Bona
®
FlexiSand Power Drive
™
Manual
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Handling (Cont.)
The sanding process (cont.)
Transport position
To sand after a belt sander has been used:
Follow the same process as noted on the previous page. If belt sanding has been carried to a higher grit, such as 80 grit, then simply
use the FlexiSand Power Drive
™
system for the final sanding.
When sanding prior to staining:
It is important that scratches are not left on the floor as the staining process will highlight any remaining scratches. The Bona
®
FlexiSand Power Drive
™
is perfect for the final preparation before staining. The final sanding grit required for the Bona
®
stain systems
will be noted in the appropriate data sheet.
Bona
®
Interface Pads:
The Bona
®
FlexiSand Power Drive
™
as supplied has 4 x 150mm grinding pads that provide uniform sanding on a hardwood floor.
However, if the floor is uneven then the machine may 'jump' a little when sanding to bare wood. A 1/4" intermidiate pad may be used to
stabilize sanding. Some movement is normal during rough sanding and can indicate that more sanding is needed to get the surface flat.
Another issue that may be faced is that on soft wood species 'dish out' of the wood grain can sometimes happen.
To reduce the possibility of these issues, 4 x 6" (150mm), .25" (5mm) thick Interface Pads are supplied with the FlexiSand Power
Drive
™
. To fit them, first make sure that the grinding plate is clean. Place the Interface Pad onto it with the soft dark black side facing
towards the machine with the hook and loop side facing outwards. Then, apply the required Bona
®
abrasive disc.
Using the Interface Pads will allow the FlexiSand Power Drive
™
to follow the contours of the floor more efficiently, making the sanding
process easier and more comfortable.
Always remove the dust skirt and the drive plate or sanding disc before transportation. Always vacuum and
clean machine after use. When transporting the machine via vehicle, make sure that the machine is securely
fastened through the wheels to avoid movement.
1)
Remove the drive plate.
2)
Tip the machine backwards and remove the dust skirt.
