Global Machinery Company BS1000 User's Manual
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1. and operate Environmental protection Recycle unwanted matenals instead of AN disposing of them as waste All tools hoses and packaging should be sorted taken to the local recycling centre and disposed of in an environmentally safe way Description of symbols The rating plate on your tool may show symbols These represent important information about the product or instructions on its use Wear hearing protection Wear eye protection Wear breathing protection Double insulated for additional protection Conforms to relevant standards for electromagnetic compatibility N380 Specifications Voltage 230 240V 50 Hz Input power 1000W No load speed 320 RPM Insulation double insulated 76mm x 135mm 76mm x 533mm Sanding area Belt size General safety instructions To use this tool properly you must observe the safety regulations the assembly instructions and the operating instructions to be found in this Manual All persons who use and service the machine have to be acquainted with this Manual and must be informed about its potential hazards Children and infirm people must not use this tool Children should be supervised at all times if they are in the area in which the tool is being used It is also imperative that you observe the accident prevention regulations in force in your area The same applies for general rules of occupational health and safety Warning When using power tools basic safet2. always be worn A face or dust mask is also required if the sanding operation creates dust Do not abuse the power cord Never pull the cord to disconnect the tool from the power point Keep the cord away from heat oil and sharp edges 10 Secure the work piece Use clamps or a vice to hold the work piece It is safer than using your hand and frees both hands to operate the tool 11 Do not overreach Keep your footing secure and balanced at all times 12 Look after your tools Keep tools sharp and clean for 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 better and safer performance Follow the instructions regarding lubrication and accessory changes Inspect tool cords penodically and if damaged have them repaired by an authonsed service facility Inspect extension cords penodically and replace them if damaged Keep tool handles dry clean and free from oil and grease Disconnect idle tools Switch off the power and disconnect the plug from the power point before servicing when changing accessones and when the tool is not in use Remove adjusting keys and wrenches Check to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool before switching on Avoid unintentional starting Always check that the switch is in the OFF position before plugging in the tool to the power supply Do not carry a plugged in tool with your finger on the switch Use outdoor rated extension cords When a tool is used outdoors u
3. lubncate all moving parts at regular intervals 4 If the body of the sander needs cleaning wipe it with sy a soft damp cloth A mild detergent can be used but nothing like alcohol petrol or other cleaning agent Never use caustic agents to clean plastic parts Caution Water must never come into contact with the sander Repairs 1 Only an authorised service centre should replace the cordset or effect other repairs If the cordset is damaged or worn have it repaired or replaced by an authorised service centre Carefully read the entire Instruction Manual before using this product Before returning this product for a Warranty Claim or any other reason Please Call 1300 880 001 Australia or 0800 445 721 New Zealand When you make your call please have the following information at hand e GMC Product Type GMC Product Code A GMC Service Engineer will take your call and in most cases will be able to solve your problem over the phone You are welcome to use this phone in service to make suggestions or give comments about any GMC product GM GLOBAL MACHINERY COMPANY 45 55 South Centre Road Melbourne Airport Victoria Australia 3045 Tel 03 8346 1100 Fax 03 8346 1200 With continuing product development changes may have occurred which render the product received slightly different to that shown in this instruction manual The manufacturer reserves the nght to change specifications without
4. the work area e Use safety equipment including safety goggles or shield ear protection dust mask and protective clothing including safety gloves Wear goggles Wear earmuffs Wear a breathing mask The tool must be used only for its prescribed purpose Any use other than those mentioned in this Manual will be considered a case of misuse The user and not the manu facturer shall be liable for any damage or injury resulting from such cases of misuse The manufacturer shall not be liable for any changes made to the tool nor for any damage resulting from such changes Even when the tool is used as prescribed it is not possible to eliminate all residual nsk factors The following hazards may anse in connection with the tools construction and design e Damage to the lungs if an effective dust mask is not wom e Damage to hearing if effective earmuffs are not worn Unpacking Due to modern mass production techniques it is unlikely that your GMC Power Tool is faulty or that a part is missing If you find anything wrong do not operate the tool until the parts have been replaced or the fault has been rectified Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury Assembly The Sander is packed fully assembled Know your product 1 Front handle Main handle 2 Dust collection bag Lock on button not shown 5 On Off switch Drive roller Quick change belt release lever Front belt roller 9 Belt rotatio
