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Choose a suitable work area:
1. Choose a clean and well-lit area to mount the tumbler.
2. Choose a hard, flat surface that will withstand the vibration from the tumbler.
3. Do not place on a rubber or foam mat, as the tumbler motor draws air from
underneath the tumbler to cool the motor. A rubber or foam mat may obstruct
the air vents.
4. Route the power cord along a safe route to reach the work area enabling
plenty of extra length to allow free movement of the tumbler when working.
Choose a media:
Two different types of media are available: Brown Resin Media, Medium Grade
(Part No. 77160, 1kg bag) and Ceramic Media, Medium Grade (Part No. 77161,
1kg bag).
To remove rust and corrosion: use the Brown Resin Media, tumble for 2–6
hours (or maybe more, depending on amount of rust/corrosion of parts to be
cleaned).
To polish (dry shining): use the Ceramic Media, tumble for 4-8 hours.
Note: Any media that is run wet is not suitable for this tumbler.
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Operating Instructions:
The tumbler can be used for:
• Removing rust or other surface imperfections from hardware.
• Removing burrs from freshly machined or stamped hardware or other small
parts.
• Polishing metal hardware and small parts.
Note: Make sure the bowl and cover are dry before use.
Refer to components diagram above:
• Make sure that the parts you want to tumble are clean and free of any grease.
• Fill the tumbler bowl (A) about two-thirds full with the chosen media. Add
metal parts up to a maximum weight of 5lbs (2.27kg) including the media. Do
not overfill.
• Place the cover (D) over the threaded shaft (E) and secure with the washers (G)
and wing nut (F). Tighten firmly.
• Connect the power cord to a suitable 230/240V 50Hz socket.
• Press the button on the power switch (C) to switch the tumbler ON.
• When the tumbling process is complete, press the power switch (C) to switch
the tumbler OFF, before opening the tumbler.
• If you think the parts could be cleaned further, then switch the tumbler on
again. For cleaning and rust removal, using the Brown Resin Media, tumble for
2–6 hours (or maybe more, depending on amount of rust / corrosion of parts to
be cleaned).
• When polishing, using the Ceramic Media, remember that tumbling for a longer
period of time will increase the level of shine.
• Always make sure that the parts are not too big for the bowl, as they can
damage it over time.
Note: Maximum capacity is 5lbs (2.27kg) including the media. Overfilling will cause
the tumbling process to slow down. If the tumbler is running too slowly, switch it
off, remove some of the metal items, then restart.
• When finished, turn off the tumbler and disconnect the power supply. Clean
the tumbler, then store in a clean, dry environment.
