Sanding Tips - GMC GDS115 Original Instructions Manual

• Choose only polishing compounds that are compatible with the material that
requires polishing, and with the method of application. Read and understand
all information supplied with your polishing compound before use
• When the entire surface has been covered, stop the machine and allow the
compound to dry (follow manufacturer's guidance)

Sanding tips

WARNING: NEVER use this machine for wet sanding.
WARNING: ALWAYS use adequate respiratory protection when sanding.
• Allow the machine to reach the required speed before bringing the sanding
paper into contact with the workpiece
Product
Code
TBC*
TBC*
353900
322326
429746
872984
Description
Aluminium oxide abrasive secured to cloth
80 Grit Sanding Belt backing material with a synthetic resin.
Aluminium oxide abrasive secured to cloth
120 Grit Sanding Belt backing material with a synthetic resin.
Flap/nylon web grinding wheel. Pink
Flap Drum aluminium oxide grinding flaps combined
with grain-coated nylon web
Nylon web grinding wheel - G80. Elastic
80 Grit Nylon Web Drum
180 Grit Nylon Web Nylon web grinding wheel - G180. Elastic
Drum
Steel Wire Brush Drum
*Contact your GMC stockist or www.gmctools.com for the product codes
• Start with a coarse grit paper, and work through progressively finer grit
papers until the desired finish is achieved
• Apply only moderate pressure to the sander. Pressing too hard onto the work
surface may overheat the motor or damage the work surface
• Sand evenly over the work surface.
Accessories
• A range of accessories and consumables, including sanding drums (see
guide below), is available from your GMC stockist. Spare parts can be
obtained from toolsparesonline.com
Construction
Smooth belt join
Smooth belt join
grain-coated nylon web
grain-coated nylon web
Steel wire drum assembly
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Usage
For sanding metal
For sanding metal
For removal of tarnish, glaze, scratches, surface
coatings on ferrous/non-ferrous metals, wood
and other materials
For removal of tarnish, glaze, scratches, surface
coatings on ferrous/ non-ferrous metals, wood
and other materials. Suitable for sanding, basic
polishing and first stage polishing for steel and
non-ferrous metals. Used for fine polishing of
wood to smooth surfaces
For light removal of tarnish, glaze, scratches,
surface coatings on ferrous/ non-ferrous metals,
wood and other materials. Suitable for sanding,
basic polishing and second stage polishing
for steel and non-ferrous metals. Used for fine
polishing of steel and non-ferrous metals
For fast removal of rust and corrosion. De-
burring and cleaning metal. Also suitable for
abrasive uses for wood and other materials
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