GreenWorks PA351 User manual

BEG401
EN OPERATOR MANUAL
FR MANUEL D’OPÉRATEUR
BELT SANDER
PONCEUSE À BANDE
ES MANUAL DEL OPERADORLIJADORA DE BANDA
www.greenworkstools.com
Rev B
PA351
PA351K

1 Description.........................................4
1.1 Purpose.............................................................. 4
1.2 Overview........................................................... 4
1.3 Packing list........................................................ 4
2 General power tool safety
warnings.............................................4
2.1 Work area safety................................................ 4
2.2 Electrical safety................................................. 4
2.3 Personal safety...................................................4
2.4 Power tool use and care.....................................5
2.5 Battery tool use and care................................... 5
2.6 Service............................................................... 5
3 Symbols on the machine................... 5
4 The recommended ambient
temperature range:........................... 6
5 Proposition 65....................................6
6 Environmentally safe battery
disposal...............................................6
7 Child safety........................................ 7
8 Risk levels...........................................7
9 Installation......................................... 7
9.1 Unpack the machine.......................................... 7
9.2 Turn the sander ON/OFF................................... 7
9.3 Lock on the sander.............................................8
9.4 Install/Remove battery pack.............................. 8
9.5 Use sanding belts...............................................8
9.6 Adjust sanding belt tracking..............................9
9.7 Attach the dust collection bag......................... 10
9.8 Empty the dust collection bag......................... 10
9.9 Adjust the front handle.................................... 11
10 Operation......................................... 11
10.1 Operate the sander........................................... 11
10.2 Proper hand placement.................................... 12
10.3 Helpful tips...................................................... 12
11 Maintenance.....................................12
11.1 General maintenance....................................... 12
12 Technical data..................................12
13 Limited warranty............................ 12
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1 DESCRIPTION
1.1 PURPOSE
You may use this product for the purposes listed below:
• Sanding wood, metals, plastics, and other materials
• Smoothing rough boards, chamfering, rounding edges
• Removing rust, paint, varnishes, and stains
WARNING
Always remove the battery pack when attaching, changing,
or adjusting sanding belts. Failure to do so could cause
accidental starting, leading to serious personal injury.
Failure to hold the tool and the battery pack firmly may
cause them to slip off your hands and result in damage to
the tool and battery pack and personal injury.
1.2 OVERVIEW
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5
1 Adjustable front handle 2 Rear handle
3 Tension release lever 4 Sanding belt
5 Handle release button 6 Switch trigger
7 Tracking knob
1.3 PACKING LIST
1. Belt sander
2. Sandpaper
3. Instruction manual
4. Dust collection bag
2 GENERAL POWER TOOL
SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING
Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and
specifications provided with this power tool. Failure to
follow all instructions listed below may result in electric
shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your mains-
operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless)
power tool.
2.1 WORK AREA SAFETY
•Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark
areas invite accidents.
•Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres,
such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or
dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust
or fumes.
•Keep children and bystanders away while operating a
power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
2.2 ELECTRICAL SAFETY
•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 risk of electric shock.
•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.
•Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of
electric shock.
•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.
•When operating a power tool outdoors, use an
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord
suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
•If operating a power tool in a damp location is
unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD)
protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of
electric shock.
2.3 PERSONAL SAFETY
•Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common
sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a
power tool while you are tired or under the influence
of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of
inattention while operating power tools may result in
serious personal injury.
•Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye
protection. Protective equipment such as a dust mask,
non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection
used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal
injuries.
•Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in
the off-position before connecting to power source
and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool.
Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or
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energising power tools that have the switch on invites
accidents.
•Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning
the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a
rotating part of the power tool may result in personal
injury.
•Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at
all times. This enables better control of the power tool in
unexpected situations.
•Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away
from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair
can be caught in moving parts.
•If devices are provided for the connection of dust
extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are
connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can
reduce dust-related hazards.
•Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools
allow you to become complacent and ignore tool safety
principles. A careless action can cause severe injury
within a fraction of a second.
2.4 POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
•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.
•Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it
on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with
the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
•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.
•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.
•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 tools operation. If damaged, have the power
tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by
poorly maintained power tools.
•Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less
likely to bind and are easier to control.
•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.
2.5 BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE
•Recharge only with the charger specified by the
manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of
battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with
another battery pack.
•Use power tools only with specifically designated
battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create
a risk of injury and fire.
•When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from
other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails,
screws or other small metal objects, that can make a
connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the
battery terminals together may cause burns or fire.
•Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from
the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally
occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes,
additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the
battery may cause irritation or burns.
•Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged or
modified. Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit
unpredictable behaviour resulting in fire, explosion or
risk of injury.
•Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire or
excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature
above 130°C (265 °F) may cause explosion.
•Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the
battery pack or tool outside the temperature range
specified in the instructions. Charging improperly or at
temperatures outside the specified range may damage the
battery and increase the risk of fire.
2.6 SERVICE
•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.
•Never service damaged battery packs. Service of
battery packs should only be performed by the
manufacturer or authorized service providers.
