Challenge Xtreme AJ56C Original Instruction

ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS

200W
MULTI SANDER

AJ56C

HELPLINE NO 08454 505299

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GENERAL POWER TOOL
SAFETY WARNINGS

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing a
CHALLENGE XTREME 200W Multi 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.

This sander only operates when dry sanding
on, and, with suitable grained abrasive sheets,
is suitable for the following work:
Surface sanding on wood, metal, plaster and
filler surfaces.
Removal of layers of old paint, intermediate
grinding, rust removal

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.

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.

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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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Replace damaged cords immediately.

• Unplug your tools before mounting or
replacing accessories.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY
RULES FOR YOUR
MULTI-SANDER

• Never use your multi-sander for wet
sanding with accessories, also for
sawing, scraping, cutting, polishing, and
separating.

• Always wear eye protection.

• Always wear ear protection during

extended periods of operation.

• Always wear a dust mask if the operation
is dusty.

• Always inspect and remove all nails and
screws etc before sanding.

• Always check walls and ceilings to avoid
hidden power cables and pipes. A metal
detector can be obtained from any good
DIY store for this purpose.

• If possible, use clamping devices or other
suitable means to secure the workpiece
to a firm surface.

• Use the original accessories and the tool
provided, no others.

• Only use accessories in good condition.
Do not use torn or worn accessories.

• Do not use a damaged plug and cable, if
damaged have them repaired. Always be
aware of the cord location.

• Do not abuse the cord. Never use the
cord to carry the tools or pull the plug
from the outlet. Keep cord away from
heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.

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

• If the replacement of the supply
cord is necessary, this has to be done
by the manufacturer or his agent
in order to avoid a safety hazard.

WARNING!

Some dust particles created by power
sanding, 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.

• Caution, fire hazard! Avoid
overheating the object being
sanded as well as the sander.

•

Always empty the dust box before
taking breaks.

In unfavorable
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.

• Keep your workplace clean. Blends
of materials are particularly dangerous.
Dust from light alloys can burn or explode.

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SYMBOLS

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.

WARNING!

Whilst working with this power tool,
hand/arm vibrations occur.

Adopt
the correct working practices in order to
reduce the exposure to vibration.

CAUTION!

Do not let familiarity with
your sander make you careless.

Remember that a careless fraction of a
second is sufficient to cause severe injury.

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COMPONENT LIST

1 On/off switch
2 Soft grip handle
3 Dust box cover clamp
4 Dust collection box
5 Hook and loop base plate
6 Sanding paper
7 Motor housing

ACCESSORIES

Dust collection box
Finger sanding pad
9 x mouse sanding paper ( 3 x 80#, 100#, 120#)
9 x finger sanding paper ( 3 x 80#, 100#, 120#)

We recommend that you purchase your accessories from the same store that sold you the
tool. Use good quality accessories marked with a well-known brand name. Choose the
type according to the work you intend to undertake. Refer to the accessory packaging for
further details. Store personnel can assist you and offer adv

ice.

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Vibration total values (triax vector sum) determined according to EN 60745:

Virbration Information

Vibration emission value a

h

= 1.23 m/s²

Uncertainty K = 1.5m/s²

NOISE INFORMATION

VIBRATION INFORMATION

A weighted sound pressure 71dB(A)
A weighted sound power 82dB(A)
K

PA

& KWA 3.0dB(A)

Wear ear protection when sound pressure is over 80dB(A)

The declared vibration total value has been measured in accordance with a
standard test method and may be used for comparing one tool with another.
The declared vibration total value may also be used in a preliminary
assessment of exposure.

TECHNICAL DATA

Rated voltage 230-240V~50Hz
Rated power 200W
No load speed 15000/min
Sanding base size 140x140x80mm
Protection class /II
Machine weight 1.6kg

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WARNING: The vibration emission value during actual use of the power tool can differ
from the declared value depending on the ways in which the tool is used dependant on the
following examples and other variations on how the tool is used:
How the tool is used and the materials being sandered.
The tool being in good condition and well maintained.
To use the correct accessory for the tool and ensuring it is in good condition.
And the tool is being used as intended by its design and these instructions.

This tool may cause hand-arm vibration syndrome if its use is not
adequately managed.

WARNING: To be accurate, an estimation of exposure level in the actual conditions

of use should also take account of all parts of the operating cycle such as the times
when the tool is switched off and when it is running idle but not actually doing the job. This
may significantly reduce the exposure level over the total working period.
Helping to minimize your vibration exposure risk.

