BEFORE USE
WARNING: Always ensure that the tool is switched off and the plug is removed from the
power supply before fitting or removing accessories.
WARNING: Always wear suitable gloves when handling blades or other sharp accessories.
Fitting a blade or scraper
1. Lift the Tool Change Lever and push forward to disengage the clamping mechanism.
Note: This requires some strength.
2. Fit a compatible blade or tool under the flange.
3. Ensure correct orientation of the blade, so it sits within the locating pins on the flange.
4. Tilt the Tool Change Lever into the original, closed position.
5. Ensure the blade is securely fastened.
Note: Blades or scrapers that are cranked or bent must be mounted on the tool so that the
end of the blade is away from the tool.
Fitting the sanding pad and sanding sheets
1. Fit the hook and loop sanding pad by following the instructions under 'Fitting a blade or scraper'.
2. Select the required sanding sheet for your intended task (see 'Selecting the right grade of
sanding sheet' below).
3. The Sanding Pad and sanding sheets use a hook and loop system for attachment. To mount
the sheet carefully line up one corner of the sheet with a corner of the Sanding Pad and
gradually push the rest of the sheet on to the pad, checking alignment as you do so, until the
sheet is fitted correctly.
Selecting the right grade of sanding sheet
• Sanding sheets are available in a variety of different grades: coarse (60 grit),
medium (120 grit) and fine (240 grit)
• Use a coarse grit to sand down rough finishes, medium grit to smooth the work, and fine grit
to finish off.
• Always use good quality sanding sheets to maximise the quality of the finished task.
• It is advisable to do a trial run on a scrap piece of material to determine the optimum grades
of sandpaper for a particular job. If there are still marks on your work after sanding, try
either going back to a coarser grade and sanding the marks out before recommencing with
the original choice of grit, or try using a new piece of sandpaper to eliminate the unwanted
marks before going on to a finer grit and finishing the job.
OPERATION
WARNING: ALWAYS wear adequate personal protection equipment, including eye, hearing
and respiratory protection, when working with this tool.
WARNING: Anti-vibration gloves should be worn when operating this tool, to protect users
from the effects of vibration produced by the tool.
Switching on and off
1. Hold the tool firmly by the Grip, with the thumb over the On/Off Switch.
2. Slide the On/Off Switch forward until it locks, to switch the tool on.
3. Slide the On/Off Switch backwards, to switch the tool off.
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