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Description of symbols Dear Customer The rating plate on your tool may show symbols. These If you require any help with your product, whether it represent important information about the product or is a Warranty claim, spare part or user information, instructions on its use. please phone our Help Line for an immediate response. Wear hearing protection. Phone 1300 880 001 in Australia or 0800 445 721 in Wear eye protection. New Zealand. Wear breathing protection. Introduction Double insulat
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• Do not use discs that are deformed or cracked. Safety instructions The tool must be used only for the prescribed purpose. • Always remove the plug from the mains socket before Any uses other than those mentioned in this manual will making any adjustments or maintenance, including be considered a case of misuse. The user and not the changing the disc. manufacturer shall be liable for any damage or injury Warning. When using power tools, basic safety resulting from such cases of misuse. precaut
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9. Connect dust extraction equipment. If devices are 19. Check for damaged parts. Before using a tool, check provided for the connection of dust extraction and that there are no damaged parts. If a part is slightly collection facilities, ensure that these are connected damaged, carefully determine if it will operate and properly used. properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, 10. Do not abuse the power cord. Never pull the cord to b
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• Check the disc before mounting it into the angle approximately 15º to 30º to the work piece surface. grinder. Check by striking it with a wooden handle • Let the disc do the grinding or cutting at a reasonable whilst balancing the disc on your finger. Listen for the feed, as overloading will occur if too much pressure is ring and do not use if dull, as the disc may be cracked. applied and the disc slows resulting in inefficient • When the disc is installed, run it for at least one minute cutti
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• When sanding wood, always connect the dust bag or when you start the polisher. use a dust extraction system. • Do not press the spindle lock button whilst the spindle • Before using the sander with metal, always remove the is turning. dust bag from the outlet as sparks may ignite the dust • When using the polisher, use safety equipment including or the bag. safety goggles or shield, ear protection, dust mask and • Do not continue to use worn, torn or heavily clogged protective clothing includi
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2 1 3 4 5 6 Know your product Before using the polisher, familiarise yourself with all the operating features and safety requirements. Use the tool and accessories only for the applications intended. All other applications are expressly ruled out. 1. Motor housing 2. Spindle lock button 3. Variable speed dial 7 8 4. Rear handle 5. Soft grip 6. Mounting points for the multi position front handle Grinder 9 7. On/Off switch Depressed disc (thicker than 5mm) 8. Lock-off button 9. Multi-position
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position. The closed side of the guard must always be Setting up facing the operator. Multi position front handle 2. Insert the guard securing Screw the multi position front screw and tighten using the handle (9) into the most matching nut. Use the suitable mounting point (6) supplied Allen key to securely (left side, right side or at the tighten the screw. top) to suit the task on hand. 3. Place the inner flange (16) Variable Speed onto the spindle making sure The POL1450 is fitted with a it fi
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3. Allow the grinder to start and attain full speed before bringing the disc to the work piece. 4. To prevent a new grinding disc from digging into the work piece, first draw the grinder across the work piece towards the operator. Once the leading edge of the disc is slightly worn down, grinding can be conducted in either direction. 5. Once the grinding or cutting is finished, remove the disc from the work piece. To turn the tool off, release 9. To tighten, press and hold the spindle lock butto
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2. To start the tool, depress the lock-off button (8) and Operation in sander mode squeeze the on/off trigger switch (7). Fitting the Sandpaper Note. Once the tool has started there is no need to Switch off the tool and disconnect it from the power maintain pressure on the lock-off button. supply. 1. The GMC grinder/sander/polisher is fitted with a hook & loop base allowing easy changing of accessories. Ensure there are no debris left in the hooks & loops of the disc before fitting accessories.
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7. Remove the bonnet by loosening the drawstring and Operation in polisher mode slipping the bonnet off the polishing sponge. Prepare the surface Applying polish For best results, the surface should be clean and dry. Most high-gloss surfaces can be cleaned with a mild soap and Most polishes are either in paste or liquid form. Before water solution. For removal of stubborn dirt stains such as using any polish read all directions on appropriate road tar, grease, and bug stains, you can use a mild
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sponge, polishing bonnet and the tool are in good Maintenance condition. Plug the cordset into the mains socket. All the bearings are sealed ball bearings, lubricated for 3. Do not overload the tool so that the disc slows down. life, and require no maintenance. Let the tool do the work rather than applying pressure. Power cord maintenance The weight of the tool alone provides sufficient If the supply cord needs replacing, the task must be pressure. carried out by the manufacturer, the manufactur
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Carefully read the entire Instruction Manual before using this product. With continuing product development changes may Before returning this product for a have occurred which render the product received Warranty Claim or any other reason slightly different to that shown in this instruction Please Call 1300 880 001 (Australia) manual. The manufacturer reserves the right to or 0800 445 721 (New Zealand) change specifications without notice. Note: Specifications may differ from country to
