10 GB/IE
Operation
a stop before setting down the oscil-
lating sander.
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always pull the power plug out of the
socket for all work pauses, before any
work on the appliance (e.g. changing
the sanding paper) and when not in use.
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The appliance must always be kept
clean, dry and free of oil or lubricat-
ing greases.
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Original ancillaries / and
accessories
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Only use accessories and tools that are specified
in the operating instructions. The use of tools
and accessories other than those recommended
in the operating instructions could lead to an
increased risk of personal injury for you.
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Operation
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Operation
Take note of the mains voltage! The voltage must
agree with the information on the type plate of
the appliance (appliances that are designated as
230 V can also be connected to 220 V).
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Switching On and Off
Switching on intermittent function:
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Press the ON / OFF switch
1
.
Switching off intermittent function:
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Release the ON / OFF switch
1
.
Switching on continuous operation :
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Press the ON / OFF switch
1
, hold it pressed
and press the locking button
2
.
Switching off continuous operation:
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Press the ON / OFF switch
1
then release it
again.
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Setting the oscillation speed
You can set the desired oscillation speed as
needed with the oscillation speed selector
10
.
The required oscillation speed depends on the
material being worked and can be determined
through practical tests.
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attaching a sanding pad
WarNING!
Before performing work on the
appliance, always disconnect the power.
NOTE:
Before attaching a new sanding pad
9
,
remove dust and dirt from the sanding plate
8
.
Sanding sheets with hook and loop
fastening:
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Fix one side of the sanding sheet
9
flush with
one side of the backing plate
8
.
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Then attach the sanding sheet
9
to the back-
ing plate
8
and press it firmly into place.
Sanding sheets without hook and loop
fastening:
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Open the two clamping levers
7
.
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Push one end of the sanding sheet
9
under
the open clamping bar
6
and clamp the
sheet firmly in place by locking the clamping
lever
7
back in place.
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Repeat this procedure at the other end.
Various materials require different grit values. You
can read which grit value is best suited for which
work in our recommendations under “Instructions, tips
and tricks”.
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Vacuuming dust
WarNING!
FIrE HazarD!
A risk of fire exists when working with
electrical appliances that have a dust
collection box
4
or can be attached to a vacuum
cleaner via an external suction adapter! Under cer-
tain conditions the sanding dust in the dust box (or
in the vacuum’s dust bag) may self-ignite, e.g. as
a result of flying sparks generated when abrading
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