Triton TA 1200BS, Operating And Safety Instructions Manual

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Before Use
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 to the Dust Extraction Port (2):
1. Locate the bayonet fitting, push on 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
2. Check the replacement belt is well
jointed and is not frayed at the edges
3. Slip the new belt into position, 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 (12) 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