Use And Care Manual

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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: Before using the tool, read the
instruction book carefully.
Intended Use
The machine is intended for dry sanding–with
high removal capacity–of wood, plastic, metal,
ller as well as varnished surfaces.
1. ON/OFF SWITCH
Depress to start and release to stop your tool.
2. SWITCH LOCK-ON BUTTON (SEE FIG. A)
Depress on/off switch (7) then lock on button
(2). Your tool is now locked on for continuous
use. To switch off your tool just depress and
release the on/off switch.
3. VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL DIAL (SEE
FIG. B)
Adjust the variable speed control dial (9) to
increase or decrease the speed according
to the material and sanding belt specication
to be used (also possible during no load
operation). See the table below for general
guidance on speed selection. Avoid prolonged
use at very low speed as this may damage
your sander’s motor.
Material
Speed
selection
Belt Grit
Solid Wood 5-6 80
Veneer 2-4 150
Chipboard 1-5 60/80
Plastics 2-5 100
Steel 5-6 80
Paint
Removal
6 40/60
Balsa Wood 1-3 100
Acrylic 1-2 100
Fig. B
4. HAND GRIP AREAS (SEE FIG. C)
Always hold your belt sander rmly with both
hands when operating.
Fig. C
5. CHANGING A SANDING BELT
WARNING
Remove the main plug from the
socket before changing sanding belt. Pull the
lever (10) to release the belt tension. Remove
and t a new belt over both rollers (See Fig. D).
Ensure the direction of rotation arrows on the
OPERATION
Fig. A
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