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3.
To
remove
, press to open the latch while pulling
the dust bag away from the dust port.
4. Empty dust from the dust bag holding away from
the user's face and tapping dust bag into a trash
can, pail or other reasonable container. Do not
clean dust bag with water or compressed air.
For more efficient operation, empty the dust bag
when it is no more than half full. This will allow the
air to flow better through the dust bag. Always
empty thoroughly upon completion of a sanding
operation and before storing the sander.
WARNING
When sander is not connected to
vacuum, always reinstall dust bag
assembly back onto sander. Failure to do so
could cause sanding dust or foreign objects to
be thrown into face or eyes which could result in
possible serious injury.
Universal Hose Adapter
Use the universal hose adapter to attach the sander
to a vacuum hose.
1. Remove the battery pack.
2. Remove the dust bag from the sander.
3. To
attach
, press to open the latch while sliding the
universal hose adapter onto the dust port. Connect
the vacuum hose to the adapter.
4. To
remove
, disconnect the vacuum hose from the
adapter. Then, press to open the latch while pulling
the adapter away from the dust port.
OPERATION
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, always
wear proper eye protection marked
to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
When working in dusty situations, wear appro-
priate respiratory protection or use an OSHA
compliant dust extraction solution.
Starting and Stopping the Tool
To
start
the sander, toggle the ON/OFF button to
ON (I).
To
stop
sander, toggle the ON/OFF button to OFF
(O).
Speed Dial
The speed dial allows the sander to operate at vari-
able speeds - from low speed (1) to high speed (6).
1. To increase speed, turn the dial to a higher setting.
2. To decrease speed, turn the dial to a lower setting.
WARNING
Finish sanding can produce clouds
of fine dust that could ignite in the
presence of sparks or open flame. Always wear
a suitable dust mask or respirator and use your
sander in a well-ventilated area.
To reduce the risk of injury, inspect for and
remove all raised nails and fasteners from work-
piece before sanding. Striking a fastener while
sanding could cause loss of control.
General Sanding
When using sanders, remember:
• Varying pressure applied to the sander will affect
its speed. A light pressure is recommended for fine
work, moderate pressure for rough work. Excessive
pressure does not allow the pad to move enough.
• Keep sanding pad flat on the workpiece. Tipping the
sander or using the edges of the pad may produce
an uneven finish, and reduce pad life.
• Keep sander moving in broad even strokes across
the workpiece. Sanding in one spot too long can
cause gouging and uneven results.
1. To prevent rough action due to starting under
load, toggle the ON/OFF button to ON (I). before
applying sander to workpiece.
2. Work in slow, overlapping strokes parallel to grain.
This sander is designed for even weight distribution.
Excessive pressure may damage workpiece and
motor as well as cause premature sandpaper wear.
3. Repeat operation using successively finer grits of
sandpaper until desired finish is obtained. Exam
-
ple: 60 Coarse, 100 Medium, 150 Fine.
WARNING
Properly secure workpiece before
sanding. Unsecured work could be
thrown towards the operator causing injury.
Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry when op-
erating sander. They could get caught in moving
parts causing serious injury. Keep head away
from sander and sanding area. Hair could be
drawn into sander causing serious injury.
Removing Paint or Varnish
1. When removing several layers of paint or varnish,
remove as much as possible with a paint solvent
or varnish remover.
2. Scrape away the residue with a putty knife or other
scraping tool and allow the surface to cool and dry
before applying sander to the workpiece.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire and explo
-
sion, paint solvents and varnish
removers must be removed from the workpiece
and the workpiece must be completely dry before
sanding.
3. Select a coarse grit sandpaper sheet to help prevent
the sandpaper from clogging.
4. Keep the sander moving over new areas to avoid heat
-
ing and softening the old coating (paint or varnish).
5. Work in wide, overlapping strokes to produce a
uniform finish.
6. As the workpiece begins to show through the old
coating, switch to a medium grit sandpaper sheet
to avoid scratching the surface of the workpiece.
Gradually switch to a fine grit sandpaper until you
achieve the desired finish.
