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12 GB/IE/CY
Q
Selecting the correct rotational
speed and sanding belt
You can select the belt speed using the belt speed
adjuster wheel
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even whilst the sander is running.
The optimum belt speed depends on the workpiece
and the workpiece material. Always confirm the
best speed by carrying out a small test. The follow-
ing table lists some recommended values to help
you determine the optimum speed.
Material / type of
work
Softwood
Coarse finish
(Grit grade)
60
Fine finish (Grit grade) 240
Preselected rotation
speed
high (5-6)
Material / type of
work
Hardwood
Coarse finish
(Grit grade)
60
Fine finish (Grit grade) 180
Preselected rotation
speed
high (5-6)
Material / type of
work
Chipboard
Coarse finish
(Grit grade)
60
Fine finish (Grit grade) 150
Preselected rotation
speed
high (5-6)
Material / type of
work
Removing paint /
varnish
Coarse finish
(Grit grade)
60
Fine finish (Grit grade) ––
Preselected rotation
speed
high (5-6)
Material / type of
work
Sanding varnish
Coarse finish
(Grit grade)
150
Fine finish (Grit grade) 320
Preselected rotation
speed
low (1-2)
Material / type of
work
Rust removal
Coarse finish
(Grit grade)
40
Fine finish (Grit grade) 120
Preselected rotation
speed
medium / high (3-4)
Material / type of
work
Plastic
Coarse finish
(Grit grade)
120
Fine finish (Grit grade) 240
Preselected rotation
speed
low / medium (2-3)
Material / type of
work
Non-ferrous metals
(e.g. aluminium)
Coarse finish
(Grit grade)
80
Fine finish (Grit grade) 150
Preselected rotation
speed
medium / high (3-4)
Q
Using the sander in a fixed
mounting
The fixed mounting kit allows you to use the device
for sanding vertically or horizontally by fastening
it on to a flat stable surface (e.g. workbench).
Sanding horizontally (see Fig. E):
j Insert the two spacer plates
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e into the holes
provided for them on the supporting surface
of the mounting frame
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. The tapers must
narrow towards the outside (see Fig.).
Operation