11 GB/IE
Vacuuming dust with the dust
collection box
Attach the dust collection box:
˽ Push the dust collection box
4
on to the device.
Remove the dust collection box:
˽ Press the release button(s)
3
and pull the dust
collection box
4
off the device.
NOTE: Always empty the dust collection box
4
in due time and shake any remaining dust out; this
will ensure optimal vacuum performance.
Dust extraction using an external
vacuum extraction device
Connecting:
˽ For vacuum dust removal using a vacuum
cleaner, push the suction hose of a vacuum
cleaner approved for use as a dust extraction
device (e.g. a workshop vacuum cleaner) into
the connection
5
– see Fig. D.
NOTE: If it is necessary to use the reducer
piece
12
, push the reducer piece into the con-
nection
5
.
Removing:
˽ Pull the hose of the dust extraction device off
the connection
5
or off the reducer piece
12
,
if one is used.
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Instructions, tips and tricks
˽ Move the oscillating sander parallel, in flat
circles or alternating between lengthwise and
side-to-side motions.
˽ Do not press down with the oscillating sander.
The sanding pads become clogged, which re-
duces the sanding performance.
˽ Clean the sanding pad
9
occasionally with
the vacuum cleaner.
˽ The removal performance and therefore the re-
sult of your work are determined by the correct
selection of the speed and sanding pad
9
grit.
˽ Never sand different materials with the same
sanding pad
9
(e.g. wood then metal).
The following table offers some values, which are
for information only and may simplify the selection
of a sanding pad
9
.
Wood Sanding Pad / Grit
Sanding of wood 40 - 240
Pre-sanding, e.g. of
rough, unplaned
beams and boards
40, 60
Surface sanding 80, 100, 120
Fine sanding of hard
woods
180, 240
Paints / Lacquers Sanding Pad / Grit
Sanding of paint /
lacquer coats or
base coats such
as filler and
smoothing com-
pound
40 - 320
Sanding off paint 40, 60
Sanding off primer
coats
80, 100, 120
Final sanding of base
coats before painting
180, 240, 320
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Maintenance and Cleaning
WARNING!
DANGER OF INJURY! Before
performing any work on the appliance, disconnect
the power plug.
˽ Clean the appliance regularly, preferably always
immediately after use.
˽ Do not use any sharp objects for cleaning the
appliance. Never permit fluids to permeate in-
side the appliance.
˽ Use a cloth to clean the casing. Never use petrol,
solvents or cleansers that damage plastics.
A vacuum cleaner is required for thorough
cleaning of the appliance.
˽ Ventilation openings must never be obstructed.
˽ Remove adhering sanding dust with a brush.
Operation / Maintenance and cleaning