Evolution 062-0001 400w Electric Thin Belt Sander Power User Manual

Date Published: 01/11/2017Written in UK English

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IMPORTANT

Please read these operating and safety

instructions carefully and completely. For

your own safety, if you are uncertain about

any aspect of using this equipment please

access the relevant Technical Helpline,

the number of which can be found on

the Evolution Power Tools website. We

operate several Helplines throughout our

worldwide organization, but Technical

help is also available from your supplier.

WEB

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validate your machine’s guarantee period

via Evolutions website by entering your

details and thus ensure prompt service

if ever needed. We sincerely thank you

for selecting a product from Evolution

Power Tools.

EVOLUTION LIMITED GUARANTEE

Evolution Power Tools reserves the right

to make improvements and modifications

to the product design without prior notice.

Please refer to the guarantee registration

leaflet and/or the packaging for details of

the terms and conditions of the guarantee.

Evolution Power Tools will, within the

guarantee period, and from the original date of

purchase, repair or replace any goods found to

be defective in materials or workmanship. This

guarantee is void if the tool being returned

has been used beyond the recommendations

in the Instruction Manual or if the machine

has been damaged by accident, neglect, or

improper service.

This guarantee does not apply to machines

and / or components which have been altered,

changed, or modified in any way, or subjected

to use beyond recommended capacities

and specifications. Electrical components

are subject to respective manufacturers’

warranties. All goods returned defective shall

be returned prepaid freight to Evolution Power

Tools. Evolution Power Tools reserves the right

to optionally repair or replace it with the same

or equivalent item.

There is no warranty – written or verbal – for

consumable accessories such as (following list

not exhaustive) blades, cutters, drills, chisels

or paddles etc. In no event shall Evolution

Power Tools be liable for loss or damage

resulting directly or indirectly from the use

of our merchandise or from any other cause.

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costs incurred on such goods or consequential

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SPECIFICATIONS

MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS METRIC IMPERIAL

Motor EU (230-240V ~ 50/60 Hz) 400W 2A

No Load Speed 300-1700m/min 300-1700m/min

Weight 1.75kg 4lbs

BELT SIZES METRIC IMPERIAL

Width 13mm 1/2”

Length 457mm 18”

NOISE & VIBRATION DATA

Sound Pressure L

(Under Load) 80.2dB(A) K=3dB(A)

Sound Power Level L

(Under Load) 91.2dB(A) K=3dB(A)

Vibration Level (Under Load) 1.215m/s

K=1.5m/s

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GENERAL SAFETY RULES

Read and understand all instructions before

operating this product. Failure to follow all

instructions listed below may result in electric

shock, re and / or serious personal injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR

FUTURE REFERENCE.

WARNING: When using electric tools basic

safety precautions should always be followed

to reduce the risk of re, electric shock and

personal injury including the following:

Read all these instructions before

attempting to operate this product and

save these instructions.

1) Work Area Safety

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 ammable 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.

d) Keep the oor area around the

machine level, well maintained and free

of loose materials e.g. chips and cut-os.

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. Unmodied 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.

3) Personal Safety

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 inuence of

drugs, alcohol or medication. 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 the risk

of personal injuries.

c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure

the machine switch is in the o-position

before connecting to power source and/or

battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool.

Carrying power tools with your nger 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 & 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 if used

at the rate for which it was designed.

b) Do not use the power tool if the switch

does not turn it on and o. 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

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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 aect 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 dierent

from those intended could result in a

hazardous situation.

5) Service

a) Have your power tool serviced by

a qualied repair person using only

identical replacement parts. This electric

tool complies with the relevant safety rules.

Repairs should only be carried out by qualied

persons using original spare parts, otherwise

considerable danger to the user may result.

b) When servicing a tool, use only genuine

Evolution replacement parts. Follow

instructions in the Maintenance section of this

manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to

follow Maintenance Instructions may create a

risk of electric shock or injury.

