PREPARATION
OPERATION
1.
Where possible remove all furniture from the
room. The HTF-2 Floor Sander features an
efficient dust pick-up, however, some dust will
escape. Protect all vulnerable furnishings with
dust sheets, masking films and tape.
2.
Remove all tacks, staples and other unwanted
fixings from the floor. Failure to do so will result
in damage to the sanding pad and abrasive
sheet or pad.
3.
Punch all nails below the surface of the floor
using a suitable nail punch and hammer. Any
screws used to fix boards should be counter sunk
below the surface. During sanding, any nails or
screws that become exposed must be punched or
counter sunk further.
4.
Firmly fix all loose boards or blocks.
5.
Remove heavy wax, grease and dirt deposits by
hand.
6.
Sweep and vacuum the floor thoroughly to
remove dirt and discarded fixings.
7.
Ensure good ventilation by opening windows.
1.
Move the floor sander to the location of your
work.
2.
Make sure the switch is in the OFF (O) position
then connect the main cable to a suitable power
supply ideally located behind or to one side of
the machine and work area.
3.
Wear a dust mask and ear defenders.
4.
Hold the handle with both hands and depress
foot pedal with your right foot. This will release
the handle.
5.
Switch ON by pushing the ON/OFF switch down
using the thumbs of one hand to ON (I) position
and hold in place. Start moving immediately. To
switch OFF (O), release the pressure on the
switch and it will automatically return to the OFF
position.
CAUTION - the HTF-2 Floor Sander is a
powerful machine always ensure you
have a firm grip before switching on.
6.
Follow the instructions carefully for sanding and
re-finishing a floor (see page 4 & 5). Walk slowly
forward and back, working progressively across
the floor. Do not dwell in one place. The floor
sander will glide easily across the surface of the
floor.
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7.
When the dust in the dust bag reaches the ‘MAX’
line stop sanding. Switch OFF, disconnect the
power cable from the power supply and remove
the paper dust bag. Turn the top of the paper
dust bag over to stop the escape of dust and
dispose of into a suitable container. Fit a new
paper dust bag. Reconnect to the power supply
and continue sanding. Never reuse the paper
dust bag or attempt to empty it.
6.
Change the abrasive when the quality of the
sanding is reduced or the abrasive becomes
clogged.
(a)
Always ensure that the floor sander is
moving when in operation and the
sanding pad is in contact with the floor.
(b)
Never lift the back or front of the machine
when sanding.
(c)
Never apply pressure to try and increase
the rate of sanding. Damage to the floor
will occur.
(d)
Never bounce or drop the floor sander on
to the floor, always lower the machine
gently.
(e)
Never dwell in one place, move steadily at
all times.
(f)
Never allow the power cable to come into
contact with the sanding pad.
7.. When taking a break from work switch OFF (O)
and disconnect the power cable from the power
supply, remove and dispose of the paper dust
bag.
9.
On completion disconnect the power cable from
the power supply. Remove and dispose of the
paper dust bag. Lock the handle in the upright
position and stow the power cable. Lock the dust
bag frame in its up position. Leave the old
abrasive pad in-place to protect the dust
b r u s h e s .
C a r r y
o u t
m a i n t e n a n c e
a s
recommended in Maintenance and Servicing.
DANGER - never leave the floor sander
unattended with dust in the dust bag.
Always remove the dust bag and dispose
of into a suitable container.
CAUTION - to prevent damage to the
floor surface, work piece or machine
follow these rules.
