jcb JCB-SS280 Installation manual

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Safety and operating manual
280W Finishing Sander
JCB-SS280

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WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions 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.
1. Work area safety
a) Keep work area clean and well
lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite
accidents.
b) 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.
c) Keep children and bystanders
away while operating a power tool.
Distractions can cause you to lose
control.
2. Electrical safety
a) 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.
b) 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.
c) Do not expose power tools
to rain or wet conditions. Water
entering a power tool will increase
the risk of electric shock.
d) 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.
e) 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.
f) 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.
3. Personal safety
a) 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.
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS

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A moment of inattention while
operating power tools may result
in serious personal injury.
b) Use personal protective
equipment. Always wear eye
protection. Protective equipment
such as dust mask, non-skid
safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing
protection used for appropriate
conditions will reduce personal
injuries.
c) 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 energising
power tools that have the switch
on invites accidents.
d) 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.
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper
footing and balance at all times.
This enables better control of
the power tool in unexpected
situations.
f) 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.
g) If devices are provided for the
connection of dust extraction and
collection facilities, ensure these
are connected and properly used.
Use of these devices can reduce
dust-related hazards.
4. Power tool use and care
a) 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.
b) 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.
c) Disconnect the plug from
the power source and/or the
battery pack 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.
d) 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.
e) Maintain power tools. Check
for misalignment or binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts
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affect the power tool’s operation.
If damaged, have the power
tool repaired before use. Many
accidents are caused by poorly
maintained power tools.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and
clean. Properly maintained cutting
tools with sharp cutting edges are
less likely to bind and are easier
to control.
g) 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.
5. Service
a) 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.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY
POINTS FOR YOUR
SANDER
1. Harmful/toxic dusts will arise
from sanding e.g. lead painted
surfaces, woods and metals.
Contact with or inhalation of these
dusts can endanger the health of
operator and bystanders. Always
use eye glasses and dust mask.
2. Hearing protection should be
worn when using the sander.
3. Hold power tool by insulated
gripping surfaces, because the
belt may contact its own cord.
Cutting a "live" wire may make
exposed metal parts of the power
tool "live" and could give the
operator an electric shock.
4. Always wear safety glasses
or eye shields when using the
sander. Everyday eyeglasses have
only impact-resistant lenses; they
are not safety glasses. Following
this rule will reduce the risk of
serious personal injury.
5. Remove the plug from the
socket before carrying out
any adjustment, servicing or
maintenance.
6. Fully unwind cable drum
extensions to avoid potential
overheating.
7. When an extension cable is
required you must ensure it has
the correct ampere rating for
your power tool and is in a safe

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electrical condition.
8. Ensure your mains supply
voltage is same as indicated on
the rating plate.
9. Your tool is double insulated
for additional protection against
a possible electrical insulation
failure within the tool.
10.Always check walls, floors and
ceilings to avoid hidden power
cables and pipes.
11.After long working periods
external metal parts and
accessories could be hot.
12.If possible, ensure the work-
piece is firmly clamped to prevent
movement.
13.Your sander is a hand held
tool, do not clamp your sander.
14.Before sanding, check the
area is free of nails, screws, etc.
15.Never stop the sander by
applying a force to the base plate.
16.Only use paper in good
condition. Do not use torn or worn
paper.
17.Do not sand material
containing asbestos due to a
health risk.
18.Do not sand lead based paint
due to the risk of lead poisoning.
19.Do not eat or drink in the
working area of the sander.
20.Do not allow people to enter
the working area without wearing
a dust mask.
21.Where possible, seal off the
working area to contain the dust
for later removal.
22.Your tool is designed for dry
sanding only, not wet sanding.
23.Your tool is designed for
general purpose light polishing of
wood and metals.
24.Do not sand magnesium
material due to the risk of fire.
WARNING: Some dust
particles created by power
sanding, contain 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 from these exposures
varies, depending upon how often
you do this type of work.
To reduce your exposure to these
chemicals:
•Work in a well-ventilated area.
•Work with approved safety
equipment, such as those dust
masks that are specially designed
to filter microscopic particles

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SYMBOLS
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read
instruction manual
Wear ear protection
Wear eye protection
Wear dust mask
Double insulation
RCM marking

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1. ON-OFF SWITCH
2. LOCK-ON BUTTON
3. SOFT GRIP HANDLE
4. CYCLONIC DUST BOX
5. VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL
6. BASE PLATE
7. PAPER PUNCH
8. CLAMP LEVER
9. SANDING PAPER CLAMP
10. MOTOR HOUSING
11. MESH SANDING SHEET (See A)
COMPONENT LIST
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7
9
4
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5
6
8

