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Unpacking

Due to modern mass production techniques, it is unlikely 

that your GMC Power Tool is faulty or that a part is 

missing. If you find anything wrong, do not operate the 

tool until the parts have been replaced or the fault has 

been rectified. Failure to do so could result in serious 

personal injury.

Switching on and off

 1. Connect the plug to the 

power supply.

 2. To turn the sander on press 

the “I” side of the on/off 

switch (1). To stop the 

sander press the “O” side of 

the on/off switch (1).

Note.

 Do not switch on the 

tool when the sanding surface 

is on the work.

Note.

 Always lift the sander from the work before 

switching off.

Adjusting the speed

The speed can be adjusted 

to suit the material being 

sanded.
 1. To adjust the speed, move 

the variable speed control 

(6) until you are satisfied 

that the speed is what you 

need for the job in hand.

Adjusting the front handle

The sander has two handles: the main handle (2) with 

rubber grip and the front handle (7) which can be 

adjusted to suit the operator’s needs.

 1. To adjust the front handle (7) 

loosen the handle lock (8) 

enough so that you can easily 

move the handle into the 

desired position.

 2. Re-tighten the handle lock (8).

Using the sander

 The sander is designed for sanding wood, metal, plastic 

and similar materials. It can be used for sanding back and 

finishing the surface.
This sander is a handy size for medium jobs.

Operation

1. Switch the sander before you place it on the 

workpiece and move it over the surface to be smoothed 

in a circular motion.

2. Grip the main handle in one hand and push down 

on the front of the handle with the other hand.

 3. Take care to hold the sander parallel to the work, and 

use only moderate pressure.

 4. 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.

 Wear safety goggles, a dust mask and 

ear defenders. The whole sanding pad must rest on 

the work piece

WARNING. 

Do not use the sander in wet or damp 

conditions.

Summary of Contents for SA350

Page 1: ...SA350 050526 ED4 JJ Melbourne Perth Auckland Hong Kong Shanghai Taipei New York Verona London Paris INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1 2 Sheet Orbital Sander ...

Page 2: ...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 warr...

Page 3: ... 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 CAUTION Carefully read through this entire Instruction ...

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: ...ouch 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 Contents of carton 2 x 80 Grit hook loop sandpaper sheets Dust extraction canister Dust extraction adaptor Paper hole punch Ins...

Page 7: ...On off switch 2 Main handle 3 Dust extraction canister 4 Hook loop base 5 Paper clamp 6 Variable speed control 7 Front handle 8 Handle lock 9 Hole punch 10 Dust extraction adaptor 11 Sandpaper 2 x 80G 1 6 5 4 2 8 3 7 9 11 10 ...

Page 8: ...justed to suit the operator s needs 1 To adjust the front handle 7 loosen the handle lock 8 enough so that you can easily move the handle into the desired position 2 Re tighten the handle lock 8 Using the sander The sander is designed for sanding wood metal plastic and similar materials It can be used for sanding back and finishing the surface This sander is a handy size for medium jobs Operation ...

Page 9: ...e wear of the base material WARNING Do not continue to use the sander with a sanding sheet that is over worn or damaged WARNING Do not use the same sanding sheet for wood and metal Metal particles become embedded in the sandpaper and will scour a wooden surface WARNING Take care to regularly clean out the build up of dust on the base underneath the sandpaper and not to let the sandpaper wear compl...

Page 10: ...at all times Regularly check to see if any dust or foreign matter has entered the grills near the motor and around the on off switch Use a soft brush to remove any accumulated dust Wear safety glasses to protect your eyes whilst cleaning If the body of the tool needs cleaning wipe it with a soft damp cloth A mild detergent can be used but nothing like alcohol petrol or other cleaning agent Never u...

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Page 12: ...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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