Rockwell RD4161 User manual

RD4161
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COMPONENT LIST
ACCESSORIES
Dust box 1
Sanding paper (80 grit) 1
We recommend that you purchase your accessories
from the same store that sold you the tool. Refer to
the accessory packaging for further details. Store
personnel can assist you and offer advice.
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY
WARNINGS
WARNING! Read all safety warnings,
instructions, illustrations and specications
provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all
instructions listed below 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.
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 inuence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A
1On/off switch
2Dust collection box
3Dust outlet
4Sanding paper clamp
5Base plate
Not all the accessories illustrated or described are included in standard delivery.

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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
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 and clothing 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 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 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.
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 and accessories. Check
for misalignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts and any other condition
that may 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.
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.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES:
1. Recommendation that the tool always be supplied
via a residual current device with a rated residual
current of 30 mA or less.

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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
Warning
RCM marking
ABN: Australian Business Number. By this number,
business information such as entity type, status,
business location etc. can be found at website
http://abr.business.gov.au.
ABN of Positec Australia Pty Ltd is 14 101 682 357
TECHNICAL DATA
Voltage 220-240 V~ 50 Hz
Power input 200W
No load speed 12000 /min
Dimension of base 90*187 mm
Orbital dia. 1.6mm
Protection class: /II
Machine weight 1.33kg
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: Before using the tool, read the instruction
book carefully.
Intended Use
The machine is intended for dry sanding of wood,
plastic, ller and coated surfaces.
1. FITTING THE SANDING PAPER
WITH HOOK & LOOP SYSTEM (SEE FIG A)
This sander features an easy hook and loop accessory
fastening system for quick changing without clamps.
The sanding papers are placed directly onto the base
plate. The hole pattern in the base plate and sanding
paper must match. Then press the sanding paper
onto the base plate by hand. Firmly press the power
tool with the sanding paper against a at surface and
briey switch the power tool on. This provides for good
adhesion and prevents premature wear.
Before placing on the sanding paper, free the base
plate from dust/debris by lightly tapping against it.
REMOVE THE SANDING PAPER
Simply lift a small portion of the sand paper from the
side then pull it off the sanding pad.
SANDING PAPER WITHOUT HOOK & LOOP SYSTEM
(SEE FIG B , C , D)
FITTING THE SANDING PAPER
Fitting the sanding paper over the base. Make sure
the sanding paper is even with the edges and that the
dust collection holes in the base and sanding paper is
aligned and that the sanding paper is taut on the base.
Lift the sanding paper retaining clips to the open
position and insert one end of the sanding paper under
the retaining clip.
Push the clip back into the retaining position. Lightly
stretch the paper over the base plate ensuring that it
is not folded or wrinkled then position under the other
retaining clip back into the retaining position. Check
that the paper is at to the base plate, if not, release
either clip and reposition the paper before resetting the
clip. Switch on momentarily to check that the sander is
functioning correctly. If there is undue vibration, repeat
the paper positioning procedure.
REMOVE THE SANDING PAPER
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
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2. USING THE DUST COLLECTION BOX (SEE FIG E)
A) ATTACH THE DUST BOX
Your sander is equipped with a Dust Collection Box (2).
Insert the Dust Collection Box into the rear dust outlet
of sander. Then pull the Dust Collection Box and make
sure it is tightened securely on the dust outlet.
B) EMPTY DUST BOX
For more the efcient operation, empty the dust box
every 5-10mins. This will permit the air to ow through
the box better.
To empty the dust box, pull off the dust box out of the
dust extraction outlet directly and shake out dust.
3. USING THE DUST OUTLET (SEE FIG F)
Your sander is equipped with a 35mm dust outlet,
which is designed for connecting the hose of a vacuum
cleaner.
If the vacuum hose is 35mm, insert the hose directly
into the rear dust outlet of the sander.
NOTE: When using this feature you must switch on the
vacuum cleaner followed by the sander. When work
is completed turn off the sander rst followed by the
vacuum.
NOTE:Check the dust adapter periodically during use to
ensure it is secure on the dust outlet.
4. OPERATING THE ON/OFF SWITCH (SEE FIG. G)
Slide the on/off switch to the position marked ”I” to
start the machine.
Slide it to the position marked “0” to stop it.
5. USING THE SANDER
The workpiece must be rmly secured before
sanding. Unsecured workpieces can y out causing
personal injury or damage.
Be sure to hold the sander rmly whilst it is on and
apply it gently to the work, it may “kick” on rst
contact. Hold the sander so that it is at on the work
and move slowly, preferably with a smooth, circular
motion. Regularly check the condition of the sanding
paper and replace when worn . For best results do
not apply too much pressure on the sander. Applying
excessive force will reduce the life of the sanding paper
and may cause motor failure. If the stock is not being
removed as fast as you would like you may need to use
a coarse grit sand paper for quicker results.
6. FLUSH SANDING FACILITY
Your sander can sand ush on three sides of the
baseplate which allows easy access to corners and
edges of mouldings.
7 . ORBITAL SANDING
Your sander operates in small a circular rotation which
allows efcient material removal. Operate your sander
in long sweeping movements across your workpiece
and even across the grain. For a ner nish, always use
a ne grit sanding paper and only move the sander in
the direction of the grain and never across the grain. Do
not allow your sander to remain in the same position
for too long. This will remove excessive stock and
could create an uneven surface.
8. THE SELECT THE RIGHT SAND PAPER
Selecting the correct grit of sand paper is an extremely
important decision that will allow you to achieve the
best quality nish.
A course grit sand paper will remove stock faster but
the nish will not be smooth. A ne grit sand paper will
provide a smother nish.
If the surface is rough:
Start with coarse grit (sold separately) and sand until
the surface is uniform. Then use medium to remove
any scratches left by the coarse grit. Then use ner grit
(sold separately) for nishing the surface.
Note: Always continue sanding with each grit until the
surface is uniform.
WORKING HINTS FOR YOUR
SANDER
1. Your sander is useful for working on wood, metal
and painted surfaces. It will smooth surfaces prior
to painting, even where llers have been used and
left proud.
2. Your sander is best suited to large at areas such
as doors but can also be used on walls,skirting
boards, windows, etc provided they are accessible.
3. Different types of sanding paper will allow the
sander to meet various needs. Different grades
of sanding paper are available, the higher grade
number, the ner the grit. For rough work start
with a low grade of grit (i.e. 60 grit) and change to a
higher, ner grit (i.e. 100 or 120) for nishing. If you
use a ne grade for rough surfaces it will soon clog
and need changing.
4. At all times, let the sander do the work-do not force
it or apply excessive pressure to the sanding paper
or it could wrinkle or tear. Preferably, use a light
circular motion.
5. If the surface shows excessive making from the
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too coarse or applying too much pressure.
MAINTENANCE
Remove the plug from the power source 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. If you see some sparks ashing in the
ventilation slots, this is normal and will not damage your
power tool.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualied
persons in order to avoid a hazard.
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 rectied return the sander to an
authorized dealer for repair.

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