Factor 3 dB Vibration Levels 8.5 m/s2 (uncertainty factor K= 1.5 m/s2) Weight 1.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 15 Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.
