Taurus TBS-350 Instruction Manual

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Congratulations on choosing to buy a TAURUS® product.
All products brought to you by TAURUS® are manufactured to the highest standards of
performance and safety, and, as part of our philosophy of customer service and satisfaction, are
backed by our comprehensive 1 Year Warranty.

We hope you will enjoy using your purchase for many years to come.

What your 1 year warranty means

Great care has gone into the manufacture of this product and it should therefore provide you
with years of good service when used properly. In the event of product failure within its
intended use over the course of the first 1 year after the date of purchase, we will remedy the
problem as quickly as possible once it has been brought to our attention. In the unlikely event
of such an occurrence, or if you require any information about the product please contact us
via our after sales support services, details of which can be found in this manual and on the
product itself.

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General information and safety instructions page 3
Assembly page 7
Assembly and spare parts page 9
Features page 11
Operating instructions page 14
Frequently asked questions page 14
Other useful information page 15

GENERAL INFORMATION AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Warning!
Read the enclosed safety warnings, the additional safety warnings and the
instructions. Failure to follow the safety warnings and the instructions may result
in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Keep the safety warnings and the instructions for future reference.

The following symbols are used in the user manual or on the product:

Denotes risk of personal injury, loss of life or damage to the tool in case of non-observance
of the instructions in this manual.

Risk of electric shock.

Immediately remove the mains plug from the mains if the mains cable becomes damaged
and during cleaning and maintenance.

Wear safety goggles. Wear hearing protection.

Risk of flying objects. Keep bystanders away from the work area.

Do not dispose of the product in unsuitable containers.

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“WARNING ! When using electric tools basic safety precautions should always be

followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury including the

following. Read all these instructions before attempting to operate this product and save

these instructions”.

Safe operation

1 - Keep work area clear

- Cluttered areas and benches invite injuries.
2 - Consider work area environment

- Do not expose tools to rain.

- Do not use tools in damp or wet locations.

- Keep work area well lit.

- Do not use tools in the presence of flammable liquids or gases.
3 - Guard against electric shock

- Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces (e.g. pipes, radiators, ranges,
refrigerators).

4 - Keep other persons away

- Do not let persons, especially children, not involved in the work touch the tool or the
extension cord and keep them away from the work area.

5 - Store idle tools

- When not in use, tools should be stored in a dry locked-up place, out of reach of children.

6 - Do not force the tool

- It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was intended.

7 - Use the right tool

- Do not force small tools to do the job of a heavy duty tool.

- Do not use tools for purposes not intended; for example do not use circular saws to cut
tree limbs or logs.

8 - Dress properly

- Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery; they can be caught in moving parts.

- Non-skid footwear is recommended when working outdoors.

- Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.

9 - Use protective equipment

- Use safety glasses.

- Use face or dust mask if working operations create dust.

10 - Connect dust extraction equipment

- If the tool is provided for the connection of dust extraction and collecting equipment,
ensure these are connected and properly used.

11 - Do not abuse the cord

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- Never yank the cord to disconnect it from the socket. Keep the cord away from heat, oil
and sharp edges.

12 - Secure work

- Where possible use clamps or a vice to hold the work. It is safer than using your hand.

13 - Do not overreach

- Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

14 - Maintain tools with care

- Keep cutting tools sharp and clean for better and safer performance.

- Follow instruction for lubricating and changing accessories.

- Inspect tool cords periodically and if damaged have them repaired by an authorised
service facility.

- Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if damaged.

- Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.

15 - Disconnect tools

- When not in use, before servicing and when changing accessories such as blades, bits and
cutters, disconnect tools from the power supply.

16 - Remove adjusting keys and wrenches

- Form the habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the
tool before turning it on.

17 - Avoid unintentional starting

- Ensure switch is in “off ” position when plugging in.

18 - Use outdoor extension leads

- When the tool is used outdoors, use only extension cords intended for outdoor use and so
marked.

19 - Stay alert

- Watch what you are doing, use common sense and do not operate the tool when you are
tired.

20 - Check damaged parts

- Before further use of tool, it should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate
properly and perform its intended function.

- Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,
mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation.

- A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an
authorised service centre unless otherwise indicated in this instruction manual.

- Have defective switches replaced by an authorised service centre.

- Do not use the tool if the switch does not turn it on and off.

21 - Warning: The use of any accessory or attachment other than one recommended in this

instruction manual may present a risk of personal injury.

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22 - Have your tool repaired by a qualified person

- This electric tool complies with the relevant safety rules. Repairs should only be carried
out by qualified persons using original spare parts, otherwise this may result in
considerable danger to the user.

Special safety instructions

The following points need to be checked:•

Do the connecting voltage of the machine correspond with the mains voltage.•
Are the mains lead and the mains plug in a good condition; strong, without ravels or damages.•

For functional reasons the turning parts of this machine are not covered. Therefore it is of •
utmost importance to be careful. Hold the workpiece firmly, to prevent it from slipping
from your hands. Never touch the sanding surfaces of a working machine with your hands.
Avoid the use of long extension cables.•
If necessary, secure the sanding machine with screws.•

Whenever using the machine

Check that the switch is NOT in the ‘ON/1’ position before connecting the machine to the •
power supply.
Always keep the power cord out of the way of the tool’s moving parts.•

Immediately switch off the machine when:

The plug or power cord is defective or damaged.•
The switch is defective.•
You smell smoke or burning insulation•

Electrical safety

When using electric machines always observe the safety regulations applicable in your country
to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury. Read the following safety
instructions and also the enclosed safety instructions.

Always check that the power supply corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate.

Replacing cables or plugs

Immediately throw away old cables or plugs when they have been replaced by new ones. It is
dangerous to insert the plug of a loose cable in the wall outlet.

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