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USER MANUAL SB 8V2 METABO

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Read and understand all of the safety precautions, warnings and operating instructions in the Instruction Manual before operating or maintaining this power tool. Most accidents that result from power tool operation and maintenance are caused by the failure to observe basic safety rules or precautions. An accident can often be avoided by recognizing a potentially hazardous situation before it occurs, and by observing appropriate safety procedures. Basic safety precautions are outlined in the “SAFETY” section of this Instruction Manual and in the sections which contain the operation and maintenance instructions. Hazards that must be avoided to prevent bodily injury or machine damage are identified by WARNINGS on the power tool and in this Instruction Manual. NEVER use this power tool in a manner that has not been specifically recommended by HITACHI.

MEANINGS OF SIGNAL WORDS

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situations which, if ignored, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situations which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury, or may cause machine damage. NOTE emphasizes essential information. SAFETY

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.

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 flammable 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. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock. b) 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. 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) 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.

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 influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. 01Eng_SB8V2_US 10/10/12, 8:4534 English 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. 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 finger 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 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.

a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES AND SYMBOLS

1. Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces,

because the belt may contact its own cord. Cutting a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give the operator an electric shock.

2. ALWAYS wear ear protectors when using the tool

for extended periods. Prolonged exposure to high intensity noise can cause hearing loss.

3. NEVER touch the tool bit with bare hands after

4. NEVER wear gloves made from materials likely to

roll up such as cotton, wool, cloth or string, etc.

5. ALWAYS attach the side handle and securely grip

6. NEVER touch moving parts.

NEVER place your hands, fingers or other body parts near the tool’s moving parts.

7. NEVER operate without all guards in place.

NEVER operate this tool without all guards or safety features in place and in proper working order. If maintenance or servicing requires the removal of a guard or safety feature, be sure to replace the guard or safety feature before resuming operation of the tool. 01Eng_SB8V2_US 10/10/12, 8:4545 English

Don’t force small tool or attachment to do the job of a heavy-duty tool. Don’t use tool for purpose not intended —for example— don’t use circular saw for cutting tree limbs or logs.

9. NEVER use a power tool for applications other

than those specified. NEVER use a power tool for applications other than those specified in the Instruction Manual.

10. Handle tool correctly.

Operate the tool according to the instructions provided herein. Do not drop or throw the tool. NEVER allow the tool to be operated by children, individuals unfamiliar with its operation or unauthorized personnel.

11. Keep all screws, bolts and covers tightly in place.

Keep all screws, bolts, and plates tightly mounted. Check their condition periodically.

12. Do not use power tools if the plastic housing or

handle is cracked. Cracks in the tool’s housing or handle can lead to electric shock. Such tools should not be used until repaired.

13. Blades and accessories must be securely mounted

to the tool. Prevent potential injuries to yourself or others. Blades, cutting implements and accessories which have been mounted to the tool should be secure and tight.

14. Keep motor air vent clean.

The tool’s motor air vent must be kept clean so that air can freely flow at all times. Check for dust build-up frequently.

15. Operate power tools at the rated voltage.

Operate the power tool at voltages specified on its nameplate. If using the power tool at a higher voltage than the rated voltage, it will result in abnormally fast motor revolution and may damage the unit and the motor may burn out.

16. NEVER use a tool which is defective or operating

abnormally. If the tool appears to be operating unusually, making strange noises, or otherwise appears defective, stop using it immediately and arrange for repairs by a Hitachi authorized service center.

17. NEVER leave tool running unattended. Turn power

off. Don’t leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.

18. Carefully handle power tools.

Should a power tool be dropped or struck against hard materials inadvertently, it may be deformed, cracked, or damaged.

19. Do not wipe plastic parts with solvent.

Solvents such as gasoline, thinner benzine, carbon tetrachloride, and alcohol may damage and crack plastic parts. Do not wipe them with such solvents. Wipe plastic parts with a soft cloth lightly dampened with soapy water and dry thoroughly.

20. ALWAYS wear eye protection that meets the

requirement of the latest revision of ANSI Standard Z87.1.

21. Align the inside arrow mark of the sanding belt

with the revolving direction of the drive pulley.

22. Sanding by applying impact and cutting by side-

of-belt contact should be avoided.

23. Be careful of sanding sparks.

24. After operation sweep the sanding dust from the

dust bag to avoid serious accidents.

