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Too fine an abrasive may remove existing scratches very slowly if
at all first sanding on some stock may call for a coarse grit sheet,
whereas a smoother surface wound call for a medium grit sheet,
if in doubt start with the finer grit changing to a coarser one only
if it shows little result but don't forget to change to finer paper as
soon as the coarse scratches disappear.
With coarse paper especially, beware of oversanding edges and
veneered stock.
An old favoured trick for producing a super smooth surface is
to "raise the grain":
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Wet the already sanded surface with a damp cloth or
sponge and let it dry thoroughly. The water will swell some
wood fibers more than others, so that the surface looks rougher
than before.
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Sand with a line paper working down the raised sed particles
and the result will be a beautifully smooth surface.
CAUTION
Do not however, use this method on veneered surfaces as the
moisture may loosen the veneer.
Decorating
Before removing paint or varnish from doors, window frames,
skirting etc. first determine whether the existing finish is in poor
condition or not, it would be classed as poor if it were cracking
or flaking off the surface to such an extent that it could be easily
removed with a wire brush or scraper.
If the old finish is adhering firmly, then there is no need to
remove it:
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Simply sand it down to remove any blemishes in the surface
and matt it down sufficiently to provide a "key" for the new
paint.
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Start by using a coarse grade to prepare the surface for
undercoating.
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Make sure that all defects in the old paint work are removed.
Old "run" or "weep" marks can be dealt with very quickly by
tilting the sander up very slightly on to the toe of the platen
and with a gentle scrubbing movement concentrate the action
of the sander on the thickened paint until it blends into the
surrounding area.
If the majority of the old finish is sound, but one or two
patches are poor:
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Remove the bad parts completely with extra coarse
sandpaper
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Then "feather edge" the adjacent sound paint so that it
blends into the bare section.
When the complete area to be repainted is satin smooth:
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Wipe it down very carefully to remove dust
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Then apply one or two coats of undercoat.
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Lightly sand the undercoat with a fine grade of paper before
applying the top coat.
When sanding painted or other coated surfaces periodically
examine the abrasive paper to see if it has become clogged
with gummy material from the work surface. Replace paper
when this occurs.
Initial operation
Always use the correct supply voltage: the power supply voltage
must match the information quoted on the tool identification
plate.
Maintenance and storage
CAUTION
Before any work on the machine itself, pull the mains plug.
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Always keep the tool and the ventilation slots (if present)
cleaned. Regular cleaning and maintenance of the appliance
will ensure efficiency and prolong the life of your tool.
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If the tool should fail despite the rigorous manufacturing
and testing procedures, the repair should be carried out by an
authorized IVT customer service.
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Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight, to be sure the tool is in
safe working condition.
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Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
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Use only original spare parts. Parts not produced by
manufacturer may cause poor fit and possible injury.
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Store the tool in a dry room out of reach of kids and away
from any flammable material.
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Never wet the device or spray water on it!
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Use only mild soap and a slighty damp cloth to clean the
sander. Many household cleaners contain chemicals which
could seriously damage the plastic.
Do not use petrol, turpentine, lacquer, paint thinners or similar
products.
Environmental protection
Recycle raw materials instead of disposing as
waste.
Tool, accessories and packaging should be sorted for
environment-friendly recycling.
The plastic components are labelled for categorized recycling.
These instructions are printed on recycled paper manufactured
without chlorine.
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