Stanley SB90, Manual

ENGLISH

6

RESIDUAL RISKS

In spite of the application of the relevant safety 

regulations and the implementation of safety devices, 

certain residual risks cannot be avoided. These are:

– Impairment of hearing

– Risk of personal injury due flying particles.

– Risk of burns due to accessories becoming hot 

during operation.

– Risk of personal injury due to prolonged use.

– Risk of dust from hazardous substances.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

Only one voltage is applicable to this tool. Be sure to 

check that the power supply corresponds to the voltage 

on the rating plate.

Your Stanley tool is equipped with double 

insulation, hence, it does not require to be 

earthed

When the power cord is damaged, have it sent to a 

STANLEY service center for replacement to specially 

prepared cables.

USING AN EXTENSION CABLE

If an extension cable is required, use an approved 3–core 

extension cable suitable for the power input of this tool 

(see 

Technical Data

).The minimum conductor size is 1.5 

mm

2

; the maximum length is 30 m. 

When using a cable reel, always unwind the cable 

completely.

LABELS ON TOOL

In addition to the pictographs used in this manual, the 

labels on the tool show the following pictographs:

WARNING! To reduce the risk of injury, the user  

must read the instruction manual before use.

Wear safety glasses or goggles.

Wear ear protection.

Wear a dust mask.

V

Volts

Direct Current

A

Amperes

n

0

No-Load Speed

Hz Hertz

Class II Construction

W

Watts

Earthing Terminal

min minutes

Safety Alert Symbol

Alternating 

Current

/min. Revolutions or 

Reciprocation per minute

Date Code Position

The Date Code, which also includes the year of 

manufacture, is printed into the housing. 

Example:

2018 XX XX

Year of Manufacture Package Contents

THE PACKAGE CONTAINS

1 Belt sander

1 Dust bag

1 Dust adaptor

1 Instruction manual

1 Warranty card

1 Service center list

♦

Check for damage to the tool, parts or accessories 

which may have occurred during transport.

♦

Take the time to thoroughly read and understand this 

manual prior to operation.

ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENT

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious 

personal injury, turn tool off and disconnect tool 

from power source before making any 

adjustments or removing/installing attachments or 

accessories. Before reconnecting the tool, depress and 

release the trigger switch to ensure that the tool is off. An 

accidental start-up can cause injury.

Fitting a sanding belt (FIG. B)

Warning!

 Never use the tool without a sanding belt (6).

♦

Pull the tension lever (5) outward to release the 

tension on the sanding belt (6).

♦

Remove the old sanding belt (6).

♦

Place a new sanding belt (6) over the rollers. Ensure 

that the arrow on the sanding belt (6) points in the 

same direction as the arrow on the tool.

♦

To ensure a correct tracking, the sanding belt (6) 

must be centred over the rollers.

♦

Push the tension lever (5) inward to tension the 

sanding belt (6).

Variable speed control dial (SEE FIG. D) 

♦

Adjust the variable speed control dial (7) to increase 

or decrease the speed according to the material and 

sanding belt specification to be used (also possible 

during no load operation). 

Fitting and removing the dustbag (FIG. C)

♦

Slide the dustbag (3) over the dust extraction outlet (4).

♦

To remove the dustbag (3), slide it off the outlet.

Connecting a vacuum cleaner to the tool (Fig. C)

A dust adaptor (8) is required to connect a vacuum 

cleaner to the tool.