25. Don't use water, or oil as lubricant.

26. Ascertain that the sanding workpiece contains

neither nails nor other harmful foreign matter.

27. Sanding glass fiber not recommended.

28. After operation, blow away the dust on the belt

OPERATION To ensure safer operation of this power tool, HITACHI has adopted a double insulation design. “Double insulation” means that two physically separated insulation systems have been used to insulate the electrically conductive materials connected to the power supply from the outer frame handled by the operator. Therefore, either the symbol “ ” or the words “Double insulation” appear on the power tool or on the nameplate. Although this system has no external grounding, you must still follow the normal electrical safety precautions given in this Instruction Manual, including not using the power tool in wet environments. To keep the double insulation system effective, follow these precautions:

Only HITACHI AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER should disassemble or assemble this power tool, and only genuine HITACHI replacement parts should be installed.

Clean the exterior of the power tool only with a soft cloth moistened with soapy water, and dry thoroughly. Never use solvents, gasoline or thinners on plastic components; otherwise the plastic may dissolve. 01Eng_SB8V2_US 10/10/12, 8:4556 English

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

AND OWNERS OF THIS TOOL! FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION NOTE: The information contained in this Instruction Manual is designed to assist you in the safe operation and maintenance of the power tool. NEVER operate, or attempt any maintenance on the tool unless you have first read and understood all safety instructions contained in this manual. Some illustrations in this Instruction Manual may show details or attachments that differ from those on your own power tool.

Sanding finish and flooring finish of woodwork products.

Base polishing of Lumber-coated planes.

Sanding finishes of metal surfaces.

Base polishing of metal-coated planes, rust removal, or paint removal paint to refinishing.

Surfacial finish of slate, concrete, and so on.

Ensure that the power source to be utilized conforms to the power source requirements specified on the product nameplate.

Ensure that the switch is in the OFF position. If the plug is connected to a receptacle while the switch is in the ON position, the power tool will start operating immediately and can cause serious injury.

When the work area is far away from the power source, use an extension cord of sufficient thickness and rated capacity. The extension cord should be kept as short as practicable.

Damaged cord must be replaced or repaired.

4. Check the receptacle

If the receptacle only loosely accepts the plug, the receptacle must be repaired. Contact a licensed electrician to make appropriate repairs. If such a faulty receptacle is used, it may cause overheating, resulting in a serious hazard.

5. Confirming condition of the environment:

Confirm that the work site is placed under appropriate conditions conforming to prescribed precautions.

HOW TO HANDLE SANDING BELT

Be sure to switch power OFF and disconnect the plug from the receptacle to avoid serious trouble.

1. How to attach sanding belt

(1) Pull lever with finger, idle pulley will then move backward. (2) Place on drive pulley and idle pulley passing it over the outside of shoe plate and making sure that arrow on inside of belt coincides with rotational direction of drive pulley. Fig. 2 Lever Idle pulley Fig. 3 Rotational direction Drive pulley Shoe plate Idle pulley Sanding belt (3) Push lever with finger, idle pulley will then move forward and give proper tension to sanding belt. In this case, be careful not to be hit your finger by lever. Then, adjust sanding belt position. (refer to page 8) CAUTION: Sanding belt installed in the wrong direction will lower work efficiency and shorten life of sanding belt.

2. How to remove sanding belt

Pull lever with finger, sanding belt will then sag and can be taken off pulleys easily. DUST REMOVAL When an excessive amount of dust is deposited in the dust bag, dust-collecting efficiency will sharply drop. Remove dust from the bag when it is deposited up to about 2/3 the bag capacity, where by dust collecting efficiency (as well as working efficiency) will be ensured. 01Eng_SB8V2_US 10/24/07, 20:0378 English Remove dust from the bag as follows: (1) Loosen the support bar and remove the dust bag. (2) The bag inlet can be opened by unzipping the slide fastener.

HOW TO USE THE BELT SANDER

1. How to adjust sanding position.

Push switch and turn sanding belt to check position. Adjust sanding belt so that both edges protrude 1/6"–1/8" (1.6mm–3mm) past edges of pulleys. lf sanding belt is operated too far on the inside, it may cause abrasion and damage machine. Adjust sanding belt position by turning adjust screw (Fig. 4 )

Turn adjust screw clockwise to move belt in.

Turn adjust screw counterclockwise to move belt out. CAUTION: If sanding belt moves during operation, adjustment can be made while in operation.

