HD DUAL-ACTION SANDER Model Nos: CAT24B & CAT93 Part No: 3110403 & 3110849 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS GC11/12
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE air tool. Before attempting to use the product, it is essential that you read this manual thoroughly and carefully follow all instructions given. In doing so you will ensure the safety of yourself and that of others around you, and you can also look forward to the product giving you long and satisfactory service. GUARANTEE This CLARKE product is guaranteed against faulty manufacture for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase.
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ......................................................................... 2 GUARANTEE ............................................................................... 2 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ................................................ 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................................. 3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................................................ 4 OVERVIEW .......................................................
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY, AND /OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY WORK ENVIRONMENT • Keep the work area clean and tidy. • Dress appropriately - Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Tie long hair out of the way. • Keep children and visitors away - Do not let children handle the tool. Make sure that any other persons in the work area are dressed suitably and are wearing eye and ear protectors.
c) The tool will be left unattended. d) Moving to another work area. • Never use the tool if it is defective or operating abnormally. • The tool should be serviced as required by your CLARKE dealer. • Avoid damaging the tool for example by applying excessive force. • ALWAYS maintain the tool with care. Keep it clean for best and safest performance. • ALWAYS ensure the workpiece is firmly secured leaving both hands free to control the tool.
OVERVIEW THROTTLE AIR INLET LOCKING NUT REGULATOR VALVE The CAT24B and CAT 93 Sanders are ideal for use in garages and workshops. Random orbit sanders give a virtually scratch - free finish on various surfaces prior to painting or varnishing the finished surface. The only difference between the two sanders is that the external parts on the CAT93 are highly polished and include rubber grips. Should you require any component parts, refer to pages 12 and 13 in the manual and contact your Clarke dealer.
AIR SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS WARNING: COMPRESSED AIR CAN BE DANGEROUS. ENSURE THAT YOU ARE THOROUGHLY 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 in the air compressor will accelerate wear and corrosion in the moving parts.
ASSEMBLY INSTALLING THE DISC 1. To assemble the pad to the tool, turn the locking nut (A) until the knurled portion contacts the flat surface on the output spindle (B). A C 2. Thread the pad into the spindle by gripping the orbital hub (C) with one hand and the pad with the other. Tighten fully. B 3. Turn the locking nut (A) until the spindle (B) turns freely. Do not operate the tool with the spindle in the locked mode as performance would be severely affected and a hazardous situation could result.
4. Connect the other end of the hose to the compressor. (A whip hose with a quick fit coupling is available from your CLARKE dealer). 5. Turn on the air supply and check for air leaks. Rectify any found before proceeding. The tool is now ready for use OPERATION ADJUSTING THE SPEED 1. Adjust the operating speed if required, by twisting the speed control shown. • Clockwise will increase the sanding speed. • Anticlockwise will decrease the sanding speed. 2.
3. If the tool is not to be used for longer than 24 hours, run a few drops of CLARKE airline oil into the air inlet and run the tool for a few seconds to ensure that the oil has been well distributed throughout the tool. TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM PROBLEM Tool runs at normal 1. Motor parts worn. speed but slows down under load. 2. Worn or sticking mechanism due to lack of lubricant. Tool runs slowly. Air 1. Motor parts jammed flows lightly from with gum &/or dirt exhaust. particles. Tool will not run.
MAINTENANCE WARNING! MAKE SURE THAT THE TOOL IS DISCONNECTED FROM THE AIR SUPPLY BEFORE STARTING ANY CLEANING OR MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES. DAILY • Drain water from the compressor air tank and air-line. • Pour a few drops of CLARKE air line oil** into the air inlet. This should be carried out regardless of whether or not an air line lubricator is used. If a lubricator is not used, this procedure should be repeated after every two to three hours of use.
PARTS LIST No D e s c r i p t i o n No Description 1 Motor Housing 25 Ball 2 Hose Adaptor 26 Rotor 3 T h r o t t l e Va l v e S p r i n g 27 Rotor Blade 4 T h r o t t l e Va l v e S h a f t 28 Rotor Shaft 5 O-Ring 29 Key 6 O-Ring 30 Gasket 7 O-Ring 31 Drive Housing 8 Va l v e B o d y 32 Cap Screw 9 Hex.
PARTS DIAGRAM ABRASIVE DISCS Replacement abrasive discs (self adhesive - 6” (150mm) dia) are available from your CLARKE dealer: Fine Part no. 6502097 Medium Part no. 6500809 Coarse Part no. 6502102 ACCESSORIES A wide range of accessories are available including filter/regulators, lubricators, high pressure hoses, etc. Contact your CLARKE dealer for further information, or call CLARKE International on 01992 565333. 13 Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400/E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.
SPECIFICATIONS Feature Specification Nominal Air Consumption 6 cfm Operating Air Pressure 90 psi (6.2 bar) Air Inlet Size 1/4" BSP Maximum Speed 8000 rpm Minimum Hose Size 5/16" (8 mm) Sound Pressure Level (LPA dB) 90 dBA Sound Power Level (Lwa dBA) 99 dBA Vibration Levels 8.5 M/sec2 Uncertainty value - k: 1.3 m/s2 Highest measured reading (single plane) 3.08 m/s2 Dimensions (L x W x H) 230 x 75 x 110 mm (exc disc) Weight 1.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 15 Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400/E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.
