2
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
■
Di
s
connect the plug from the power
s
ource
before making any adju
s
tment
s
, changing
acce
ss
orie
s
or
s
toring power tool
s
.
Such
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting
the power tool accidentally.
■
Store idle power tool
s
out of the reach of children
and do not allow per
s
on
s
unfamiliar with the
power tool or the
s
e in
s
truction
s
to operate the
power tool.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands
of untrained users.
■
Maintain power tool
s
.
Check for misalignment or
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any
other condition that may affect the power tools
operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired
before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained power tools.
■
Keep cutting tool
s
s
harp and clean.
Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are
less likely to bind and are easier to control.
■
U
s
e the power tool, acce
ss
orie
s
and tool bit
s
etc.,
in accordance with the
s
e in
s
truction
s
and in the
manner intended for the particular type of power
tool, taking into account the working condition
s
and the work to be performed.
Use of the power
tool for operations different from intended could result
in a hazardous situation.
SERVICE
■
Have your power tool
s
erviced by a qualified
repair per
s
on u
s
ing only identical replacement
part
s
.
This will ensure that the safety of the power
tool is maintained.
SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR
SANDERS
■
Alway
s
wear
s
afety goggle
s
and a du
s
t ma
s
k
when sanding, especially sanding over-head.
■
The machine i
s
not
s
uitable for wet
s
anding.
■
Do not u
s
e
s
anding paper larger than needed.
Extra paper extending beyond the sanding pad can
also cause serious lacerations.
■
The du
s
t bag
s
hall be equipped with the tool.
It shall be emptied frequently. To connect dust bag,
insert the adapter of dust bag to the dust-collection
opening on the rear end of the sander.
WARNING
Do not throw
s
anding du
s
t on an open fire
because materials in fine particle form may be
explosive.
WARNING
A
s
uitable breathing re
s
pirator mu
s
t be worn
while sanding lead paint, some woods and metal
to avoid breathing the harmful/toxic dust or air.
SPECIFICATION
Input
240 V ~ 50 Hz
Wattage
240 W
No load speed
7000min
-
1 -
12000 min
-
1
Orbital diameter
2.4 mm
Pad size
125 mm
Net weight
1.7 kg
APPLICATIONS
Use only for the purposes listed below:
■
Sanding on wood surfaces.
■
Removing rust from and sanding steel surfaces.
■
Sanding plastics.
DESCRIPTION
1.
ON / OFF Switch
2.
Quick Change Hook & Loop Pad.
3
.
Dust bag with frame
4.
Variable Speed Control
5.
Sandpaper
6.
Livetool Indicator
TM
FEATURES
Your sander is suitable for sanding with coarse, medium
and fine grit sandpaper. It will produce a fine scratch free
finish when used to sand with the grain on wood surfaces.
Your sander has a comfortable palm grip handle that
provides maximum one-hand comfor t and reduces
operator fatigue during continuous sanding operations.
Your sander also has a built in dust collection that collects
dust through punched holes in the sandpaper and
cushion. (Fig. 2).
Before attempting to u
s
e your
s
ander, familiarize
your
s
elf with all operating feature
s
and
s
afety
requirement
s
.
SWITCH (1)
This tool is equipped with a simple switch control. To turn
the sander "ON", slide the switch to the left.
Slide the switch to the right to turn the sander "OFF".
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