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1. Turn the sander upside down and remove the four hex screws using the hex key (9) provided. Take off the base assembly. 2. Place the replacement base assembly on the tool and secure it with the 4 hex screws using the hex key (9) supplied. Fitting a sanding sheet WARNING. Always ensure that the tool is switched off and the plug is removed from the power point before making any adjustments or maintenance procedures. 1. Before fitting sandpaper, remove any dust or debris from the base. 2. Match the holes in a suitable sheet with the holes in the base. 3. Simply press the sheet to the base to attach it. 4. To remove the sheet, peel it away from the base. Tip. To maximise the life of the hook and loop base peel the paper off slowly rather than rapidly removing it to avoid damage to the hook and loop system. CAUTION. Take care to regularly clean out the build up of dust on the base underneath the sandpaper and not to let the sandpaper wear completely down before replacing it. Failure to observe these two precautionary measures can lead to damage to the hooks and loops on the platen and the sandpaper will not attach properly. WARNING. Never use the sander unless the entire base is fitted with sandpaper or another type of pad. Using the sander 1. Grip the main handle (6) in one hand and push down on the auxiliary handle (1) with the other hand. Take care to hold the sanding surface parallel to the work. 2. Do not press down heavily. This will slow down the motor and could damage it. 3. Let the sandpaper do the work. 4. Take care that the whole base is resting on the workpiece when you switch on the sander. After switching off, keep the base on the sander until the motor stops. WARNING. Do not use the sander in wet or damp conditions. The manufacturer recommends the use of a residual current device with a tripping current of 30mA or less. Adjusting the speed The speed can be adjusted to suit the material being sanded. To adjust the speed, move the variable speed control (5) until you are satisfied that the speed is what you need for the job in hand. Adjusting the auxiliary handle The sander has two handles, the main handle (6) with rubber grip and the auxiliary handle (1) which can be adjusted to suit the operator’s needs. 1. To adjust the auxiliary handle (1) loosen the auxiliary handle lock (2) enough so that you can easily move the handle into the desired position. 2. Re-tighten the auxiliary handle lock (2). Selecting the right grade of sandpaper • Different grades of sanding paper can be purchased from your local hardware store. Available grades are: Coarse, Medium and Fine. • Use a coarse grit to sand down rough finishes, medium grit to smooth the work and fine grit to finish off. • It is best to make a trial run on a scrap piece of material to determine the optimum grades of sandpaper for a particular job. If there are still marks on your work after sanding, try either going back to a coarser grade and sanding the marks out before recommencing with the original choice of grit, or try using a new piece of sandpaper to eliminate the unwanted marks before going on to a finer grit and finishing the job. WARNING. Always ensure that the tool is switched off and the plug is removed from the power point before making any adjustments or maintenance procedures. Dust extraction WARNING. Always ensure that the tool is switched off and the plug is removed from the power point before making any adjustments or maintenance procedures. 1. Attach the dust canister (7) to the dust extraction port (8) of the sander by pushing and twisting the bayonet fitting. WARNING. For optimum dust extraction, remove and empty the canister (7) when it is no more than half full. 2. Remove the cap from the end of the canister (7) to access the internal dust bag (12) when you wish to replace or clean the bag. The bag (12) can be washed. Make sure the bag is completely dry before replacing it. 3. The dust extraction adaptor piece (11) can be fitted into the dust extraction port (8) in place of the dust canister (7). 4. The sander can then be connected to a household vacuum cleaner or workshop dust extraction system. Maintenance WARNING. Always ensure that the tool is switched off and the plug is removed from the power point before making any adjustments or maintenance procedures. 1. Keep the tool’s air vents unclogged and clean at all times. 2. Regularly check to see if any dust or foreign matter has entered the grills near the motor and around the on/off switch. Use a soft brush to remove any accumulated dust. Wear safety glasses to protect your eyes whilst cleaning. 3. If the body of the tool needs cleaning, wipe it with a soft damp cloth. A mild detergent can be used but nothing like alcohol, petrol or other cleaning agent. 4. Never use caustic agents to clean plastic parts. CAUTION. Water must never come into contact with the tool. General inspection Regularly check that all the fixing screws are tight. They may vibrate loose over time. Rep...