Preparing For Use; Tensioning / Changing The Sanding Belt; Advice On Use - Parkside PBS 900 B1 Bedienungs- Und Sicherheitshinweise

in any danger and that there are no inflammable
materials near the working area.
W hen undertaking prolonged sanding of wood,
and in particular when working on materials
that give rise to dusts that are hazardous to
health, the sander must be connected to a
suitable external dust extraction device.
E nsure that there is adequate ventilation when
working on plastic, paint, varnish etc.
T he belt sander is designed for the dry sanding
of large surfaces of wood, plastic, metal and
plaster and painted surfaces. The device is to
be used for dry sanding only.
D o not sand materials containing asbestos.
Asbestos is a known carcinogen.
POISONOUS DUSTS!
Sanding paints containing lead, some types of
wood and metal for example may give rise to
hazardous or poisonous dusts and represents a
risk to the health of the person operating the
device and to anyone near the work area.
Wear safety glasses and a dust protection mask!
S ecurely support the workpiece. Use clamps or
a vice to grip the workpiece firmly. This is much
safer than holding it with your hand.
N ever support yourself by placing your hands
near or in front of the device or the workpiece
surface. A slip can result in injury.
I f a dangerous situation arises, pull the mains
plug immediately out of the mains socket.
A lways work with the mains lead leading
away from the rear of the device.
A void contact with the moving sanding belt.
D o not work on moistened materials or damp
surfaces.
A lways switch on the device before placing it
against the workpiece. After sanding, lift the de-
vice from the workpiece before switching it off.
W hen working always hold the device securely
with both hands (see Fig. D). Always keep
proper footing and balance.
S witch the device off and allow it to come to
a complete standstill before you put it down.
W hen taking a break from your work, before
carrying out any tasks on the device itself (e.g.
changing the sanding belt) and when you are
not using the device, always pull the mains
plug out of the mains socket.
General power tool safety warnings / Preparing for use
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you carry out any work on the belt sander always
pull the plug out of the mains socket.
1. Then release the tensioner for the sanding belt
2. Next insert a new sanding belt or change the
3. Press the tensioning lever
Adjusting the sanding belt:
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light sanding pressure is enough:
Sanding and surfaces:
The sanding output and the quality of the surface
finish obtained are determined by the belt speed
and the grade of grit on the sanding belt (see the

Preparing for use

Tensioning / changing
the sanding belt
RISK OF INjURy! Before
by moving the tensioning lever
(see fig. A). The tensioner is now open and the
sanding belt can be removed.
belt for one suitable for a different material or
one with a different grit size.
IMPORTANT: The direction of the arrows on
the inside of the sanding belt must agree with
that on sander housing.
initial position.
P ick up the device, switch it on and turn it over.
Adjust the belt tracking by turning the adjuster
screw until the edge of the sanding belt is
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flush with and runs parallel to the edge of the
device (Fig. B.).
IMPORTANT: Always make sure that the
sanding belt does not cut into the housing.
Check the sanding belt regularly and if neces-
sary re-adjust it using the adjuster screw

Advice on use

A pply light sanding pressure only. The weight of
the belt sander alone is adequate to produce
good sanding results. By adopting this approach
you will also prolong the life of your sanding
belts and obtain a smoother workpiece surface.
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