Let’s get started These instructions are for your safety. Please read through them thoroughly before use and retain them for future reference. Getting started... Safety information Your product Before you start more detail... Product functions Operation Care and maintenance Trouble shooting Recycling and disposal Guarantee EC declaration of conformity...
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MSOS300 by MacAllister Safety information Safety warnings General power tool safety warnings WARNING!Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
MSOS300 by MacAllister Safety information Safety warnings >Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock. >Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.
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MSOS300 by MacAllister Safety information the tool. switch or energising power tools that have the switch on invites accidents. >Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
MSOS300 by MacAllister Safety information Safety warnings >Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
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MSOS300 by MacAllister Safety information >Take special care to guard against these dusts, including the following: • All persons entering the work area must wear an appropriate dust mask specially designed for protection against harmful / toxic dusts, in addition to using the dust extraction facility, and keeping work area well ventilated.
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MSOS300 by MacAllister Safety information Safety warnings >Maintain this product in accordance with these instructions and keep it well lubricated (where appropriate). >Plan your work schedule to spread any high vibration tool use across a longer period of time. Emergency Familiarise yourself with the use of this product by means of this instruction manual.
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MSOS300 by MacAllister Safety information WARNING! This product produces an electromagnetic circumstances interfere with active or passive medical implants! To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, we recommend persons with medical implants to consult their doctor and the medical implant manufacturer...
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MSOS300 by MacAllister Safety information Safety warnings > Construction workers are one of the at-risk groups within this because of the dust that they breathe: silica dust is not just a nuisance; it is a real risk to your lungs! >...
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MSOS300 by MacAllister Safety information Use a less powerful tool e.g. a block cutter instead of angle grinder. Using a different method of work altogether – e.g. using a nail gun to direct fasten cable trays instead of drilling holes first.
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MSOS300 by MacAllister Safety information Safety warnings VIBRATION The European Physical Agents (Vibration) Directive has been brought in to help reduce hand arm vibration syndrome injuries to power tool users. The directive requires power tool manufacturers and suppliers to provide...
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MSOS300 by MacAllister Safety information The tool being in good condition and well maintained. The use the correct accessory for the tool and ensuring it is sharp and in good condition. The tightness of the grip on the handles. And the tool is being used as intended by its design and these instructions.
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MSOS300 by MacAllister Safety information Symbols others the following symbols and abbreviations. Familiarize yourself with them to reduce hazards like personal injuries and damage to property. Volt, (alternating voltage) mm Millimetre Hertz Kilogram Watt dB(A) Decibel (A-rated) /min or Per minute m/s²...
MSOS300 by MacAllister Your product Your product 1. Speed dial 9. Dust extraction outlet 2. Gripping surface a. Groove* 3. Air vents 10. Base plate 4. On/off switch 11. Support 5. Main handle 12. Auxiliary handle 6. Power cord with plug a.
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Proper measures include among others regular maintenance and care of the product and accessories, keeping hands warm, periodical breaks and proper planning of work processes. RATING LABEL EXPLANATION MSOS300 = MODEL NUMBER MS = MacAllister OS = Orbital Sander 300 = POWER (WATTS)
MSOS300 by MacAllister Before you start Unpacking > > Remove all packing materials and shipping devices, if applicable. > Make sure the delivery contents are complete and free of any damage. If you your dealer. Using an incomplete or damaged product represents a hazard to people and property.
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MSOS300 by MacAllister Before you start Sanding paper Choosing the right sanding paper Sanding papers are available with different grain sizes (grit). The grain size is indicated with a number on the back side of the sanding paper, the higher the coarse <...
MSOS300 by MacAllister Before you start Removing / Replacing > Grip one corner of the sanding paper (13) and pull it off the base plate (10) (Fig. 2). Fig. 2 > Attach a new sanding paper as required. Dust extraction...
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MSOS300 by MacAllister Before you start Dust extraction Fig. 3 > Turn the connector (8c) anticlockwise and remove the dust bag assembly (8) Emptying > Remove the dust bag assembly from the product. > Remove the dust bag (8a) from the connector (8c) (Fig. 4) and empty dust into a suitable rubbish bag.
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MSOS300 by MacAllister Before you start Fig. 5 NOTE: lowers the performance of the product.
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MSOS300 by MacAllister Before you start Dust extraction Dust extraction > Align the tongues (7a) with the grooves (9a) and then insert the vacuum adaptor (7) into the dust extraction outlet (9) all the way to the stop (Fig. 6, step 1).
