Unpacking
Due to modern mass production techniques, it is unlikely that your GMC Power Tool is faulty or that a part is missing. If you find anything wrong, do not operate the tool until the parts have been replaced or the fault has been rectified. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury.
Switching on and off
Connect the plug to the | A |
power supply. |
Pull the on/off trigger (2) upward to start the sander. (Fig.A)
Release the trigger to turn off the sander.
By pulling the trigger on and pressing the lock on button (3), you can lock the sander on.
Pulling the switch on again andB releasing it turns the switch off.
(Fig. B)
Using the sander
The sander is designed for sanding wood, metal, plastic and similar materials. It can be used
for sanding back and finishing the surface. This sander is a handy size for medium jobs.
WARNING. Wear safety goggles, a dust mask and ear defenders.The whole sanding pad must rest on the workpiece.
Switch the sander on while it is placed on the workpiece and move it over the surface to be smoothed in a circular motion.
Grip the main handle (4) in one hand and push down on the front of the handle with the other hand.
Take care to hold the sander parallel to the work. Use moderate pressure only.
If there are still marks on your work after sanding, try either going back to a coarser grade and sanding the marks out before recommencing with the original choice of grit, or try using a new piece of sandpaper to eliminate the unwanted marks before going on to a finer grit and finishing the job.
WARNING. Do not use the sander in wet or damp conditions.
Fitting a sanding sheet
CAUTION. Switch off the sander and disconnect it from the power point.
With hook & loop type sanding |
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sheets, simply press the sheet | ||
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to the platen (7), taking care to |
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align the holes in the sanding |
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sheet with those in the platen. |
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(Fig. C) |
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Ordinary |
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sanding sheets can also be |
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used. Release the clamps (8) |
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from both sides of the sander. | D | |
(Fig. D) | ||
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Insert the end of the sandpaper |
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under the front clamp and pull |
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the paper tight over the platen |
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ensuring the holes align with |
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those in the platen and then |
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clamp the other end. |
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The paper should be kept
tightly clamped over the platen, otherwise there could be excessive wear of the
cushion material.
WARNING. Do not continue to use the sander with a sanding sheet that is overworn or damaged.
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.
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