HSS Hire 878 Operating & Safety Manual

Sand parquet, overlay and wood block floors in
two directions – along the length of the room and
across the width.
Starting in a corner, tackle the floor in strips;
overlapping these by about 75mm. Once you have
sanded the entire floor repeat using progressively
finer grades to achieve the desired finish.
Never switch the sander OFF or ON without the
abrasive pad in contact with the floor.
Never apply too much pressure to the sander, its
weight alone is enough.
Once you have sanded as much as possible with
the sander you can then tackle the perimeter with
an orbital hand sander.

EQUIPMENT CARE

Never push the equipment beyond its design
limits. If it will not do what you want with reasonable
ease, assume you have the wrong tool for the job. Ask at
your local HSS Hire Shop for advice.
Dust bags are simply fitted by pushing into place.
Always change the dust bag when the contents
reach the MAX line.
Dispose of wood dust carefully.
Never use a sander that has not got an abrasive
fitted.
Always use the right abrasive for the job and change
it as soon as it becomes clogged or damaged.
When not in use store the equipment with the
dust bag removed somewhere clean, dry and safe
from thieves.
Keep the equipment clean. You will find this less of a
chore if you clean up regularly rather than wait until the
end of the hire period.

BEFORE DECORATING

Sand the floor and seal before decorating.
Wallpaper paste and paint spills can be wiped up more
easily – without staining – if the floor is sealed first. A floor
finish is available from your HSS Hire Shop, on a sale or
return basis. You must follow the manufacturers
instructions for its correct application.
Wear all necessary protective clothing and
ventilate the room when applying.
A respiratory protective system is available for hire,
for details contact your local HSS Hire Shop.
Before varnishing sweep and vacuum the floor.
Wipe over with a lint free cloth, lightly dampened with
white spirit. Leave to dry for approximately 2 hours,
keeping windows open and doors shut – allow the spirit
to evaporate.

FINISHING OFF

Switch OFF and unplug the sander.
Leave the sanding block and used sheet of
abrasive paper in place to protect the machine.
Remove and dispose of the dust bag.
Neatly coil its flex ready for return to your local HSS
Hire Shop.
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©HSS Hire Service Group Plc 1999 No. 878/01
Group Office: 25 Willow Lane, Mitcham, Surrey CR4 4TS
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Operating & Safety Guide 878
Hire Shops
Orbital Floor
Sander
For sanding fine parquet, pre-finished
and laminated overlay flooring.
Code 05432