INSTRUCTION MANUAL
SA200-A
200W
1/3 SHEET SANDER
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Warranty Power Tools
1 Year Repair Warranty.
Register your warranty at www.automatictools.com.au
All warranty conditions can be found on the
www.automatictools.com.au website or email
help@ globalpowerbrands.com or call 1800 909 909.
CONTENTS
Warranty Power Tools 2
Introduction 3
Description of symbols 3
Specications 3
General safety rules 4
Safety Warnings for Sander 6
Accessories 7
Unpacking 7
Know your product 7
Assembly 8
Operation 8
Using the sander 9
Using the hole punch 9
Selecting the right grade of sandpaper 9
Maintenance 10
Lubrication 10
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Description of symbols
The rating plate on your tool may show symbols. These
represent important information about the product or
instructions on its use.
Wear hearing protection.
Wear eye protection.
Wear breathing protection.
Double insulated for additional protection.
For safe operation read instruction manual.
Appliance complies with requirements of
electrical approval & EMC in Australia.
Waste electrical products should not be disposed
of with household waste.
Specications
Model: SA200-A
Voltage: 230-240 V~ 50 Hz
Power rating: 200 W
No- load speed: 6000-12000min
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Sanding sheet dimensions:
— Adhesion via hook and loop 90 x 187mm
— Attachment via clamping 90 x 230mm
Net weight: 1.55 kg
Length of cordset: 2 m
Introduction
Your new AUTOMATIC power tool will more than satisfy
your expectations. It has been manufactured under
stringent AUTOMATIC Quality Standards to meet superior
performance criteria.
You will nd your new tool easy and safe to operate, and,
with proper care, it will give you many years of dependable
service.
CAUTION:
Carefully read through this entire Instruction
Manual before using your new AUTOMATIC Power Tool.
Take special care to heed the Cautions and Warnings.
Environmental protection
Recycle unwanted materials instead of disposing of them
as waste. All tools, hoses and packaging should be sorted,
taken to the local recycling centre and disposed of in an
environmentally safe way.
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radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There
is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is
earthed or grounded.
c) Do not expose power tools to rain or
wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will
increase the risk of electric shock.
d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord
for carrying, pulling or unplugging the
power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp
edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords
increase the risk of electric shock.
e) When operating a power tool outdoors,
use an extension cord suitable for outdoor
use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces
the risk of electric shock.
f) To reduce the risk of electric shock, the
manufacturer recommends the use of
a residual current device with a rated
residual current of 30mA or less at all
times.
3) Personal safety
a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and
use common sense when operating a
power tool. Do not use a power tool while you
are tired or under the inuence of drugs, alcohol or
medication. A moment of inattention while operating
power tools may result in serious personal injury.
b) Use personal protective equipment. Always
wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as
dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing
protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce
personal injuries.
This tool is double insulated. There are two independent
barriers of insulation to protect you from the possibility of
electric shock.
General safety rules
WARNING:
Read all safety warnings and all instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in
electric shock, re and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future
reference.
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mainsoperated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless)
power tool.
1) Work area safety
a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered
or dark areas invite accidents.
b) Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
ammable liquids, gases or dust. Power
tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
c) Keep children and bystanders away while
operating a power tool. Distractions can cause
you to lose control.
2) Electrical safety
a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet.
Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any
adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools.
Unmodied plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk
of electric shock.
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or
grounded surfaces, such as pipes,
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source and/or the battery pack from
the power tool before making any
adjustments, changing accessories, or
storing power tools. Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool
accidentally.
d) Store idle power tools out of the reach
of children and do not allow persons
unfamiliar with the power tool or these
instructions to operate the power tool.
Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained
users.
e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment
or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and
any other condition that may affect the power tool’s
operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired
before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained power tools.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are
less likely to bind and are easier to control.
g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool
bits etc. in accordance with these instructions,
taking into account the working conditions and the
work to be performed. Use of the power tool for
operations different from those intended could result in
a hazardous situation.
h) This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the
switch is in the off-position before connecting to power
source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the
tool. Carrying power tools with your nger on the switch
or energising power tools that have the switch on
invites accidents.
d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench
before turning the power tool on. A wrench
or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool
may result in personal injury.
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. This enables better control of the
power tool in unexpected situations.
f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away
from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair
can be caught in moving parts.
g) If devices are provided for the connection
of dust extraction and collection facilities,
ensure these are connected and properly
used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related
hazards.
