Triton 1200BS Operating/Safety Instructions Manual Download Page 6

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Product Familiarisation

1.  Auxiliary Handle
2.  Dust Extraction Port
3.  Lock-On Button
4.  Main Handle
5.  Drive Belt Cover
6.  Tracking Adjustment Knob
7.  Handle Lock
8.  Power ON Neon
9.  On/Off Trigger Switch
10.  Dust Bag
11.  Front Belt Roller
12.  Belt Tension Lever
13.  Drive Roller
14.  Variable Speed Control Knob
15.  Inversion Clamps
16.  Backstop Locking Screw
17.  Backstop
18.  Sanding Frame (model number TBSIS, available separately)
19.  Depth Plate Locking Knob
20.  Frame Locking Knobs

Included Accessories:

• 80 Grit sanding belt (pre-fitted)
• Spare drive belt (not shown)

Intended Use

Medium to heavy duty belt sander for removing larger amounts of material. For use on soft as
well as hard wood, and similar materials.

Unpacking Your Tool

• Carefully unpack and inspect your tool. Fully familiarise yourself with all its features and

functions

• Ensure that all parts of the tool are present and in good condition. If any parts are missing

or damaged, have such parts replaced before attempting to use this tool

Before Use

WARNING:

Ensure the sander is disconnected from the power supply before attaching or

changing any accessories.
• This sander is supplied fully assembled. It can be used immediately out of the box

Connecting the dust extraction system

• Connecting the tool to a vacuum cleaner or workshop dust extraction system is the

preferred method of dust extraction

• If vacuum dust extraction is unavailable, you must fit the supplied Dust Bag (10) to the Dust

Extraction Port (2):

1. Locate the bayonet fitting, push on the Dust Bag (Image A) and rotate until locked. Ensure

the Dust Bag zip is closed

2. To remove Dust Bag, rotate outwards to disengage the bayonet, then pull off

WARNING:

Remove and DO NOT use the Dust Bag when sanding metal. Hot metal particles

and sparks could ignite residual wood dust, or cause the bag to catch fire. Always connect
the sander to a vacuum cleaner or workshop dust extraction system when sanding metal.
Always clean the tool THOROUGHLY when switching from sanding wood to sanding metal,
and vice versa.

Selecting the right grade of sanding belt

• Different grades of sanding belt can be purchased from your local Triton stockist. Typical

grades are:

• Coarse (40 Grit), Medium (80 and 100 Grit), and Fine (120 Grit)
• Use coarse grade to remove rough finishes, medium grade to smooth the work and fine

grade for finishing

• Carry out a trial run on a scrap piece of material to determine the optimum grades of belt

for a particular job

• In order to take full advantage of your sander, always purchase good quality belts

Note:

After sanding with a belt sander, an orbital sander can be used to provide a smoother

surface finish. This process will, however, lead to the loss of wood grain detail. Additional
sanding with an orbital sander is advisable if you plan to paint the wooden surface, or if you do
not need to maintain the visibility of the wood grain.

Attaching a sanding belt

WARNING:

Always disconnect from the power supply before carrying out any inspection,

maintenance or cleaning.
1. Turn the Belt Tension Lever (12) to release the tension on the belt and slide off the old belt

(Image B)

2. Check the replacement belt is well jointed and is not frayed at the edges
3. Slip the new belt into position (Image C), making sure the rotation arrow on the inside of the

belt is pointing in the same direction as the arrow on the side of the sander

4. Turn the Belt Tension Lever (Image D) to increase the tension on the belt
5. Plug the sander into a power point and, maintaining a firm grip on the sander, squeeze the

On/OffTrigger (9) and allow the belt to rotate for a short period

6. Whilst the belt is running, adjust the Tracking Adjustment Knob (6) to align the belt to the

centre of the Drive Roller (13). Repeat until the belt is correctly aligned (only slight rotation
of the knob is required to track the belt), then squeeze the trigger for a few seconds to allow
the belt to adjust. Run the sander for a minute or so to ensure correct alignment is achieved
before using the sander on a workpiece

WARNING:

Do not continue to use the sander if the sanding belt is worn or damaged.

WARNING:

Do not use the same sanding belt for wood and metal. Metal particles become

embedded in the belt and will scour a wooden surface.

Adjusting the front handle

1. Pull down the Handle Lock (7) then push or pull the handle into the desired position
2. Push the Handle Lock back into the lock position

Operation

Switching on and off

Note:

The power ON neon will illuminate when power is available.

1. Squeeze the On/Off Trigger Switch (9) to start the sander
2. Squeeze the On/Off Trigger Switch and press the Lock-On Button (3), to ‘lock’ the sander on

(Image E)

3. Squeeze the On/Off Trigger Switch again and release to switch the sander off

Adjusting the speed

• The speed can be adjusted to suit the material that requires sanding
• To adjust the speed, move the Variable Speed Control Knob (14) until the correct speed is

attained (Image F)

Sanding

WARNING:

Always wear eye protection, an adequate dust mask, hearing protection and

suitable gloves, when working with this tool.

Note:

Always use clamps to secure your workpiece to the workbench wherever possible.

WARNING:

Do not use this sander for sanding magnesium.

Note:

Always ensure the belt is in good condition.

1. Connect the tool to the power supply
2. Squeeze the On/Off Trigger Switch (9) and allow the belt to reach the desired speed before

lowering the belt on to the surface of the workpiece

3.  Press the Lock-On Button (3) if you require continuous operation
4.  Lower the unit onto the surface of the workpiece and apply slight pressure
5.  Sand in the direction of the grain, in parallel, overlapping strokes (Image G)
6.  To remove paint or smooth very rough wood, sand across the grain at 45° in two directions,

and then finish in the direction of the grain

7. Lift the sander off the workpiece before switching off the power
8. Remember to keep hands away from the moving belt, as it will continue to run for a short

time after the machine is switched off

Note:

For optimum dust removal, empty the dust bag when it is no more than half full.

WARNING:

Do not use the dust bag when sanding metal. The hot metal particles could cause

residual wood dust or the bag itself to catch fire. A vacuum cleaner adaptor can be used to
connect a household vacuum cleaner or workshop dust extraction system to the sander. The
adaptor fits into the dust extraction port (2).

Using the inversion clamp set

• The Inversion Clamp Set enables use of the Triton 76mm Belt Sander in an inverted position

(Image H). The sander must only be used in an inverted position when clamped securely to
a suitable structure with a solid, flat work surface

1. Push the Auxiliary Handle (1) fully forward
2. Invert the machine and place on a solid, flat work surface. Ensure the underside is flat and

there is sufficient access to accommodate the length of the G clamp bases

3. Insert the G clamps fully into the fixing positions on the sander. Ensure the vertical threaded

section of each G clamp is tight up against the edge of the work surface

4. Tighten the butterfly nuts so that the sander is securely clamped to the work surface
5. Fit the Backstop (17) in position using the Backstop Screw (16)

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