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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
1. Connect the plug to the
power supply.
2. Push the left-hand side “I”
of the sealed on/off switch
(1) to start the motor.
3. Push the right-hand side
“O” of the sealed on/off
switch (1) to stop the
motor.
4. Hold the tool securely and make sure that you have full
control at all times.
Using the sander
1. The sander is designed for sanding wood, metal, plastic
and similar materials. It can be used for sanding back
and finishing the surface.
2. This sander is a handy size for medium jobs.
3. Wear safety goggles, a dust mask and ear defenders.
4. The whole sanding pad must rest on the workpiece.
5. Switch the sander on while it is placed on the
workpiece and move it over the surface to be smoothed
in a circular motion.
6. Grip the rear of the handle (2) 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.
7 Use moderate pressure only.
8. 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
WARNING. Always ensure that
the tool is switched
off and the plug is removed
from the power point before
making any adjustments or
maintenance procedures.
1. Before fitting sandpaper,
remove any dust or debris
from the hooks and loops of
the base.
2. Match the holes in a suitable sheet with the holes in
the base.
3. Simply press the sheet to the base to attach it.
4. To remove the sheet, peel it away from the base.
CAUTION. Take care to regularly clean out the build up of
dust on the base 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.
5. Ordinary (non-Hook & Loop type) sanding sheets can
also be used.
6. Release the paper clamp (5) from both sides of the
sander.
7. Insert the end of the sandpaper under one clamp and
pull the paper tight over the base (4) ensuring the
holes align with those in the base and then clamp the
other side.