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TECHNICAL DATA
Voltage 230-240V~50Hz
Power input 280W
No load speed 6000-12000/min
Base size 92x187mm
Orbital diameter 2.4mm
Protection class /II
Machine weight 2kg
ACCESSORIES
Use good quality accessories marked with a well-known brand name. Choose the type
according to the work you intend to undertake. Refer to the accessory packaging for
further details. Store personnel can assist you and offer advice.
Mesh sanding sheet(80 grit) 3
Cyclonic dust box 1
Vacuum adaptor 1
Paper punch 1

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NOTE: Before using the tool, read the instruction book
carefully .
INTENDED USE
The machine is intended for dry
sanding of wood, plastic, filler and
coated surfaces.
ASSEMBLY
1. FIT THE SANDING PAPER
A) MESH SANDING SHEET (WITH
HOOK & LOOP SYSTEM)(See A1)
The mesh sanding sheet are placed
directly onto the base plate. Before
placing on the mesh sanding sheet,
free the base plate from dust/debris
by lightly tapping against it.
B) SANDING PAPER WITHOUT
HOOK & LOOP SYSTEM (See A2)
Lightly lift the clamp lever (8) and
unlatch it.
Slide the sanding paper under the
sand paper clamp lever and reinsert
the clamp lever (8).
Make sure that the sanding paper
faces firmly against the base plate.
Fold the sanding paper around and
clamp the other end in the same
manner.
Sanding paper without holes, e. g.
from rolls or by the meter, can be
punctured with the paper punch for
use with dust extraction.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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A1
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B1 2
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E2
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2. REMOVE THE SANDING
PAPER
A) MESH SANDING SHEET (WITH
HOOK & LOOP SYSTEM)
Simply remove the mesh sanding
sheet directly.
B) SANDING PAPER WITHOUT
HOOK & LOOP SYSTEM
To remove the sanding paper, lift
up the clamp lever and move away
from the clamp lever lock. The
sanding paper clamp is now loose.
Repeat with the other clamp on the
opposite side of your sander.
3. PAPER PUNCH
If using sanding paper without
dust holes, use the paper punch
to perforate the holes to ensure
correct dust extraction. Position the
punch (7) over the base plate with
the punch sides on the edges of the
base plate. Press the punch into the
base plate to punch holes into the
sanding paper. Then remove the
punch and check all the holes have
been formed correctly.
OPERATION
1. ON /OFF SWITCH
Depress to start and release to stop
your tool.
2. SWITCH LOCK-ON
BUTTON
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on button (2) (See B), release on/
off switch first and lock-on button
second. Your switch is now locked
on for continuous use. To switch
off your sander just depress and
release the on/off switch.
3. VARIABLE SPEED
CONTROL (See C)
With the variable speed control (5),
the required speed can be selected
(also while running).
The required speed is dependent on
the material and is to be determined
by a practical trial.
After longer periods of working at
low speed, allow the machine to
cool down by running it for approx.
3 minutes at maximum speed with
no load.
Sanding
work
Grain Speed
setting
(opm)
Coarse
sanding
Precision
sanding
Sanding
down
varnishes
180 400 8700~
12000
Stripping
paint 40 120 9800~
12000
Touching up
paintwork 120 120 7600~
10000
Sanding
wood 60 240 7600~
12000
Machining
veneer 180 400 8700~
11000
Sanding
aluminium 80 240 7600~
11000
Derusting
metal 40 120 9800~
12000
Sanding
metal and
steel
120 240 9800~
12000
Sanding
plexiglass 180 400 6500~ 8700
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4. CYCLONIC DUST BOX
(See D)
A) ATTACH THE CYCLONIC DUST
BOX
Your sander is equipped with a
cyclonic dust box. To attach, slide
the box onto the outlet piece and
take care that the latching lever
engages.
CAUTION:
To prevent the possibility of
sanding dust or foreign body being
thrown into your face or eyes, never
attempt to use your sander without
the dust box properly installed.
B) EMPTY THE CYCLONIC DUST
BOX (See E1,E2)
For more efficient operation,
empty the cyclonic dust box every
5-10mins. This will permit the air
to flow through the box better. To
empty the box, press the latching
lever in and pull off the box. Then
press the button at the rear of the
box to open it, and shake out dust.
5. FLUSH SANDING
FACILITY
Your sander can sand flush on three
sides of the base plate which allows
easy access to corners and edges
of mouldings.
6. ORBITAL SANDING
Your sander operates in small
circular rotations which allow
efficient material removal. Operate
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1
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A1
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B1 2
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your sander in long sweeping movements across your work piece and even
across the grain. For a finer finish, always use a fine grain sanding paper and
only move the sander in the direction of the grit and never across the grain. Do
not allow your sander to remain in the same position otherwise you will remove
material and create an uneven surface.
WORKING HINTS FOR YOUR FINISHING SANDER
If your power tool becomes too hot, especially when used at low speed, set the
speed to maximum and run it with no load for 2-3 minutes to cool the motor. Avoid
prolonged usage at very low speeds. Always use sand paper that is suitable for
the material you want to sand.
Always ensure the work-piece is firmly held or clamped to prevent movement.
Any movement of the material may affect the quality of the sanding finish.
Start your sander before sanding and turn it off only after you stop sanding. For
the best results, sand wood in the direction of the grain.
Do not start sanding without having the sandpaper fitted.
Do not allow the sandpaper to wear away it will damage the base-plate. The
guarantee does not cover base-plate wear and tear.
Use coarse grit paper to sand rough surfaces, medium grit for smooth surfaces
and fine grit for the final surfaces. If necessary, first make a test run on scrap
material.
Use only good quality sandpaper.
The sandpaper controls the sanding efficiency, not the amount of force you apply
to the tool. Excessive force will reduce the sanding efficiency and cause motor
overload. Replacing the sandpaper regularly will maintain optimum sanding
efficiency.
MAINTENANCE
Remove the plug from the socket before carrying out any adjustment, servicing
or maintenance.
Your power tool requires no additional lubrication or maintenance. There are no
user serviceable parts in your power tool. Never use water or chemical cleaners to
clean your power tool. Wipe clean with a dry cloth. Always store your power tool
in a dry place. Keep the motor ventilation slots clean. Keep all working controls
free of dust. Occasionally you may see sparks through the ventilation slots. This is
normal. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer,
its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
1. If your sander will not operate, check the power at the mains plug.
2. If the sander does not abrade surface, checking the sanding paper. If the
sanding paper have been worn, replace the new paper and try again. The paper
must be kept in a dry place, if it is allowed to become damp, the abrasive particles
will lose their adhesion to the backing paper and will not abrade.
3. If the sander dose not move smoothly, The sanding paper may be loose,
damaged or wrinkled. Replace and try again.
4. If a fault can not be rectified return the sander to an qualified person for repair.

