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POWER TOOL INSTRUCTION & USER MANUAL 21-18OS Original Instructions IM-18OS-EN Iss: 06/2021...
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The month and year of manufacture can be found within the product serial number e.g. MMYYPPPAXXXXX. Where production month (MM) and production year (YY) are included. JCB-18OS Designation of the tool (18 - 18Vdc, OS - Orbital Sander) 21-18OS Instruction & User Manual...
Changing a Sanding Sheet Dust Suction and Dust Extractor Pipe Sanding Surfaces and Grade of Sandpaper BATTERY AND CHARGER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 16 Overload Protection MAINTENANCE Transport and Storage WARRANTY STATEMENT Terms and Conditions EU/UK DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 21-18OS Instruction & User Manual...
Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock. 21-18OS Instruction & User Manual...
Use of any other accessories, or storing power tools. Such battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire. preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally. 21-18OS Instruction & User Manual...
This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained. Never service damaged battery packs. Service of battery packs should only be performed by the manufacturer or authorized service providers. 21-18OS Instruction & User Manual...
Wear eye protection. Wear goggles to prevent eyes from exposure to flying power tool. Incorrectly sized accessories particles. cannot be adequately guarded or controlled. 21-18OS Instruction & User Manual...
Abrasive wheels may also break under these conditions. Kickback is the result of power tool misuse and/or incorrect operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking proper precautions as given below. 21-18OS Instruction & User Manual...
CHARGER SAFETY JCB chargers are designed to WARNING! operate on standard household supply voltages. Check the rating Read all safety warnings, instructions plate of the charger matches your and specifications provided with the local supply voltage. (Note: the dual charger. Failure to follow all instructions...
- refer to page 11 for further SANDING DISC information. ON/ OFF SWITCH BATTERY TEST BUTTON AND CHARGE INDICATOR* DUST EXTRACTOR PIPE CHARGER* BATTERY RELEASE BUTTON - refer to page 11 for further information DUST COLLECTOR BAG *If applicable 21-18OS Instruction & User Manual...
C or less. ° exposure. Plan your work schedule to spread any high vibration power tool use across a number THIS POWER TOOL MAY CAUSE of days. HAND-ARM VIBRATION SYNDROME (HAVS) IF USAGE IS NOT ADEQUATELY MANAGED. 21-18OS Instruction & User Manual...
NOTE Ensure the hook and loop surfaces of the sanding pad tool plate, and chosen sheet are as clean as possible, and free from any large debris prior to mounting the sheet. 21-18OS Instruction & User Manual...
The correct grade for your application will in lengthwise and crosswise directions over depend on sanding speed, material and pres- the workpiece. sure applied. Always test on a scrap piece of material if possible. 21-18OS Instruction & User Manual...
Make sure the ON/OFF Switch slider (3) is Battery Charge Level not set to the ON position (I) when inserting or removing the battery. Use only JCB Green batteries: 21-20LI, 21-30-LI, 21-40LI and Battery Charge Status 21-50LI...
(O) position and wait one or two seconds Brush inspection for the electronics to reset, then restart the Brush inspection and replacement should power tool. only be performed by an authorised JCB service centre. WARNING! Power tool lubrication Do not hold the work piece with your JCB power tools are properly lubricated in hands.
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Ensure that the power tool is not at risk of tipping over or exposed to excessive vibration and shocks during transport, especially if the tool will be transported by car or other vehicle. 21-18OS Instruction & User Manual...
Warranty cover commences from the date of purchase on the retail sales receipt and is valid only for JCB Tools products purchased within the UK bearing the CE and UKCA mark and a visible serial number.
Repairs have not been undertaken using non-genuine spare parts. JCB Power Tools used for Hire Fleets or as part of B2B and Service Contracts are not covered by these terms and conditions. JCB Tools 3 Year Warranty excludes the following (where applicable): Components normally subject to wear such as carbon brushes.