below the surface. During sanding any nails or
screws that become exposed must be punched or
counter sunk further.
4. Firmly fix all loose boards or blocks.
5. Remove heavy wax, grease and dirt deposits by
hand.
6. Sweep and vacuum the floor thoroughly to
remove dirt and discarded fixings.
7. Ensure good ventilation by opening windows.
OPERATION
1. Move the floor sander to the location of your
work.
2. Connect the power cable to a suitable power
supply ideally located behind or to one side of
the machine and work area.
3. Wear a dust mask and ear protection.
4. Stand close to the back of the floor sander and
hold both handles with the main cable held in a
small loop in the left hand and then pass the
cable over the left shoulder.
5. Apply light downwards pressure on the handles
to tip the floor sander back to raise the sanding
drum off the floor.
6. To switch on lightly press and hold the /ON OFF
button (I/O) until the motor starts (approximately
1.5secs) then release the button.
To switch off lightly press the / buttonON OFF
(I/O) and the 8 will switch .HT OFF
Select one of the four operating speeds by
pressing one of the four buttons marked 1, 2, 3
or 4. 1 is ths slowest speed, 4 is the fastest speed.
See the Multi-Speed Abrasive and Speed
Application Chart on page 5 for recommend
speeds and applications.
The user may pre-select the operating speed
before switching .ON
If the 8 is switched and the motor isHT ON
running always raise the drum off the floor
before selecting or changing the speed.
When the 8 is disconnected from the powerHT
supply the Multi-Speed control will reset to speed
position 1 when it is next connected to the power
supply.
- the 8 is a powerfulCAUTION HT
machine. Always ensure that you have a
firm grip before switching on.
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6. Now walk slowly forward and at the same time
release the pressure on the handles to gently
lower the 8 so that the sanding drum comesHT
into contact with the floor.
7. Guide the floor sander in a straight line at a slow
walking pace. Do not force or hold the floor
sander back. Allow the machine to do the work
and always move at an even pace.
8. At the end of the pass while still moving forward
tilt the floor sander back so that the sanding
drum comes clear of the floor. Now walking
backwards lower the floor sander again and pull
it backwards over the area just sanded moving at
a steadily even pace. Take care to ensure that
the power cable is kept clear of the sanding drum
at all times. At the end of the sanding pass and
while still moving backwards tilt the floor sander
back so once again the sanding drum comes
clear of the floor.
Move the machine over so that it overlaps the
area just sanded by approximately 50mm (2")
and start to sand the next pass repeating the
above technique.
Keep your body/legs close t handle as this willo
provide better control and make it easier to
smoothly raise and lower the drum. If you
operate the 8 with your arms stretched out inHT
front of you, you will have less control of the floor
sander.
- to prevent damage to theCAUTION
floor surface, work piece or machine
follow these rules.
i. Always ensure that the floor sander is
moving when in operation and the
sanding drum is in contact with the floor.
ii. Never lift the back of the machine when
sanding.
iii. Never apply pressure to try to increase the
rate of sanding. Damage to the floor and
machine will occur.
iv. Never bounce or drop the floor sander on
to the floor. Always lower the machine
gently.
v. Never dwell in one place, move steadily at
all times.
vi. Never allow the power cable to come into
contact with the sanding drum.
9. When the dust in the dust bag reaches the ‘ ’MAX
line stop sanding. Disconnect the power cable
from the power supply and remove the paper
dust bag. Turn the top of the paper dust bag over
to stop the escape of dust and dispose of into a
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