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USING THE ORBITAL SANDER
The sander is designed for sanding wood, removing
rust, sanding metal and polishing only.
This machine is designed to be used hand held. Do not fix to a
bench with clamps or vice
BEFORE OPERATING
•
Check the voltage on the sander corresponds with
your power supply voltage and that the plug and lead
are in good condition.
•
You have the correct type of abrasive. Depending on
the finish required use coarse grade 50 for
rough/uneven surfaces and medium grade 80 for
more even surfaces, finally finish with fine grade 120.
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The sander is only for use on dry surfaces. It is not
designed to be used in wet or damp conditions. Do
not use water as a lubricant/cutting medium or wet
and dry abrasive paper
•
Use abrasive sheets designed for the sander. They
have dust extraction holes to remove debris from
the surface and will last longer.
•
Ensure you have and wear suitable personal protec-
tion equipment during sanding and cleaning.
•
Route the mains lead away from work area.
•
Run idle for 30 seconds. If there is any abnormal vib-
ration or other fault. Switch off, inspect and rectify
before continuing
FITTING THE DUST COLLECTOR ADAPTOR
Ensure the sander is switched off and unplugged.
Refer to illustration below.
Dust collector adaptor (supplied)
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Push the oval end of the adaptor onto the port (8) at
the read of machine. The 40mm diameter outlet can
be connected to a vacuum or other dust extractor
(not supplied).
FITTING THE ABRASIVE SHEETS
Ensure the sander is switched off and unplugged.
•
Undo the rear clip as detailed in the illustration below
and put the abrasive sheet on to the sander sole
making sure that the holes in the sheet line up with
the holes in the sole.
•
Bend the rear end of the abrasive over the sander
sole and secure with the clip.
•
Make sure the abrasive sheet is square on the sole
and fix the front edge in the same manner. Ensure the
sheet gripped firmly and has no slack.
OPERATION
Make sure the switch on the sander is OFF
•
Plug into a suitable mains supply; check the cable is
routed well away from moving parts and switch on at
plug.
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To switch the sander ON
Press the trigger switch (1).
Continuous operation
Press button (2) in while trigger switch is depressed then
release trigger switch. The machine is now in continuous
operation mode.
To switch OFF
Release trigger switch (depress and release in conti-
nuous operation mode)
1. On/off switch
2. Continuous operation button
3. Front handle
4. Rear handle
5. Abrasive sheet clamps
6. Sander sole
7. Dust collector adaptor
8. Dust collection port
DURING USE
•
Use gentle pressure. Excessive pressure will clog the
abrasive paper and slow the sanding action.
•
Hold the handgrips firmly. Hold both from and rear
grips when sanding, it keeps your fingers away from
the abrasive and will produce the most effective san-
ding action.
•
Regularly inspect the abrasive during use (switch
off/unplug first) for signs of damage or wear and
replace as required.
•
Keep the machine moving. This allows the debris to
be cleared easily and increases the life of the abrasive.
•
Keep the ventilation slots clear. Clean dust and
debris with soft brush (switch off and unplug first)
•
Dust collection. Always use the dust collection item
supplied, they do not provide complete protection
from very fine dust, therefore it is strongly recom-
mended that a suitable dust mask should be worn in
addition to other personal protection items
MAINTENCE, CARE AND REPAIR
Switch off and unplug the machine before carrying
out any cleaning or maintenance work.
CLEANING
Wear personal protection equipment during cleaning
Do not use water or flammable liquids to clean the san-
der, clean with a soft brush.
FAULTS
Switch OFF immediately at the mains plug and
remove the plug when:
•
The plug or cable is damaged.
•
The switch on the machine is defective.
•
You smell or see smoke caused by scorched insula-
tion in the machine.
Overheating
•
Put less pressure on the workpiece.
The dust is not removed
•
Check holes in sander sole are clear and line up with
holes in the abrasive sheet.
•
Clean the dust extraction opening.
The machine does not start when switched on
•
Check the mains lead and the fuse/plug.
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Take to your Ferm Dealer for repair
The motor is defective
•
Take to your Ferm Dealer
There are no user serviceable/repairable parts inside this
machine. Qualified service engineers must carry out
repairs and servicing.
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE
Keep the tool clean for better and safer performance.
Follow instructions for changing accessories. Inspect
tool and extension cables periodically and if damaged,
have them repaired by a qualified person or authorised
service body.
Check for damaged parts
Do not use a tool with damaged parts, before further use
a damaged tool must be carefully checked by a qualified
person to determine that it will operate properly. Check
for alignment of moving parts, binding or breakage of
parts, mounting and other conditions that may affect its
operation. A damaged part or guard should be properly
repaired by an authorised service centre, unless indica-
ted otherwise in the instruction manual. Have defective
switches replaced by an authorised service centre. Do
not use a tool if the switch does not turn on and off.
Have your tool repaired by an expert
This appliance is manufactured in accordance with rele-
vant safety standards. Only experts must carry out repai-
ring of electrical appliances, otherwise considerable dan-
ger for the user may result.
Storing tools
When not in use tools should be stored in the dry, out of
reach of children.
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ELECTRICAL INFORMATION
This product is double insulated in accordance with EN
50144 – no earth wire is required.
It is supplied with a pre-wired mains plug, If the plug
needs replacing follow these instructions.
Wire correctly
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in the following
way:
BLUE
•
Neutral
BROWN
•
Live
Green & Yellow
(Earth)
Fuse
(5 Amp)
Brown
Blue
(Live)
(Neutral)
Securing wires
Secure wires carefully and firmly to the correct termi-
nals. Secure the mains cable in the plug cord grip firmly
Fit a 5-amp fuse. If a 13amp (BS1363) plug is used a (BS
1362) ASTA approved 5-amp fuse must be fitted.
Recycle/Dispose of old plug and cable
Prevent inadvertent connection to socket and risk of
electric shock.
ENVIRONMENT
Recycle the packaging according to the identification
marks on it.
At the end of the product or its accessories life please
recycle where facilities exist. Phone the Helpline for cur-
rent advice on recycling.
Helpline
For any questions relating to operational or safety
matters contact:
Ferm Customer Helpline on:
0115 966 1199
Monday-Friday
8am – 6pm
Saturday
9am – 1 pm
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