How to Guide

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SANDING TOOL SAFETY
WARNING: Hold the power tool by insulated handles or gripping surfaces only,
because the sanding belt/sheet may contact its own cord. Cutting a “live”
wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool ‘live’ and could give the
operator an electric shock.
WARNING: Use clamps or another practical way to secure the workpiece to a
stable platform. Holding the workpiece by hand or against the body makes it
unstable and may lead to loss of control.
a) ALWAYS wear appropriate protective equipment, including a dust
mask with a minimum FFP2 rating, eye protection and ear defenders
b) Ensure all people in the vicinity of the work area are also equipped
with suitable personal protective equipment
c) Take special care when sanding some woods (such as beech, oak,
mahogany and teak), as the dust produced is toxic and can cause
extreme reactions
d) NEVER use to process any materials containing asbestos. Consult
a qualified professional, if you are uncertain whether an object contains
asbestos
e) DO NOT sand magnesium or alloys containing a high percentage of
magnesium
f) Be aware of paint finishes or treatments that may have been applied
to the material that is being sanded. Many treatments can create dust
that is toxic, or otherwise harmful. If working on a building constructed
prior to 1960, there is an increased chance of encountering lead-based
paints
General Safety / Intended Use / Unpacking Your Tool / Before Use
g) The dust produced when sanding lead-based paints is particularly
hazardous to children, pregnant women, and people with high blood
pressure. DO NOT allow these people near to the work area, even if
wearing appropriate personal protective equipment
h) Whenever possible, use a vacuum dust extraction system to control
dust and waste
i) Be especially careful when using a machine for both wood and metal
sanding. Sparks from metal can easily ignite wood dust. ALWAYS clean
your machine thoroughly to reduce the risk of fire
j) Empty the dust bag or container frequently during use, before taking
breaks and after completion of sanding. Dust may be an explosion
hazard. DO NOT throw sanding dust into an open fire. Spontaneous
combustion may occur when oil or water particles come into contact with
dust particles. Dispose of waste materials carefully and in accordance with
local laws and regulations.
k) Work surfaces and sandpaper can become very hot during use. If
there is evidence of burning (smoke or ash), from the work surface,
stop and allow the material to cool. DO NOT touch work surface or
sandpaper until they have had time to cool
l) DO NOT touch the moving sandpaper
m) ALWAYS switch off before you put the sander down
n) DO NOT use for wet sanding. Liquids entering the motor housing can
cause severe electric shocks
o) ALWAYS unplug the sander from the mains power supply before
changing or replacing sandpaper
p) Even when this tool is used as prescribed it is not possible to
eliminate all residual risk factors. If you are in any doubt as to safe use
of this tool, do not use it
INTENDED USE
UNPACKING YOUR TOOL
Medium to heavy duty belt sander for removing larger amounts of material,
used on soft as well as hard wood, and similar materials.
• Carefully unpack and inspect your tool. Familiarise yourself with all its
features and functions.
WARNING: Ensure the sander is disconnected from the power supply before
attaching or changing any accessories.
• This sander is supplied fully assembled. It can be used immediately out of
the box
CONNECTING THE DUST EXTRACTION SYSTEM
• Connecting the tool to a vacuum cleaner or workshop dust extraction
system is the preferred method of dust
extraction
• If vacuum dust extraction is unavailable, you
must fit the supplied dust bag to the Dust
Extraction Port (2):
1. Locate the bayonet fitting, push on and
rotate until locked. Ensure the dust bag zip
is closed
2. To remove dust bag, rotate outwards to
disengage the bayonet, then pull off
WARNING: Remove and DO NOT use the dust bag when sanding metal. Hot
metal particles and sparks could ignite residual wood dust, or cause the bag to
catch fire. Always connect the sander to a vacuum cleaner or workshop dust
extraction system when sanding metal. Always clean the tool THOROUGHLY
when switching from sanding wood to sanding metal, and vice versa.
• Ensure that all parts of the tool are present and in good condition. If any
parts are missing or damaged, have such parts replaced before attempting
to use this tool.
BEFORE USE
SELECTING THE RIGHT GRADE OF SANDING BELT
• Different grades of sanding belt can be purchased from your local Triton
stockist. Typical grades are:
• Coarse (40 Grit), Medium (80 and 100 Grit), and Fine (120 Grit)
• Use coarse grade to remove rough finishes, medium grade to smooth the
work and fine grade for finishing
• Carry out a trial run on a scrap piece of material to determine the optimum
grades of belt for a particular job
• In order to take full advantage of your sander, always purchase good
quality belts
Note: After sanding with a belt sander, an orbital sander can be used to provide
a smoother surface finish. This process will, however, lead to the loss of wood
grain detail. Additional sanding with an orbital sander is advisable if you plan
to paint the wooden surface, or if you do not need to maintain the visibility of
the wood grain.
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