14. ALWAYS wear proper apparel. Loose clothing or jewellery may
get caught in moving parts. Wear protective hair covering
to contain long hair.
15. ALWAYS use recommended accessories, the use of improper
accessories could be hazardous.
16. ALWAYS remove plug from electrical outlet when adjusting,
changing parts or working on the machine.
17. NEVER operate machine while under the influence of drugs, alcohol or any medication.
18. NEVER leave machine running unattended, turn power off.
Do not leave the machine until it comes to a complete stop.
19. NEVER force the machine, it will do a better and safer job at
the rate for which it was designed.
20. NEVER use power tools in damp or wet locations or expose
them to rain. Keep your work area well illuminated.
21 DO NOT use in explosive atmosphere (around paint,
flammable liquids etc). Avoid dangerous environment.
ADDITIONAL PRECAUTIONS FOR VERTICAL SANDER
1.
ALWAYS use genuine replacement sanding sleeves.
2.
DO NOT use the machine if the electric cable, plug or motor is in poor condition.
3.
DO NOT let the ventilation slots in the machine become blocked.
4.
Replacement sanding sleeves are available from your CLARKE dealer.
5.
Ensure the sanding sleeve is fully secured before use.
6.
Switch the machine OFF immediately the task is completed.
7.
Never stand on the machine. serious injury could occur if the machine is tipped over.
8.
Sanding of Lead based paint is not recommended, contaminated dust could result
in lead poisoning.
Additionally, please keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference.
OPERATION
Before starting the machine, ALWAYS inspect for damaged or worn parts etc. Any defects
should be rectified before continuing. Also ensure the machine table is completely clear,
i.e. there are no tools etc left on the machine that could come into contact with the
sanding sleeve when the machine is switched ON, this could cause the tool to fly off, and
possibly lead to personal injury.
The sander is designed for use with wood and plastic materials ONLY. Sanding metal and
abrasive materials could be hazardous.
Before starting work, select the correct size arbor and sanding sleeve for the work to be
carried out, and fit as explained on page 9.
Sanding
1. To switch ON, press the switch cover (see fig. 9) in and
slide in direction of arrow, this will expose the ON/OFF
buttons, Push the ON button, (green button I). DO
NOT close the cover as this will switch the machine OFF
again.
NOTE : in case of emergency, close the switch cover quickly,
cover will latch down and motor will be switched OFF. To
switch OFF normally, press OFF button, (red button O),
always close cover to prevent accidental starting.
2. Allow the motor to reach full speed before offering work to the sanding sleeve.
3. Once the machine has reached full speed, slowly offer the workpiece to the sanding
sleeve.
NOTE: the sanding sleeve rotates in a clockwise direction, therefore the workpiece should
be worked from right to left, otherwise if fed from the other direction, the rotation force,
tends to throw the material away from the sanding sleeve.
MAINTENANCE
Clean the machine regularly using soft brush and clean cloth only.
Always inspect the tool before use, and ensure it is in top condition.
Ensure all air vents are clear.
Check the power cable to ensure it is sound and free from cracks, bare wires etc.
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts, most plastics are susceptible to damage
from the various types of commercial solvents.
All bearings etc, in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient amount of high grade lubricant
for the tools lifetime under normal operating conditions, therefore no further lubrication is
required.
DUST EXTRACTION
The sander is provided with a dust extraction facility, where a vacuum extractor may
be connected to the 50mm outlet at the rear of the machine, note however, that this
does not preclude the user from wearing a face mask to prevent the inhalation of dust
particles.
It is an EEC requirement that a dust extraction facility be provided on power tools,
however, due to the nature of the tool, some of the dust produced will be forced into the
surrounding atmosphere, and will not be collected.
Fig. 9
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