3 SYMBOLS ON THE MACHINE
You can use below symbols on the machine. Please study
them and learn their definitions. Correct interpretation of
these symbols let you operate the tool better and safer.
Symbol Explanation
Safety Alert
Indicates a potential personal injury
hazard.
Read Operator’s Manual
To reduce the risk of injury, user must
read and understand operator’s man-
ual before using this product.
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Symbol Explanation
Eye Protection
Always wear eye protection with side
shields marked to comply with ANSI
Z87.1.
Wet Conditions Alert
Do not expose to rain or use in damp
locations.
Recycle Symbols
This product uses nickel-cadmium
(Ni-Cd) and lithium-ion (Li-ion) bat-
teries. Local, state or federal laws may
prohibit disposal of batteries in ordi-
nary trash. Consult your local waste
authority for information regarding
available recycling and/or disposal op-
tions.
V
Volts
Voltage
min Minutes
Time
Direct Current
Type or a characteristic of current
noNo Load Speed
Rotational speed, at no load
.../min Per Minute
Revolutions, strokes, surface speed,
orbits etc., per minute
4 THE RECOMMENDED
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
RANGE:
Item Temperature
Appliance storage
temperature range
32 ˚F (0 ˚C) ~ 113 ˚F (45 ˚C)
Appliance opera-
tion temperature
range
32 ˚F (0 ˚C) ~ 113 ˚F (45 ˚C)
Battery charging
temperature range
39 ˚F (4 °C) ~ 104 ˚F (40 ˚C)
Charger operation
temperature range
39 ˚F (4 °C) ~ 104 ˚F (40 ˚C)
Item Temperature
Battery storage
temperature range
32 ˚F (0 ˚C) ~ 113 ˚F (45 ˚C)
Battery discharging
temperature range
32 °F (0 °C) ~ 113 °F (45 °C)
5 PROPOSITION 65
WARNING
This product contains a chemical known to the state of
California to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm. 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;
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.
Your risk of exposure to these chemicals 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 dust
masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic
particles.
Save these instructions.
6 ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE
BATTERY DISPOSAL
The toxic and corrosive materials below are in the batteries
used in this machine: Lithium-ion, a toxic material.
WARNING
Discard all toxic materials in a specified manner to prevent
contamination of the environment. Before discarding
damaged or worn out Lithium-ion battery, contact your
local waste disposal agency, or the local Environmental
Protection Agency for information and specific instructions.
Take the batteries to a local recycling and/or disposal center,
certified for Lithium-ion disposal.
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WARNING
If the battery pack cracks or breaks, with or without leaks,
do not recharge it and do not use. Discard it and replace
with a new battery pack. DO NOT TRY TO REPAIR IT! To
prevent injury and risk of fire, explosion, or electric shock,
and to avoid damage to the environment:
• Cover the terminals of the battery with heavy-duty
adhesive tape.
• DO NOT try to remove or destroy any of the battery
pack components.
• DO NOT try to open the battery pack.
• If a leak develops, the released electrolytes are
corrosive and toxic. DO NOT get the solution in the
eyes or on skin, and do not swallow it.
• DO NOT put these batteries in your regular household
trash.
• DO NOT incinerate.
• DO NOT put them where they will become part of any
waste landfill or municipal solid waste stream.
• Take them to a certified recycling or disposal center.
7 CHILD SAFETY
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not aware of the
presence of children.
• Keep children out of the working area and under the
watchful care of a responsible adult.
• Stay alert, and turn the machine off if a child or any other
person enters the working area.
• Use extreme care when approaching blind corners,
doorways, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure
your view of a child who may run into the path of the
machine.
8 RISK LEVELS
The following signal words and meanings are intended to
explain the levels of risk associated with this product.
SYM-
BOL
SIGNAL MEANING
DANGER Indicates an imminently haz-
ardous situation, which, if not
avoided, will result in death
or serious injury.
WARNING Indicates a potentially hazard-
ous situation, which, if not
avoided, could result in death
or serious injury.
CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazard-
ous situation, which, if not
avoided, may result in minor
or moderate injury.
SYM-
BOL
SIGNAL MEANING
CAUTION (Without Safety Alert Sym-
bol) Indicates a situation that
may result in property dam-
age.
9 INSTALLATION
9.1 UNPACK THE MACHINE
WARNING
Make sure that you correctly assemble the machine before
use.
WARNING
• If parts of the machine are damaged, do not use the
machine.
• If parts are missing, do not operate the machine.
• If parts are damaged or missing, contact the service
center.
1. Open the package.
2. Read the documentation provided in the box.
3. Remove all the unassembled parts from the box.
4. Remove the machine from the box.
5. Discard the box and packing material in compliance with
local regulations.
WARNING
For your personal safety, do not insert battery before the
tool is assembled completely.
