Ozito QSS-1000 User manual

ORBITAL
SANDER
1/4SHEET
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
SPECIFICATIONS
Voltage: 230-240V ~ 50Hz
Power: 135W
No Load Spead: 13,000/min
Pad Size: 1/4Sheet
(110x100mm)
Weight: 1.12kg
STANDARD EQUIPMENT
Quarter Sheet Sander
Sand Paper x 3
Dust Bag
IN ORDER TO MAKE A CLAIM UNDER THIS
WARRANTY YOU MUST RETURN THE PRODUCT
TO YOUR NEAREST BUNNINGS WAREHOUSE WITH
YOUR BUNNINGS REGISTER RECEIPT. PRIOR TO
RETURNING YOUR PRODUCT FOR WARRANTY
PLEASE TELEPHONE OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE
HELPLINE:
Australia 1800 069 486
New Zealand 0508 069 486
WARRANTY
TO ENSURE A SPEEDY RESPONSE PLEASE
HAVE THE MODEL NUMBER AND DATE OF
PURCHASE AVAILABLE. A CUSTOMER SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE WILL TAKE YOUR CALL
AND ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY
HAVE RELATING TO THE WARRANTY POLICY
OR PROCEDURE.
OZITO Australia/New Zealand (Head Office) 1-23 Letcon Drive, Bangholme, Victoria, Australia 3175.
The benefits provided under this warranty are in addition
to other rights and remedies which are available to you at law.
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded
at 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.
Generally you will be responsible for all costs associated with
a claim under this warranty, however, where you have suffered
any additional direct loss as a result of a defective product you
may be able to claim such expenses by contacting our customer
service helpline above.
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Paper Punch Plate
QSS-1000
1219
3 YEAR REPLACEMENT WARRANTY
Your product is guaranteed for a period of 36 months from
the original date of purchase and is intended for DIY (Do It
Yourself) use only. If a product is defective it will be replaced in
accordance with the terms of this warranty. Warranty excludes
consumable parts, for example: carbon brushes, dust bag, backing
pads, etc.
WARNING
The following actions will result in the warranty being void.
• If the tool has been operated on a supply voltage other
than that specified on the tool.
• If the tool shows signs of damage or defects caused
by or resulting from abuse, accidents or alterations.
• Failure to perform maintenance as set out within the
instruction manual.
• If the tool is disassembled or tampered with in any way.
• Professional, industrial or high frequency use.

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KNOW YOUR PRODUCT
1. SANDING SHEET FITMENT
5. Dust Bag
6. Sanding Sheet
7. Paper Punch Plate
ACCESSORIES
1 On/O󰀨Switch
2 Sanding Pad
3 Sure Grip Handle
4 Spring Clamp
QUARTER SHEET SANDER
SETUP & PREPARATION
1. Whenttingthesandingsheet,aligntheholesonthesheetwith
the holes on the sanding pad.
Ensure the tool is disconnected from the power supply
before performing any of the following operations.
The holes on the bottom of the sanding pad allow the dust bag to
draw the sanding dust away from the work area.
3. Fold the sandpaper to
match the contours of
the sanding pad.
2. Unlock the spring clamp
on both sides of the
sander.
5. Feed the paper under
the clamp at the rear
of the sander. Lock the
clamp.
4. Feed the paper under
the clamp at the front
of the sander. Lock the
clamp.
Note:Ensurethesandingsheetisrmlyclampedandheldat
against the base of the sanding pad.

3. DUST BAG
1/3
2. PAPER PUNCH PLATE
2. Align the sides of the backing pad with the raised sides of the
punch. Press down to punch the holes.
1. Fit the 1/4sanding sheet to the sander.
Use the punch to create dust extraction holes on the sandpaper
which align with the holes on the sander.
2. Toremove,rotate
and pull the dust
bag away from the
extraction port.
1. Push the dust
bag onto the dust
extraction port
aligning the locking
tab and rotate.
Install
3. Empty dust bag when it becomes 1/3full for optimum dust
extraction.
Remove
Empty