HEALTH ADVICE

WARNING: When drilling, sanding, sawing or

grinding, dust particles will be produced. In

some instances, depending on the materials

you are working with, this dust can be

prejudicial to your health. Some examples

could be:

• Lead from lead based paint.

• Arsenic and Chromium from chemically

treated timber.

• Crystalline silica from certain masonry

products (plaster, cement etc).

To reduce your exposure to such

chemicals you should:

a) Work in a well-ventilated area.

b) Work with approved safety equipment,

such as dust masks that are specially

designed to lter microscopic particles.

SAFETY RULES FOR BELT SANDERS

a) Always remove the plug from the

outlet socket before carrying out any

adjustments, maintenance or servicing.

b) A damaged supply cord must be

replaced by a qualied technician.

c) Do not use this sander for ‘wet

sanding’. There is a signicant risk of electric

shock if this sander is used for ‘wet sanding’.

d) Wear appropriate PPE (Personal

Protection Equipment). A dust mask and

safety glasses should always be worn when

using this tool. Additional safety equipment

such as ear defenders, gloves, safety shoes

and overalls should employed as necessary.

e) Inspect the workpiece for screws and

nails etc. Remove these before operations

are attempted.

f) Only use sanding belts that are in good

condition. Do not use worn out, ripped or

damaged sanding belts.

g) Wherever possible the workpiece should

be securely clamped to prevent movement.

h) The Precision Belt Sander is designed

to be held with both hands so that it can

be run over the workpiece. Do not attempt

to clamp the Precision Belt Sander to a work

bench or similar in an attempt mimic a xed

sanding machine.

i) Do not apply excessive force to the

machine in an attempt to slow it down

quickly after ‘switch o’. Allow the belt to

slow down and stop naturally.

j) Do not eat or drink in the work area.

The sanding process can create dust that may

remain within the work area for quite long

periods. Eating and drinking in such areas can

be harmful to health.

k) If possible seal o the work area so that

dust is contained within the area. Dust will

settle and can be removed at a later date.

l) People entering the work area should

wear the appropriate PPE. Do not allow

casual visitors to enter the work area.

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MACHINE OVERVIEW

1. SANDING BELT RELEASE LEVER

2. BELT CENTRING CONTROL SCREW

3. DUST OUTLET PORT

4. SANDING ARM LOCKING LEVER

5. SPEED CONTROL

6. ON/OFF TRIGGER SWITCH

7. SOFT GRIP AREA

8. TRIGGER LOCK BUTTON

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LABELS & SYMBOLS

WARNING: Do not operate machine if

warning and/or instruction labels are missing

or damaged. Contact Evolution Power Tools

for replacement labels.

Symbol Description

Volts

Amperes

Hertz

Min

-1 (RPM)

Speed

Alternating Current

No Load Speed

Wear Safety Goggles

Wear Ear Protection

Do Not Touch,

Keep hands away

Wear Dust Protection

CE Certication

UKCA Certication

Waste electrical and

electronic equipment

Read Manual

WARNING

Laser Warning

Double Insulation Protection

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.

WARNING: The vibration emission during

actual use of the power tool can dier from the

declared total value depending on the ways

in which the tool is used. The need to identify

safety measures and to protect the operator

are based on an estimation of exposure in the

actual conditions of use (taking account of all

parts of the operating cycle, such as the times

the tool is switched o, when it is running idle,

in addition to trigger time)

ITEMS SUPPLIED

Description Qty

Instruction Manual

(Operations)

Sanding Belts 3

Single Wheel Head 1

Twin Wheel Head 1

Dust Bag

(for use with wood, paint

removal and plastics only)

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OPERATION

Note: This machine is supplied with two (2) Sanding Heads –

a single wheeled head and a twin wheeled head. (Fig. 1)

This gives the operator the opportunity to select the head

best suited to the task in hand. Either head accepts the

standard sanding belts supplied.

1. Changing the Sanding Head

WARNING: The machine must be disconnected from its power

source before changing the Sanding Head is attempted.

