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RS-16 Rotary Sander 

Operation and Safety 

 

 

 
Application:

  

Designed to be used with the Pearl Abrasive Hex pin

 

Plate.

 Used for light duty surface grinding.  Also used for surface 

preparation such as re-moving mastics, epoxy and paints. Can use with 
any surface preparation accessory. 

Safety Practices: 

 

Always make sure that 
the red locking pins for 
the clutch are removed 
from the Pearl Abrasive 
Drive Plate. Locking the 
clutch can cause serious 
damage to the Sander.  

 
Always wear safety 
goggles, protective 
clothing, and a dust mask 
while sanding. 
 
Keep the work area well 
ventilated. 
 
Sanding/finishing wood 
floors can create an 
explosive or combustible 
environment.  Do not 
operate this machine 
around solvents, thinners, 
fuels, floor finishes, or any 
other flammable materials. 
 
Keep hands, feet, and 
loose clothing away from 
all moving parts on the 
machine. 
 
Disconnect the power cord 
before replacing the pad or 
the abrasive. 
 
Never leave the machine 
unattended while it is 
connected to a power 
source. 

 
 

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Set-up and operation 

Follow the steps listed below to complete a floor sanding project safely. 
 

Step Action 

 
 
 
 

Installing the pad driver:

   

Align the lugs with the 
corresponding slots in the 
pad driver and turn the pad 
driver counterclockwise to 
lock it in place.  To remove 
the pad driver, give it a quick 
hard turn clockwise. 
 

 
 
 
 

To use machine follow 
these steps: 

a.)  Unwrap the cord and 

plug it into a properly 
grounded outlet.  Make 
sure the ON/OFF switch 
is in the OFF position 
when connecting power. 

b.)  Pull up on the handle 

release compression 
lever (1). 

c.)  Move the operator 

handle (2) downward 
until your arms are 
almost straight. 

d.)  Push down on the 

handle release 
compression lever (1) to 
lock it in place. 

e.)  Lift up on the operation 

handle (2) until the pad 
is flat against the floor. 

f.)  Hold one of the operator 

handle grips (3) firmly. 
Push the safety lock 
button (4) and then 
compress the switch 
levers (5) to start the 
motor.  NOTE: When the 
switch levers are 
released, the machine 
shuts off immediately. 

 

 

 

 

 

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