Selecting speed and abrasive belt
You can use the belt speed adjusting wheel
adjust the speed, even while the appliance is
running . The optimum belt speed is dependent on
the workpiece or material being processed . We
recommend carrying out a practice run to deter-
mine the correct speed . In the table below, you will
find some recommended values which will help you
determine which belt and speed to use for which
job .
Material/
working area
Rough sanding
(grain size)
Finishing (grain size)
Speed preselection
Material/
working area
Rough sanding
(grain size)
Finishing (grain size)
Speed preselection
Material/
working area
Rough sanding
(grain size)
Finishing (grain size)
Speed preselection
Material/
working area
Rough sanding
(grain size)
Finishing (grain size)
Speed preselection
■
44
│
GB │ MT
to
Softwood
60
240
high (5–6)
Hardwood
60
180
high (5–6)
Chipboard
60
150
high (5–6)
Removing
paint/varnish
60
––
high (5–6)
Material/
working area
Rough sanding
(grain size)
Finishing (grain size)
Speed preselection
Material/
working area
Rough sanding
(grain size)
Finishing (grain size)
Speed preselection
Material/
working area
Rough sanding
(grain size)
Finishing (grain size)
Speed preselection
Material/
working area
Rough sanding
(grain size)
Finishing (grain size)
Speed preselection
Stationary work
♦
Turn the additional handle
position .
♦
Turn the power tool as shown in the illustration
and place it on a stable worktop .
♦
Fit the two screw clamps
provided and clamp the power tool tightly .
Rubbing down
paintwork/varnish
150
320
low (1–2)
Removing
rust from steel
40
120
medium/high (3–4)
Plastics
120
240
low/medium (2–3)
Non-ferrous metals
(e.g. aluminium)
80
150
medium/high (3–4)
to the horizontal
in the recesses
PBSD 600 A1