Switching on and off
1.With the cordset fitted to a power point, switch the sander on by pressing the on/off switch (1) on the side marked 1.
2.To turn off the sander, push the on/off switch on the side marked O.
Fitting sandpaper
1.Disconnect the sander from the power supply.
2.Remove any dust or debris from the hooks and loops of the platen.
3.If you are using sandpaper that has dust extraction holes align the sandpaper holes with the platen and press it firmly in place to ensure a good attachment.
CAUTION. Take care to regularly clean out the build up of dust on the platen
underneath the sandpaper and not to let the sandpaper wear completely down before replacing it. Failure to observe these two precautionary measures can lead to damage
to the hooks and loops on the platen and the sandpaper will not attach properly. If the platen is damaged, it can be replaced at an authorised service centre.
NOTE. Hook and loop platens are not a warranty item.
Selecting the right grade of sandpaper for the job
1.Different grades of sanding paper can be purchased from your local hardware store. Available grades are:
Coarse, Medium and Fine.
2.Use a coarse grit to sand down rough finishes, medium grit to smooth the work and fine grit to finish off.
3.It is best to make a trial run on a scrap piece of material to determine the optimum grades of sandpaper for a particular job.
WARNING. Do not use the same sanding sheet for wood and metal. Metal particles become embedded in the sandpaper and will scour a wooden surface.
WARNING. Take care to regularly clean out the build up of dust on the platen underneath the sandpaper and not let the sandpaper wear completely down before replacing it. Failure to observe these two precautionary measures can lead to damage to the platen.
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