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WARNING!
TOOL ASSEMBLY
To reduce the risk of injury,
always unplug tool before attach-
ing or removing accessories
or making adjustments. Use only
specifically recommended acces-
sories. Others may be hazardous.
Attaching and Removing Sanding Pads
Milwaukee Sanding Pads are available in
both standard and contour versions. Stan-
dard pads are suitable for most applica-
tions. Contour pads are softer and more
pliable, making them ideal for applications
on slightly contoured surfaces.
1.
To attach a sanding pad, Unplug tool
and place it upside down on a flat sur-
face with the tool body facing you.
2.
While pressing in the spindle lock but-
ton to prevent the spindle from turning,
rotate the sanding pad clockwise by
hand to tighten it securely.
3.
To remove a sanding pad, reverse the
procedure.
NOTE:
When storing the tool, do not
rest it on the pad as this could cause it
to permanently deform.
Attaching Sandpaper Discs
1.
Unplug tool and place it on a flat sur-
face with the pad facing up.
2.
Clean dust and debris from pad face
with a dry cloth. Do not use solvents or
immerse pad in liquids as this may dam-
age the pad.
3.
Align sandpaper disc with the pad face
and firmly press the sandpaper onto
the disc. The sandpaper is approxi-
mately 1/8" larger than the pad face to
prevent the pad from contacting the
work surface.
4.
Run the Sander on scrap material mo-
mentarily, pressing firmly down on the
sandpaper. This will secure the sand-
paper to the pad.
5.
To remove the sandpaper disc, peel it
away from the pad and discard.
NOTE:
Do not store tool with sandpa-
per disc on pad. Heat is generated dur-
ing sanding operations, which in-
creases the adhesive bond between
the sandpaper disc and the pad. If the
disc is left on the pad for extended pe-
riods, it may be difficult to remove.
Installing the Side Handle
The side handle may be installed on either
side of the tool for the best control and
comfort. Always use the side handle when
operating the tool.
Converting Sander Sizes
It is possible to convert
MILWAUKEE Ran-
dom Orbit Sanders from 5" to 6" sanders.
The counterweights (either laminated or
solid (Fig. 1)) required for the conversion
are included with your
MILWAUKEE stan-
dard and contour pads. Use the following
chart to determine the counterweight con-
figuration needed for the size conversion.
1.
To change counterweights or convert
sander sizes, remove the sanding pad.
2.
Use either a slotted screwdriver or a
Torx (T-25) to loosen and remove the
screws that fasten the counterweights
to the sander head as shown.
3.
Install the appropriate counterweights
following the chart below.
4.
Replace the screws and tighten se-
curely.
Sander
Size
Counterweight Configuration
5"
6"
6 laminated counterweights
or 1 solid counterweight
labeled 5"
7 laminated counterweights
or 1 solid counterweight
labeled 6"
Fig. 1
Laminated
counterweight
Solid
counterweight
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of injury, wear
safety goggles or glasses with
side shields. Unplug the tool be-
fore changing accessories or
making adjustments.
Selecting Sandpaper Discs
Random Orbit Sanders feature a ball bear-
ing system that allows the head of the tool
to orbit randomly while it simultaneously
rotates randomly. This random orbit action
produces an even, swirl-free finish on a
variety of materials.
The tool is supplied with three sandpaper
discs: one each of 80 grit, 120 grit, and
180 grit. Refer to the following chart to
select the proper sandpaper disc for your
application. See "Accessories" for a com-
plete list of all sandpaper discs.
OPERATION
Grit
80
100
120
150
180
220
Type
Coarse
Medium
Fine
Typical Application
Ideal for initial sanding on
rougher surfaces. For fast
stock removal. Rough
sanding and stripping of
painted and rusted
surfaces.
For intermediate sanding
and removal of minor
surface imperfections.
Ideal for fine sanding prior
to staining, priming, or
sealing.
Starting and Stopping
To start the tool, make sure pad is in con-
tact with work surface. Then squeeze the
Paddle Switch. Release the Paddle Switch
to stop the tool, keeping the pad in contact
with the work surface.
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of injury, keep
hands and cord away from all
moving parts.