4) Power tool use and care
a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct
power tool for your application. The correct power tool
will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it
was designed.
b) Do not use the power tool if the switch
does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that
cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and
must be repaired.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power
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pressure is applied and the motor slows resulting in
inefcient sanding and possible damage to the sander
motor.
• When sanding wood, always connect the dust extraction
lter.
• Take special care to guard against harmful and toxic dusts
when sanding lead-based painted surfaces, woods and
etals, including the following:
– All persons entering the work area must wear a mask
specially designed for protection against toxic dust and
fumes such as those arising from the sanding of lead
paint.
– Children and pregnant women must not enter the work
area.
– Do not eat, drink or smoke in the work area.
• Before using the sander with metal always remove the
extraction lter from the outlet as sparks may ignite the
dust or the internal bag.
• Do not continue to use worn, torn or heavily clogged
sanding sheets.
• Do not touch the moving sanding sheet.
• Ensure that you have removed foreign objects such as
nails and screws from the work before commencing
sanding.
• Rags, cloths, cord, string and the like should never be left
around the work area.
WARNING: We recommend the use of a residual current
device with a residual current rating of 30mA or less.
Wear goggles
Wear ear muffs
Wear a breathing mask
i) Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.
5) Service
a) Have your power tool serviced by a
qualied repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety
of the power tool is maintained.
b) Follow instruction for lubricating and
changing accessories.
c) Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil
and grease.
Additional safety rules for sanders
Remove the plug from the socket before
carrying out any adjustment, servicing or
maintenance.
• Fully unwind cable drum extensions to avoid potential
overheating.
• When an extension cable is required, you must ensure it
has the right ampere rating for your power tool and is in a
safe electrical condition.
• Ensure your mains supply voltage is the same as your tool
rating plate voltage.
• Your tool is double insulated for additional protection
against a possible electrical insulation failure within the
tool.
• Always check walls, oors and ceilings to avoid hidden
power cables and pipes.
• After long working periods external metal parts and
accessories could be hot.
• Do not force the sander; let the tool do the work at a
reasonable speed. Overloading will occur if too much
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Know your product
1. On/Off switch
2. Speed adjusting dial
3. Dust bag
4. Sanding-sheet clamp
5. Sanding plate
6. Hole punch
7. Sanding clamp lever
8. Dust port
Accessories
1 x dust bag
1 x sanding sheet: 80grit
1 x hole punch
Unpacking
Due to modern mass production techniques, it is unlikely
that your AUTOMATIC Power Tool is faulty or that a part is
missing. If you nd anything wrong, do not operate the tool
until the parts have been replaced or the fault has been
rectied. Failure to do so could result in serious personal
injury.
WARNING:
If any part is missing or damaged, do not
plug t he tool into the power source or install any accessory
until the missing or damaged part is replaced.
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to the port. When attaching the dust bag, push it onto
the dust port rmly as far as it will go to prevent it from
coming off during operation.
For the best results, empty the dust bag when it
becomes approximately half full, tapping it lightly to
remove as much dust as possible.
Notes: Prevent dust accumulation at the workplace.
Dusts can easily ignite.
Operation
WARNING:
Observe correct mains voltage! The voltage
of the power source must agree with the voltage specied
on the nameplate of the machine.
Switching On and Off
CAUTION:
Make sure the tool is not resting on any
surface when it is switched on.
To start the machine, push the On/Off siwtch marked
“I” on the left hand side of the sander.
To switch off the machine, push the On/Off switch
marked “O” on the right hand side of the sander.
CAUTION:
• Never run the tool without the abrasive paper. You may
seriously damage the pad.
Assembly
WARNING:
Always ensure that the tool is switched
off and the plug is removed from the power point before
making any adjustments or maintenance procedures.
1. Installing and replacing the sanding sheet
Sanding Sheets with Hook and Loop Backing
(a) The sanding plate is tted with hook and loop backing
for quick and easy fastening of sanding sheets with
hook and loop adhesion. Before attaching the sanding
sheet, free the hook and loop backing of the sanding
plate from any debris by tapping against it in order to
enable optimum adhesion. Position the sanding sheet
ush alongside one edge of the sanding plate, then lay
the sanding sheet onto the sanding plate and press
rmly.
(b) To remove the sanding sheet, grasp it at one of the tips
and pull it off from the sanding plate.
2.
Sanding Sheets without Hook and Loop Backing
(a) Lightly lift and unlatch the sanding-sheet clamp
lever(7). Position the sanding sheet under the opened
rear sanding sheet clamp(4) to the stop and clamp the
sanding sheet by reinserting the sanding-sheet clamp
lever(7).