4. ON/OFF SWITCH 5. SANDING
2. Toturnthesandero󰀨,presstheon/o󰀨buttonagain.
OPERATION
2. Toturnthesanderon,presstheon/o󰀨switch.
QSS-1000
1. Connect the tool to the mains power supply.
1. Secure the material to be sanded.
2. Firmly grasp the sander. Turn it on and let the motor build up to
maximum speed. Gradually lower it onto the workpiece using a
forward movement.
3. Foroptimumresults,usebackwardandforwardstrokes.
Note: Keep the entire sanding pad in contact with the workpiece at
all times during sanding.
WARNING! THE TOOL IS RECOMMENDED FOR
USE WITH A RESIDUAL CURRENT DEVICE WITH A
RATED CURRENT OF 30mA OR LESS.
WARNING! THIS PRODUCT IS NOT RECOMMENDED
FOR SANDING DRYWALL OR PLASTER DUE TO THE
ULTRA-FINE SANDING PARTICLES PRODUCED.
DRYWALL SANDERS IN CONJUNCTION WITH DUST
EXTRACTION ARE RECOMMENDED FOR DRYWALL
AND PLASTER SANDING APPLICATIONS.
WARNING! GUIDE THE CORD DURING SANDING TO
PREVENT IT BEING CAUGHT ON THE WORKPIECE
OR OTHER OBJECTS.

