HIGH SPEED BELT SANDER MODEL NO: CAT40B PART NO: 3110440 OPERATING & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS GC0814
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE Air Sander. The CAT40B Sander is ideal for use in garages and workshops. The narrow belt and adjustable handle allow access in awkward places. 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.
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 Idler Pulley 5 Airline Connector 2 Abrasive Belt 6 Angle Adjuster 3 Throttle Lever Lock 7 Dust Guard 4 Throttle Lever 8 Tension Screw When unpacking the tool, any damage or deficiency should be reported to your CLARKE dealer immediately. The carton contains: • Sander • 80 and 100 grit sanding belts • Allen (hex) key Your sander has been designed to give long and trouble free service.
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 CONNECTING THE AIR SUPPLY WARNING: COMPRESSED AIR CAN BE DANGEROUS. ENSURE THAT YOU ARE FAMILIAR WITH ALL PRECAUTIONS RELATING TO THE USE OF AIR COMPRESSORS AND COMPRESSED AIR SUPPLY. 1. Pour 2-3 drops of CLARKE airline oil into the air inlet. This should be done regardless of whether or not a lubricated air supply is to be used. 2. Connect a suitable hose to the tool as shown using the airline connector supplied with the tool. 3. If required, connect an in-line mini oiler to the tool.
. • The belt should be correctly tracked. 2. To adjust the handle position, slacken the hex headed screw, rotate the handle to the required position, then secure by re-tightening the hex screw. 3. Connect to the airline and turn the air on. • Only use sanding belts designed for use with this type of sander. OPERATING 1. Squeeze the trigger against the body of the tool to start the sander and control the speed. Evaluate the speed and adjust to suit. 2. Ensure your fingers are clear of the sanding belt.
6. When finished sanding, release the throttle lever and allow the motor to stop before carefully putting the tool down. 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.
PERFORMANCE Please note that factors other than the tool may effect its operation and efficiency such as reduced compressor output, excessive drain on the airline, moisture or restrictions in the air-line, or the use of connectors of improper size or poor condition which will reduce air supply. **Clarke Air Line Oil (part no. 3050825) is available from your Clarke dealer. Your Clarke air tool has been designed to give long and trouble free service.
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 Part No Description No Part No Description 1 DG-14001 Exhaust Deflector 30 ADG-14034 Arbor Casing 2 DG-14003 Motor Housing 31 BS-10035 Arbor 3 IRTW-026 Circlip 32 K-030306 Key 4 DG-14005 O-Ring 33 ADG-14037 Bevel Gear 5 DG-14006 Inlet 34 BB-06262 Ball Bearing 6 DG-14008 Inlet Gasket 35 BS-10040 Roller (Large) 7 DG-14009 Throttlevalve housing 36 BS-10041 Bearing Support 8 DG-14010 Throttle Valve 37 BS-14042 Frame 9 DG-14011 Throttle Valve Spring 38 S
PARTS DIAGRAM 13 Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.
SPECIFICATION Model Number CAT40B Part Number 3110440 Min. Hose Size (ID) 1/4” BSP Max Operating Pressure 90 psi (6.2 bar) Air Consumption 4 cfm (nominal) Belt Speed 1200 m/min @ 90psi Air Inlet Size 1/4“BSP Sound Pressure Level (LpA dB) 93.8 dB(A) Vibration Levels 1.43 m/s2 (uncertainty factor K= 1.5 m/s2) Weight 0.6 kg Sanding Belt Size 10 mm x 330 mm Please note that the details and specifications contained herein are correct at the time of going to print.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 15 Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.
