Changing the sanding sheet

Remove dirt and dust from the sanding plate , e.g. with a brush, before attaching a new sanding sheet.

To ensure optimum dust extraction, make sure that the punched holes in the sanding sheet are aligned with the drilled holes in the sanding plate.

Sanding sheets with hook-and-loop backing (see figure B)

If the sanding plate is fitted with a hook-and-loop fastening, sanding sheets with a hook-and-loop backing can be secured quickly and easily.

Tap the hook-and-loop fastening of the sanding plate before fitting the sanding sheet (18) to facilitate maximum adhesion.

Position the sanding sheet (18) so that it is flush with one side of the sanding plate , then place the sanding sheet on the sanding plate and press it on firmly.

To remove the sanding sheet (18), take hold of it by a corner and pull it away from the sanding plate .

Sanding sheets without hook-and-loop backing (see figures C–E)

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Unlock both sanding-sheet clamps (20) and swivel them downwards.

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Insert the sanding sheet (18) under the rear clamping bracket (21). Ensure that the sanding sheet (18) is not too short and that it is correctly clamped. Swivel the sanding-sheet clamp (20) back into the starting position and lock it in place.

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Position the sanding paper so that it fits tightly around the sanding plate . Clamp the front part of the sanding sheet under the front clamping bracket (19). Ensure that the sanding sheet (18) is not too short and that it is correctly clamped. Swivel the sanding-sheet clamp (20) back into the starting position and lock it in place.

Unperforated sanding sheets, e.g. from rolls or bulk stock sold by the metre, can be perforated using the punch (26) for the purpose of dust extraction. To do this, fit the sanding sheet on the power tool and push the tool down onto the punch (see figure J).

To remove the sanding sheet (18), unlock both sanding-sheet clamps (20) and pull the sanding sheet out of its bracket.