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Dear Customer

If you require any help with your product, whether it is a
Warranty claim, spare part or user information:
Please phone our Help Line for an immediate response.
The appropriate number is given on the rear page of this
manual.

Introduction

Your new GMC power tool will more than satisfy your
expectations. It has been manufactured under stringent
GMC Quality Standards to meet superior performance
criteria.
You will find your new tool easy and safe to operate, and,
with proper care, it will give you many years of
dependable service.

Caution.

Carefully read through this entire Instruction

Manual before using your new GMC Power Tool. Take
special care to heed the Cautions and Warnings.
Your GMC power tool has many features that will make
you job faster and easier. Safety performance and depend-
ability have been given top priority to the development of
this tool, making it easy to maintain and operate.

Environmental protection

Recycle unwanted materials instead of
disposing of them as waste. All tools, hoses
and packaging should be sorted, taken to
the local recycling centre and disposed of in
an environmentally safe way.

Description of symbols

The rating plate on your tool may show symbols. These
represent important information about the product or
instructions on its use.

Wear hearing protection. 
Wear eye protection. 
Wear breathing protection.

Double insulated 
for additional protection.

Conforms to relevant standards for
electromagnetic compatibility.

Specifications

Voltage: 

230 – 240V ~ 50 Hz

Input power: 

800W

Belt speed: 

230 m/min.

Insulation: double 

insulated

Sanding area: 

76mm x 130mm

Belt size: 

76mm x 533mm

General safety instructions

To use this tool properly, you must observe the safety
regulations, the assembly instructions and the operating
instructions to be found in this Manual. All persons who
use and service the machine have to be acquainted with
this Manual and must be informed about its potential
hazards. Children and infirm people must not use this
tool. Children should be supervised at all times if they are
in the area in which the tool is being used. It is also
imperative that you observe the accident prevention
regulations in force in your area. The same applies for
general rules of occupational health and safety.

Warning.

When using power tools, basic safety

precautions should always be taken to reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock and personal injury. Also, please read
and heed the advice given in the additional important
safety instructions.

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Summary of Contents for BS800

Page 1: ...BS800 031222 ED5 DR London Melbourne Perth Taipei Verona Hong Kong New York Auckland Paris INSTRUCTION MANUAL 800 Watt Belt Sander ...

Page 2: ...ol or the offending faulty component will be replaced free of charge with another of the same item A small freight charge may apply The warranty replacement unit is only made available by returning the tool to the place of purchase with a confirmed register receipt Proof of purchase is essential We reserve the right to reject any claim where the purchase cannot be verified This warranty does not i...

Page 3: ...tion of symbols The rating plate on your tool may show symbols These represent important information about the product or instructions on its use Wear hearing protection Wear eye protection Wear breathing protection Double insulated for additional protection Conforms to relevant standards for electromagnetic compatibility Specifications Voltage 230 240V 50 Hz Input power 800W Belt speed 230 m min ...

Page 4: ...Look after your tools Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer performance Follow the instructions regarding lubrication and accessory changes Inspect tool cords periodically and if damaged have them repaired by an authorised service facility Inspect extension cords periodically and replace them if damaged Keep tool handles dry clean and free from oil and grease 13 Disconnect idle tools Swi...

Page 5: ... wood always connect the dust bag or use a dust extraction system Before using the sander with metal always remove the dust bag from the outlet as sparks may ignite the dust or the bag Do not continue to use worn torn or heavily clogged sanding belts Do not touch the moving sanding belt Ensure that you have removed foreign objects such as nails and screws from the work before commencing sanding Ra...

Page 6: ...Front handle 2 Main handle 3 Dust collection bag 4 Lock on button not shown 5 On Off switch 6 Drive roller 7 Sanding belt tension lever 8 Front belt roller 9 Belt rotation direction indicator 10 Tracking adjustment knob 11 Dust extraction port 6 3 11 8 1 10 2 5 9 6 7 ...

Page 7: ... period 6 Whilst the belt is running adjust the tracking knob 10 to align the belt to the centre of the roller 6 7 Repeat the trigger action and tracking adjustment until the belt is correctly aligned 8 Run the sander for a minute or so to ensure correct alignment before using the sander on a work piece Warning Do not continue to use the sander with a sanding belt that is overworn or damaged Warni...

Page 8: ...e work before switching off 11 Remember to keep your hands away from the moving belt as it will continue to move for a short time after the machine is switched off 12 Wear safety goggles a dust mask and earmuffs Dust extraction 1 Disconnect the plug from the power supply 2 Firmly push the plastic nozzle of the dust bag 3 onto the dust extraction port 11 3 Before removing the dust bag first disconn...

Page 9: ...cleaning wipe it with a soft damp cloth A mild detergent can be used but nothing like alcohol petrol or other cleaning agent 5 Never use caustic agents to clean plastic parts Caution Water must never come into contact with the sander Repairs 1 Only an authorised service centre should replace the cordset or effect other repairs If the cordset is damaged or worn have it repaired or replaced by an au...

Page 10: ...ce to make suggestions or give comments about any GMC product With continuing product development changes may have occurred which render the product received slightly different to that shown in this instruction manual The manufacturer reserves the right to change specifications without notice Note Specifications may differ from country to country The GMC 777 Helpline operates from 7am to 7pm 7 day...

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