Silverline Silverstorm 1500W Original Instructions Manual Download

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1 Spindle
2 Spindle Lock Button
3 Front Handle
4 Speed Control Dial
5 Rear Handle
6 On/Off Trigger Switch (with lock-off feature)
7 Brush Access Panels (x2)
8 Hook & Loop Backing Pad
9 Hook & Loop Polishing Bonnet

10 Hook & Loop Sanding Disc

Product Familiarisation

Accessories (not shown)

• 1 x Spare carbon brushes
• 1 x Hex key

Polishing tips

• Ensure that the area to be polished is clean and dry
• Choose only polishing compounds that are compatible with the material to be polished,

and with the method of application. Read and understand all information supplied with

your polishing compound before use

• If using polishing sponges, apply polishing compound evenly to the polishing sponge

and place the sponge against the work surface

• Hold the machine securely, using both hands, by the handles provided. The polishing

sponge should make only light contact with the work surface

• Switch on the machine, and work across the surface using a wide 'sweeping' motion.

Stop and apply extra compound as required

• When the entire surface has been covered, stop the machine and allow the compound

to dry (follow manufacturer’s guidance)

• Attach a clean polishing bonnet to the machine and work across the surface as before,

until all visible polishing compound is removed

Sanding tips

WARNING:

This machine is primarily designed as a polishing tool. It is suitable for light

duty sanding tasks, e.g. fine sanding as a preparation to polishing, but it has not been

designed to remove large amounts of material. Use a different type of sander, e.g. a belt

sander, should this be required.

WARNING:

NEVER use this machine for wet sanding.

WARNING:

ALWAYS use adequate respiratory protection when sanding.

• Allow the machine to reach the required speed before bringing the sanding paper into

contact with the workpiece

• Start with a coarse grit paper, and work through progressively finer grit papers until the

desired finish is achieved

• Apply only moderate pressure to the sander. Pressing too hard onto the work surface

may overheat the motor or damage the work surface

• Sand evenly over the work surface. The machine works in a rotary motion so it is not

necessary to work with the grain

• Only use the sander 'flat on' to the work. Tilting the sander onto its edge will damage

your workpiece

Accessories

• A range of accessories for your sander polisher, including polishing sponges and

lambswool bonnets, sanding sheets and polishing compounds, is available from your

Silverline stockist. Spare parts can be obtained from www.toolsparesonline.com

Maintenance

Cleaning

WARNING:

ALWAYS wear protective equipment including eye protection and gloves when

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

and shorten the device’s service life

• Clean the body of your machine with a soft brush, or dry cloth
• Never use caustic agents to clean plastic parts. If dry cleaning is not sufficient, a mild

detergent on a damp cloth is recommended

•  Water must never come into contact with the tool
•  Ensure the tool is thoroughly dry before using it
•  If available, use clean, dry, compressed air to blow through the ventilation holes (where

applicable)

Note:

Be especially careful to clean the machine thoroughly if used for both wood and

metal. Sparks from metal work can easily ignite wood dust.

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

• To replace the brushes, remove the Brush Access Panels (7) from both sides of the

machine. Remove the worn brushes and replaced with new. Replace brush access

plugs. Alternatively, have the machine serviced at an authorised Silverline service centre

Hook and loop surfaces

• Hook and loop surfaces need to be clean, free of dirt and foreign matter, such as hair,