EN ISO 12100: 2010 No.26, Gong Yeh 12rd, Dah Li District, Taichung City, Taiwan Low Voltage Directive: 2006/95/EC Machinery Directive: 2006/42/EC Model Number SS-12VS (Disc Sander) Warning The symbols below advise that you follow the correct safety procedures when using this machine.
What’s Included Quantity Item Part Model Number 1 No SS-12VS Disc Sander SS-12VS 1 No Mitre Fence 1 No Dust Extraction Adaptor (63mm to 37mm) 1 No Dust Extraction Adaptor (63mm to 100mm) 1 No Instruction Manual Optional Accessories Quantity...
General Instructions for 230V Machines the disc, put in a ‘plastic’ bag and store in a warm Good Working Practices/Safety dry place. With regard to the disc, this advice is on The following suggestions will enable you to observe practical if you have upgraded to a Velcro fastening good working practices, keep yourself and fellow method.
Specific to Sanding Machines consideration should be given to the removal of Do not press too heavily against the sanding surface, rings and wristwatches if these are liable to be a all this will do is slow the sander down. Remember, ‘snag’...
Specification Model SS-12VS Product Code 501188 Rating Trade Power 750W (230V, 1ph) Speed 1,000 - 3,000rpm Diameter of Disc 305mm (12") Table Size 300 x 225mm Table Tilt -5° to +45° Dust Extraction Outlet 63mm Overall L x W x H...
Assembly Step 7 Step 9 Lower the disc sander on top of the stand and line up the holes, using the four bolt (A) washer (B) and Nuts (C) secure the sander to the stand Step 8 Step 10 Setting up NOTE: Before using your disc sander you need to check that the table is perpendicular by using a 90˚...
Setting up Fig 04 Fig 07 Using a square adjust the table until it is set to 90˚ to Fig 05 the disc. Re-tighten the hex bolts. Scale Pointer Now the table is set correctly you may have to adjust the pointer on the scale so it’s set to (0˚) degrees.
Setting up Remove all tools away for the machine, Switch on, Fig 09 wait until the machine has reached full speed and check that the disc sander is running properly ie, no vibration or rattling for example. If not, switch off, wait for the machine to come to a complete stop, disconnect the sander and check all fixing to make sure they are tight.
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Parts Illustration and Description Sanding Disc Disc guard Manual disc brake Table Motor Handle Mitre fence Table stop Control panel 63mm Dust extraction outlet Rise and fall control knob Tilt handle lock Table clamp handle On/Off NVR switch assembly, (I) on and (O) off 6 AMP OVERLOAD TRIP SWITCH (a) and speed control knob (b)
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Parts Illustration and Description Tilt mechanism scale Tilt mechanism scale pointer Table stop adjuster Pre-set/Index stops and preset stop pin Mitre fence scale (e) and pointer (f) Rotating the mitre fence...
Operating Instructions Rise and Full Control Assembly Pre-set/Index system The table on this sander remains level whilst the The Pre-set/index system enables you to pre select whole motor and disc arrangement tilts. This angles from -5, 0, 15, 22.5, 30 & 45°. allows your work to stay level, improving accuracy and safety.
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Operating Instructions Fig 17 Variable Disc Speed The motor on this machine is a 750W DC brush type unit, electronically controlled to give a disc speed of between 1,000-3,000rpm. This means that you can choose the disc speed that is right for the job, whatever the material.
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Changing the Abrasive Disc sanding disc and evenly press down, making sure Fig 20 there are no wrinkles or air bubbles. (see fi gs 22-23) 6. Replace the disc guard, extraction moulding and table. Fig 22 Lower the extraction moulding Fig 21 Peal off the old abrasive disc and place aside Fig 23...
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Maintenance DISCONNECT THE SANDER FROM THE MAINS SUPPLY! There is very little mechanical maintenance that 1. At reasonable intervals, inspect and remove all dust can be carried out on the machine. Most prudent and resin build up, clean the motor assembly. maintenance is preventative and concerned with keeping the machine clean.
“ON -OFF” switch defective parts before using the sander 2. Defective or damaged switch cord 3. Defective or damaged 4. Contact Axminster Tool switch relay Centre on 03332 406406 and 4. Burned out motor asked to be transferred to the “Technical Enquiries”...
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