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450W
MAGNESIUM
PALM BELT SANDER
PBSM
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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C o de: PBSM IM
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D a t e: 070710 E dition: 06 Op: JJ
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Contents Warranty 2 Warranty Power Tools Whilst every effort is made to ensure your complete Introduction 3 satisfaction with this tool, occasionally, due to the mass Environmental protection 3 manufacturing techniques, a tool may not live up to our required level of performance and you may need the Description of symbols 3 assistance of our service department. Specifications 3 This product is warranted for a 2-year period for home Safety instructions 4 domestic use from the date of t
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Introduction Description of symbols Your new GMC power tool will more than satisfy The rating plate on your tool may show symbols. your expectations. It has been manufactured under These represent important information about the stringent GMC Quality Standards to meet superior product or instructions on its use. performance criteria. Wear hearing protection. You will find your new tool easy and safe to operate, Wear eye protection. and, with proper care, it will give you many years Wear
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3. Personal safety General safety rules a. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use WARNING. Read all instructions. Failure to follow all common sense when operating a power tool. Do instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire not use a power tool while you are tired or under the and/or serious injury. The term “power tool” in all of the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of warnings listed below refers to your mains operated (corded) inattention wh
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c. Disconnect the plug from the power source before Always remove the plug from the mains socket before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or making any adjustments or maintenance, including storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures changing the sanding belt. reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally. • Fully unwind cable drum extensions to avoid potential d. Store idle power tools out of the reach of children overheating. and do not allow persons unfamili
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The tool must be used only for its prescribed purpose. Unpacking Any use other than those mentioned in this Manual will Due to modern mass production techniques, it is unlikely be considered a case of misuse. The user and not the that your GMC Power Tool is faulty or that a part is missing. manufacturer shall be liable for any damage or injury If you find anything wrong, do not operate the tool until the resulting from such cases of misuse. parts have been replaced or the fault has been r
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Know your product 1. On/Off switch 2. Main handle 3. Micro adjustment knob for belt tracking 4. Belt tension release lever 1 2 5. Dust/Chip extraction port 6. Drive roller 7. Belt direction indicator 8. Front belt roller 5 8 7 3 6 4 7
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power point and with the sander held tight, press the “I” Switching on and off switch (1) and allow the belt to rotate for a short period. 1. Press the “I” switch to turn the power on, and the “O” to 6. W hilst the belt is running, switch the power off. adjust the micro adjustment knob for belt tracking (3) to align the belt to the centre of the front roller (8). 7. Make fine adjustments only and wait a few seconds between each adjustment as there is a short delay in the response of t
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7. Use the front roller (8) only to Note. After sanding with a belt sander, an orbital sander sand corners or should be used to give a finer surface finish. irregular shapes. Sanding 8. L ift the sander off the work WARNING. The sander is designed for most sanding before switching off. operations but it is not to be used as a wet sander. 9. Remember to keep your The sander is designed for sanding wood, plastic and hands away from the moving similar materials. It is used mainly for quic
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Cleaning 1. Keep the tool’s air vents unclogged and clean at all times. 2. Remove dust and dirt regularly. Cleaning is best done with a soft brush or a rag. 3. If the body of the sander 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 sander. 10
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GMC customer assist If your product needs repairing, replacing, technical service or you simply need help or advice, please contact us on our Customer Assist Line 1300 880 001 (Australia) or 0800 445 721 (New Zealand). For prompt service we suggest you log your service request online at www.gmcservice.com.au. Should you not have access to the Internet, please contact our service department on 1300 880 001 (Australia) or 0800 445 721 (New Zealand). 7am –7pm, 7days a week (AEST). Please n
