Challenge FS-CG-140X140X80-135A User Manual

135W PALM
DETAIL SANDER

FS-CG-140X140X80-135A
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS

ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing a
CHALLENGE XTREME Palm Sander

We would like you to be completely
satisfied with your new product and
hope you get many years of

satisfaction out of this tool.

Your FS-CG-140X140X80-135A palm sander
is suitable for surface sanding on wood, metal,
plaster and filler surfaces, removal of layers of
old paint, intermediate grinding, rust removal.
The sander only operates when dry sanding
on, and should work with suitable grained
abrasive sheets.

GENERAL POWER TOOL
SAFETY WARNINGS

WARNING!

Read all safety warnings and all
instructions. Failure to follow the warnings

and instructions may result in electric shock,
fire and/or serious injury.

Save all warnings and instructions
for future reference. The term “power

tool” in the warnings refers to your
mains-operated (corded) power tool or
battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

1) Work area safety
Keep work area clean and well lit.

•

Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.

• Do not operate power tools in

explosive atmospheres, such as in
the presence of flammable liquids,
gases or dust. Power tools create

sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.

• Keep children and bystanders

away while operating a power
tool. Distractions can cause you to lose

control.

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2) Electrical safety

• 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. Unmodified plugs and

matching outlets will reduce risk of electric
shock.

• Avoid body contact with earthed
or grounded surfaces, such as
pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. There is an increased

risk of electric shock if your body is
earthed or grounded.

• Do not expose power tools to rain

or wet conditions. Water entering a
power tool will increase the risk of electric
shock.

• 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 and moving parts. Damaged

or entangled cords increase the risk of
electric shock.

• 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.

• If operating a power tool in a
damp location is unavoidable, use

a residual current device (RCD)

protected supply. Use of an RCD
reduces the risk of electric shock.

3) Personal safety

• 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 influence of
drugs, alcohol or medication. A
moment of inattention while operating power

tools may result in serious personal njury.

ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS

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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.

• 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
finger on the switch or energising power
tools that have the switch on invites
accidents.

• 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.

• Do not overreach. Keep proper

footing and balance at all times.
This enables better control of the power
tool in unexpected situations.

• 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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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.

• Disconnect the plug from the

power 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.

•

Properly maintained cutting tools with
sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind
and are easier to control.

• 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.

5) Service

• Have your power tool serviced by
a qualified repair person using
only identical replacement parts.

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This will ensure that the safety of the
power tool is maintained.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY
RULES FOR YOUR
SANDER

• Use the machine only for dry

sanding. Use the machine only for dry
sanding. Penetration of water into the
machine increases the risk of an electric
shock.

• Pay attention that no persons are

put at risk through sparking.
Remove any combustible materials in the
vicinity. Sparking occurs when sanding
metal materials.

• Caution, fire hazard! Avoid

overheating the object being
sanded as well as the sander.

•

Always empty the dust box before
taking breaks.

conditions, e.g., when sparks emit from
sanding metals, sanding debris in the dust
box, micro filter or paper sack (or in the
filter sack or filter of the vacuum cleaner)
can self-ignite. Particularly when mixed
with remainders of varnish, polyurethane
or other chemical materials and when the
sanding debris is hot after long periods of
working.

• When working with the machine,

always hold it firmly with both
hands and provide for a secure
stance. The power tool is guided more
secure with both hands.

• Secure the work piece. A work piece

clamped with clamping devices or in a
vice is held more secure than by hand.

• Keep your workplace clean. Blends

of materials are particularly dangerous.
Dust from light alloys can burn or explode.

In unfavorable

• Never use the machine with a
damaged cable. Do not touch the
damaged cable and pull the mains

plug when the cable is damaged
while working. Damaged cables

increase the risk of an electric shock.

WARNING!

Some dust particles created by power
sawing, contain chemicals known to
cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
Some examples of these chemicals
are:

• Lead from lead-based paints.

• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement

and other masonry products.

• Arsenic and chromium from chemically

treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies,
depending upon how often you do this type
of work. To reduce your exposure to these
chemicals:

• Work in a well-ventilated area.

• Work with approved safety equipment,

such as those dust masks that are specially
designed to filter microscopic particles.

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To reduce the risk of injury, user
must read instruction manual

Warning

Wear eye protection

Wear ear protection

Wear dust mask

Double insulation

Waste electrical products should not
be disposed of with household waste.
Please recycle where facilities exist.
Check with your Local Authority or
retailer for recycling advice.

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