Silverline DIY 850W Manual Download

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Mixing of material

WARNING

: ALWAYS wear adequate personal protection equipment when mixing compounds,

including safety goggles or a face shield, breathing protection (specific to the material used), gloves

(suitable for the material used), hearing protection, and a hard hat where required.

WARNING

: This tool is designed for two-handed operation. Never use with one hand, or

attempt to mount stationary or prop-up against another object.

Note

: ALWAYS refer to the compound manufacturers mixing requirements and recommendations.

• The shape and size of a mixing paddle that is ideal for a specific application will depend on the

type of material being mixed:

• Substances with a low viscosity such as dispersion paint, varnish, thinset, sealing and levelling

compounds, cement, grout etc., will require a mixing paddle with a left-hand twist

• Substances with a high viscosity, such as ready-mixed plaster, concrete, screed, putty and epoxy

resin, will require a mixing paddle with a right hand twist

• It is important to keep the paddle moving throughout the bulk of the material whilst mixing,

as opposed to keeping it in one central position in the mixing container. Mix until compound

is completely blended

WARNING

: DO NOT overload the motor whilst mixing. When you recognise a significant drop

in speed, switch off immediately to avoid damage to the tool. Consider changing to a different

mixing paddle or accessory more suitable for the material.

WARNING

: When you have completed the mixing procedure, allow the mixer to come to a

complete stop before lifting it out of the material. Make sure not to contaminate the environment

and clean-up potential spillage.

WARNING

: To avoid damage to the machine and cross-contamination between different

materials, always clean the mixing paddle immediately after use. Don’t let the material dry on the

accessory. Also, refer to the paragraph ‘Cleaning’ in the ‘Maintenance’ section below.

Accessories

• A range of accessories for your tool, including mixing paddles in numerous sizes and for

different compounds, is available from your Silverline stockist. Spare parts can be obtained from

toolsparesonline.com

Maintenance

WARNING

: ALWAYS disconnect from the power supply before carrying out any inspection,

maintenance or cleaning.

General inspection

• Regularly check that all the fixing screws are tight
• Inspect the supply cord of the tool, prior to each use, for damage or wear. Repairs should be

carried out by an authorised Silverline service centre. This advice also applies to extension cords

used with this tool

Cleaning

• Keep your tool clean at all times. Dirt and dust will cause internal parts to wear quickly, and

shorten the machine’s service life. Clean the body of your machine with a soft brush, or dry cloth.

If available, use clean, dry, compressed air to blow through the ventilation holes

• Clean the tool casing with a soft damp cloth using a mild detergent. Do not use alcohol, petrol

or strong cleaning agents

• Never use caustic agents to clean plastic parts
• Use water, a suitable cleaning solution, or mild solvent to clean rests of material off the accessory.

Wear appropriate protection equipment whilst cleaning, including eye, hand and breathing

protection

Note

: Dispose of rest material and contaminated cleaning solution according to regulations. Recycle

where possible. Only use non-water solvents where absolutely necessary and always follow the

manufacturer’s guidelines for safe usage.

Lubrication

• Slightly lubricate all moving parts at regular intervals with a suitable spray lubricant

Brushes

•  Over time the carbon brushes inside the motor may become worn
•  Excessively worn brushes may cause loss of power, intermittent failure, or visible sparking
•  If you suspect that the brushes may be worn, have them replaced at an authorised Silverline

service centre

Storage

• Store this tool carefully in a secure, dry place out of the reach of children
• ALWAYS remove all material from the accessory, clean and dry the tool before storage

Disposal

Always adhere to national regulations when disposing of power tools that are no longer functional

and are not viable for repair.
• Do not dispose of power tools, or other waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), with

household waste

• Contact your local waste disposal authority for information on the correct way to dispose of

power tools

Problem

Possible cause

Solution

No function when On/Off Trigger Switch

(5) is operated

No power