6” DUAL-ACTION SANDER MODEL NO: CAT80 Part No: 3110800 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS GC06/13
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE product. Before attempting to use the product, it is essential that you read this manual thoroughly and carefully follow all instructions given. In doing so you will ensure the safety of yourself and that of others around you, and you can also look forward to the product giving you long and satisfactory service. GUARANTEE This CLARKE product is guaranteed against faulty manufacture for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase.
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION .......................................................................... 2 GUARANTEE ................................................................................ 2 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ................................................. 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................... 3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................................................ 4 OVERVIEW ...................................................
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE PRESCAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN PERSONNAL INJURY, AND /OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY WORK ENVIRONMENT 1. Keep the work area clean and tidy. 2. Dress appropriately - Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Tie long hair out of the way. 3. Keep children and visitors away - Do not let children handle the tool. Make sure that any other persons in the work area are dressed suitably and are wearing eye and ear protectors. 4.
• The tool will be left unattended. • Moving to another work area. 12 Never use the tool if it is defective or operating abnormally. 13. The tool should be serviced as required by your CLARKE dealer. 14. Avoid damaging the tool for example by applying excessive force. 15. ALWAYS maintain the tool with care. Keep it clean for best and safest performance. 16. ALWAYS ensure the workpiece is firmly secured leaving both hands free to control the tool. 17.
OVERVIEW THROTTLE AIR INLET LOCKING NUT REGULATOR VALVE The CAT80 Sander is ideal for use in garages and workshops. Random orbit sanders give a virtually scratch - free finish on various surfaces prior to painting or varnishing the finished surface. Unpack your sander should include the following items. Any damage or deficiency should be reported to your CLARKE dealer immediately.
AIR SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS WARNING: COMPRESSED AIR CAN BE DANGEROUS. ENSURE THAT YOU ARE THOROUGHLY FAMILIAR WITH ALL PRECAUTIONS RELATING TO THE USE OF COMPRESSORS AND COMPRESSED AIR SUPPLY. • Use only clean, dry, regulated compressed air as a power source. • Air compressors used with the tool must comply with the appropriate European Community safety directives. • A build up of moisture in the air compressor will accelerate wear and corrosion in the moving parts.
BEFORE USE INSTALLING THE DISC 1. To assemble the pad to the tool, turn the locking nut (A) until the knurled portion contacts the flat surface on the output spindle (B). C 2. Thread the pad into the spindle by gripping theorbital hub (C) with one hand and the pad with the other. B A 3. Turn the locking nut until the spindle turns freely. Do Not operate the tool with the spindle in the locked mode as performance would be severly affected and a hazardous situation could result.
OPERATION IMPORTANT: Only use abrasive sanding pads designed for use with this type of 150mm dia sanding pad. 1. Squeeze the trigger against the body of the tool to start and evaluate its speed. The regulator valve can be used for setting positive speed control. 2. Rest the sander on the workpiece and start the machine. Let the sander do the work. Regulator • The actual weight of the machine is normally sufficient for efficient sanding.
TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM PROBLEM Tool runs at normal 1. Motor parts worn. speed but slows down under load. 2. Worn or sticking mechanism due to lack of lubricant. Tool runs slowly. Air 1. Motor parts jammed flows lightly from with gum &/or dirt exhaust. particles. Tool will not run. Air flows freely from exhaust. SOLUTION 1. Return to dealer for overhaul 2. Drip air tool lubricating oil into air inlet and soak moving parts. 1. Examine inlet air filter for cleanliness. 2. Regulator in closed position. 2.
MAINTENANCE WARNING! MAKE SURE THAT THE TOOL IS DISCONNECTED FROM THE AIR SUPPLY BEFORE STARTING ANY CLEANING OR MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES. DAILY • Drain water from the compressor air tank and air-line. • Pour a few drops of CLARKE air line oil** into the air inlet. This should be carried out regardless of whether or not an air line lubricator is used. If a lubricator is not used, this procedure should be repeated after every two to three hours of use.
PARTS LIST AND PARTS DIAGRAM 12 Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400/E-mail:Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.
PARTS LIST AND PARTS DIAGRAM No D e s c r i p t i o n No Description 1 Sanding Pad 21 Steel Ball 2 22 End Plate Screw Balance Nut 3 Wa s h e r B a l a n c e N u t 23 Cap Screw 4 Balance Nut 24 Ball Bearing 5 Counterweight Spacer 25 Screw 6 Wa v e Wa s h e r 26 Circlip 7 Hex Nut 27 Muffler 8 Eccentric Shaft 28 Motor Cover 9 Ball Bearing 29 Valve Cap 10 Eccentric Body 30 Spring 11 L o c k S c r e w 31 Valve Stem 12 Motor Handle 32 "O" Ring 13 End Plate 33 Ci
SPECIFICATIONS Feature Specification Model Number CAT80 Nominal Air Consumption 6 cfm Operating Air Pressure 90 psi (6.2 bar) Air Inlet Size 1/4" BSP Maximum Speed 10,000 rpm Minimum Hose Size 5/16" (8 mm) Sound Pressure Level (LPA dB) 80 Sound Power Level (Lwa Db) 93 Vibration Levels 8.1 m/s2 Pad Size 150 mm dia Weight 1.6 kg 14 Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400/E-mail:Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 15 Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400/E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.