• Remove the sanding belt as detailed in 2 below.

• Slowly and carefully unscrew the Belt Centring Control

Screw with one hand, whilst holding the sanding head

with the other hand. (Fig. 2)

Note: The Sanding Head is sprung loaded, and the operator

should carefully observe the position and deployment of the

spring as the Sanding Head is released from the Sanding Arm.

Allow the compression in the spring to gradually ease and

carefully remove the spring from its locating socket in the

Sanding Arm and store safely for future use.

• The Sanding Heads can only be successfully tted one way

round, and we recommend that the operator has a ‘dry run’

without the spring being tted to familiarise themselves

with procedure.

• Fit the spring into its locating socket towards the front of

the Sanding Arm. (Fig. 3)

• Align the Sanding Head with the Sanding Arm, ensuring that

the free end of the spring is located on the ‘lug’ cast into the

‘inner’ face of the Sanding Head.

• Replace the Belt Centring Screw and slowly turn the screw

clockwise so that it draws the Sanding Head into the

Sanding Arm.

• Centre the sanding belt as detailed in 3 below.

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

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2. Replacing/changing a Sanding Belt

WARNING: Always ensure that the machine is disconnected

from its power source before attempting to change or replace

the sanding belt.

• Pull the belt release lever (located just above the belt

tracking control knob) upwards to release the tension on

the belt. (Fig. 4)

• Slide out the belt to be replaced.

• Ret the required belt over the rear and front rollers. (Fig. 5)

Note: Always ensure that the direction of rotation arrows

found on the inside of the belt match the direction of rotation

arrow found on the body of the machine. (Fig. 6)

• Return the belt release lever to its original position.

3. Centring the Sanding Belt

WARNING: Wear eye protection when attempting to centre

the sanding belt.

• Hold the machine so that you have a clear view of the belt.

• Start the motor and observe the position the belt adopts

after a few seconds of running at operational speed.

If the sanding belt is not running centrally along the length of

the sanding arm, turn the belt tracking control knob a little in

either direction until correct tracking is achieved. (Fig. 7)

Only turn the tracking control knob by a few degrees at a time

before observing the position of the belt along the sanding arm.

Fig. 4

Fig. 5

Fig. 6

Fig. 7

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4. Positioning the Sanding Arm

For operator convenience and operational eciency the

position of the sanding arm relative to the machines handle

can be adjusted through approximately 120˚. (Fig.8)

WARNING: Always ensure that the machine is disconnected

from its power source before repositioning the sanding arm.

To reposition the Sanding Arm:

• Release the arm by pushing the sanding arm locking lever

forwards (towards the sanding arm).

• Position the sanding arm at the required angle.

• Pull back the locking lever to lock the arm in the

required position.

5. ON/OFF Trigger switch (Fig. 9)

The ‘ON/OFF’ trigger switch is located in the machines handle.

• Depress the trigger to start.

• Release the trigger to stop.

Note: For operator convenience the ON/OFF trigger switch

can be locked in the ‘ON’ position by depressing the trigger

locking button. (Fig. 10) To switch o from the ‘locked’

position, gently press the trigger switch and then release.

WARNING: Always ensure that the machine is switched ‘o’

and the belt is stationary before putting the machine down

onto a workbench or similar.

6. Speed Control

The rotary speed control selector is located on the top of the

machines handle. (Fig. 11) Turn the selector to set the speed

required (innitely variable between 300 – 1600 m/min)

7. Hand Grip Area

The top surface of the machines handle is coated with a soft

grip area for enhanced operator control and comfort.

8. Grit selection

Sanding belts are available in a variety of grades depending upon

the coarseness (particle size) of the grit embedded in the cloth.

Fig. 8

Fig. 9

Fig. 10

Fig. 11

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As an approximate guide:

Material Belt Grit

Solid Wood

Chipboard

60/80

Veneered Wood

150

Plastics

100

Steel

Paint Removal 40/60

Acrylics 100

9. Using the machine

This is a compact but powerful machine and should only be

used by competent operators who have read and understood

the Instruction Manual.

