in damage to the abrasive paper and sanding
drum.
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.
Connect the power 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 protection.
4.
Hold both handles with the main cable held in a
small loop in the left hand and then passed over
the left shoulder.
5.
Apply light downwards pressure on the handles
to tip the floor sander back to raise the sanding
drum off the floor.
Switch on by pushing the
ON/OFF switch to the ‘I’ position.
6.
Now move the floor sander slowly forward and
at the same time release the pressure on the
handles to gently lower it so that the sanding
drum comes into contact with the floor.
7.
Guide the floor sander in a straight line at a slow
walking pace. Do not force or hold the floor
sander back. Allow the machine to do the work
and always move at an even pace.
8.
At the end of the pass while still moving forward
tilt the floor sander back so that the sanding
drum comes clear of the floor.
Now moving
backwards lower the floor sander again and pull
it backwards over the area just sanded moving at
a steadily even pace. Take care to ensure that
the power cable is kept clear of the sanding drum
CAUTION - the
Floor Sander is a powerful machine.
Always ensure that you have a firm grip
before switching on.
Pacific Rhino PFS 8 Drum
OPERATION
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at all times. At the end of the sanding pass and
while still moving backwards tilt the floor sander
back so once again the sanding drum comes
clear of the floor.
Move the machine over so that it overlaps the
area just sanded by 3" (75mm) and start to sand
the next pass repeating the above technique.
i.
Always ensure that the floor sander is
moving when in operation and the
sanding drum is in contact with the floor.
ii.
Never lift the back of the machine when
sanding.
iii.
Never apply pressure to try to increase the
rate of sanding. Damage to the floor and
machine will occur.
iv.
Never bounce or drop the floor sander on
to the floor. Always lower the machine
gently.
v.
Never dwell in one place, move steadily at
all times.
vi.
Never allow the power cable to come into
contact with the sanding drum.
9.
When the dust in the dust bag reaches the ‘MAX’
line stop sanding. 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.
Never reuse
the paper dust bag or empty it or dispose of it into
a fire. If a cloth bag is used empty into a suitable
container being careful to contain the dust. Do
not dispose of the contents into a fire.
10. Fit a new paper dust bag or refit the cloth bag.
Reconnect the floor sander to the power supply
and continue sanding.
11. When taking a break from work disconnect the
power cable from the supply, remove and
dispose of the paper dust bag, or empty the cloth
bag as detailed in 9. above. Never leave the
floor sander unattended with the dust bag in
place containing dust.
12. On completion disconnect the power cable from
the supply. Remove and dispose of the paper
dust bag, or empty the cloth bag as detailed in 9.
above. Stow the cable on the handle assembly
and if required dismantle for transportation.
CAUTION - to prevent damage to the
floor surface, work piece or machine
follow these rules.
Dampen the dust bag down
with water to reduce the risk of fire.