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Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be
excluded under the Australian Consumer Law.
You are entitled to a replacement or refund for
a major failure and for compensation for any
other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage.
You are also entitled to have the goods repaired
or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable
quality and the failure does not amount to a
major failure. To obtain compensation, you
would need to provide documentary evidence of
the loss or damage suffered, and documentary
evidence that such loss or damage was a
reasonably foreseeable consequence of a failure
by us to comply with a consumer guarantee
under the Australian Consumer Law. Such
evidence may include photographs, statutory
declarations, receipts or reports (e.g. from your
doctor), depending on the loss or damage.
In addition to any rights and remedies you
may have under the Australian Consumer Law
and any other applicable law, if your JCB tool
becomes defective due to faulty materials or
workmanship within a period of 3 year from the
date of purchase, we guarantee to:
• Replace or repair all defective parts, free of
charge; or
• Repair products free of charge; or
• Replace the unit with a new or re-conditioned
unit free of charge.
Your warranty is subject to the following
conditions:
• Battery packs are guaranteed for a 12 month
period only.
• The tool has not been misused, abused,
neglected, altered, modified or repaired by
anyone other than an authorized service centre.
• Only genuine JCB parts that fall under normal
customer maintenance in accordance with the
instruction manual have been used on or with
the product.
• The tool has been subjected to fair wear and
tear.
• The tool has not been used for trade or
professional purposes.
• The tool has not been used for rental purposes.
• The tool has not sustained damage through
foreign objects, substances or accidents.
Your warranty does not cover:
• Components that are subject to natural wear
and tear caused by use in accordance with
operating instructions.
• Unauthorized/improper maintenance/
handling or overload are excluded from this
warranty as are accessories such as bulbs,
blades and bits, etc.
• Accessories supplied with the tool.
For claims under this JCB warranty, please
contact the JCB Helpline. To make a claim you
will need to provide proof of purchase in the form
of a valid receipt that displays the date and place
of purchase. Any expense you incur in claiming
under the JCB warranty will be borne by you.
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This guarantee statement does not replace but is
in addition to your statutory rights.
This warranty applies only to the original
purchaser and may not be transferred.
All repairs and replacement tools will be
covered by the limited warranty of the balance
of the warranty period from the date of the
original purchase.
This JCB warranty is provided by Positec
Australia Pty Limited ACN 101 682 357 of 25
Research Drive, Croydon South VIC 3136
Address for the return of the products: The
Point of Purchase