8
Operation
Turning your sander on
1. With the cordset fitted to
a power outlet, switch the
sander on by pressing the
“I” mark on the protective
cover of the switch.
2. To turn off the sander,
press the “O” mark on
the protective cover of the
switch.
Note.
It takes a few operations to get used to switching
the sander on and off due to the protective cover.
However, it is well worth the effort due to the protection
afforded to the switch and the consequent increased
lifetime of the unit.
Fitting sandpaper
1. Disconnect the sander
from the power supply.
2. Remove any dust or debris
from the hooks and loops
of the platen.
3. Align the sandpaper holes
with the platen and press
it firmly in place to ensure
a good attachment.
Caution.
Take care to regularly clean out the build up of
dust on the platen underneath the sandpaper and not to
let the sandpaper wear completely down before replacing
it. Failure to observe these two precautionary measures
can lead to damage to the hooks and loops on the platen
and the sandpaper will not attach properly. If the platen is
damaged, it can be replaced at an authorised service centre.
Note.
Hook and loop platens are not a warranty item.
Selecting the right grade of sandpaper for the job
1. Different grades of sanding paper can be purchased
from your local hardware store. Available grades are:
Coarse, Medium and Fine.
2. Use a coarse grit to sand down rough finishes, medium
grit to smooth the work and fine grit to finish off.
3. It is best to make a trial run on a scrap piece
of material to determine the optimum grades of
sandpaper for a particular job.
Warning.
Do not use the same sanding sheet for wood
and metal. Metal particles become embedded in the
sandpaper and will scour a wooden surface.
Warning.
Take care to regularly clean out the build up of
dust on the platen underneath the sandpaper and not let
the sandpaper wear completely down before replacing it.
Failure to observe these two precautionary measures can
lead to damage to the platen.
Sanding
1. The sander can be used for
most sanding operations
on materials such as wood,
plastic, metal and painted
surfaces.
2. Wear safety goggles a dust
mask and ear muffs.
3. Switch the sander on whilst
it is resting on the workpiece. Take care to hold the
whole area of the platen on the work.
4. Move the sander over the surface of the work in a
circular motion with an even, moderate pressure.
Caution.
Where possible, clamp smaller workpieces to the
bench.
Note.
If there are still scratches on your work after
sanding, try either of the following:
1. go back to a coarser grit and sand the marks out
before recommencing with the original choice or,
2. try using new sandpaper of the same grit to eliminate
the unwanted marks before progressing to a finer grit
and finishing the job.