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HIGH SPEED BELT SANDER MODEL NO: CAT40B PART NO: 3110440 OPERATING & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS GC0814...
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INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE Air Sander. The CAT40B Sander is ideal for use in garages and workshops. The narrow belt and adjustable handle allow access in awkward places. Before attempting to use this product, please read this manual thoroughly and follow the instructions carefully.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES CAUTION: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY, AND/OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY. WORK ENVIRONMENT 1. Keep the work area clean and tidy. 2. Dress appropriately - Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Tie long hair out of the way.
• Moving to another work area. • Passing the tool to another person. 13. Never use the tool if it is defective or operating abnormally. 14. This tool should be serviced at regular intervals by qualified personnel. 15. Avoid damaging the tool by applying excessive force of any kind. 16.
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Your sander has been designed to give long and trouble free service. If, however, having followed the instructions in this booklet carefully, you encounter problems, take the unit to your local CLARKE dealer. Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com...
• A typical air line layout is shown above. If an automatic in-line filter/ regulator is used, it will keep the tool in good condition, but should be regularly checked and topped up with oil. clarke airline oil should be used, and the lubricator adjusted to approx 2 drops per minute.
ARE FAMILIAR WITH ALL PRECAUTIONS RELATING TO THE USE OF AIR COMPRESSORS AND COMPRESSED AIR SUPPLY. 1. Pour 2-3 drops of CLARKE airline oil into the air inlet. This should be done regardless of whether or not a lubricated air supply is to be used.
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• The belt should be correctly tracked. 2. To adjust the handle position, slacken the hex headed screw, rotate the handle to the required position, then secure by re-tightening the hex screw. 3. Connect to the airline and turn the air on. •...
1. Before use, drain water from the airline filter and compressor. 2. Pour a few drops of Clarke air-line oil, into the tool air inlet. This should be carried out regardless of whether or not an in-line mini oiler is used. If an in- line mini oiler is not used, this procedure should be repeated after every two to three hours of use.
If the tool is to be stored, or is idle for longer than 24 hours, run a few drops of Clarke air line oil into the air inlet, and run the tool for 5 seconds in order to lubricate the internal parts.
TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM PROBLEM SOLUTION Tool runs at normal 1. Motor parts worn. 1. Return to Clarke dealer speed but slows down for repair. under any load. 2. Worn or sticking 2. Drip air tool lubricating mechanism due to oil into air inlet. Allow oil lack of lubricant.
10 mm x 330 mm Please note that the details and specifications contained herein are correct at the time of going to print. However Clarke International reserve the right to change specifications at any time without prior notice. Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com...