Preparing The Tool For Use; Operation - Batavia MAXXPACK BT-CMT003 Operating Instructions Manual

5. Preparing the Tool for Use

Fitting a Blade or Scraper
5.1
a. Lift the quick release (2) and push for-
ward to disengage the clamping
mechanism.
Note: This requires some strength.
b. Fit a compatible blade or accessory to
the accessory mounting (12).
c. Ensure the correct orientation of the
blade or accessory on the accessory
mounting so it faces the required
direction.
d. Secure the blade or accessory with the
quick release bolt (10) and return the
quick release to the closed position.
Note: Blades or scrapers that are cranked
or bent must be mounted on the tool so that
the end of the blade sits facing away from
the machine.
Fitting a Sanding Pad and Sanding
5.2
Sheet
a. Fit the hook and loop sanding pad by
following the instructions under 'Fitting
a blade or scraper'.
b. Select the required sanding sheet for
your intended task (see 'Selecting the
right grade of sanding sheet').
c. The sanding pad and sanding sheets
use a hook and loop system for attach-
ment. Carefully line up one corner of the
sheet with a corner of the sanding pad
and gradually push the rest of the sheet
on to the pad, checking the alignment
until the sheet is fitted correct-ly.
Selecting the right Grade of Sanding
5.3
Sheet
• Sanding sheets are available in a variety
of different grades: coarse (60 grit),
medium (120 grit) and fine (240 grit).
• Use a coarse grit to sand down rough
finishes, medium grit to smooth the
work, and fine grit to finish off.
• Always use good quality sanding sheets
to maximise the quality of the finished
task.
• It is advisable to do a trial run on a
scrap piece of material to determine the
optimum grades of sandpaper for a
particular job. If there are still marks on
your work after sanding, try either going
back to a coarser grade and sanding
the marks out before recommencing
with the original choice of grit, or try
using a new piece of sandpaper to elim-
inate the unwanted marks before going
on to a finer grit and finishing the job.

6. Operation

WARNING: Always wear adequate personal
protection equipment, including eye, hearing
and respiratory protection, when working
with this tool.
WARNING: Anti-vibration gloves should be
worn when operating this tool, to protect
users from the effects of vibration produced
by the tool.
Switching ON and OFF
6.1
a. Set the variable speed dial (8) to the
minimum speed.
b. Hold the tool firmly with the thumb over
the ON/OFF Switch (3).
c. Slide the ON/OFF Switch forward until it
locks, to switch the tool on.
d. Slide the ON/OFF Switch backwards, to
switch the tool off.
WARNING: Allow the tool to reach the
required speed before making contact with
the workpiece.
WARNING: Motor vents allow heat gener-
ated from the motor to escape the body of
the tool and must not become blocked.
Dust, wood chippings and swarf can block
the motor vents and cause the tool to shut
down. Swarf, created when cutting metal,
can also cause permanent damage if it
enters the tool. Do not allow dust, wood
chippings and swarf to build up. Use a vac-
uum cleaner to keep the work space clean,
especially in confined areas, and when
working with harmful substances.
WARNING: Do not inhale dust. Wear ade-
quate breathing protection. Some dusts
may be toxic especially from man-made
composite materials.
Adjusting the speed
6.2
• The oscillating speed of this multi-tool
can be adjusted over the variable Speed
dial (8).
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