Maintain this tool in accordance with these instructions and keep well lubricated (where
appropriate).
If the tool is to be used regularly then invest in anti vibration accessories.
Avoid using tools in temperatures of 10

o

C or less.

Plan your work schedule to spread any high vibration tool use across a number of days.

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1) SWITCHING ON AND OFF
(See Fig. A1,A2)

3) EMPTY DUST BOX (See Fig. C)

4) ATTACHING THE SANDING PAPER
(See Fig. D)

• To switch on, depress the “I” mark on the
shank of the on/off switch (1) to the end.
To switch off, depress the “O “ mark on the
shank of the on/off switch (1) to the end.

2) USING THE DUST COLLECTION BOX
(See Fig. B)

Your sander is equipped with a detachable
dust collection box (4). Connect the dust
collection box to the adapters holes
supplied. Then gently pull the dust box and
make sure it is fitted securely. Sanding dust
is drawn up from the holes in the sanding
base plate and into the dust box during the
sanding operation.

OPERATION
INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE: Before using the tool, read the
instruction book carefully.

Fig. A1

1

Fig. A2

Fig. B

4

Fig. C

3

For more efficient operation, please empty
the dust box every 15 minutes. This will
permit the air to flow through the box more
efficiently.
To empty the dust box, remove the dust box
from sander, then depress both the dust box
cover clamps (3) to remove the dust box
cover from dust box and shake out dust.

Fig. D

WARNING.

Always ensure that the tool is
switched off and the plug is removed from
the power point before conducting any
adjustments or maintenance.

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• Before fitting sanding paper, remove any
dust or debris from the hook and loop
system on the base.

• Match the holes in the sanding paper
with the holes in the base.

• Simply press the sanding paper to the
base to attach it.

CAUTION!

Take care to regularly clean out the build up
of dust on the base underneath the sanding
paper and not to let the sanding paper wear
completely down before replacing it. Failure to
observe these two precautionary measures can
lead to damage to the hook and loop on the
base plate and the sanding paper will not
attach properly.

WARNING!

Never use the sander unless the entire base
is fitted with sanding paper.

WARNING!

Always ensure that the tool is switched off and
the plug is removed from the power point
before conducting any adjustments or
maintenance.

• To change the base, first remove the five
fixing screws using a screwdriver.

• Align the sand plate holes with the
base plate and press it firmly in place to
ensure a good attachment ,then tighten
the screws.

• Align the sand paper to the finger and
press it firmly in place to ensure a good
attachment.

5) ATTACHING SANDING FINGER
AND THE SANDING FINGER PAPER
(See Fig. E1-E3)

Fig. E1

Fig. E2

Fig. E3

WARNING!

Always ensure that the tool is switched off and
the plug is removed from the power point
before conducting any adjustments or
maintenance.
There are 9pcs of mouse sanding paper and
9 pcs of finger sanding paper (each 3 x 80#,
100#, 120#) supplied with the multi sander.
80# sanding paper is used for rough sanding.
100# sanding paper is used for normal sanding.
120# sanding paper is used for fine sanding.
Other grades of sanding paper can be purchased
from your local hardware store.

6) SELECTING THE RIGHT GRADE OF
SANDPAPER

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• You can buy 40#, 60# sanding paper for
very corst sanding.

• 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 sandpaper to eliminate the unwanted
marks before going on to a finer grit and

finishing the job.

7) USING THE SANDER (See Fig. F, G)

This sander can be used for most sanding
operations on materials such as wood,
plastic, metal and painted surfaces.
Wear safety goggles, dust mask and ear
defenders.

Switch the sander on whilst it is resting on
the workpiece. Take care to hold the whole
area of the base plate on the work.
Move the sander over the surface of the
work in a circular motion with an even,
moderate pressure.

Do not press down too heavily. This will
slow down the motor and could lead to
overheating.

CAUTION: Where possible, clamp smaller
workpieces to the bench.
NOTE: If there are still scratches on
your work after sanding, try either of the
following: Go back to a coarser grit and
sand the marks out before recommencing
with the original choice, or try using new
sandpaper of the same grit to eliminate the
unwanted marks before progressing to a
finer grit and finishing the job.

WARNING!

Do not use the sander in wet or damp
conditions.

You can buy 180#, 240#, 320#, 400#
sanding paper for very fine sanding.

Fig. F

Fig. G

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Remove the plug from the socket
before carrying out any
adjustment, servicing or
maintenance.

