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Contents 

Full 2 Years Home Use Warranty

Whilst every effort is made to ensure your complete 

satisfaction with this tool, occasionally, due to the mass 

manufacturing techniques, a tool may not live up to our 

required level of performance and you may need the 

assistance of our service department.
This product is warranted for a 2-year period for home 

domestic use from the date of the original purchase. If 

found to be defective in materials or workmanship, the 

tool or the offending faulty component will be replaced 

free of charge with another of the same item. A small 

freight charge may apply.
The warranty replacement unit is only made available by 

returning the tool to the place of purchase with a 

confirmed register receipt. Proof of purchase is essential. 

We reserve the right to reject any claim where the 

purchase cannot be verified.
This warranty does not include damage or defects to the 

tool caused by or resulting from abuse, accidents, 

alterations or commercial or business use. 
It also does not cover any bonus accessories unless the 

tool is a GMC Platinum Professional model.
Please ensure that you store your receipt in a safe place.
Conditions apply to the above warranty.
If you need direction of what constitutes a free of 

charge warranty claim, please review the guide given on 

the rear of the Receipt Holder. An indication is given as 

to the types of claim that are permissible, and those 

that are not.

Warranty 

2

Introduction 

3

Environmental Protection 

3

Description of symbols 

3

Specifications 

3

Safety instructions 

4

Additional safety rules for sanders 

5

Accessories 

6

Know your product 

7

Unpacking 

8

Switching on and off 

8

Using the sander 

8

Fitting a sanding sheet 

8

Selecting the right grade of sandpaper 

9

Dust extraction 

9

Maintenance 

9

General inspection 

10

Repairs 

10

Power cord maintenance 

10

Summary of Contents for SA186

Page 1: ...SA186 040729 SA186 ED6 AD Melbourne Perth Auckland Hong Kong Shanghai Taipei New York Verona London Paris INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1 3 Sheet Orbital Sander ...

Page 2: ...the purchase cannot be verified This warranty does not include damage or defects to the tool caused by or resulting from abuse accidents alterations or commercial or business use It also does not cover any bonus accessories unless the tool is a GMC Platinum Professional model Please ensure that you store your receipt in a safe place Conditions apply to the above warranty If you need direction of w...

Page 3: ...ne for an immediate response Phone 1300 880 001 in Australia or 0800 445 721 in New Zealand Introduction Your new GMC power tool will more than satisfy your expectations It has been manufactured under stringent GMC Quality Standards to meet superior performance criteria You will find your new tool easy and safe to operate and with proper care it will give you many years of dependable service Cauti...

Page 4: ...utdoor extension cord suitable for outdoor use Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock Personal safety Stay alert watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs alcohol or medication A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious person...

Page 5: ...ower tool serviced by a qualified repair personnel using only identical replacement parts This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained Additional safety rules for sanders Remove the plug from the socket before carrying out any adjustment servicing or maintenance Fully unwind cable drum extensions to avoid potential overheating When an extension cable is required you must ensure...

Page 6: ... not touch the moving sanding sheet Ensure that you have removed foreign objects such as nails and screws from the work before commencing sanding Rags cloths cord string and the like should never be left around the work area Wear goggles Wear ear defenders Wear a breathing mask Accessories 10 Hook Loop sandpaper sheets 3x 40 3 x 60 2 x 80 2 x 120 Grit Dust Extraction adaptor Storage case Instructi...

Page 7: ...7 4 3 2 Know your product 1 Front handle 2 Sealed on off switch 3 Rubber grip handle 4 Dust extraction canister 5 Hook loop base 6 Paper clamp 7 Dust extraction adaptor 8 Washable dust bag 5 6 1 8 7 ...

Page 8: ...re only 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 WARNING Do not use the sander in wet or damp conditions Fitting a sanding sheet WARNING Always...

Page 9: ...hed off and the plug is removed from the power point before making any adjustments or maintenance procedures 1 Attach the dust extraction canister 3 to the sander by pushing and twisting the bayonet fitting in a similar action to inserting a light globe into a lamp WARNING For optimum dust extraction remove and empty the canister 3 when it is no more than half full Do not use the canister when san...

Page 10: ...ixing screws are tight They may vibrate loose over time Power cord maintenance If the supply cord needs replacing the task must be carried out by the manufacturer the manufacturer s agent or an authorised service centre in order to avoid a safety hazard ...

Page 11: ...ce to make suggestions or give comments about any GMC product With continuing product development changes may have occurred which render the product received slightly different to that shown in this instruction manual The manufacturer reserves the right to change specifications without notice Note Specifications may differ from country to country The GMC 777 Helpline operates from 7am to 7pm 7 day...

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