Clarke COEBS1 Instruction Manual

OPERATION & MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
LS0416
OSCILLATING BELT/BOBBIN SANDER
MODEL NO: COEBS1
PART NO: 6500460

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE product.
Before attempting to use this product, please read this manual thoroughly and
follow the instructions carefully. In doing so you will ensure the safety of yourself
and that of others around you, and you can look forward to your purchase
giving you long and satisfactory service.
GUARANTEE
This product is guaranteed against faulty manufacture for a period of 12
months from the date of purchase. Please keep your receipt which will be
required as proof of purchase.
This guarantee is invalid if the product is found to have been abused or
tampered with in any way, or not used for the purpose for which it was
intended.
Faulty goods should be returned to their place of purchase, no product can
be returned to us without prior permission.
This guarantee does not effect your statutory rights.
ENVIRONMENTAL RECYCLING POLICY
Through purchase of this product, the customer is taking on the
obligation to deal with the WEEE in accordance with the WEEE
regulations in relation to the treatment, recycling & recovery and
environmentally sound disposal of the WEEE.
In effect, this means that this product must not be disposed of with general
household waste. It must be disposed of according to the laws governing
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) at a recognised disposal
facility.

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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
1. Keep work area clear
• Cluttered areas and benches
invite injuries.
2. Consider work area environment
• Do not expose tools to rain.
• Do not use tools in damp or wet
locations.
• Keep work area well lit.
• Do not use tools in the presence
of flammable liquids or gases.
3. Guard against electric shock
• Avoid body contact with earthed
or grounded surfaces (e.g. pipes,
radiators, ranges, refrigerators).
4. Keep other persons away
• Do not let persons, especially
children, not involved in the work
touch the tool or the extension
cord and keep them away from
the work area.
5. Store idle tools
• When not in use, tools should be
stored in a dry locked-up place,
out of reach of children.
6. Use protective equipment
• Use safety glasses.
• Use face or dust mask if working
operations create dust.
WARNING: READ ALL
INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO
FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
LISTED BELOW MAY RESULT IN
ELECTRIC SHOCK, FIRE AND/OR
SERIOUS INJURY.
7. Do not force the tool
• It will do the job better and safer
at the rate for which it was
intended.
8. Use the right tool
• Do not force small tools to do the
job of a heavy duty tool.
• Do not use tools for purposes not
intended; for example do not use
circular saws to cut tree limbs or
logs.
9. Dress properly
• Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery, they can be caught in
moving parts.
• Non-skid footwear is
recommended when working
outdoors.
• Wear protective hair covering to
contain long hair.
10. Dust extraction equipment
• Ensure dust extraction equipment
is used.
11. Do not abuse the cord
• Never yank the cord to
disconnect it from the socket.
Keep the cord away from heat,
oil and sharp edges.
12. Secure the work
• Where possible use clamps or a
vice to hold the work. It is safer
than using your hand.
13. Do not overreach
• Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.

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14. Maintain tools with care
•.
• Inspect tool cords periodically
and if damaged have them
repaired by an authorized
service facility.
• Inspect extension cords
periodically and replace if
damaged.
• Keep handles dry, clean and
free from oil and grease.
15. Disconnect tools
• When not in use, before servicing
and when changing accessories
such as blades, bits and cutters,
disconnect tools from the power
supply.
16. Remove adjusting keys and
wrenches
• Form the habit of checking to
see that keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from the
tool before turning it on.
17. Avoid unintentional starting
• Ensure switch is in “off' position
when plugging in.
18. Use outdoor extension leads
• When the tool is used outdoors,
use only extension cords
intended for outdoor use and so
marked.
19. Stay alert
• Watch what you are doing, use
common sense and do not
operate the tool when you are
tired.
20. Check damaged parts
• Before further use of tool, it
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 centre unless
otherwise indicated in this
instruction manual.
• Have defective switches
replaced by an authorized
service centre.
• Do not use the tool if the switch
does not turn it on and off.
21. Warning
• The use of any accessory or
attachment other than those
recommended in this instruction
manual may present a risk of
personal injury.
22. Have your tool repaired by a
qualified person
• This electric tool complies with
the relevant safety rules. Repairs
should only be carried out by
qualified persons using original
spare parts, otherwise this may
result in considerable danger to
the user.