Your power tool requires no additional
lubrication or maintenance. There are no
user serviceable parts in your power tool.
Never use water or chemical cleaners to
clean your power tool. Wipe clean with a
dry cloth. Always store your power tool in a
dry place. Keep the motor ventilation slots
clean. Keep all working controls free of dust.
Occasionally you may see sparks through
the ventilation slots. This is normal and will
not damage your power tool.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service
agent or similarly qualified persons in order
to avoid a hazard.

GENERAL INSPECTION

Regularly check that all the fixing screws
are tight. They may vibrate loose over time.

REPAIRS

Only an authorized service centre should
replace the cordset or carry out other
repairs. If the cordset is damaged or worn,
have it replaced by an authorized service
centre.

POWER CORD MAINTENANCE

If the supply cord needs replacing, the task
must be carried out by the manufacturer,
the manufacturer’s agent, or an authorized
service centre in order to avoid a safety
hazard.

MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING

• If your sander will not operate, check the
power at the mains plug.

• If the sander does not abrade surface,
checking the sanding paper. If the
sanding paper has been worn, replace
the new paper and try again. The paper
must be kept in a dry place, if it is
allowed to become damp, the abrasive
particles will lose their adhesion to the
backing paper and will not abrade.

• If the sander does not move smoothly,
the sanding paper may be loose,
damaged or wrinkled. Replace and try
again.

• If a fault can not be rectified return the
sander to an authorized dealer for repair.

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This product is selected for DOMESTIC USE ONLY and not for business use. This product is
guaranteed against manufacturing defects for a period of 12 months. This does not cover the
product where the fault is due to misuse, abuse, use in contravention of the instructions, or where
the product has been the subject of unauthorised modifications or alterations, or has been the
subject of commercial use. In the event of a problem with the product within the guarantee period
please contact the service centre for assistance on 08454 505299. If the item is shown to have an
inherent defect present at the time of sale, you will be provided with a replacement. Your statutory
rights remain unaffected.
Guarantor: Argos Limited, MK9 2NW

DISPOSAL

GUARANTEE

Your Power Tool is supplied with a fitted plug, however if you need to fit a new plug follow the
instruction below.
IMPORTANT
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Blue - Neutral Brown – Live

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows.
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with N
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L
If a 13AMP (BS1363/A) plug is used, a 13A fuse must be fitted, or if any other type of plug is used a
13AMP fuse must be fitted, either in the plug or adapter, or on the distribution board.
Note: If a moulded plug is fitted and has to be removed take great care in disposing of the plug and
severed cable, it must be destroyed to prevent engaging into a socket.If the supply

cord is damaged

it must be replaced by a service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid hazard.

PLUG REPLACEMENT

Do not dispose of electrical appliances with your domestic waste!

The packaging comprises exclusively environmentally- friendly material. Dispose of it in
your local recycling containers.
General inspection.
Regularly check that all the fixing .They may vibrate loose over time.

DOCUMENT NO: 1.1

ISSUE: MS

DATR: 2012-02-15

APPROVED: LW

(0123)

EC Declaration of Conformity

Year of 1st Issue .

12

Argos Ltd

489-499 Avebury Boulevard
Saxon Gate West
Milton Keynes
Buckinghamshire

MK9 2NW

We hereby certify that the product stipulated above complies with all the relevant provisions of the following EC new approach directive/s.

This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer

Type of Product: 200W Multi Sander

Model Number: AJ56C
Cat / Article Number: 7112393

Product Description:
Voltage: 230-240V~50Hz

Power: 200W
No-load speed: 15000/min
Sanding base size: 140x140x80mm
Protection class: 回 /II

Photograph:

Applicable EC Directives

2006/42/EC (MD)

2004/108/EC (EMC)

1999/5/EC (R&TTE)

2006/95/EC (LVD)

2009/105/EC (Pressure)

2000/14/EC Annex , 2005/88/EC

2009/125/EC (ErP)

2009/48/EC (Toys)

LWA =82dB(A), L

PA

= 71 dB(A), K=3dB(A)

2009/142/EC (Gas)

89/106/EEC (Construction)

/ /EC (Others)

Applicable
Harmonized Standards:

Report Date

Verification of conformity
Certificate Notified Body

EN 60745-1:2009
EN 60745-2-4: 2009

2010.9.7

GS ITS

EN 55014-1:2006

EN 55014-2:1997/+A1:2001/+A2:2008
EN 61000-3-2:2006
EN 61000-3-3:2008

2010.9.9

EMC ITS

EC Type approval certificate number

Issued number: 1.0

Issued on : 2012-8-10

Signed :

Creator: Max Shi

Name : Roger Panton-Kent

Position: QA

Position: Head of Quality Assurance