5. INSTRUCTION MANUAL GLOBAL MACHINERY COMPANY e Melbourne Perth Auckland Hong Kong Shanghai e Taipei New York Verona London Paris 031222 EDS DR Warranty Introduction Specifications General safety instructions Additional safety rules for sanders Unpacking Assembly Know your product Switching on and off Attaching a sanding belt Selecting the right grade of sanding belt Sanding Dust Extraction General Inspection Cleaning Repairs REPLACEME LRRANTY NEON Gt OG Gi KR amp B amp W W KD O O Co 00 WIN Full 2 Years Home Use Warranty Whilst every effort is made to ensure your complete satisfaction with this tool occasionally due to the mass manufacturing techniques a tool may not live up to our required level of performance and you may need the assistance of our service department This product is warranted for a 2 year penod for home domestic use from the date of the onginal purchase If found to be defective in matenals or workmanship the tool or the offending faulty component will be replaced free of charge with another of the same item A small freight charge may apply The warranty replacement unit is only made available by returning the tool to the place of purchase with a confirmed register receipt Proof of purchase is essential We reserve the nght to reject any claim where the purchase cannot be verified This warranty does not include damage o
6. e grain 9 Use the front roller 8 only to sand corners or irregular shapes 10 Lift the sander off the work before switching off 11 Remember to keep your hands away from the moving belt as it will continue to move for a short time after the machine is switched off 12 Wear safety goggles a dust mask and earmuffs So N Dust extraction 1 Disconnect the plug from the power supply 2 Firmly push the plastic nozzle of the dust bag 3 onto the dust extraction port 11 3 Before removing the dust bag first disconnect the plug from the power supply Warning For optimum dust removal empty the dust bag when it is no more than half full Do not use the dust bag when sanding metal The hot metal particles could cause residual wood dust or the bag itself to catch fire 4 A vacuum cleaner adaptor can be used to connect a household vacuum cleaner or workshop dust extraction system to the sander 5 An adaptor is fitted into the dust extraction port 11 General inspection 1 Regularly check that all the fixing screws are tight 2 The supply cord of the tool and any extension cord used should be checked frequently for damage It damaged have the cordset replaced by an authorised service facility Replace the extension cord if necessary Cleaning L A J Keep the tool s air vents unclogged and clean at all times Remove dust and dirt regularly Cleaning is best done with a soft brush or a rag Re
7. n direction indicator 10 Tracking adjustment knob 11 Dust extraction port iS GON DO KR W PD SC 10 11 Switching on and off 1 Pull the on off trigger 5 upward to start the sander 2 Release the tngger to turn off the sander 3 By pulling the tngger on and pressing the lock on button 4 you can lock the sander on Pulling the switch on again and releasing it turns the switch off Attaching a sanding belt Caution Switch off the sander and disconnect it from the power point 1 Pull the belt tension lever 7 and slide off the old belt 2 Check that the replacement belt has a good join and is not frayed at the edges 3 Slip the new belt into position with the rotation arrow on the inside of the belt pointing in the same direction as the arrow on the sander N Fold down the lever 7 Plug the sander into a power point and with the sander held tight pull the trigger on off switch 5 and allow the belt to rotate for a short period N 6 Whilst the belt is running adjust the tracking knob 10 to align the belt to the centre of the roller 6 7 Repeat the tngger action and tracking adjustment until the belt is correctly aligned 8 Run the sander for a minute or so to ensure correct alignment before using the sander on a work piece Warning Do not continue to use the sander with a sanding belt that is overworn or damaged Warning Do not use the same sandi
8. ng belt for wood and metal Metal particles become embedded in the belt and will scour a wooden surface Selecting the right grade of sanding belt 1 Different grades of sanding belt can be purchased from your local hardware store Typical grades are Coarse 40 gnt Medium 80 and 100 gnt and Fine 120 gnt 2 Use Coarse grade to remove rough finishes Medium grade to smooth the work and Fine grade to finish it off 3 It is best to make a tnal run on a scrap piece of matenal to determine the optimum grades of belt for a particular job 4 In order to take full advantage of your sander always purchase good quality belts Note After sanding with a belt sander an orbital sander should be used to give a better surface finish Sanding 1 The sander is designed for sanding wood metal plastic and similar matenals It is used mainly for quickly removing a large amount of matenal Do not use this sander for sanding magnesium 2 Ensure that the belt is in good condition 3 Plug in the tool to the power socket 4 Bring down the sander onto the work piece and apply light pressure 5 Pull up the tngger and allow the belt to reach full speed before moving it across the work 6 Press the lock on button 4 if you require continuous operation Sand with the grain in parallel overlapping strokes To remove paint or smooth very rough wood sand across the grain at 45 in two directions and then finish parallel with th
