Wickes 223740, Manual

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Keep the sanding belt and the workpiece surface 

parallel, hold the rear handle (5) and the front handle (1) 

firmly with your hands, and move the tool forward and 

backward. 

ATTENTION: 

Do not press down too hard on 

your tool, apply only enough pressure to allow 

adequate control.Too much pressure will cause the 

speed to drop abnormally or the motor to become too 

hot, thus damaging the workpiece and the tool.

If you see some sparks flashing in the ventilation slots 

do not panic this is normal and will not damage the tool.

Adjust the variable speed control dial (8) to increase 

or decrease the speed according to the material and 

sanding belt specification to be used (also possible 

during no load operation). See the table below for 

general guidance on speed selection. Avoid prolonged 

use at very low speed as this may damage your sander.

6. OPERATING THE TOOL(See Fig. F)

5. VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL(See Fig. E)

 Fig. F

 Fig. E

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7. INSPECTING THE SANDING BELT

Since continued use of a worn-out sanding belt will degrade efficiency, replace the sanding belt as soon as excessive 

wear is observed.

Material

Speed selection

Belt Grit

Solid 

5-6

80

Veneer

2-4

150

Chipboard

1-5

60/80

Plastics

2-5

100

Steel

5-6

80

Paint Removal

6

40/60

Balsa Wood

1-3

100

Acrylic

1-2

100