4. How to move machine

Move machine forward first and then backward, repeating this motion.(Fig. 5) Fig. 4 Adjust screw In side Out side Fig. 5 Move

2. To turn on switch

Turn on switch while holding machine away from surface to be worked on. If machine is placed on surface when switch is pushed, surface may be badly scratched. The same applies when stopping the machine.

3. How to hold machine

Grasp handle and handle knob and hold machine against surface to be worked on so that it contacts surface lightly. Weight of machine itself is sufficient for sanding and polishing at highest efficiency. Do not apply any additional pressure, for this would place unnecessary load on motor, shorten life of sanding belt and lower work efficiency.(Fig.

5. How to select proper sanding belt

Choose sanding belt of proper grain size and grain type for your specific purpose, by referring to Table 1 and 2 below. Table 1 Derived finish Proper grain size Coarse finish 30-40 Medium finish 40-100 Semi fine finish 80-240 Fine finish 180-400 Table 2 Grain type Surface to be worked on AA Steel, Wood WA Wood, Bamboo CAUTION:

For grain sizes, refer to Table 2

Sanding belt grain should be coarser than sandpaper used for manual work.

Use sanding belt of same grain size until uniform surface is obtained. Changing grain sizes may result in poor finish. 01Eng_SB8V2_US 10/24/07, 20:0389 English

6. How to operate switch

The power switch is turned ON when the trigger is pulled, and if the stopper is once depressed, the power switch becomes locked, allowing continuous operation. The stopper can be released pulling the trigger. (Fig. 6)

8. How to work on corner

Corners can be sanded and polished by using machine as in Fig. 8.

7. Adjusting the belt speed

The Belt Sander is equipped with the electric control circuit which enables stepless speed control. To adjust the speed, turn the dial shown in Fig. 7 When the dial is set to “1”, the belt sander operates at the minimum speed. When the dial is set to “5” , the belt sander operates at the maximum speed. Fig. 7 Dial Fig. 8 Fig. 6 Stopper Trigger switch 01Eng_SB8V2_US 10/24/07, 20:03910 English

Be sure to switch power OFF and disconnect the plug from the receptacle during maintenance and inspection.

1. Inspecting the screws

Regularly inspect all screws and ensure that they are fully tightened. Should any of the screws be loosened, retighten them immediately.

Using this belt sander with loosened screws is extremely dangerous.

2. Maintenance of the motor

The motor unit winding is the very “heart” of the power tool. Exercise due care to ensure the winding does not become damaged and/or wet with oil or water.

3. Service and repairs

All quality power tools will eventually require servicing or replacement of parts because of wear from normal use. To assure that only authorized replacement parts will be used, all service and repairs must be performed by a HITACHI AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER, ONLY.

4. Service parts list

CAUTION: Repair, modification and inspection of Hitachi Power Tools must be carried out by a Hitachi Authorized Service Center. This Parts List will be helpful if presented with the tool to the Hitachi Authorized Service Center when requesting repair or other maintenance. In the operation and maintenance of power tools, the safety regulations and standards prescribed in each country must be observed. MODIFICATIONS: Hitachi Power Tools are constantly being improved and modified to incorporate the latest technological advancements. Accordingly, some parts (i.e. code numbers and/ or design) may be changed without prior notice. ACCESSORIES

ALWAYS use Only authorized HITACHI replacement parts and accessories. Never use replacement parts or accessories which are not intended for use with this tool. Contact HITACHI if you are not sure whether it is safe to use a particular replacement part or accessory with your tool. The use of any other attachment or accessory can be dangerous and could cause injury or mechanical damage. NOTE: Accessories are subject to change without any obligation on the part of the HITACHI. STANDARD ACCESSORIES (1) Endless Sanding Belt (Code No. 939733) ........... 1 (2) Dust Bag (Code No. 323011) ................................ 1 01Eng_SB8V2_US 10/24/07, 20:031011 English OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES …………… sold separately

Endless Sanding Belts Code Grain Grain Belt Size No. size Type

NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without any obligation on the part of the HITACHI. 01Eng_SB8V2_US 10/24/07, 20:031112 Français

45 327745 1 "58, 61"

04Back_SB8V2_US 10/24/07, 20:043233 04Back_SB8V2_US 10/24/07, 20:043334 04Back_SB8V2_US 10/24/07, 20:043435 04Back_SB8V2_US 10/24/07, 20:0435WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construc- tion activities contains chemicals known to the State of California 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, and ● Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber. Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. 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.