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DaNGEr OF FIrE FrOM FLyING SParKS!
Do not use any form of dust extraction (dust box
5
or vacuum extraction device) if you are sanding metal.
Connection:
j
Push the adapter for external vacuum extraction
12
into the adapter port
9
. If it is necessary to
use the reducer piece
13
, push the reducer
piece into the adapter for external vacuum ex-
traction
12
.
j
Slide the hose of a suitable dust extraction de-
vice approved for that purpose (e.g. a workshop
vacuum cleaner) on to the adapter for external
vacuum extraction
12
with the reducer piece
13
,
if used.
removal:
j
Pull off the dust extraction device hose.
j
Pull off the adapter for external vacuum extrac-
tion
12
(with the reducer piece
13
, if used).
Q
Operation
Q
Switching on and off
When operating the belt sander you can select
between intermittent or continuous operation mode.
To switch on intermittent operation mode:
j
Press the ON / OFF switch
3
.
To switch off intermittent operation mode:
j
Release the ON / OFF switch
3
.
To switch on continuous operation mode:
j
Press the ON / OFF switch
3
, and keep it
pressed, then press the locking knob
4
.
To switch off continuous operation mode:
j
Press and then release the ON / OFF switch
3
.
Q
Selecting the correct rotational
speed and sanding belt
You can select the belt speed using the belt speed
adjuster wheel
1
even whilst the sander is running.
The optimum belt speed depends on the workpiece
and the workpiece material. Always confirm the
best speed by carrying out a small test. The follow-
ing table lists some recommended values to help
you determine the optimum speed.
Material / type of
work
Softwood
Coarse finish
(Grit grade)
60
Fine finish (Grit grade) 240
Preselected rotation
speed
high (5-6)
Material / type of
work
Hardwood
Coarse finish
(Grit grade)
60
Fine finish (Grit grade) 180
Preselected rotation
speed
high (5-6)
Material / type of
work
Chipboard
Coarse finish
(Grit grade)
60
Fine finish (Grit grade) 150
Preselected rotation
speed
high (5-6)
Material / type of
work
removing paint /
varnish
Coarse finish
(Grit grade)
60
Fine finish (Grit grade) ––
Preselected rotation
speed
high (5-6)
Preparing for use / Operation
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