(b) Fold the sanding sheet rmly around the sanding
plate. Guide the other end of the sanding sheet under
the front sanding-sheet clamp lever(7) and clamp the
sanding sheet by reinserting the sanding-sheet clamp.
(c) To remove the sanding sheet, unlatch the sanding-
sheet clamp lever(7) and pull out the sanding sheet.
3. Installing the dust bag
Attach the dust bag onto the dust port. There are 2
raised bar-type blocks on the outside of the dust port.
The dust bag has the same shape to enable connection
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WARNING:
Do not use the sander in wet or damp
conditions.
To maximise the life of the motor do not use the sander
continuously for more than 10-15 min at a time. Allow 5-10
min rest period between usage.
Using the hole punch
If the sandpaper installed does not have holes it will be
necessary to punch holes into the sandpaper using the
hole punch provided to ensure dust collection during use.
Place the hole punch on a level surface. After tting the
sandpaper to the sander align the base of the sander with
the hole punch and push down on the sander until the hole
punch pierces the sandpaper. Remove the sander from the
hole punch.
TIP: Depending on the paper used, you may need to use a
pointed screwdriver to open and clear the holes to increase
the efciency of dust extraction.
Selecting the right grade of sandpaper
WARNING:
Always ensure that the tool is switched
off and the plug is removed from the power point before
making any adjustments or maintenance procedures.
• Different grades of sanding paper can be purchased from
your local hardware store. Available grades are: Coarse,
Medium and Fine.
• Use a coarse grit to sand down rough nishes, medium
grit to smooth the work and ne grit to nish off.
• It is best to make a trial run on a scrap piece of material
to determine the optimum grades of sandpaper for
a particular job. If there are still marks on your work
after sanding, try either going back to a coarser grade
and sanding the marks out before recommencing with
the original choice of grit, or try using a new piece of
• Never force the tool. Excessive pressure may decrease
the sanding efciency, damage the abrasive paper or
shorten tool life. Hold the tool rmly. Turn the tool on and
wait until it attains full speed. Then gently place the tool
on the workpiece surface. Keep the pad ush with the
workpiece and apply slight pressure on the tool.
Using the sander
1. The sander is designed for sanding wood, plastic and
similar materials. It can be used for sanding back and
nishing the surface.
2. This sander is a handy size for medium jobs.
3. Wear safety goggles, a dust mask and ear defenders.
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The whole sanding pad must rest on the workpiece.
5. Switch the sander on while it is off the workpiece and
move it over the surface to be smoothed in a circular
motion.
6. Grip the rear of the handle in one hand and push down
on the front of the handle with the other hand. Take
care to hold the sander parallel to the work.
7. Use moderate pressure only, enough to control the
machine without labouring the motor.
TIP: When sanding a rough or painted surface, start
off with a course grit and work your way through to a
ner one until the desired nish is achieved.
8. If there are still marks on your work after sanding,
try either going back to a coarser grade and sanding
the marks out before recommencing with the original
choice of grit, or try using a new piece of sandpaper to
eliminate the unwanted marks before going on to a ner
grit and nishing the job.
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sandpaper to eliminate the unwanted marks before going
on to a ner grit and nishing the job.
WARNING:
Do not use the same sanding sheet for
wood and metal. Metal particles become embedded in the
sandpaper and will scour a wooden surface.
Maintenance
WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical
replacement parts. The use of any other part may create a
hazard or cause product damage.
If the replacement of the supply cord is necessary,this has
to be done by the manufacturer or its agent in order to
avoid a safety hazard.
DO NOT use solvents when cleaning plastic parts.
Plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use.
Use a clean cloth to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease etc.
WARNING:
Do not allow brake uids, gasoline,
petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc. to come
into contact with plastic parts. They contain chemicals that
can damage, weaken or destroy plastic.
WARNING:
DO NOT attempt to modify tools or create
accessories. Any such alteration or modication is misuse
and could result in a hazardous condition leading to
possible serious injury. It will also void the warranty.
DO NOT abuse power tools. Abusive practices can
damage the tool and the workpiece.
Lubrication
All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufcient
amount of high-grade lubricant for the life of the unit under
normal conditions. Therefore, no further lubrication is required.
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Global Power Brands International Pty. Ltd.
PO Box 413 Mooroolbark VIC 3138
ABN. 39 131 999 914
Ph. 1800 909 909
help@globalpowerbrands.com
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