9.2 TURN THE SANDER ON/OFF
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1 Lock-on button 2 Switch trigger
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TO TURN THE SANDER ON:
1. Insert the battery pack.
2. Depress the switch trigger.
TO TURN THE SANDER OFF:
1. Release the switch trigger.
9.3 LOCK ON THE SANDER
Lock-on button
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1 Lock-on button 2 Switch trigger
The lock-on feature allows you to lock the switch trigger in
the ON position. Locking the switch trigger on allows you to
operate the sander for extended periods of time.
If you have the lock-on feature engaged during use and the
battery pack is removed from the sander, disengage the lock-
on feature immediately. Also, do not lock the switch trigger if
you might need to suddenly stop the sander.
WARNING
Before connecting the sander to a power supply, ensure that
the "locked on" position is NOT engaged. Failure to do so
could result in accidental starting of the sander resulting in
possible serious injury.
1. Depress the switch trigger.
2. Push in the lock-on button.
3. Release the switch trigger.
4. Release the lock-on button.
NOTE
To release the lock, depress and release the switch trigger.
9.4 INSTALL/REMOVE BATTERY
PACK
2
1
3
1 Red indicator 2 Button
3 Battery pack
To install:
1. Align the tongue on the battery pack with the groove in
the housing and slip it into place
2. Insert it all the way until it locks in place with a little
click. If you can see the red indicator on the upper side of
the button, it is not locked completely.
To remove:
1. Slide it from the tool while sliding the button on the front
of the pack.
9.5 USE SANDING BELTS
Selecting sanding belts
Selecting the correct size and type of sanding belt is an
important step in achieving a high quality sanded finish.
Aluminum oxide, silicon carbide, and other synthetic
abrasives are best 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 a 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.
Installing sanding belts
1. Remove the battery pack.
2. Position the sander on its side.
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WARNING
Keep hands and fingers clear of both rollers and spring
mechanism at all times. Failure to do so could result in
fingers getting pinched, causing serious injury.
3. Raise the tension release lever.
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1 Tension release lever
NOTE
If you are changing sanding belts, remove the old sanding
belt at this time.
4. Install the sanding belt.
CAUTION
If the sanding belt is not a bidirectional belt, ensure that the
arrow inside the belt is pointing in the direction of the
rotation (clockwise when looking into the open side of the
sander). Installing unidirectional sanding belts backwards
can create a hazardous condition.
5. Align the sanding belt to its correct position.
6. Lower the tension release lever to secure the sanding belt.
A
B
AInstall unidirectional
belts in the direction
of the rotation
B Install bidirectional
belts in either direc-
tion
9.6 ADJUST SANDING BELT
TRACKING
Belt life is greatly increased if you regularly adjust the
sanding belt tracking. When correctly adjusted, the outer edge
of the sanding belt should be even with the outer edge of the
base of the sander.
When you install a new sanding belt, you may need to adjust
the sanding belt tracking several times until the belt becomes
conditioned.
NOTE
Before connecting the sander to a power supply, always
make sure it is not in the “locked-on” position. Failure to do
so could result in accidental starting of the sander resulting
in possible serious injury.
Follow these steps to adjust sanding belt tracking.
1. Insert the battery pack.
2. Position the sander upside down.
NOTE
This position is for adjustments only. The sanding belt
should not contact a workpiece or any foreign object when
you are making belt tracking adjustments.
3. Depress the switch trigger and release immediately.
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4. Choose one of these options:
• Sanding belt runs inward: Turn the tracking knob
slowly counterclockwise.
• Sanding belt runs outward: Turn the tracking knob
slowly clockwise.
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4
3
1 Inward direction 2 Outward direction
3 Turn counterclockwise if
belt runs inward
4 Turn clockwise if belt
runs outward
NOTE
Turn the tracking knob until you are sure the sanding belt is
secure, i.e., it will not come off the sander or contact
internal parts.
NOTICE
If the sanding belt wears excessively on the inner edge it is
probably adjusted too far inward and is rubbing against
internal parts. If this is the case, readjust the tracking knob.
5. Start the sander and fine adjust the tracking knob until the
belt stabilizes.
WARNING
Keep hands and fingers away from a moving sanding belt.
Any part of the body coming in contact with a moving
sanding belt could result in serious injury. Do not wear
loose clothing or jewelry when operating the sander. They
could get caught in moving parts and foreign objects could
get thrown away from the sander causing injury.
9.7 ATTACH THE DUST COLLECTION
BAG
WARNING
Do not use the dust collection bag when sanding metal.
Using the dust collection bag when sanding metal creates a
fire hazard, which could damage the tool and lead to serious
personal injury.
1. Remove the battery pack.
2. Slide the dust bag retainer over the blower exhaust hole
on the sander.
For more efficient operation, empty the dust collection bag
when it is no more than half full. This action permits the air to
flow through the bag better. Always empty and clean the dust
collection 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 the
sander dust collection bag or elsewhere and cause fire. To
reduce the risk of fire, always empty the 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.
9.8 EMPTY THE DUST COLLECTION
BAG
1. Remove the battery pack.
2. Remove the dust collection bag from the sander.
3. Unzip the dust bag.
4. Shake out the dust.
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