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BEFORE USING THE
COMBINATION SANDER
The Ferm combination sander can sand flat areas, corners,
round or small parts. Included in the kit is a metal scraper,
which can be used to remove loose paint and glue deposits
from the workpiece.
The sander is designed for sanding wood, removing
rust, sanding metal and polishing only.
This machine is designed to be used hand held - do not fix to a
bench with clamps or vice
Check package contents
Check contents against list in this manual to make sure
each item is present.
Check for damage
Before using this item check each part listed is undamaged.
Save packaging
Save major packaging for return of product for service or
repair.
BEFORE OPERATING
Attach the handle
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The multi-position Handle is attached with the two
thumbscrews provided.
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Fit the handle by pulling apart slightly and putting over
the bosses on either side of the sander.
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Adjust by slackening off the thumbscrews and setting
the handle at the required angle.
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Tighten the thumbscrews securely.
Attach the debris shield
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The shield attaches to the lug on the underside of the
handle.
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Remove the crosshead screw from the shield with a
suitable screwdriver.
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Push the shield over the lug with the curved part facing
forwards.
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Reinstall the crosshead screw and tighten.
CHECK POINTS
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Check the voltage on the sander corresponds with
your power supply voltage and that the plug and lead
are in good condition.
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Check you have the correct type of abrasive for the
job. Depending on the finish required use coarse grade
50 for rough/uneven surfaces and medium grade 80 for
more even surfaces, finally finish with fine grade 120.
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The sander is only for use on dry surfaces – it is not
designed to be used in wet or damp conditions -Do not
use water as a lubricant/cutting medium or wet and dry
abrasive paper
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Use abrasive sheets designed for the sander only – they
are Velcro attached and have dust extraction holes to
remove debris from the surface, so will last longer.
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Ensure you have and wear suitable personal protec-
tion equipment during sanding and cleaning.
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Route the mains lead away from work area.
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Run idle for 30 seconds - if there is any abnormal vibra-
tion or other fault – switch off, inspect and rectify
before continuing
ATTACHING THE ACCESSORIES
Ensure the sander is switched off and the plug is
removed from the mains socket.
ATTACHING THE TRIANGULAR SANDING
FOOT
Refer to illustration below.
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Remove the Allen bolt and its lock washer from the
sander head.
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Place the foot (Velcro side downwards) on to the
sander drive boss and line up the two lugs in the foot
with the flats on the sander drive boss.
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Ensure the foot is fully home on the boss and reinstall
the Allen bolt with its washer.
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Tighten with the 5mm Allen wrench provided, (its
stored in a rubber holder on the mains lead).
Put the Allen wrench back in its holder after use.
ATTACHING THE ROTATING SANDER
FOOT
Refer to illustration below.
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Remove the Allen bolt and its lock washer from the
sander head.
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Place the foot (Velcro side downwards) on to the
sander drive boss and line up the two lugs in the foot
with the flats on the sander drive boss.
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Ensure the foot is fully home and reinstall the Allen
bolt with its washer.
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Tighten with the 5mm Allen wrench provided, its
stored in a rubber holder on the mains lead.
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Put the Allen wrench back in its holder after use.
ATTACHING THE DETAIL SANDING FOOT
ADAPTOR
Refer to illustration on page 5.
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Remove the wing nut, its lock washer and the clamp
block from the detail sanding foot.
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Attach the foot to the sander as previously described
in attaching the triangular foot.
ATTACHING THE DETAIL SANDING FEET
TO THE ADAPTOR
Push the rubber lug into the adaptor upwards from the
underside as illustrated, it will be quite a tight fit – make
sure the lug in fully in between the rails.
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