MSOS300 by MacAllister Before you start Fig. 7 > Turn the vacuum adaptor (7) anticlockwise and remove it. Connection to power supply > Make sure the on/off switch (4) is in its off position. “O” - Off “I” - On >...
MSOS300 by MacAllister more detail... Product functions Operation Care and maintenance Trouble shooting Recycling and disposal Guarantee EC declaration of conformity...
MSOS300 by MacAllister Product functions Intended use This product is intended for sanding the following materials: wood, plastic, metal, materials or those harmful to health. It is to be used for dry operation only without water or other cooling liquids.
MSOS300 by MacAllister Product functions Speed dial WARNING! Always switch the product off and disconnect it from power supply before making any adjustments! Limit the maximum speed using the speed dial (1). > Turn the speed dial (1) right (from the perspective shown below) to increase >...
MSOS300 by MacAllister Product functions / Operation Fig. 12 “O” - Off General operation > Check the product, its power cord and plug as well as accessories for damage before each use. Do not use the product if it is damaged or shows wear.
MSOS300 by MacAllister Operation Sanding > Hold the product with one hand on the main handle (5) and with the other hand either on the gripping surface (2) or on the auxiliary handle (12) (Fig. 13). Fig. 13 > Switch the product on and wait until it runs at full speed before placing it on the workpiece.
MSOS300 by MacAllister Care and maintenance The golden rules for care WARNING! Always switch the product off, disconnect the product from the power supply and let the product cool down before performing inspection, maintenance and cleaning work! > Keep the product clean. Remove debris from it after each use and before storage.
MSOS300 by MacAllister Care and maintenance Power cord If the supply cord of this power tool is damaged, it must be replaced by a specially prepared supply cord available through the service organization. UK plug IMPORTANT: The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue –...
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MSOS300 by MacAllister Care and maintenance Repair This product does not contain any parts that can be repaired by the consumer. checked and repaired. Storage > Switch the product off and disconnect it from the power supply. > Clean the product as described above.
MSOS300 by MacAllister Troubleshooting / Recycling and disposal Troubleshooting themselves. Therefore check the product using this section. In most cases the problem can be solved quickly. WARNING! Only perform the steps described within these instructions! All further inspection, maintenance and repair work must be performed...
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MSOS300 by MacAllister Guarantee We take special care to select high quality materials and use manufacturing techniques that allow us to create products incorporating design and durability. This product (MacAllister 300W Orbital Sander) has a manufacturer’s guarantee of 2 years against manufacturing defects, from the date of purchase (if bought in store) or date of delivery (if bought online), at no additional cost for normal (non-professional or commercial) household use.
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MSOS300 by MacAllister EC declaration of conformity (UK) DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Product • 300W Orbital Sander • MSOS300 • Serial number: from 000001 to 999999 Name and address of the manufacturer or his authorised representative: Kingfisher International Products Limited 3 Sheldon Square...
MSOS300 by MacAllister EC declaration of conformity (EN) EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (FR) DÉCLARATION UE DE CONFORMITÉ (PL) DEKLARACJA ZGODNOŚCI UE (RO) DECLARAȚIA DE CONFORMITATE UE (ES) DECLARACIÓN UE DE CONFORMIDAD (PT) DECLARAÇÃO DE CONFORMIDADE UE Product/ Produit/ Produkt/Produsul/Producto/Produto • 300W Orbital Sander/Ponceuse excentrique 300W/Szlififierka mimośrodowa 300 W/Şlefuitoare excentric 300W/Lijadora Orbital 300 W/Lixadora orbital 300W •...
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MSOS300 by MacAllister EC declaration of conformity 2006/42/EC as amended Machinery Directive 2014/30/EU as amended Directive Electromagnetic compatibility 2011/65/EU as amended Directive Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment Directive 2006/42/CE relative aux machines 2014/30 / UE telle que modifiée Directive Compatibilité...
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Manufacturer,Fabricant,Producent, Producător,Fabricante: UK Manufacturer: Kingfisher International Products Limited 3 Sheldon Square London W2 6PX United Kingdom www.kingfisher.com/products EU Manufacturer: Kingfisher International Products B.V. Rapenburgerstraat 175E, 1011 VM, Amsterdam The Netherlands www.diy.com www.screwfix.com www.screwfix.ie To view instruction manuals online, visit www.kingfisher.com/products...
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