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g.
Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits
etc., in accordance with these instructions and
in the manner intended for the particular type
of power tool, taking into account the working
conditions and the work to be performed.
Use
of the power tool for operations different from
intended could result in a hazardous situation.
5. SERVICE
a.
Have your power tool serviced by a qualified
repair person using only identical replacement
parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the power
tool is maintained.
SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR
SANDERS
Always wear safety goggles and a dust mask
when
sanding, especially sanding over-head.
The product is not suitable for wet sanding.
Do not use sanding paper larger than needed.
Extra paper extending beyond the sanding pad can
also cause serious lacerations.
The dust bag shall be equipped with the product.
It
should be emptied frequently. To connect a dust bag,
insert the adaptor of dust bag to the dust-collection
opening on the rear end of the sander.
WARNING
Do not throw sanding dust on an open fi re because
materials in fi ne particle form may be explosive.
WARNING
A suitable breathing respirator must be worn while
sanding lead paint, some wood and metal to avoid
breathing the harmful/toxic dust or air.
Additional safety instructions
WARNING
The product is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the product by a
person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the product.
Keep children and visitors away.
Visitors should
wear safety glasses and be kept a safe distance from
work area. Do not let visitors contact tool or extension
cord.
It is recommended that this tool always be supplied via
a residual current device with a rated residual current
of 30mA or less.
SPECIFICATIONS
Voltage
240 V 50 Hz
Power
180 W
Orbital per minute
6000-12000 min
-1
Pad size
Triangular pad
168 x 100 mm
1/3 sheet pad
185 x 92 mm
Weight
1.4 kg
FEATURES
KNOW YOUR MULTI-PAD SANDER
See Figure 1.
Your sander is suitable for sanding with coarse, medium
and fi ne grit sandpaper. It will produce a fi ne, scratch-free
fi nish when used to sand with the grain on wood surfaces.
It has been designed so that fl ush corner sanding on three
sides of the sander is possible.
Your sander has a comfortable palm grip handle that
provides maximum one-hand comfort and reduces
operator fatigue during continuous sanding operations.
Before using this product, familiarize yourself with all
operating features and safety requirements. However, do
not let familiarity with the tool make you careless.
SWITCH
This tool is equipped with a simple switch control located
near the front of the motor housing.
EXCHANGEABLE HOOK AND LOOP BASE PADS
This sander includes 2 base pads which are
interchangeable for different applications.
Triangular detail pad for detail sanding.
1/3 sheet pad for sanding large areas.
The hook and loop design allows for quick change of
sanding sheets and different pads. It also enables you to
easily clean and reuse them.
CIRCULAR SANDING ACTION
The oscillating action of your sander produces very quick,
small circular motion of the sanding pad. The motion is
ideal for producing a fi ne fi nished grain.
DUST COLLECTION BOX
The dust collection box attaches to the sander and keeps
dust to a minimum.
VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL
See Figure 4.