BORMANN PRO BSS2450 Eccentric Sander 125mm Power 300W User Manual

PRO BSS2450 Eccentric Sander 125mm Power 300W
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DESCRIPTION OF MAIN PARTS

* function depending on the exact model

3. Speed control switch *

Intended Use

The orbit sander is designed and may only be used for sanding wood surfaces, sanding steel surfaces, and removing rust from steel surfaces. Any other use is expressly prohibited and is considered misuse. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for damage or injury caused by misuse of the product.

Technical Data

• The manufacturer reserves the right to make minor changes to product design and technical specifications without prior notice unless these changes significantly affect the performance and safety of the products. The parts described/illustrated in the pages of the manual that you hold in your hands may also concern other models of the manufacturer’s product line with similar features and may not be included in the product you just acquired.
• Please note that our equipment has not been designed for use in commercial, trade, or industrial applications. Our warranty will be voided if the machine is used in commercial, trade, or industrial businesses or for equivalent purposes.
• To ensure the safety and reliability of the product and the warranty validity, all repair, inspection, repair, or replacement work, including maintenance and special adjustments, must only be carried out by technicians of the authorized service department of the manufacturer.
• Always use the product with the supplied equipment. Operation of the product with non-provided equipment may cause malfunctions or even serious injury or death. The manufacturer and the importer shall not be liable for injuries and damages resulting from the use of non-conforming equipment.

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS for power tools

WARNING! READ THROUGH THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE BEFORE STARTING UP THE EQUIPMENT. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and /or serious personal injury. Persons, who are not familiar with the instructions, may not operate the equipment. Keep the instructions for use in safe custody. Children and youths are not permitted to operate the equipment. ![BORMANN PRO BSS2450 Eccentric Sander 125mm Power 300W

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Work area safety

1. Keep the work area clean and well-lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
2. Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks that may ignite dust or fumes.
3. Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

Electrical Safety

1. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce the risk of electric shock.

2. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.

3. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.

4. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling, or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts.
   Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.

5. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. The use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.

6. If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD) protected supply. The use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.

7. Double insulated tools are equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is wider that the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install a polarized outlet. Do not change the plug in any way. Double insulation eliminates the need for the three-wire grounded power cord and grounded power supply system.

Power tool use and care

1. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

2. Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

3. Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or remove the battery pack, if detachable, from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.

4. Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool.
   Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

5. Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.

6. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.

7. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits, etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.

8. Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean, and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected situations. When using the tool, do not wear cloth work gloves which may be entangled. The entanglement of cloth work gloves in the moving parts may result in personal injury.

9. Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean, and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected situations.

Service

1. Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
2. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. 3. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.

Specific safety regulations

1. Know your power tool. Read the operator’s manual carefully. Learn its applications and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool.
   Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious injury.

2. Always wear safety glasses. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact-resistant lenses; they are NOT safety glasses. Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury.

3. Protect your lungs. Wear a face or dust mask if the operation is dusty. Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury.

4. Protect your hearing. Wear hearing protection during extended periods of operation. Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury.

5. Inspect tool cords periodically and, if damaged, have them repaired at your nearest Factory Service Center or other Authorized Service Organization. Constantly stay aware of cord location. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock or fire.

6. Check damaged parts. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center. Following this rule will reduce the risk of shock,  fire, or serious injury.

7. Do not abuse the cord. Never carry the tool by the cord or yank it to disconnect it from the receptacle. Keep the cord away from heat, oil, and sharp edges. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock or fire.

8. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. A wire gauge size of at least 1.6mm is recommended for an extension cord 30m or less in length. A cord exceeding 30m is not recommended. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge.  The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating.

9. Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before sanding. Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury.

10. Drugs, alcohol, medication. Do not operate tools while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or any medication. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock,  fire, or serious personal injury.

11. Hold the tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the tool may contact hidden wiring or its cord. Contact with a “live” wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool “live” and shock the operator.

12. Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others who may use this tool. If you loan someone this tool, loan them these instructions also.

WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: lead from lead-based paints, crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber. Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well- ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

Tool Features

DOUBLE INSULATION
Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power tools, which eliminates the need for the usual three-wire grounded power cord. All exposed metal
parts are isolated from the internal metal motor components with protecting insulation. Double insulated tools do not need to be grounded.
WARNING: The double insulated system is intended to protect the user from shock resulting from a break in the tool’s internal wiring. Observe all normal
safety precautions to avoid electrical shock.
IMPORTANT: Servicing of a tool with double insulation requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and should be performed only by a qualified service
technician. For service, we suggest you return the tool to your nearest authorized service center for repair. Always use original factory replacement parts when
servicing.
ELECTRIC MOTOR
Your sander has a precision-built electric motor. It should be connected to a power supply that is 230 volts, 50 Hz, AC only (normal household current). Do not operate this  tool on direct current (DC). A substantial voltage drop will cause a loss of power and the motor will overheat. If your tool does not operate when plugged into an outlet,  double-check the power supply.
SWITCH
Your sander has a conveniently located slide switch.
VARIABLE SPEED
The variable speed feature allows you to operate the sander at different speeds.
BACKING PAD
The backing pad on the sander provides the capability to use sanding discs with pressure-sensitive adhesive backing material.
RANDOM ORBIT
The random orbit motion provides overlapping sanding movements by combining orbital and turning motion. These overlapping sanding movements provide fast cutting action with excellent sanding results.
ERGONOMIC DESIGN
The design of the sander provides for easy handling. It is designed for comfort and ease of grasp when operating in different positions and at different angles.

OPERATION

WARNING:
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating this tool. Failure to do so could result in dust, shavings, or loose particles being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible serious injury.
TURNING THE SANDER ON/OFF (See Figure 2.) Follow these directions to turn the sander on and off :

1. To turn the sander on: Slide the switch to the left (I).
2. To turn the sander off. Slide the switch to the right (O)

ADJUSTING THE SPEED (See Figure 3).

The variable speed feature allows the sander to operate at speeds that can be adjusted by rotating the dial from 1 to 6. The dial is conveniently located on the motor housing,  allowing the operator to control of disc speed. Follow these directions to adjust the speed

1. To increase-the speed: Turn the dial to a higher setting (towards 6).
2. To decrease the speed: Turn the dial to a lower setting (towards 1).

SELECTING SANDING DISCS
Selecting the correct size grit and type of sanding disc is an extremely important step in achieving a high-quality sanded finish. Aluminum oxide, silicon carbide, and other synthetic abrasives are best for power sanding. Natural abrasives, such as flint and garnet are too soft for power sanding. In general, when sanding, coarse grit removes the most material and fine grit produces the best finish. The condition of the surface to be sanded determines which grit will do the best job. If the surface is rough, start with coarse grit and sand until the surface is uniform. Then use medium grit to remove scratches left by the coarser grit. Finally, use finer grit for finishing the surface. Always continue sanding with each grit until the surface is uniform.

ATTACHING ADHESIVE SANDING DISCS (See Figure 4.)
Follow these directions to attach adhesive sanding discs:

• Unplug the sander.

WARNING: Failure to unplug the tool could result in accidental starting causing possible serious injury.

• Peel the paper backing from the sanding disc.
• Align the holes in the sanding disc with the holes in the backing pad.

NOTE: You must line up the holes in the sanding disc with the holes in the backing pad in order for the dustless feature to function properly.
Press the sticky side of the sanding disc against the backing pad as firmly as possible.
NOTE: We recommend that you clean the backing pad occasionally by brushing it lightly with a small brush. Dust buildup on the backing pad could cause the sanding disc to not stick properly.

ATTACHING SANDING DISCS (See Figure 5)
NOTE: Use only 125mm hook-and-loop sanding discs which can be found at local home centers and hardware stores.

• Unplug the sander.
  WARNING: Failure to unplug the tool could result in accidental starting causing possible serious injury.

• Align the holes in the hook-and-loop sanding disc with the holes in the backing pad.
  NOTE:
  Line up the holes in the sanding disc with the holes in the backing pad in order for the dustless feature to function properly.

• Press the fuzzy side of the sanding disc against the backing pad as firmly as possible.
  NOTE: You can reuse hook-and-loop type sanding discs for the life of the sanding abrasive.
  We recommend that you clean the backing pad occasionally by brushing it lightly with a small brush for the best adhesion.

USING THE DUST BAG ASSEMBLY
The dust bag assembly provides a dust collection system for the sander. Sanding dust is drawn up through the holes of the sanding disc and collected in the dust bag during sanding.

