Commercial
Floor
Finishing
Sander
Hire Shops
A professional machine with built in
dust extraction for final sanding of
large floor areas.
Operating & Safety Guide 920
When the machine first starts
, depending on its
angle,
it will try to run away
. You will be able to
control its direction by the angle of the unit.
Sand floorboards along their length
, levelling any
that are uneven by first working diagonally across them.
Starting in a corner, tackle the floor in strips;
overlapping these by about 75mm
. Once you have
sanded the entire floor
repeat using progressively
finer grades
to achieve the desired finish.
Never switch the sander OFF or ON without the
abrasive pad in contact with the floor.
To sand a strip, set the control lever in the
operating position and switch the unit on.
Never apply too much pressure to the sander
, its
weight alone is enough.
Keep the sander moving across the floor at a
constant speed. Any hesitation or stopping will
result in the floor’s surface being damaged
. Rutting
will occur on the surface and the floor will require re-
sanding. This rutting effect will occur on any type of
wood (Hard or Soft).
Once you have sanded as much as possible with
the sander you can then tackle the perimeter with
an orbital hand sander.
Note that you may have to adjust the angle of the
control handle to suit localised conditions as the
work proceeds
.
Never push the equipment beyond its design
limits
. If it will no do what you want with reasonable
ease, assume you have the wrong machine for the job.
Ask at your local HSS Hire Shop for advice.
Keep the equipment clean
. You will find this less of a
chore if you clean up regularly, rather than wait until the
end of the hire period.
Check the debris bag at regular intervals and
replace as necessary
, following the instructions in
‘GETTING STARTED’. Remember, it is your responsibility to
dispose of any debris in a responsible manner.
Handle the equipment with care
. Avoid dropping it,
knocking it, or otherwise exposing it to damage.
Dispose of wood dust carefully.
Never use a sander that has not got an abrasive
fitted.
Always use the right abrasive for the job and change
it as soon as it becomes clogged or damaged.
When not in use,
store the equipment with its dust
collection bag emptied and removed, somewhere
clean, dry and safe
from thieves.
EQUIPMENT CARE
Use only abrasive pads supplied by HSS Hire
Shops
. Anything else may damage the equipment and
your floor.
Sand the floor and seal before decorating
.
Wallpaper paste and paint spills can be wiped up more
easily – without staining – if the floor is sealed first. A floor
finish is available from your HSS Hire Shop, on a sale or
return basis.
You must follow the manufacturers
instructions for its correct application.
Wear all necessary protective clothing and
ventilate the room when applying.
A respiratory protective system is available for hire,
for details contact your local HSS Hire Shop.
Before varnishing sweep and vacuum the floor.
Wipe over with a lint free cloth, lightly dampened with
white spirit. Leave to dry for approximately 2 hours,
keeping windows open and doors shut – allow the spirit
to evaporate.
Switch OFF and unplug the machine.
Reset the control handle to upright, then remove
the abrasive pad.
Remove the debris bag and replace the cover.
Give the machine a thorough clean and neatly coil
its flex ready for return to your local HSS Hire
Shop.
FINISHING OFF
BEFORE DECORATING
Code 05218
©HSS Hire Service Group Plc 2000 No. 920/01
Group Office: 25 Willow Lane, Mitcham, Surrey CR4 4TS
Web Site: http://www.hss.co.uk
Contact your local
0845 728 2828
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the information within this guide please fax your
comments or write to the Product Manager at the
address below
Fax: 020 8687 5001
920/01
