Assembly
Before any work on the machine itself, pull the
mains plug.
Replacing the Sanding Sheet
(see figure A)
To remove the sanding sheet 10, lift it from the side
and pull it off of the sanding plate 8.
When attaching a new sanding sheet, remove any
dust or debris from the sanding plate 8, e. g., with
a brush.
The surface of the sanding plate 8 is fitted with Vel-
cro backing for quick and easy fastening of sand-
ing sheets with Velcro adhesion.
Press the sanding sheet 10 firmly against the bot-
tom side of the sanding plate 8.
To ensure optimum dust extraction, pay attention
that the punched holes in the sanding sheet match
with the holes in the sanding plate.
Selection of the Sanding Plate
Depending on the application, the machine can be
equipped with sanding plates of different hardness:
– Soft sanding plate: Suitable for polishing and
sensitive sanding (also for curved surfaces).
– Sanding plate, medium hard: Suitable for all
sanding work; universally usable.
– Hard sanding plate: Suitable for high sanding ca-
pacity on flat surfaces.
Replacing the Sanding Plate
(see figure B)
Note: Replace a damaged sanding plate 8 immedi-
ately.
Pull off the sanding sheet or polishing tool. Com-
pletely unscrew the screw 11 and take off the sand-
ing plate 8. Attach the new sanding plate 8 and
tighten the screw again.
Note: When attaching the sanding plate, pay atten-
tion that the toothing of the drive element engage
into the openings of the sanding plate.
Note: A damaged sanding-plate base may be
changed only by an authorised after-sales service
agent for BTI power tools.
Dust/Chip Extraction
Dust from materials such as lead-containing
coatings, some wood types, minerals and metal
can be harmful to one's health. Touching or
breathing-in the dust can cause allergic reac-
tions and/or lead to respiratory infections of the
user or bystanders.
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Certain dust, such as oak or beech dust, is con-
sidered carcinogenic, especially in connection
with wood-treatment additives (chromate, wood
preservative). Materials containing asbestos may
only be worked by specialists.
– As far as possible, use a dust extraction sys-
tem suitable for the material.
– Provide for good ventilation of the working
place.
– It is recommended to wear a P2 filter-class res-
pirator.
Observe the relevant regulations in your country
for the materials to be worked.
Prevent dust accumulation at the workplace.
Dust can easily ignite.
Integrated Dust Extraction with Dust Box
(see figures C–G)
Mount the dust box 7 onto the extraction outlet 12.
Turn the dust box in such a manner that its recess-
es face against the tips on the extraction outlet and
the dust box can be felt to engage.
The filling level of the dust box 7 can easily be
checked through the transparent container.
To empty the dust box 7, pull it off toward the rear
with a slight twisting motion.
Screw the filter element 6 on and pull it out of the
dust box 7. Empty the dust box.
To loosen the dust, gently strike or tap the filter el-
ement 6 against a firm surface. Clean the lamellas
of the filter element 6 with a soft brush.
Note: To ensure optimum dust extraction, empty
the dust box 7 in good time and clean the filter el-
ement 6 at regular intervals.
When working vertical surfaces, hold the power
tool in such a manner that the dust box 7 faces
downward.
External Dust Extraction (see figure H)
Mount a vacuum hose 13 onto the extraction outlet
12. Mount the vacuum hose onto the extraction
outlet (as shown in the figure) in such a manner
that the lateral openings on the extraction outlet re-
main free. This prevents the power tool from adher-
ing to the workpiece during sanding and the sur-
face quality of the workpiece from being impaired.
Connect the vacuum hose 13 to a vacuum cleaner
(accessory). An overview for connecting to various
vacuum cleaners can be found at the end of this
manual.
The vacuum cleaner must be suitable for the mate-
rial being worked.
When vacuuming dry dust that is especially detri-
mental to health or carcinogenic, use a special vac-
uum cleaner.
When working vertical surfaces, hold the power
tool in such a manner that the vacuum hose faces
downward.
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