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Product Familiarisation
1. Hook & Loop Backing Pad
2. ON/OFF Switch
3. Handle
4. Speed Adjustment Dial
5. Dust Bag
6. Dust Bag Collar
7. Rotatable Dust Extraction Port
8. Motor Vents
9. Sanding Disc
10. Dust Extraction Holes
11. Dust Extraction Port Adaptor
Intended Use
Compact random orbit sander with dust bag, for light-duty sanding tasks on various 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 tool is disconnected from the power supply before attaching or
changing any accessories, or making any adjustments.
Selecting the right grade of sanding disc
• Sanding discs are available in a variety of different grades: coarse (80 grit), medium
(120 grit), and fine (220 grit)
• Use a coarse grit to sand down rough finishes, medium grit to smooth the work, and fine
grit to finish off
• Always use good quality sanding discs to maximise the quality of the finished task
• It is advisable to do a trial run on a scrap piece of material to determine the optimum
grades of sandpaper for a particular job. If there are still marks on your work after
sanding, try either going back to a coarser grade and sanding the marks out before
recommencing with the original choice of grit, or try using a new piece of sandpaper to
eliminate the unwanted marks before going on to a finer grit and finishing the job
Fitting a sanding disc
WARNING:
Always ensure the tool is switched off and the plug is removed from the power
point before fitting or removing sanding discs.
Note:
Do not continue to use worn, torn or heavily clogged sanding discs. Ensure foreign
objects, such as nails and screws, are removed from the workpiece before starting to sand.
WARNING:
Do not use a sanding disc on wood that has previously been used on metal. This
may cause scouring on the wooden surface.
1. Remove any dust or debris from the Hook & Loop Backing Pad (1) before fitting a sanding
disc (9)
2. Match the holes in a suitable disc with the holes in the base (A)
3. Press the disc to the base to attach it
4. To remove the disc, peel it away from the Hook & Loop Backing Pad
Note:
To avoid damage and maximise the life of the Hook & Loop Backing Pad, peel the
sanding disc off slowly rather than rapidly removing it.
WARNING:
If using sandpaper discs instead of mesh sanding discs, take care to regularly
clean out the build-up of dust on the base underneath the sanding disc and do not let the
disc wear completely down before replacing it. Failure to observe these two precautionary
measure can lead to damage to the hooks and loops on the base, and the sanding disc will
not attach properly.
WARNING:
Never use the sander unless the entire base is covered by the sanding disc.
Note:
The supplied mesh sanding discs are washable for reuse. Allow to dry completely
before re-using.
Dust extraction
WARNING:
Always connect the sander to a suitable vacuum cleaner or workshop dust
extraction system if the sanding dust contains harmful substances, such as particles from old
paint, varnish, surface coatings, etc. Always dispose of harmful dust according to laws and
regulations.
WARNING:
Take special care to guard against harmful and toxic dusts when sanding lead-
based painted surfaces, woods and metals, particularly if you are unsure about the exact
substances involved. All persons entering the work area must wear a mask specially designed
for protection against the toxic dust and fumes involved. Children and pregnant women MUST
NOT enter the work area. DO NOT eat, drink or smoke in the work area.
• This sander is designed to be connected to a household vacuum cleaner hose or workshop
dust extraction system. This is the preferred and most effective method of dust extraction
• Connect a suitable vacuum hose to the Rotatable Dust Extraction Port (7) and use the
supplied Dust Extraction Port Adaptor (11) if required
• If no vacuum dust extraction system is available, the supplied Dust Bag (5) must be
used (B)
• Attach the Dust Bag to the Rotatable Dust Extraction Port of the sander by pushing the
fitting securely on to the port
• To rotate the Rotatable Dust Extraction Port, grip the port and the Handle (3) then rotate the
port to the desired angle, which can be rotated a full 360°
Note:
For optimum dust extraction, remove and empty the Dust Bag when it is no more than
half full.
WARNING:
When sanding metal, DO NOT use the dust bag! Hot metal particles and sparks
could ignite residual wood dust, or cause the Dust Bag to catch fire. Always connect the sander
to a suitable workshop dust extraction system when sanding metal. Always clean the tool
THOROUGHLY when switching from sanding wood to sanding metal, and vice versa.
Operation
WARNING:
ALWAYS wear eye protection, adequate respiratory and hearing protection,
and suitable gloves when working with this tool.
WARNING:
Do not touch the moving Sanding Disc (9)
Note:
Always use clamps to secure your workpiece to the workbench wherever possible.
WARNING:
NEVER allow the sandpaper to completely wear down before replacing it. Failure
to observe these precautionary measures can lead to damage to the hook and loop surfaces,
resulting in sanding discs failing to attach properly.
Switching ON & OFF
WARNING:
Never switch the sander on when the base is in contact with the workpiece or
any other surface. This might cause the operator to lose control over the machine and lead
to serious injury.
1. Connect the power cord to the mains power supply
2. To switch the sander on, push the ON/OFF Switch (2) to the ‘I’ position
3. To switch the sander off, push the ON/OFF Switch (2) to the ‘O’ position
WARNING:
Always wait until the machine has stopped vibrating completely before setting
down. Always disconnect from the power supply after use.
Adjusting the speed
WARNING:
Never fit any accessories to the Hook & Loop Backing Pad (1) that are not
rated to the maximum no load speed of this device (see ‘Specification’).
• This Triton sander features variable speed control that enables it to be used with a variety
of accessories, and to work on a range of different materials, workpieces, and objects
Note:
The Speed Adjustment Dial (4) can be adjusted when the sander is ON or OFF. When
the Speed Adjustment Dial is set to ‘1’ the no load speed of the sander will be 7000min-1;
when the Speed Adjustment Dial is set to ‘6’ the maximum no load speed of 12,000min-1
will be achieved.
• To adjust the speed, rotate the Speed Adjustment Dial to the desired setting (C)
• The speed settings range from 1–6, with ‘1’ being the lowest speed setting and ‘6’ being
the highest speed setting
• If in doubt about choosing the correct speed setting suitable for the task, begin with a low
speed, examine the results, then adjust to a higher setting if necessary
Sanding tips
• If the tool is connected to a vacuum dust extraction system, switch the extraction device
‘ON’ before switching on the sander
• Clamp workpieces to a workbench wherever possible. Ensure that workpieces cannot
move during work
• Move the tool in circular motions over the workpiece’s surface, applying an even,
moderate pressure until the desired surface finish is achieved
WARNING:
Excessive pressure does not lead to a faster removal of material; however, it will
lead to premature wear of the sanding disc, and may cause damage to the tool. Sanding
performance and quality of finish are affected primarily by the choice of sanding disc.
• If there are still scratches on the workpiece after sanding, refer to ‘Selecting the right
grade of sanding disc’
Sanding metal
WARNING:
Some additional precautions have to be taken when sanding metal.
• ALWAYS connect the sander via a suitable RCD
• ALWAYS connect the sander to a suitable workshop dust extraction system
• Clean the tool thoroughly before using it to sand metal
WARNING:
Hot metal particles and sparks could ignite residual wood dust. ALWAYS clean
the tool thoroughly when switching from sanding wood to sanding metal, and vice versa.
• A sanding disc that was previously used for sanding metal should not be used on
wood again. Residual metal particles may lead to scratches, and damage the
workpiece’s surface
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