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Note. After sanding with a belt sander, an orbital sander should be used to give a better surface finish.
Sanding
1.The sander is designed for sanding wood, metal, plastic and similar materials. It is used mainly for quickly removing a large amount of material. Do not use this sander for sanding magnesium.
2.Ensure that the belt is in good condition.
3.Plug in the tool to the power socket.
4.Bring down the sander onto the work piece and apply light pressure.
5.Pull up the trigger and allow the belt to reach full speed before moving it across the work.
6.Press the lock on button (4) if you require continuous operation.
7.Sand with the grain, in parallel overlapping strokes.
8.To remove paint or smooth very rough wood, sand across the grain at 45º in two directions, and then finish parallel with the grain.
9.Use the front roller (8) only to sand corners or irregular shapes.
10.Lift the sander off the work before switching off.
11.Remember to keep your hands away from the moving belt, as it will continue to move for a short time after the machine is switched off.
12.Wear safety goggles, a dust mask and earmuffs.
Dust extraction
1.Disconnect the plug from the power supply.
2.Firmly push the plastic nozzle of the dust bag (3) onto the dust extraction port (11).
3.Before removing the dust bag, first disconnect the plug from the power supply.
Warning. For optimum dust removal, empty the dust bag when it is no more than half full.
Do not use the dust bag when sanding metal. The hot metal particles could cause residual wood dust or the bag itself to catch fire.
4.A vacuum cleaner adaptor can be used to connect a household vacuum cleaner or workshop dust extraction system to the sander.
5.An adaptor is fitted into the dust extraction port (11).
General inspection
1.Regularly check that all the fixing screws are tight.
2.The supply cord of the tool and any extension cord used should be checked frequently for damage. It damaged, have the cordset replaced by an authorised service facility. Replace the extension cord if necessary.
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