Starting Operation

  • Make sure that you are able to press the On/Off switch without releasing the handle.

To switch on the power tool, press and hold the on/off switch (10).

To lock the on/off switch (10) press and hold it while also pushing the lock-on button (4).

To switch off the power tool, release the on/off switch (10). If the on/off switch (10) is locked, press the switch first and then release it.

The following table explains the possible LED displays (1).

Colour

State

Meaning/cause

Solution

White

Continuous light
(1 x to 5 x)

Blade speed

see Blade speed

Green

Continuous light
(2 x to 5 x)

Battery charged

see Battery charge indicator

Yellow

Continuous light
(1 x)

Battery almost empty see Battery charge indicator

Replace or charge battery soon

Continuous light
(5 x)

Critical temperature has been reached (motor, electronics, battery)

Run the power tool at no load and allow it to cool down

Red

Continuous light
(1 x)

Battery empty see Battery charge indicator

Replace or charge battery

Continuous light
(5 x)

Power tool has a system fault (impact shutdown, drop control or jam)

Restart the power tool or remove and reinsert the rechargeable battery.

The belt speed can be increased with the button for increasing the belt speed (2) and reduced with the button for reducing the belt speed (3). The required belt speed can also be adjusted during operation.

Illuminating LED

Blade speed

1−2

Low

1–4

Medium

1–5

High

The required orbital stroke rate is dependent on the material and the work conditions and can be determined using practical tests.

The Constant Electronic keeps the oscillation speed at no load and under load virtually consistent, guaranteeing uniform performance.

After working at a low orbital stoke rate for an extended period, you should operate the power tool at the maximum orbital stroke rate for approximately three minutes without load to cool it down.

Application/Material

Abrasive

Speed setting

Removing

  • Removing old paint and varnish
  • Sanding wood

P60–P100

3–5

  • Sanding thermoplastic synthetic materials

P60–P100

1–3

Preparing

  • Sanding wood and veneer prior to painting
  • Edge chamfering on wooden materials
  • Smoothing wooden surfaces before staining

P120–P180

4–5

  • Intermediate lacquer sanding and sanding undercoats
  • Intermediate lacquer sanding on edges

P220–P280

1–3

Finishing

  • Sanding wood
  • Sanding solid wood edges and veneer edges

P150–P180

4–5

  • Lacquer sanding on stained surfaces and edges

P240–P320

1–3