TO ATTACH THE DUST BAG ASSEMBLY (See Figure 6)
Follow these directions to attach the dust bag assembly.

• Unplug the sander.

WARNING: Failure to unplug the tool could result in accidental starting causing possible serious injury.

• Slide the dust bag assembly onto the blower exhaust on the sander using a slight twisting motion.

TO EMPTY THE DUST BAG ASSEMBLY (See Figures 6 and 7.) For more efficient operation, empty the dust bag when it is no more than half full.
This will permit the air to flow through the bag better. Always empty and clean the dust bag thoroughly upon completion of a sanding operation and before placing the sander in storage.
WARNING: Collected sanding dust from sanding surface coatings such as polyurethanes, linseed oil, etc. can self-ignite in your sander dust bag or elsewhere and cause fire. To reduce the risk of fire always empty your dust bag frequently (10-15 minutes) while sanding and never store or leave a sander without totally emptying its dust bag.
Also, follow the recommendations of the coatings manufacturers.

Follow these directions to empty the dust bag assembly:

• Unplug the sander.

WARNING: Failure to unplug the tool could result in accidental starting causing possible serious injury.

• Remove the dust bag assembly from the sander.
• Remove the dust bag from the frame.
• Shake out the dust.
• Replace the dust bag on the frame.
• Replace the dust bag assembly on the sander.

OPERATING THE SANDER
See Figures 8 and 9. Follow these steps to operate the sander.

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• Secure the work to prevent it from moving under the sander.
  WARNING: Unsecured work could be thrown towards the operator causing injury.
  WARNING: Keep your head away from the sander and the sanding area. Your hair could be drawn into the sander causing serious injury.

• Place the sander on the workpiece so that all of the sanding disc surfaces is in contact with the workpiece.

HELPFUL TIPS

• Do not force the sander. The weight of the unit supplies adequate pressure; therefore, let the sanding disc and sander do the work. Applying additional pressure only slows the motor, rapidly wears the sanding disc, and greatly reduces the sander speed. Excessive pressure will overload the motor causing possible damage from motor overheating and can result in inferior work. Any finish or resin on the wood may soften from the frictional heat.
• Do not sand on one spot too long. The sander’s rapid action may remove too much material, making the surface uneven. Extended periods of sanding maytend to overheat the motor. If this occurs, turn off the sander and wait until the sanding disc comes to a complete stop. Then remove the sander from the workpiece.
  Remove your hand from the vent area, remove the sanding disc, then (with your hand removed from the vent area) turn on the sander and run it free, without a load, to cool the motor.

Maintenance

GENERAL
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, carbon dust, etc.
WARNING: Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc. come in contact with plastic parts. They contain chemicals that can damage, weaken, or destroy plastic.
When electric tools are used on fiberglass boats, sports cars, wallboard, spackling compounds, or plaster, it has been found that they are subject to accelerated wear and possible premature failure, as the fiberglass chips and grindings are highly abrasive to bearings, brushes, commutators, etc. Consequently, it is not recommended that this tool be used for extended work on any fiberglass material, wallboard, spackling compounds, or plaster. If, however, you do work with any of these materials, it is extremely important that the tool is cleaned frequently by blowing with an air jet.
WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust. If the operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask.

Environmental protection & disposal

Disposing of the orbit sander
Used equipment should not be disposed of with domestic waste! This symbol indicates that this product may not be disposed of together with domestic waste in compliance with the (2012/19/EC) directive pertaining to waste electrical and electronic devices (WEEE). This product should be handed over at a designated collection point. This can occur,  for example, by returning it when a similar product is purchased or by handing it in at an authorized collecting point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. Owing to potentially hazardous substances that are frequently contained in waste electronic equipment, incorrect handling of waste equipment may have a negative impact on the environment and on the health of human beings. By disposing of this product correctly, you are also contributing to the efficient use of natural resources.  Information on collecting points for waste equipment can be obtained from your local authority, the public waste disposal authority, an authorized institution for the disposal of waste electrical and electronic equipment, or the waste collection services. Dispose of the orbit sander in accordance with the applicable disposal regulations for your country.  Dispose of packaging separately. Dispose of cardboard and paper in waste paper, and plastic at collection points.

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