Rikon Power Tools 31-200, Operator'S Manual

Sanding

NEVER 

use this tool for wet 

sanding.

ALWAYS

 wear adequate 

personal protective equipment when setting up 

and operating this machine.

• Allow the tool to reach the required speed before 

bringing the sanding paper into contact with

the workpiece.

• Apply only moderate pressure to the sander. 

Pressing too hard onto the work surface may

overheat the motor or damage the work surface.

• Sand evenly over the work surface.

• Only use the sander ‘flat’ to the work. Tilting the 

sander onto its edge could damage your

workpiece.

Polishing

• Ensure that the area to be polished is clean and 

dry.

• Choose only polishing compounds that are 

compatible with the material to be polished, and

with the method of application. Read and 

understand all information supplied with your

polishing compound before use.

• If using polishing sponges, apply polishing 

compound evenly to the polishing sponge and 

place the sponge against the work surface.

• Hold the tool securely. The polishing sponge 

should make only light contact with the work 

surface.

• Switch on the tool, and work across the surface 

using a wide ‘sweeping’ motion. Stop and apply

extra compound as required.

• When the entire surface has been covered, stop 

the tool and allow the compound to dry (follow

manufacturer’s guidance).

• Attach a clean polishing pad to the tool and work 

across the surface as before, until all visible

polishing compound is removed.

INSTRUCTIONS

Switching ON & OFF

 ALWAYS

 wear adequate 

personal protective equipment when setting up 

and operating this machine.

1. To start the Sander/Polisher, depress the On/

Off Button (E) and 

HOLD

 until the LED Green On 

Indicator (H) 

AND 

the first Red LED Speed Level 

Indicator are illuminated.

2. The Hook & Loop Backing Pad (A) will not 

rotate until the Speed (+) Button (J) is depressed.

3. To stop the Sander/Polisher, depress the On/

Off Button (E) and 

HOLD

 until the unit powers 

down.

If the power tool gets 

excessively hot in use, stop using the tool 

immediately and allow to cool before 

continuing work. The cooling period can be 

reduced by operating the Sander/Polisher at 

maximum speed with no load. Always make sure 

the Motor Cooling Vents (D) are not blocked and 

do not allow dust to enter the body of the tool 

through the Motor Vents; dust, especially metallic 

dust, may damage or the tool.

Adjusting the Pad Speed

 ALWAYS

 wear adequate 

personal protective equipment when setting up 

and operating this machine.

1. Switch the Sander/Polisher On by following the 

steps above in section “Switching ON & OFF”.

2. Depress the Speed (+) Button (J) until the pad 

rotates on the lowest speed.

3. To

 increase

 the pad speed, depress the Speed 

(+) Button (J) again until the desired speed is 

reached.

4. To 

decrease

 the pad speed, depress the 

Speed (-) Button (F) until the desired speed is 

reached.

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