1. LOCK-ON BUTTON
2. ON/OFF SWITCH
3. DUST MANAGEMENT PORT
Interrated suction channel for connection to
a vacuum-cleaner.
4. SPEED SELECTOR
5. SANDPAPER CLAMPS
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
APPLICATIONS
• Finish polishing of woodwork surfaces.
• Sanding surfaces of woodwork or sheet met-
al prior to painting etc.
• Removing rust from and sanding metal/steel
surfaces.
GENERAL FEATURES
This sander is suitable for sanding with coarse,
medium and fine grit sandpaper. It will pro-
duce a fine scratch-free finish when used to
sand on wood surfaces.
BEFORE OPERATION
WARNING: This sander should never be con-
nected to power supply when assembling parts,
making adjustments, assembling or replacing
sandpaper, cleaning or when not in use. Discon-
necting the sander will prevent accidental start-
ing that could cause serious personal injury.
INSTALLING THE SANDPAPER
· Position the sander with its pad side facing
upward.
· Place the sandpaper on the pad so that the
center of the sandpaper is aligned with the
center of the pad and bend both ends of the
sanding paper at 90˚ angle. Then bend both
ends again as to cover the sander base.
· Insert one of the sandpaper ends and secure it
with the clamp, next insert the remaining bent
senction in the same way.
CAUTION: The sandpaper must be precisely
installed on the pad, ensuring that there is am-
ple tension. Loosely installed sandpaper could
result in unevenly sanded surfaces and/or dam-
age to the sandpaper itself.
· Use the “plate & hole maker” to make holes
in the sandpaper so the sander can collect the
dust produced during operation.
NOTE: Holes in sandpaper must be lined up
with the holes in the backing pad in order for
the dust collection feature of the sander to
function properly.
STARTING THE MACHINE
1) The machine has an OF / OFF feature aswell
as a button for CONTINUOUS OPERATION.
2) To start up press and hold the ON/OFF
switch, to stop release the button.
3. For a continuous operation press the lock-
on button while pressing the on/off switch.
NOTE: Do not leave the machine with the
continuous operation feature activated. This
can cause accidental starting.
DURING OPERATION
WARNINGS
• Be careful not to let your hand completely
cover air vents.
• Secure workpiece. Unsecured workpiece
could be thrown towards operator during
sanding causing injury.
SANDING
Hold the sander in front and away from you,
keeping it clear of the workpiece. Start the
sander and let the motor reach its maximum
speed.
Gradually lower the sander on the workpiece
with a slight forward movement. Move it slow-
ly using forward and backward strokes.
DO NOT FORCE IT! The weight of the unit sup-
plies adequate pressure, so let the sandpaper
and sander do the work. Applying additional
pressure only slows te motor, rapidly wears
sandpaper and greatly reduces sander speed.
Excessive pressure will overload the motor
causing possible damage from motor over-
heating and can result in inferior work.
NOTE: Any finish or resin on wood may soften
from the frictional heat. Do not allow sanding
on one spot too long as the sander’s rapid ac-
tion may remove too much material, making
the surface uneven.
WARNING: Do not touch workpiece right
after sanding operation it will be hot and may
cause burning.
ORBITAL MOVEMENT
Orbital movement is ideal for fast cutting ac-
tion when removing old finishes, smoothing
rough wood, cutting stock down to required
dimensions, or for finishing surfaces to be
painted. The sandpaper moves in tiny orbits,
allowing the sandpaper to move easily.
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