ITC SPT105 Manuel D'utilisateur page 5

OPERATING PROCEDURES
Check the sandpaper regularly for tears, cracking, and other damage. Damaged
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paper can allow the pad beneath to be damaged.
NOTE: Because of the operator vigilance required in this respect, the pad is
considered a consumable part and is not covered under warranty.
RUNNING THE SANDER
1. Check that the switch is set at "0" (OFF).
2. Plug the sander into any standard 110/120-volt wall socket.
. Hold the tool firmly. Check to make sure the abrasive is not obstructed nor
touching the work surface.
4. Press the switch on the front of the machine with your index finger. Switching
the tool on or off under load may damage it and will cause excessive swirl
markings on the workpiece.
CONTROL THE DUST IN THE WORKPLACE
For dust collection to work, the eight dust extraction holes must be punched
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through the paper. Using the dust extraction feature of the sander also helps
prevent the sandpaper from loading quickly with sawdust.
At the back of your sander, you can attach a dust collector with a 1-1/4" ID
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hose, or if not available, the supplied dust bag can be used.
The dust bag slides into the extraction port at the back of the tool.
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Empty the bag whenever it is half full.
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SANDING
The base of the sander moves in a tiny circular orbit cutting across the
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woodgrain, with the woodgrain, and at all angles in between. As the motion is
circular, it doesn't matter how you move the sander.
Extra pressure is seldom needed.
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Use a grade of sandpaper that will make finer marks than those already on the
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surface. Too coarse a grade will not make the surface smoother while too fine a
grade will remove scratches too slowly, or not at all. Continue using finer grades
of sandpaper until you obtain the desired finish.
When removing old paint, determine how much paint really needs to be
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removed. Consider that old paint may well be toxic and will have to be treated
with the respect due any toxic material. This could affect both the tool operator
and the environment.
Wear appropriate breathing protection and dispose carefully of dust and chips.
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Lead in dust or chips left after sanding could be tracked throughout residences
and release toxins into the soil. A finish that is cracking or flaking has to be
taken off, but a finish that is still firmly attached can be "roughed up" and
painted over with primer and a new finish. Always lightly sand the undercoat
with fine grade sandpaper before applying the top coat.
MAINTENANCE
Keep the vents clear of dust and debris. This will help prevent possible
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electrical shorts and ensure proper cooling.
Keep the tool housing clean and free of oil and grease using mild soap and a
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damp (not wet) cloth.
Inspect the cord regularly and have it replaced by an authorized repair facility if
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it is damaged.
Lubrication for this tool is done at the factory and should not be necessary
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again under normal use.
An authorized repair centre should do any repairs, modification, or maintenance
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that involve dis-assembling the tool.
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