Additional Safety For Burnisher Drum Sanders; Product Familiarisation - GMC GDES115 Original Instructions Manual

1200w burnisher drum sander
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g. The dust produced when sanding lead-based paints is particularly hazardous to children, pregnant
women, and people with high blood pressure. DO NOT allow these people near to the work area, even if
wearing appropriate personal protective equipment
h. Whenever possible, use a vacuum dust extraction system to control dust and waste
i.
Be especially careful when using a machine for both wood and metal sanding. Sparks from metal can
easily ignite wood dust. ALWAYS clean your machine thoroughly to reduce the risk of fire
j.
Empty the dust bag or container (where applicable) frequently during use, before taking breaks and after
completion of sanding. Dust may be an explosion hazard. DO NOT throw sanding dust into an open fire.
Spontaneous combustion may occur when oil or water particles come into contact with dust particles.
Dispose of waste materials carefully and in accordance with local laws and regulations.
k. Work surfaces and sandpaper can become very hot during use. If there is evidence of burning (smoke
or ash), from the work surface, stop and allow the material to cool. DO NOT touch work surface or
sandpaper until they have had time to cool
l.
DO NOT touch the moving sandpaper
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m. ALWAYS switch off before you put the sander down
n. DO NOT use for wet sanding. Liquids entering the motor housing can cause severe electric shocks
o. ALWAYS unplug the sander from the mains power supply before changing or replacing sandpaper
p. Even when this tool is used as prescribed it is not possible to eliminate all residual risk factors. If you are
in any doubt as to safe use of this tool, do not use it
Additional safety for burnisher
drum sanders
Reset the guard if the work angle or the position of the person operating the machine changes. Seek
professional guidance if you are unsure how to operate the guards or any other safety features of the
machine correctly
The maximum speed of the cutting/grinding disc or other accessory must always be higher than the
maximum speed of the machine on which they are mounted
Do not use any form of spacers or adapters in an attempt to make an incorrectly sized disc fit your
machine
Ensure the cutting/grinding disc or accessory is fitted correctly and securely before use. Run the machine
with the disc or accessory fitted, but without load, for a reasonable time before attempting to cut/grind.
If excessive vibration occurs, stop the machine, investigate and correct the cause before use. Seek
professional guidance if you are in doubt about how to operate the machine safely
All discs and accessories must be checked before installation. If a disc is damaged in any way, by being
chipped, fractured, warped or misshapen, DO NOT USE AND DISCARD. If you are unsure about whether a
disc is safe to operate, DO NOT USE AND DISCARD
Do not allow discs to become wet or contaminated with oil. If you suspect that a disc has degraded in
storage, or if you are unsure about whether its expiry date has passed, DO NOT USE AND DISCARD
Do not attempt to cut or grind magnesium or any alloy that has high magnesium content
Hold the machine appropriately to ensure that debris produced does not land on skin or clothing
Do not operate the spindle lock while the sander is running
Discs will continue to rotate for some time after the machine has been switched off. Allow the moving
parts to stop completely without interference. Do not try to stop the machine by holding an object against
the disc. NEVER place the sander down until the disc has completely stopped moving
A sanding wheel or disc will gradually wear down during use, reducing its size. If a wheel or disc
becomes too small to work with easily, stop using it and replace it with a new disc

Product Familiarisation

1. Guard
2. Variable Speed Control
3. Lock-On Button
4. Rear Handle
5. ON/OFF Trigger Switch
6. Motor Vents
7. Brush Cover
8. Guard Securing Bolt
9. Drum Pin Slot
10. Drum Spindle
11. Spindle Lock Button
12. Left Side Handle Thread
13. Front Handle
14. Rotation Direction Indicator
15. Sanding Drum
16. Right Side Handle Thread
17. Sanding Sleeve Drum
Included Accessories (not shown)
Flap Drum
80 & 120 Grit Sanding Sleeves
Hex Key
Spanner
Carbon Brush (x 2)
Storage Bag
Intended Use
Mains powered portable hand tool for dry sanding, polishing, die-polishing and abrasion of flat, curved
and shaped surfaces using a range of replaceable sanding and polishing drums. Suitable for various
metals, woods and other materials.
Unpacking Your Tool
Carefully unpack and inspect your new sander. Familiarise yourself with all its features and functions
Ensure that all parts of the tool are present and in good condition. If any parts are missing or damaged,
have such parts replaced before attempting to use this tool
Before Use
WARNING: Ensure the tool is disconnected from the power supply before attaching or changing any
accessories, or making any adjustments.
Fitting the front handle
The Front Handle (13) must be fitted to the machine before use:
1. Screw the Front Handle to either the Left Side Handle Thread (12) or the Right Side Handle Thread (16) to
suit the task at hand and operator
2. Angle the Front Handle to the required position
3. Ensure the Grip of the Front Handle is tightly screwed in without over-tightening
Fitting and removing the sanding drum
IMPORTANT: The Sanding Drum (15) or other accessory must be securely fitted before use.
IMPORTANT: Always check the condition before fitting and do not fit if damaged or heavily worn beyond
normal use.
1. Remove the existing drum or accessory by pressing and holding the Spindle Lock Button (11) with one
hand
2. Remove the washer and bolt (Image B), by unscrewing the bolt anti-clockwise using the supplied spanner.
It will freely rotate until the spindle lock engages, and then it will unscrew
3. Slide off the existing drum or accessory and catch the two drum pins that fall from the Drum Spindle (10)
4. Slide the new drum or accessory over the Drum Spindle. Insert BOTH drum pins as seen in Image A to
secure
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