Maintenance - Stanley STEL401 Manual

Assembly
Warning! Before assembly, make sure that the tool is
switched off and unplugged.
Fitting sanding sheets (fig. A & B)
Warning! Never use the tool without a sanding sheet or
accessory in place.
Fitting sanding sheets with nylon loops (fig. A)
Warning! Make sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged.
Press the sheet firmly and evenly onto the sanding
base (4), making sure that the holes in the sheet line up
with the holes in the base.
Fitting regular sanding sheets (fig. B)
Warning! Make sure that the tool is switched off and
unplugged.
Soften the sanding sheet by rubbing its non-abrasive
side over the edge of a worktop.
Press the paper clamp levers (5) upwards to release
them from the retaining grooves and open the paper
clamps (5) by pressing them down.
Place the sheet onto the sanding base (4).
Insert the edge of the sanding sheet into the front paper
clamp (5) as shown.
Press the front paper clamp lever (5) downwards and
locate it in the retaining groove.
While keeping a slight tension on the sheet, insert the
rear edge of the sheet into the rear paper clamp (5).
Press the rear paper clamp lever (5) downwards and
locate it in the retaining groove.
Louvre attachment (fig. C)
With this attachment you can work in crevices and use the
sanding base on both sides.
Locate the front of the louvre attachment (7) onto the
sanding base (4).
Secure it in position with the four screws supplied.
Place a 1/2 sheet to the underside of the louvre base.
Part of it will fold over the front part of the base.
To remove the louvre attachment (7), reverse the
procedure.
Fitting and removing the dustbag (fig. D)
Fit the dustbag (2) over the dust extraction outlet (3).
Slide the dustbag (2) onto the tool and make sure that it
is securely located.
To remove the dustbag (2), pull it to the rear and off the
outlet.
Use
Warning! Let the tool work at its own pace. Do not overload.
Switching on and off (fig. E)
To switch the tool on, press the part of the on/off switch
(1) marked 'I'.
To switch the tool off, press the part of the on/off switch
(1) marked '0'.
Emptying the dustbag
The dustbag (2) should be emptied every 10 minutes.
Shake the dustbag (2) to empty the contents
Hints for optimum use
Do not place your hands over the ventilation slots.
Do not exert too much pressure on the tool.
Regularly check the condition of the sanding sheet.
Replace when necessary.
Always sand with the grain of the wood.
When sanding new layers of paint before applying
another layer, use extra fine grit.
On very uneven surfaces, or when removing layers of
paint, start with a coarse grit. On other surfaces, start
with a medium grit. In both cases, gradually change to a
fine grit for a smooth finish.
Consult your retailer for more information on available
accessories.

Maintenance

Your Stanley tool has been designed to operate over a long
period of time with a minimum of maintenance. Continuous
satisfactory operation depends upon proper tool care and
regular cleaning.
Warning! Before performing any maintenance, switch off
and unplug the tool.
Regularly clean the ventilation slots in your tool using a
soft dry brush or dry cloth.
Regularly clean the motor housing using a clean damp
cloth. Do not use any abrasive or solvent-based
cleaner.
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