9. njury to the user as well as damage to the tool If in doubt do not plug in the tool Using a power source with a voltage less than the nameplate rating is harmful to the motor Always remove the plug from the mains socket before making any adjustments or maintenance including changing the sanding belt e Fully unwind cable drum extensions to avoid potential overheating e When an extension cable is required you must ensure that it has the nght ampere rating for your power tool and is in safe electncal condition e After long working periods external metal parts and accessories could be hot e If possible always use clamps or a vice to hold your work e Always switch off before you put the sander down e Do not force the sander let the tool do the work at a reasonable speed Overloading will occur if too much pressure is applied and the motor slows resulting in inefficient sanding and possible damage to the sander motor e When sanding wood always connect the dust bag or use a dust extraction system e Before using the sander with metal always remove the dust bag from the outlet as sparks may ignite the dust or the bag e Do not continue to use worn torn or heavily clogged sanding belts e Do not touch the moving sanding belt e Fnsure that you have removed foreign objects such as nails and screws from the work before commencing sanding e Rags cloths cord string and the like should never be left around
10. notice Note Specifications may differ from country to country 7 DAYS A WEEK 7 AM 7 PM testi The GMC 777 Helpline operates from 7am to 7pm 7 days a week EST This allows you to contact GMC directly with any queries and technical questions you have regarding our products Save this Manual for future reference
11. r defects to the tool caused by or resulting from abuse accidents alterations or commercial or business use It also does not cover any bonus accessones unless the tool is a GMC Platinum Professional model Please ensure that you store your receipt in a safe place Conditions apply to the above warranty If you need direction of what constitutes a free of charge warranty claim please review the guide given on the rear of the Receipt Holder An indication is given as to the types of claim that are permissible and those that are not Dear Customer If you require any help with your product whether it is a Warranty claim spare part or user information please phone our Help Line for an immediate response Phone 1300 880 001 in Australia or 0800 445 721 in New Zealand Introduction Your new GMC power tool will more than satisfy your expectations It has been manufactured under stringent GMC Quality Standards to meet supenor performance criteria You will find your new tool easy and safe to operate and with proper care it will give you many years of dependable service Caution Carefully read through this entire Instruction Manual before using your new GMC Power Tool Take special care to heed the Cautions and Warnings Your GMC power tool has many features that will make your job faster and easier Safety performance and dependability have been given top priority in the development of this tool making it easy to maintain
12. se only extension cords that are intended for outdoor use and are so marked Stay alert Watch what you are doing Use common sense Do not operate a power tool when you are tired Check for damaged parts Before using a tool check that there are no damaged parts If a part is slightly damaged carefully determine if it will operate properly and perform its intended function Check for alignment of moving parts binding of moving parts breakage of parts proper mounting and any other conditions that may affect the operation of the tool A part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authonsed service facility unless otherwise indicated in this Instruction Manual Defective switches must be replaced by an authorised service facility Do not use a tool if the switch does not turn the tool on and off correctly Guard against electric shock Prevent body contact with grounded objects such as water pipes radiators cookers and refrigerator enclosures 20 Use only approved parts When servicing use only identical replacement parts Use an authonsed service facility to fit replacement parts Additional safety rules for sanders Warnings Before connecting a tool to a power source mains switch power point receptacle outlet etc be sure that the voltage supply is the same as that specified on the nameplate of the tool A power source with a voltage greater than that specified for the tool can result in serious i
13. y precautions should always be taken to reduce the nsk of fire electric shock and personal injury Also please read and heed the advice given in the additional important safety instructions i 2 N Keep the work area clean and tidy Cluttered work areas and benches invite accidents and injury Consider the environment in which you are working Do not use power tools in damp or wet locations Keep the work area well lit Do not expose power tools to rain Do not use power tools in the presence of flammable liquids or gases Keep visitors away from the work area All visitors and onlookers especially children and infirm persons should be kept well away from where you are working Do not let others in the vicinity make contact with the tool or extension cord Store tools safely When not in use tools should be locked up out of reach Do not force the tool The tool will do the job better and safer working at the rate for which it was designed Use the correct tool for the job Do not force small tools or attachments to do the job best handled by a heavier duty tool Never use a tool for a purpose for which it was not intended Dress correctly Do not wear loose clothing or Jewellery They can be caught in moving parts Rubber gloves and non slip footwear are recommended when working outdoors If you have long hair wear a protective hair covering Use safety accessories Safety glasses and earmuffs should
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