Product Familiarisation; Intended Use; Unpacking Your Tool; Before Use - Triton TSPS 450 Instrucciones De Uso Y De Seguridad

Product Familiarisation

1. On-Board Table Insert Storage
2. On/Off Switch
3. Motor Housing
4. Table Top
5. Spindle
6. Spindle Lock Nut
7. Lower Spindle Washer
8. On-Board Spindle Storage
9. Upper Spindle Washers (x3)
10. Table Insert (x 6)
11. Sanding Sleeve (x 6)
12. Rubber Drum (x 5)
13. Dust Extraction Port
14. Wrench
15. Dust Port Adaptor

Intended Use

Bench-mounted sanding machine with a rotating and height oscillating sanding drum.
For sanding curved and straight surfaces on intricate as well as larger workpieces.

Unpacking Your Tool

• Carefully unpack and inspect your tool. Fully familiarise yourself with all its features and
functions
• Ensure that all parts of the tool are present and in good condition. If any parts are missing
or damaged, have such parts replaced before attempting to use this tool

Before Use

WARNING: Ensure the tool is disconnected from the power supply before attaching or
changing any accessories, or making any adjustments.
Bench mounting
If the spindle sander is to be used in a permanent position, it is recommended that you secure
it to a rigid work surface.
• Use the holes in the base of the spindle sander (image A) as a template to mark and drill
four holes in your intended mounting surface (ie workbench). Secure the spindle sander
into position using large bolts, washers and nuts (not supplied)
• If the spindle sander is intended to be more portable, fix a board to the base which can be
easily clamped and removed from various mounting surfaces
• f using bolts make sure they are long enough to penetrate the workbench or board
sufficiently for a secure fix
Note: Use nylon insert lock nuts or spring washers in the fixings to prevent vibration from
loosening the fixings.
Note: Never use bolts that require force to push through the Bench Mounting Holes as these
may crack the plastic body as will over-tightening the fixings.
Dust extraction
It is recommended that the spindle sander is used with a dust extraction system for a cleaner
and safer work environment.
1. Attach the hose from the dust extraction system to the Dust Extraction Port (13) and
ensure it is secure
2. For greatest efficiency, activate the dust extraction system before turning on the spindle
sander
Selecting a table insert
Failure to use the correct table insert with its matching sanding sleeve could result in pinched
fingers or the workpiece being pulled down between the table insert and the sanding sleeve.
The sanding sleeve should fit snugly into the central cut out of the table insert (Images B
and C).
Use the following chart to help determine the correct table insert and upper spindle washer to
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use with each sanding sleeve.
Sanding
Sleeve Dia
13 mm / 1/2"
19 mm / 3/4"
26 mm / 1"
38 mm / 1 1/2"
51 mm / 2"
76 mm / 3"
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Table Upper Spindle
Insert Size Washer Size
13 mm / 1/2" Small
19 mm / 3/4" Medium
26 mm / 1" Medium
38 mm / 1 1/2" Large
51 mm / 2" Large
76 mm / 3" Large
Selecting the right grade of sanding sleeve
• Sanding sleeves are available in a variety of different grades: coarse (80 grit), medium
(150 grit) and fine (240 grit)
• Use a coarse grit to sand down rough finishes, medium grit to smooth the work, and fine
grit to finish off
• Always use good quality sanding sleeve to maximise the quality of the finished task
• It is advisable to do a trial run on a scrap piece of material to determine the optimum
grades of sanding sleeve for a particular job. If there are still marks on your work after
sanding, try either going back to a coarser grade and sanding the marks out before
recommencing with the original choice of grit, or try using a new piece of sanding sleeve
to eliminate the unwanted marks before going on to a finer grit and finishing the job
Fitting a sanding sleeve
Note: All of the Sanding Sleeves (11), except the smallest 13mm (1/2") Sanding Sleeve fit over
a matching Rubber Drum (12).
Note: Ensure there is no contact between the Sanding Sleeve and the Table Insert before
turning the machine on.
1. Fit the Lower Spindle Washer (7) over the Spindle (5) with the grooves facing upwards
(Image D)
2. Select the correct Sanding Sleeve for the intended job. Select the corresponding Rubber
Drum, (except when using the 13mm sanding sleeve)
3. Select the appropriate Table Insert (10) in accordance with the table in 'Selecting a
table insert'
4. Fit the Table Insert over the Spindle and onto the Lower Spindle Washer (see Image B).
Ensure the Table Insert is flush with the table
5. Fit the Rubber Drum over the Spindle (Images E and F)
6. Slide the Sanding Sleeve over the Rubber Drum
7. Fit the Upper Spindle Washer (9) over the Spindle
• Use the large washer with the 75mm (3"), 51mm (2"), and 38mm (1 1/2") Rubber Drums
• Use the medium washer with the 26mm (1") and 19mm (3/4") Rubber Drums
• Use the small washer with the 13mm (1/2") Sanding Sleeve
8. Fit the Spindle Lock Nut (6) on the Spindle (Images G and H). Tighten the nut just enough
to expand the Rubber Drum against the Sanding Sleeve. Do not over-tighten
• When the sanding sleeve is completely worn it is possible to turn it upside down and
maximise its service life by using the remaining grit
Note: If the sleeve rotates on the drum when switched on, the Spindle Lock Nut has not been
sufficiently tightened to compress the drum and therefore grip the sleeve.
IMPORTANT: Do not use a sanding sleeve that is too worn. This can lead to excessive heat
build-up and damage the rubber drum. Damaged rubber drums due to worn sanding sleeves
will not be covered under warranty.
Operation
WARNING: ALWAYS wear eye protection, adequate respiratory and hearing protection,
as well as suitable gloves, when working with this tool.
WARNING: ENSURE gloves and clothes worn do not have loose threads that could get
caught by the rotating spindle and drag your hand or head into the rotating spindle causing
severe injury. It is recommended to wear gloves that are not fabric based.
Switching ON and OFF
• The ON/OFF Switch (2) is located on the front of the spindle sander (Image I)
• To turn the spindle sander ON: Press the green button marked (-)
• To turn the spindle sander OFF: Press the red button marked (O)
Sanding
WARNING: Do not sand metal with this sander. Sanding metal will cause sparks that may
ignite wood and dust particles on the sander or in the workshop
Note: The spindle rotates in an anti-clockwise direction
1. Check the machine is mounted securely on the workbench and the Spindle Lock Nut (6)
is fastened correctly with appropriate sanding sleeve and table insert, in accordance with
guidance in 'Assembly'
2. Wear appropriate safety equipment, including face mask and safety glasses, then switch
on the dust extraction system (if available)
3. Turn the sander ON and allow the motor to reach full speed
IMPORTANT: Feed the workpiece gradually, AGAINST the direction of rotation, onto the sanding
sleeve. Failure to do this could force the workpiece away from the sanding sleeve with risk of
injury. Do not force the workpiece or apply excessive force.
4. When finished, turn off the machine and disconnect from mains power