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WARNING:
Do not use the sander in wet or damp
conditions.
To maximise the life of the motor do not use the sander
continuously for more than 10-15 min at a time. Allow 5-10
min rest period between usage.
Using the hole punch
If the sandpaper installed does not have holes it will be
necessary to punch holes into the sandpaper using the
hole punch provided to ensure dust collection during use.
Place the hole punch on a level surface. After fitting the
sandpaper to the sander align the base of the sander with
the hole punch and push down on the sander until the hole
punch pierces the sandpaper. Remove the sander from the
hole punch.
TIP:
Depending on the paper used, you may need to use a
pointed screwdriver to open and clear the holes to increase
the efficiency of dust extraction.
Selecting the right grade of sandpaper
WARNING:
Always ensure that the tool is switched
off and the plug is removed from the power point before
making any adjustments or maintenance procedures.
• Different grades of sanding paper can be purchased from
your local hardware store. Available grades are: Coarse,
Medium and Fine.
• Use a coarse grit to sand down rough finishes, medium
grit to smooth the work and fine grit to finish off.
• It is best to make a trial run on a scrap piece of material
to determine the optimum grades of sandpaper 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 piece of
• Never force the tool. Excessive pressure may decrease
the sanding efficiency, damage the abrasive paper or
shorten tool life. Hold the tool firmly. Turn the tool on and
wait until it attains full speed. Then gently place the tool
on the workpiece surface. Keep the pad flush with the
workpiece and apply slight pressure on the tool.
Using the sander
1.
The sander is designed for sanding wood, plastic and
similar materials. It can be used for sanding back and
finishing the surface.
2.
This sander is a handy size for medium jobs.
3. Wear safety goggles, a dust mask and ear defenders.
4.
The whole sanding pad must rest on the workpiece.
5.
Switch the sander on while it is off the workpiece and
move it over the surface to be smoothed in a circular
motion.
6.
Grip the rear of the handle in one hand and push down
on the front of the handle with the other hand. Take
care to hold the sander parallel to the work.
7.
Use moderate pressure only, enough to control the
machine without labouring the motor.
TIP:
When sanding a rough or painted surface, start
off with a course grit and work your way through to a
finer one until the desired finish is achieved.
8.
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 piece of sandpaper to
eliminate the unwanted marks before going on to a finer
grit and finishing the job.
