MILWAUKEE M18 FUEL FBTS75 (01) PDF Document

The main parts of the MILWAUKEE M18 FUEL FBTS75 are:

1. Dust port

2. Rear handle

3. Trigger

4. Front handle

5. Front handle lever

6. Belt adjuster knob

7. Sander belt

8. LEDs

9. Belt tension lever

10. Speed dial

11. Direction of rotation

12. Dust bag

13. Universal hose adapter

To remove the battery: Push in the release buttons and pull the battery pack away from the tool.

To insert the battery: Slide the pack into the body of the tool. Make sure it latches securely into place.

Always remove the battery pack any time the tool is not in use.

Always remove the battery pack before changing accessories. Fingers can be pinched between the rollers and the belt tension release; keep fingers out of the areas.

To remove the sanding belt:

1. Remove the battery pack.

2. Place the sander on its side.

3. Release the belt tension lever and remove the sanding belt.

To install a new sanding belt:

1. Remove the battery pack.

2. Place the sander on its side.

3. Release the belt tension lever.

4. Make sure to match the direction of the rotation arrow on the sanding belt with the arrow on the tool. Failure to do so can create a hazardous situation.

5. Push the belt tension lever back in.

6. Follow the instructions for “Adjusting Sanding Belt Tracking.”

After installing a new sanding belt, it is best practice to adjust the sanding belt tracking. Adjusting the tracking regularly will increase the belt life.

1. Insert the battery pack.

2. Position the sander upside down.

3. Pull the trigger.

4. The outer edge of the base of the sander should be parallel with the sanding belt when properly adjusted. The belt should not show excessive wear on the inner edge or rub against internal components. Depending on the placement of the belt, choose between:

Adjusting sanding belt inward: Slowly twist the belt adjuster knob counterclockwise.

Adjusting sanding belt outward: Slowly twist the belt adjuster knob clockwise.

Select sandpaper based on the material you are sanding:

• Fine woodwork: garnet or aluminium oxide

• Rough woodwork: aluminium zirconia or ceramic aluminium oxide

• Manufactured wood products (particleboard, etc.): silicon carbide or aluminium oxide

• Solid surface materials (Corian®, quartz, etc.): silicon carbide or aluminium oxide

• Metals: emery or aluminum oxide

Sandpaper is also graded by coarseness. Start with a grit just coarse enough to remove high spots and excessive roughness. Follow with a second sanding using a grit one or two grades finer. Continue with successively finer grits until you obtain the desired finish. Do not switch from a very coarse to a very fine grit in one step, as it may be difficult to remove the marks made by the coarse grit.

WARNING: Collected sanding dust from surface coatings such as polyurethanes, linseed oil, etc. can self-ignite in the sander dust bag or elsewhere and cause fire. To reduce the risk of fire, always empty the dust bag frequently (10-15 minutes) while sanding and never store or leave a sander without totally emptying its dust bag. Do not use the dust bag when sanding metal as this causes a fire hazard.

To use the dust bag:

1. Remove the battery pack.

2. To insert, push the tab in the open position while sliding the dust bag adapter into the sander’s dust port.

3. To remove, push the tab in the open position while pulling the dust bag away from the sander’s dust port.

4. To empty, unzip the dust bag. Empty dust from the dust bag holding it away from your face and tapping it into a trash can or other container. Do not clean the dust bag with water or compressed air.

For efficient operation, empty the dust bag when it is no more than half full. Always empty it thoroughly after sanding and before storing the sander.

Use the universal hose adapter to attach the sander to a vacuum hose.

1. Remove the battery pack.

2. Remove the dust bag from the sander.

3. To attach, slide the universal hose adapter into the sander’s dust port. Push the sander and adapter together firmly. Connect the vacuum hose to the adapter.

4. To remove, disconnect the vacuum hose from the adapter. Then, grasp the sander and adapter firmly and pull apart.

1. Secure the workpiece before starting the belt sander. Select the proper speed for the workpiece.

2. To start the sander, grasp both handles and pull the trigger, allowing the sander to reach maximum speed before placing it on the workpiece. NOTE: LEDs will turn on when the trigger is pulled and will remain illuminated until shortly after the trigger is released.

3. Slowly move the sander in the direction of the grain of the wood while applying constant pressure. Do not let the sander remain in one spot, as this will result in an uneven surface.

4. To stop the tool, release the trigger. Ensure the tool has come to a complete stop before laying it down.

The speed dial allows the sander to operate at variable speeds from low speed (1) to high speed (5).

1. To increase speed, turn the dial to a higher setting.

2. To decrease speed, turn the dial to a lower setting.

1. Remove the battery pack.

2. Pull the lever in the middle of the handle all the way back into the open position.

3. Slide the handle to one of the two predetermined detents.

4. Push the lever down to the closed position.

1. When removing several layers of paint or varnish, remove as much as possible with a paint solvent or varnish remover.

2. Scrape away the residue with a putty knife or other scraping tool and allow the surface to cool and dry before applying the sander.

3. Select a coarse grit sandpaper to help prevent the sandpaper from clogging.

4. Keep the sander moving over new areas to avoid heating and softening the old coating.

5. Work in wide, overlapping strokes to produce a uniform finish.

6. As the workpiece begins to show through the old coating, switch to a medium grit sandpaper to avoid scratching the surface. Gradually switch to a fine grit sandpaper until you achieve the desired finish.

Always remove the battery pack before performing any maintenance.

Maintaining Tool:

Keep your tool, battery pack, and charger in good repair by adopting a regular maintenance program. Inspect your tool for issues such as undue noise, misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, or any other condition that may affect the tool operation. If the tool does not start or operate at full power with a fully charged battery pack, clean the contacts on the battery pack. If the tool still does not work properly, return it to a service facility for repair.

Cleaning:

Clean dust and debris from any vents. Keep the tool clean, dry, and free of oil or grease. Use only mild soap and a damp cloth to clean, since certain cleaning agents and solvents are harmful to plastics and other insulated parts. Some of these include gasoline, turpentine, lacquer thinner, paint thinner, chlorinated cleaning solvents, ammonia, and household detergents containing ammonia. Never use flammable or combustible solvents around tools.

• Collected sanding dust from sanding surface coatings such as polyurethanes, linseed oil, etc. can self-ignite in the sander dust bag or elsewhere and cause fire. To reduce the risk of fire always empty the dust bag frequently (10-15 minutes) while sanding and never store or leave a sander without totally emptying its dust bag. Also follow the recommendations of the coatings manufacturers.

• To reduce the risk of injury, when working in dusty situations, wear appropriate respiratory protection or use a suitable dust extraction solution.

• Always use common sense and be cautious when using tools. It is not possible to anticipate every situation that could result in a dangerous outcome. Do not use this tool if you do not understand these operating instructions or you feel the work is beyond your capability.

• Maintain labels and nameplates. These carry important information. If unreadable or missing, contact a service facility for a replacement.

• Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.