•Keeptheventsofthesandercleanatalltimes.Ifpossible,preventforeign
matter from entering the vents.
•Aftereachuse,blowairthroughthesanderhousingtoensureitisfreefrom
all dust particles which may build up. Build up of dust particles may cause the
sander to overheat and fail.
•Iftheenclosureofthesanderrequirescleaning,donotusesolventsbuta
moist soft cloth only. Never let any liquid get inside the sander; never immerse
any part of the sander into a liquid.
Carbon Brushes
Whenthecarbonbrusheswearout,thesander
will spark and/or stop. Discontinue use as soon
as this happens. They should be replaced prior to
recommencing use of the sander. Carbon brushes
are a wearing component of the sander and are
therefore not covered under warranty. Continuing
to use the sander when carbon brushes need to
be replaced may cause permanent damage to the
sander. Carbon brushes will wear out after many uses. When the carbon
brushesneedtobereplaced,takethesandertoanelectricianorapowertool
repairer for a quick and low cost replacement. Always replace both carbon
brushes at the same time.
Note: Ozito Industries will not be responsible for any damage or injuries
caused by the repair of the tool by an unauthorised person or by mishandling
of the tool.
MAINTENANCE
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS
CARING FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Power tools that are no longer usable should not be disposed of
with household waste but in an environmentally friendly way. Please
recycle where facilities exist. Check with your local council authority
for recycling advice.
Recyclingpackagingreducestheneedforlandllandrawmaterials.
Reuse of recycled material decreases pollution in the environment.
Please recycle packaging where facilities exist. Check with your
local council authority for recycling advice.
V Hz
~ W
/bpm
ø
/min
n
o
Volts
Alternating current
Revolutions or
reciprocation per minute
Orbital per minute
Double insulated
Warning
Hertz
Watts
No load speed
Diameter
Regulator compliance mark
Sparking visible through the housing air vents
A small amount of sparking may be visible through the housing vents.
This is normal and does not indicate a problem.
Excessive sparking visible through the housing air vents
and/or the drill failing to operate
May indicate the carbon brushes have worn out and need to be replaced. Carbon
brushesshouldonlybereplacedbyaqualiedelectricianorpowertoolrepairer.
Sandpaper Selection
Selecting the correct grit of sandpaper is an important step in achieving
optimum results. Coarse grit will remove the most material. Finer grit will
produceasmoothernish.Theconditionoftheworkpiecewilldeterminethe
gritofthesandpapertobeused.Thehigherthegritnumber,thenerthe
grade of sandpaper.
Ifthesurfaceisrough,startwithacoarsegritandsanduntilthesurfaceis
uniform. Medium grit may then be used to remove scratches left by the coarser
grit.Finergritisthenusedtonishthesurface.Alwayscontinuesandingwith
each grade of sandpaper until the surface is uniform.
MATERIAL APPROPRIATE GRIT
Coarse Sanding Fine Sanding
Paintwork 180 400
Wood: Softwood 60 240
Hardwood 60 180
Veneer 240 320
Note:Ifintermediatesandingisrequired,chooseagritratingbetweencoarseand
ne.Theabovetableisintendedasaguideonly.Toensureasatisfactoryresult,
asmall,inconspicuousareashouldrstbetestedtoensurethegritofsandpaper
chosenissuitableforthedesirednish.
Sanding Tips
Neverforcethesander.Theweightofthesandersuppliesadequatepressure,
allowing the sandpaper to do the work. Applying additional pressure will slow the
motor,rapidlywearthesandpaper,andgreatlyreducethesanderspeed.Thiswill
slow the removal rate and produce an inferior quality surface.
CAUTION:Excessivepressurewilloverloadthemotor,causingpossibledamage
to the sander by overheating the motor; or damage to the workpiece.
Be sure to check your workpiece often. The sander is capable of removing
materialrapidly,especiallywithcoarsepaper.
Theorbitalactionofyoursanderallowsyoutosandwiththegrain,oratanyangle
acrossitformostsandingjobs.Inthenalstagesabetternishwillbeachieved
by sanding with the grain.
Do not sand on one spot for too long. The sander’s rapid action may remove too
muchmaterial,creatinganunevensurface.
Spare parts can be ordered from the Special Orders Desk
at your local Bunnings Warehouse.
For further information, or any parts not listed here, visit
www.ozito.com.au or contact Ozito Customer Service:
Australia 1800 069 486
New Zealand 0508 069 486
E-mail: [email protected]
SPARE PARTS
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QUARTER SHEET SANDER SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING!
• Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, because the sanding pad
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.
Recommendation that the tool always be supplied via a residual current device
with a rated residual current of 30 mA or less.
Unplug the sander before changing accessories. Accidental start-ups may occur if
the sander is plugged in while changing an accessory.
Disposing of dust.Beextremelycarefulofdustdisposal,materialsinneparticle
formmaybeexplosive.Donotthrowsandingdustonanopenre.Spontaneous
combustion,mayintime,resultfromamixtureofoilorwaterwithdustparticles.
Always wear eye protection and a dust mask for dusty applications and when
sanding overhead. Sanding particles can be absorbed by your eyes and inhaled
easily and may cause health complications.
Use special precautions when sanding chemically pressure treated timber,
paint that may be lead based, or any other materials that may contain
carcinogens. A suitable breathing respirator and protective clothing must be worn
by all persons entering the work area. Work should be sealed by plastic sheeting and
persons not protected should be kept out until work area is thoroughly cleaned.
Do not ‘wet sand’ with this sander. Liquids entering the motor housing are an
electrical shock hazard.
Do not use sandpaper intended for larger sanding pads. Larger sandpaper will
extendbeyondthesandingpadcausingsnagging,tearingofthepaperorkick-back.
Extra paper extending beyond the sanding pad can also cause serious lacerations.
WARNING!
Somedustcreatedbypowersanding,sawing,grinding,drillingandother
constructionactivities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,cementandothermasonryproducts,and;
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated timber.
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dustmasksthatarespeciallydesigned
tolteroutmicroscopicparticles.
WARNING!Whenusingmains-poweredtools,basicsafetyprecautions,includingthe
following,shouldalwaysbefollowedtoreduceriskofre,electricshock,personalinjuryand
material damage.
Readthewholemanualcarefullyandmakesureyouknowhowtoswitchthetoolo󰀨inanemergency,
before operating the tool.
Save these instructions and other documents supplied with this tool for future reference.
The charger has been designed for 230V and 240V only. Always check that the power supply corresponds
to the voltage on the rating plate.
Note: The supply of 230V and 240V on Ozito tools are interchangeable for Australia and New Zealand.
This tools is double insulated; therefore no earth wire is required.
Note: Double insulation does not take the place of normal safety precautions when
operating this tool. The insulation system is for added protection against injury resulting from a
possible electrical insulation failure within the tool.
Ifthesupplycordisdamaged,itmustbereplacedbyanelectricianorapowertoolrepairerinorderto
avoid a hazard.
Using an Extension Lead
Alwaysuseanapprovedextensionleadsuitableforthepowerinputofthistool.Beforeuse,inspectthe
extensionleadforsignsofdamage,wearandageing.Replacetheextensionleadifdamagedordefective.
Whenusinganextensionleadonareel,alwaysunwindtheleadcompletely.Useofanextensionlead
notsuitableforthepowerinputofthetoolorwhichisdamagedordefectivemayresultinariskofreand
electric shock.
The power supply for this products charger should be protected by a residual current device (rated at
30mA or less). A residual current device reduces the risk of electric shock.
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the
warningsandinstructionsmayresultinelectricshock,re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 ammable
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. Unmodied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.
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 inuence of drugs, alcohol or medication. 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 o󰀨-position before connecting to
power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your
nger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 dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
h. 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.
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 o󰀨. 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andany
otherconditionthatmaya󰀨ect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di󰀨erentfromthoseintendedcouldresultinahazardoussituation.
h. Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and
grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected situations.
5. Service
a. Have your power tool serviced by a qualied repair person using only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.