Accessories; Maintenance; Storage; Disposal - GMC POL1300 Manual

Switching on and off
1. Connect the machine to the power supply
2. Hold the tool securely with both hands: one hand on the Main Handle
(5), the other hand on the Auxiliary Handle (3)
3. With your index finger push the Safety/Lock-Off Lever (7) forward
4. Squeeze the On/Off Switch (6) to start the tool
5. Allow the tool to reach the speed required before bringing the machine
into contact with the workpiece
6. Remove the sander/polisher from the workpiece before switching off
7. To stop the machine, release the On/Off Switch
Speed control
• Adjust the speed of the machine using
the Speed Control Dial (4).
• The higher the number displayed on the
dial, the faster the speed
Polishing tips
• Ensure that the area to be polished is
clean and dry
• Choose only polishing compounds
that are compatible with the material
to be polished, and with the method of
application. Read and understand all
information supplied with your polishing
compound before use
• If using polishing sponges,
apply polishing compound evenly to the
polishing sponge and place the sponge
against the work surface
• Hold the machine securely, using both
hands, by the handles provided.
The polishing sponge should make only
light contact with the work surface
• Switch on the machine, and work
across the surface using a wide 'sweeping' motion. Stop and apply extra
compound as required
• When the entire surface has been covered, stop the machine and allow
the compound to dry (follow manufacturer's guidance)
• Attach a clean polishing bonnet to the machine and work across the
surface as before, until all visible polishing compound is removed
Sanding tips
WARNING: This machine is primarily
designed as a polishing tool. It is suitable
for light duty sanding tasks, e.g. fine sanding
as a preparation to polishing, but it has not
been designed to remove large amounts of
material. Use a different type of sander,
e.g. a belt sander, should this be required.
WARNING: Never use this machine for
wet sanding.
WARNING: Always use adequate respiratory
protection when sanding.
• Allow the machine to reach the requiredspeed before bringing the sanding
paper into contact with the workpiece
• 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. The machine works in a rotary motion
so it is not necessary to work with the grain
• Only use the sander 'flat on' to the work. Tilting the sander onto its edge
will damage your workpiece

Accessories

• A range of accessories for your sander polisher, including polishing
sponges and lambswool bonnets, sanding sheets and polishing
compounds, is available from your GMC dealer. Spare parts can be
obtained from www.toolsparesonline.com

Maintenance

Cleaning
• Keep your machine clean at all times. Dirt and dust will cause internal
parts to wear quickly, and shorten the machine's service life. Clean the
body of your machine with a soft brush or dry cloth. If available, use clean,
dry, compressed air to blow through the ventilation holes
Brushes
• Over time the carbon brushes inside the motor may become worn
• Excessively worn brushes may cause loss of power, intermittent failure,
or visible sparking
• If you suspect that the brushes may be worn, have them replaced at an
authorised GMC service centre

Disposal

Always adhere to national regulations when disposing of power tools that are
no longer functional and are not viable for repair.
• Do not dispose of power tools, batteries or other waste electrical and
electronic equipment (WEEE), with household waste
• Contact your local waste disposal authority for information on the correct
way to dispose of power tools and batteries
• Dispose of polishing compounds and used polishing sponges/bonnets
according to the compound manufacturer's recommendations
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