INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE product. Before attempting to use this product, please read this manual thoroughly and follow the instructions carefully. In doing so you will ensure the safety of yourself and that of others around you, and you can look forward to your purchase giving you long and satisfactory service.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES 7. Do not force the tool WARNING: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO • It will do the job better and safer FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS at the rate for which it was LISTED BELOW MAY RESULT IN intended. ELECTRIC SHOCK, FIRE AND/OR 8.
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14. Maintain tools with care 19. Stay alert • . • Watch what you are doing, use common sense and do not • Inspect tool cords periodically operate the tool when you are and if damaged have them tired. repaired by an authorized service facility.
SANDER SPECIFIC RULES • FIRMLY CLAMP OR BOLT your signs of wear such as grooves, sander to a workbench or table tears or rips. at approximately hip height. • ALWAYS STAY ALERT! Do not allow • NEVER stand or have any part of familiarity (gained from frequent your body in line with the path of use of your sander) to cause a...
SANDING DUST SAFETY WARNINGS Some dust created by sanding, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: • lead from lead-based paints, • crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and •...
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS WARNING: READ THESE ELECTRICAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE CONNECTING THE PRODUCT TO THE MAINS SUPPLY. Connect the mains lead to a standard, 230 Volt (50Hz) electrical supply through an approved 13 amp BS 1363 plug, or a suitably fused isolator switch. If the plug has to be changed because it is not suitable for your socket, or because of damage, it must be removed and a replacement fitted, following the wiring instructions shown below.
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CONTENTS The following items should be supplied in the carton. If any parts are missing, do not operate until the missing parts are replaced. Failure to follow this instruction could result in serious injury. Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com...
ASSEMBLY SECURING THE SANDER TO A WORKBENCH If sander is to be used in a permanent location, it should be fastened securely to a workbench via the four securing holes (one on each corner). 1. Mark out the position of the holes. 2.
EDGE SANDING SETUP INSTALL THE SANDING BELT ASSEMBLY 1. If fitted, remove the fan and table insert from the sander. • Clear the recess of any debris. 2. Slide the fan onto the motor shaft (vanes face down). • You may need to rotate the fan to get it to locate properly, (when correctly fitted the fan rotates with the spindle).
REMOVING/INSTALLING THE SANDING BELT WARNING: MAKE SURE THAT THE TOOL IS UNPLUGGED BEFORE INSTALLING/REMOVING THE SANDING BELT. 1. Move the belt tension lever fully to the right as shown. 2. Slide the belt over the rollers and centralise the belt. •...
SANDING BELT TRACKING 1. Plug in the power cable. Turn the switch ON and immediately turn the switch OFF again. Note if the belt tends to slide off the drums. • If it did not tend to slide off, it is tracking properly.
FITTING THE BOBBIN TO THE SANDER WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY FROM ACCIDENTAL STARTING, MAKE SURE THE SANDER IS UNPLUGGED BEFORE REMOVING OR REPLACING THE SPACER RING INSERTS, SLEEVES AND DRUMS. 1. If fitted, remove the fan and table insert from the sander.
USING THE SANDER CAUTION: BEFORE TURNING THE SWITCH ON, MAKE SURE THE BELT OR DRUM AND SLEEVE ARE PROPERLY INSTALLED. WARNING: ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GOGGLES OR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS WHEN OPERATING POWER TOOLS. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN OBJECTS BEING THROWN INTO YOUR EYES, RESULTING IN POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY.
ADJUSTING THE TABLE ANGLE WARNING: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY ADJUSTMENT, MAKE SURE THE SANDER IS SWITCHED OFF AND UNPLUGGED FROM THE POWER SUPPLY. FAILURE TO HEED THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY. 1. Loosen the table adjustment knobs (one each side) and move the table to the required angle.
TROUBLESHOOTING Trouble Possible Cause Solution Sander will not start Sander unplugged from wall Check all plug connections Fuse blown or circuit breaker Replace fuse or reset circuit tripped breaker Cable damaged Replace the cable Sanding belt does Extension cable too light or too Replace with adequate size not come up to long...
MAINTENANCE WARNING: REMOVE THE PLUG FROM THE MAINS POWER SUPPLY BEFORE CARRYING OUT ANY ADJUSTMENT, SERVICING OR MAINTENANCE PERIODICALLY • Keep the ventilation holes clear and free from blockages. • Wipe the unit with a damp cloth, do not use abrasive chemicals to clean the sander.
SPECIFICATIONS Model Number COEBS1 No load speed - Spindle 2000 RPM No load speed - Belt 1750 RPM Sanding Table Dimensions: (Depth x Width) 418 x 401 mm Table Height 334 mm Bobbin Length 116 mm Dust Extraction I.D : 36 mm, O.D : 39 mm...