F.F. Group SBDS 370 PLUS, Original Instructions Manual

BELT SANDING

HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL SANDING

The sanding belt can be used in the vertical or horizontal 

position, depending on operator needs and the work-

piece. To change from one position to the other:

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Loosen the socket head screw using a 6 mm hex 

wrench.

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Manually move the sanding belt to the desired angle 

and retighten the socket head screw.

SURFACE SANDING ON THE BELT

When sanding flat broad surfaces on the belt hold 

the workpiece firmly on the surface of the belt and 

against  the  work  support,  keeping  fingers  away 

from the sanding belt. Consider using a push or 

hold-down stick.

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Use extra caution when sanding very thin pieces, and 

when  sanding  extra  long  pieces,  remove  the  work 

support.

NOTE: When using the sander without the work 

support,  ensure  that  you  you  have  a  firm  hold  on 

the workpiece at all times and take extra care.

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Apply only enough pressure to allow the sanding 

belt to remove material.

SANDING CURVED PIECES

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Use the idler drum end of the sanding belt when you 

want to sand curved items.

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Always wear protective gloves and keep away from 

the belt your fingers.

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Hold gently the working item and sand it carefully, 

without putting significant pressure on the belt.

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Move the item against the idler drum and finish your 

work.

SANDING DISC

SANDING OUTSIDE CURVES

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Use the sanding disc of the machine when you want 

to sand outside the curves.

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Always wear protective gloves and keep away from 

the disc your fingers.

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Hold gently the working item and sand it carefully, 

without putting significant pressure on the disc.

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Move the working item smoothly from the left side 

of the disc and finish your work.

MITRE GAUGE - DISC SANDER

A mitre gauge can be used on the work table. The 

mitre gauge head can be set anywhere up to 60

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(right or left) by loosening the lock-knob, setting the 

mitre gauge head to the desired angle, and tighten-

ing the lock-knob.

SANDING SMALL SURFACES USING THE MITRE 

GAUGE

Use of the mitre gauge is recommended for sanding 

small end surfaces on the sanding disc.

NOTE: Always move the workpiece across the left 

side (dust chute end of machine) of the sanding 

disc and be sure to hold the workpiece down tightly 

onto the table surface.

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

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Before any work on the machine itself, pull the 

mains plug.

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For  safe  and  proper  working,  always  keep  the 

machine and ventilation slots clean.

Remove adherent sanding dust with a brush.

If the replacement of the supply cord is neces-

sary, this has to be done by FF Group service in 

order to avoid a safety hazard.

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Clean the machine, belt and disc after each use.

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Keep the machine dry, clean and free from oil and 

grease.

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Store the tool in a safe and dry place, out of the 

reach of children.

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During normal use, sanding belt and disc can be load-

ed with sanding debris. Use a stick belt cleaner (avail

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able at most hardware stores) to remove build-up.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Recycle raw materials instead of disposing as 

waste. Machine, accessories and packaging 

should  be  sorted  for  environment  -  friendly 

recycling. The plastic components are labeled 

for categorized recycling.

WARRANTY

This product is warranted in accordance with the 

legal/country specific regulations, effective from 

the  date  of  purchase  by  the  first  user.  Damage 

attributable  to  normal  wear  and  tear,  overload 

or improper handling will be excluded from the 

guarantee. In Boîtier of a claim, please send the 

machine, completely assembled, to your dealer 

or the service Centre for electric power tools.

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