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SANDER SPECIFIC RULES
• FIRMLY CLAMP OR BOLT your
sander to a workbench or table
at approximately hip height.
• NEVER stand or have any part of
your body in line with the path of
the workpiece.
• PLAN YOUR WORK TO REDUCE
THE RISK OF THROWBACKS (when
the workpiece catches the
sanding drum and is torn from
your hands).
• MAKE SURE THERE IS NO DEBRIS
between the workpiece and its
supports.
• WHEN SANDING IRREGULARLY
SHAPED WORKPIECES, plan your
work support so it will not slip and
be pulled from your hands.
• USE EXTRA CAUTION WITH LARGE,
very small or awkward
workpieces.
• NEVER USE THIS SANDER to finish
pieces too small to hold by hand.
• USE EXTRA SUPPORTS (TABLES,
SAW HORSES, BLOCKS, ETC.) for
any workpieces large enough to
tip when not secured to the work
surface.
•NEVERsandmorethanone
piece at a time. DO NOT STACK
more than one workpiece on the
sander table at a time.
• ALWAYS FEED WORKPIECE FROM
LEFT TO RIGHT against the
direction the drum sleeve is
rotating.
• DO NOT USE DRUMS, sanding
sleeves or belts which show visual
signs of wear such as grooves,
tears or rips.
• ALWAY S STAY A L E R T! D o n o t a ll o w
familiarity (gained from frequent
use of your sander) to cause a
careless mistake. ALWAYS
REMEMBER that a careless
fraction of a second is sufficient
to inflict severe injury.
• MAKE SURE THE WORK AREA HAS
AMPLE LIGHTING to see the work
and that no obstructions will
interfere with safe operation
BEFORE performing any work
using your sander.
• ALWAYS TURN OFF THE SANDER
before disconnecting it to avoid
accidental starting when
reconnecting to power supply.
• NEVER leave the sander
unattended while connected to
a power source.
• SUPPORT WORKPIECE with mitre
gauge, work rest, or worktable.
• SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer
to them frequently and use them
to instruct others who may use
this sander. If you loan someone
this sander, loan them these
instructions also.

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SANDING DUST SAFETY WARNINGS
Some dust created by sanding, and other construction activities contains
chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Some examples of these chemicals are:
•leadfromlead-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.
SAFETY SYMBOLS
Read this instruction
booklet carefully.
Wear ear protection.
Wear eye
protection.
Wear a dust mask that is
specially designed to
filter microscopic
particles.

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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
Connect the mains lead to a standard, 230 Volt (50Hz) electrical supply
through an approved 13 amp BS 1363 plug, or a suitably fused isolator switch.
If the plug has to be changed because it is not suitable for your socket, or
because of damage, it must be removed and a replacement fitted, following
the wiring instructions shown below. The old plug must be discarded safely, as
insertion into a power socket could cause an electrical hazard.
If the colours of the wires in the power cable do not agree with the markings
on the plug.
• The BLUE wire must be
connected to the
terminal which is
marked N or coloured
black.
• The BROWN wire must
be connected to the
terminal which is
marked L or coloured
red.
AN APPROVED RESIDUAL CURRENT DEVICE (RCD) WHICH HAS A TRIPPING
CURRENT OF LESS THAN 30mA MUST BE USED.
If you are not sure, consult a qualified electrician. DO NOT try to do any repairs
This symbol indicates that this is a Class II product, and does not require
an earth connection.
WARNING: READ THESE ELECTRICAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
THOROUGHLY BEFORE CONNECTING THE PRODUCT TO THE MAINS
SUPPLY.
WARNING: THE WIRES IN THE POWER CABLE OF THIS PRODUCT ARE
COLOURED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE:
BLUE = NEUTRAL BROWN = LIVE
Plug must be BS1363/A approved.
Always fit
Ensure that the outer sheath of
Neutral
(Blue)
Live
(Brown)
a 5 Amp
the cable is firmly held by the clamp
fuse.

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CONTENTS
The following items should be supplied in the carton. If any parts are missing,
do not operate until the missing parts are replaced. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in serious injury.

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ASSEMBLY
SECURING THE SANDER TO A WORKBENCH
If sander is to be used in a permanent location, it should be fastened securely
to a workbench via the four securing holes (one on each corner).
1. Mark out the position of the holes.
2. Secure using suitable bolts, washers, and nuts (not supplied).
An alternative method is to fasten the sander to a mounting board.
The board should be sufficient size to avoid tipping while in use. Any good
grade of 3/4" plywood or chipboard will be sufficient.
The mounting board can then be clamped to a workbench when required.
DUST EXTRACTION
1. Connect a suitable dust collector
to the dust extraction port.
• The dust exhaust port has an
internal diameter of 36 mm and
an outside diameter of 39 mm.
NOTE: Even with a dust collection
system, it is necessary to
periodically clean sanding
dust from the recess in the
table. A build up of dust in the
table recess may prevent the belt or spindle from making a complete
oscillation.
WARNING: CONTACT WITH, OR INHALATION OF DUST FROM LEAD BASED
PAINTS CAN ENDANGER THE HEALTH OF THE OPERATOR AND
BYSTANDERS. ALWAYS WEAR A SUITABLE DUST MASK WHEN USING THE
SANDER.

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EDGE SANDING SETUP
INSTALL THE SANDING BELT ASSEMBLY
1. If fitted, remove the fan and table
insert from the sander.
• Clear the recess of any debris.
2. Slide the fan onto the motor shaft
(vanes face down).
• You may need to rotate the fan
to get it to locate properly,
(when correctly fitted the fan
rotates with the spindle).
• The fan must be used at all times.
3. Slide sanding belt assembly over
the spindle as shown.
4. Fit the washer and hand nut.
• Do not overtighten the hand
nut.
5. Install the sanding belt (See
“Removing/installing the Sanding
Belt” on page 11.
6. Place the backstop into position
and secure in place with the
backstop securing bolt.