English CONTENTS GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS ........25 CORDLESS BELT SANDER SAFETY WARNINGS ........28 ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS ............. 28 CAUTION ON LITHIUM-ION BATTERY ............31 REGARDING LITHIUM-ION BATTERY TRANSPORTATION ...... 32 SYMBOLS ....................33 NAME OF PARTS..................33 SPECIFICATIONS ..................
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English b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
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English Power tool use and care a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off...
English e) Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged or modifi ed. Damaged or modifi ed batteries may exhibit unpredictable behaviour resulting in fi re, explosion or risk of injury. Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fi re or excessive temperature. Exposure to fi...
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Prevent potential injuries to yourself or others. Accessories which have been mounted to the tool should be secure and tight. 12. Use the sanding belt and accessories specifi ed by HiKOKI. 13. When sanding metal, sparks are generated. Keep other persons and fl ammable substances away from the work area.
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English 24. Always charge the battery at a temperature of 0–40°C. A temperature of less than 0°C will result in over charging which is dangerous. The battery cannot be charged at a temperature greater than 40°C. The most suitable temperature for charging is that of 20–25°C. 25.
English CAUTION ON LITHIUM-ION BATTERY To extend the lifetime, the lithium-ion battery equips with the protection function to stop the output. In the cases of 1 to 3 described below, when using this product, even if you are pulling the switch, the motor may stop. This is not the trouble but the result of protection function.
English CAUTION If liquid leaking from the battery gets into your eyes, do not rub your eyes and wash them well with fresh clean water such as tap water and contact a doctor immediately. If left untreated, the liquid may cause eye-problems. If liquid leaks onto your skin or clothes, wash well with clean water such as tap water immediately.
English SYMBOLS WARNING The following show symbols used for the machine. Be sure that you understand their meaning before use. To reduce the risk of injury, user must No-load speed read instruction manual. Direct carrent /min Oscillation per minute Rated voltage Warning NAME OF PARTS POWER TOOL...
English STANDARD ACCESSORIES In addition to the main unit (1 unit), the package contains the accessories listed in the below. Table 1 SB3608DA (2XC) (NN) Endless sanding belt (WA#80) 76 × 533 mm Dust bag Charger (UC18YSL3) ― Battery (BSL36A18) ―...
English APPLICATIONS ○ Finish sanding and fi nish fl ooring of woodwork products. ○ Base polishing of wood-coated surfaces. ○ Finish sanding of metal surface. ○ Base polishing of metal-coated surfaces, rust removal, or paint removal prior to refi nishing. ○...
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English Table 2 Indications of the charge indicator lamp Lights for 0.5 seconds. Does Before Blinks not light for 0.5 seconds. Plugged into power charging (RED) (off for 0.5 seconds) source Lights for 0.5 seconds. Does Blinks not light for 1 second. Battery capacity at less (BLUE) (off...
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English Regarding the temperatures and charging time of the rechargeable battery The temperatures and charging time will become as shown in Table 3. Table 3 Charger UC18YSL3 Type of battery Li-ion Temperatures at which the 0°C–50°C battery can be recharged Charging 14.4 voltage...
English How to make the batteries perform longer. Recharge the batteries before they become completely exhausted. When you feel that the power of the tool becomes weaker, stop using the tool and recharge its battery. If you continue to use the tool and exhaust the electric current, the battery may be damaged and its life will become shorter.
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English Pull lever with fi nger, idle pulley will then move backward. (Fig. 8) Close lever Idle pulley Idle pulley moves forward, tensioning belt. Pull lever toward you Idle pulley moves back, allowing belt to be attached. Fig. 8 Place over the drive pulley and Mark on the tool idle pulley, passing it over the outside of the shoe plate, and...
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English Attaching and removing the dust bag (Fig. 10) Dust bag Duct Attaching part Attaching the dust bag Insert the dust bag into the duct on the body of the power tool. Removing the dust bag Hold the duct, and pull out the dust bag. WARNING Fig.
In this case, release the switch of tool and eliminate the causes of overloading. Additionally, refer to “CAUTION ON LITHIUM-ION BATTERY”. If it still does not run, request repairs from a HiKOKI authorized service center. WARNING Never apply water or grinding fl uid when sanding. This could result in electrical...
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English How to adjust sanding belt position Drive pulley Adjust sanding belt so that the edge Sanding belt protrudes 1.6 mm–3 mm past edges of pulleys. Idle pulley lf sanding belt is operated too far on the inside, it may cause abrasion and Out side damage machine.
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English How to select proper sanding belt Choose sanding belt of proper grain size and grain type for your specifi c purpose, by referring to Table 5 and 6 below. Table 5 Derived fi nish Proper grain size Coarse fi nish 30–40 Medium fi...
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English How to work on corner Corners can be sanded and polished by using machine as in Fig. 15. Side of housing Adjust screw Sanding belt Fig. 15 CAUTION ● Immediately after use, always ensure that the switch is in the OFF position and pull out the battery.
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English Table 7 State of lamp Battery Remaining Power Lights ; The battery remaining power is over 75% Lights ; The battery remaining power is 50%–75%. Lights ; The battery remaining power is 25%–50%. Lights ; The battery remaining power is less than 25% Blinks ;...
English MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION WARNING Be sure to turn off the switch and pull out the battery before doing any inspection or maintenance. Dust bag Empting and cleaning the dust bag (Fig. 17) Hold the duct, and pull out the dust bag. The bag inlet can be opened by unzipping the slide fastener.
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In the operation and maintenance of power tools, the safety regulations and standards prescribed in each country must be observed. Important notice on the batteries for the HiKOKI cordless power tools Please always use one of our designated genuine batteries. We cannot guarantee the safety and performance of our cordless power tool when used with batteries other than these designated by us, or when the battery is disassembled and modifi...
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