This Precision File Sander can be regarded as a powered le. It

should be held with both hands, one hand holding the handle,

the other hand holding the motor casing. (Fig. 12)

Caution: A severe abrasion hazard exists when using this machine.

We recommend that the operator considers wearing suitable

protective gloves especially when sanding metallic substances.

Note: A Dust Bag (supplied) can be connected to the machines

outlet port when sanding wood, plastics or paint removal. It

should not be used when sanding metallic materials.

Some general guidance:

• Always wear a dust mask and safety glasses, and any other

safety equipment as necessary.

• Select the sanding belt carefully for the job in hand.

• Be aware that the sanding belt may ‘travel’ along the workpiece.

Hold the machine rmly and guide it along the workpiece.

• Light downwards pressure is all that is necessary to achieve

best results. There is no need to press the machine into the

workpiece with any great force.

• Two, three or more passes over the same track will achieve

better results than trying to remove all of the waste material

in one pass.

Fig. 12

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MAINTENANCE

Note: Any maintenance must be carried out with the machine

switched o and disconnected from the power supply.

Check that all safety features and guards are operating

correctly on a regular basis. Only use this machine if all

guards/safety features are fully operational.

All motor bearings in this machine are lubricated for life.

No further lubrication is required.

Use a clean, slightly damp cloth to clean the plastic parts of

the machine. Do not use solvents or similar products which

could damage the plastic parts.

WARNING: Do not attempt to clean by inserting pointed

objects through openings in the machines casings etc.

The machines air vents should be cleaned using

compressed dry air.

Excessive sparking may indicate the presence of dirt in the

motor or worn out carbon brushes. If this is suspected have the

machine serviced and the brushes replaced at an authorised

service centre.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

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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The manufacturer of the product covered by this Declaration is:

UK: Evolution Power Tools Ltd. Venture One, Longacre Close, Holbrook Industrial Estate, Sheffield, S20 3FR.

FR: Evolution Power Tools SAS. 61 Avenue Lafontaine, 33560, Carbon-Blanc, Bordeaux, France.

The manufacturer hereby declares that the machine as detailed in this declaration fulfils all

the relevant provisions of the Machinery Directive and other appropriate directives as detailed

below. The manufacture further declares that the machine as detailed in this declaration, where

applicable, fulfils the relevant provisions of the Essential Health and Safety requirements.

The Directives covered by this Declaration are as detailed below:

2006/42/EC Machinery Directive.

2014/30/EU. Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive.

The Restriction of the Use of certain

Hazardous Substances in Electrical Equipment (RoHS) Directive

2012/19/EU. The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive.

And is in conformity with the applicable requirements of the following documents

EN 62841-1: 2015 • EN 62841-2-4: 2014 • EN 55014-1:2017+A11:2020 •

EN 55014-2: 2015 • EN IEC 61000-3-2:2019 EN 61000-3-3:2013+A1:2019

Product Details

Description: 400W Build Precision File Sander

Evolution Model No: 062-0001 / 062-0002 / 062-0003 / 062-0004

Brand Name: EVOLUTION

Voltage: 110V / 230V ~ 50Hz / 60Hz

Input: 400W

The technical documentation required to demonstrate that the product meets the requirements of

directive has been compiled and is available for inspection by the relevant enforcement authorities,

and verifies that our technical file contains the documents listed above and that they are the correct

standards for the product as detailed above.

Name and address of technical documentation holder.

Signed: Print: Barry Bloomer - CEO

Date: 01/03/16

UK: Evolution Power Tools Ltd. Venture One, Longacre Close, Holbrook Industrial Estate, Sheffield, S20 3FR.

FR: Evolution Power Tools SAS. 61 Avenue Lafontaine, 33560, Carbon-Blanc, Bordeaux, France.

EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

2011/65/EU. &

2015/863/EU.

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