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DRY WALL SANDER
OPERATOR STANCE
• The operator should adopt a comfortable
stance with their feet apart and
firmly balanced.
• Both feet should be on the ground or floor.
It is not acceptable to have one foot on
the floor and the other on a stand or ladder
rung etc, as this precludes the operator
from achieving a proper balanced stance.
Caution:
If ‘reach’ or access considerations
necessitate the use by the operator of a stand-
on platform, such a platform must be suitable,
in good condition with all the safety features
serviceable and stable in use e.g. a folding
inside scaffold or ‘hop-on’ work platform.
WARNING:
The operator must
NEVER overstretch.
THE ARTICULATED SANDING HEAD
The Sanding Head is attached to the main
body of the machine by a type of Universal
Joint. This allows the Sanding Head to
swivel in multiple directions.
When in use the abrasive disc can effectively
‘float’ over the work surface. This action
enables the operator to sweep the work
surface from top to bottom or from side to
side with minimal changes to their stance and
foot position. This affords greater security and
better balance for the operator.
SANDING
Operational Advice
• Configure the machine to the
‘Reach Mode’ required
• Connect the required Sanding Head to
the machine
.
Note:
The oscillating triangular head is
particularly useful for gaining access to room
corners or wall to ceiling boundaries.
• Connect a suitable dust extraction and
collection machine to the Drywall Sander.
• Turn on the extraction unit.
• Adopt a comfortable stance holding the
Sander by the two most convenient and
comfortable hand grips.
• Turn on the Sander, and if required the
LED Light.
• Position the Sanding Head lightly against
the work surface, and apply just enough
pressure to align the Sanding Head with
the work surface.
• Gently apply more pressure to engage
the abrasive disc onto the work surface.
• Move the Sander across the work surface
in long overlapping sweeps. Apply only
enough pressure to keep the abrasive
disc flat against the work surface.
Excessive pressure should be avoided as
it can cause swirl marks and unevenness
in the work surface.
• Keep the Sander in constant motion
whilst the abrasive disc is in contact
with the work surface. Use a steady,
sweeping motion, allowing the rotating
abrasive disc to ‘float’ over the work
surface. Moving the Sander erratically
or concentrating for too long on one
area can also cause swirl marks or
unevenness in the work surface.
WARNING:
Do not allow the rotating
abrasive disc to contact sharp objects
such as protruding nails, screws etc or
architectural wall fittings such as electrical
boxes or switch plates etc. Damage to the
Sander or the wall fittings could result.
MAINTENANCE
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WARNING:
Any maintenance must be
carried out with the machine switched off
and disconnected from the mains/battery
power supply.
Check that all safety features and guards
are operating correctly on a regular basis.
Only use this machine if all guards/safety
features are fully operational.
All motor bearings in this machine are lubricated
for life. No further lubrication is required.
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