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Sanding
1.
Use a clamp, vise, or other practical
means to secure your work, freeing
both of your hands to control the tool.
Firmly grasp both the body of the tool
and side handle before starting tool and
while tool is in operation.
2.
The tool will perform best when the
sanding disc is kept flat against the
workpiece and long, sweeping strokes
are used. Tipping the sander or using
the edges of the pad may produce an
uneven finish, cause the tool to over-
heat, and cause the pad to rupture.
Avoid sanding in one spot too long or
applying excessive pressure on the
sander. This causes gashing and de-
pressions in the work surface.
3.
Begin your application with a sandpa-
per disc applicable to your application
and gradually change to a finer grit pa-
per. You will achieve the best finish in
the quickest time if you change the grits
of sandpaper very gradually. For ex-
ample, begin with an 80 grit followed
by a 120 grit, then a 180 grit and so on.
Using too few grits during an applica-
tion will take more time in the long run
and will not produce the best finish
possible.
Finishing Wood
To level a rough surface quickly, use a
coarse grit sandpaper disc such as 80 grit.
Traditional sanders are usually moved at
an angle to the grain for rough sanding,
but random orbit sanders can be moved in
any direction because of the random orbit
feature.
For intermediate sanding, use and inter-
mediate grit sandpaper disc such as 100,
120 or 150 grit.
For fine sanding, change to a fine grit sand-
paper disc and gradually use finer grits
until you achieve the desired finish.
Be careful not to run of the end of the
wood; this will round the edge. Always
keep the sander flat against the work sur-
face.
Removing Paint or Varnish
1.
When removing several layers of paint
or varnish, remove as much as pos-
sible with a paint solvent or varnish
remover.
Scrape away the residue with a putty
knife or other scraping tool and allow
the surface to cool and dry before ap-
plying sander to the workpiece.
2.
Select a coarse grit sandpaper disc to
help prevent the sandpaper from clog-
ging.
3.
Keep the sander moving over new ar-
eas to avoid heating and softening the
workpiece.
Work in wide, overlapping strokes to
produce a uniform finish.
4.
As the workpiece begins to show
through the coating, switch to a me-
dium grit sandpaper disc to avoid
scratching the surface of the work-
piece. Gradually switch to a fine grit
sandpaper until you achieve the de-
sired finish.
Cabinets and Doors
Because this tool works in a circular pat-
ter, you can sand joining pieces in any di-
rection regardless of grain. Begin work
with a coarse grit sandpaper disc and
gradually change to finer grit paper for an
excellent finish.
Maintaining Tools
Keep your tool in good repair by adopting a
regular maintenance program. Before use,
examine the general condition of your tool.
Inspect guards, switches, tool cord set and
extension cord for damage. Check for
loose screws, misalignment, binding of
moving parts, improper mounting, broken
parts and any other condition that may af-
fect its safe operation. If abnormal noise
or vibration occurs, turn the tool off imme-
diately and have the problem corrected
before further use. Do not use a damaged
tool. Tag damaged tools “DO NOT USE” until
repaired (see “Repairs”).
Under normal conditions, relubrication is
not necessary until the motor brushes
need to be replaced. After six months to
one year, depending on use, return your
tool to the nearest
MILWAUKEE service
facility for the following:
•
Lubrication
•
Brush inspection and replacement
•
Mechanical inspection and cleaning
(gears, spindles, bearings, housing,
etc.)
•
Electrical inspection (switch, cord,
armature, etc.)
•
Testing to assure proper mechanical
and electrical operation
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of injury, al-
ways unplug your tool before
performing any maintenance.
Never disassemble the tool or try
to do any rewiring on the tool's
electrical system. Contact a
MILWAUKEE service facility for
ALL repairs.
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of injury, elec-
tric shock and damage to the tool,
never immerse your tool in liquid
or allow a liquid to flow inside the
tool.
MAINTENANCE
Cleaning
Clean dust and debris from vents. Keep
the tool handles clean, dry and free of oil
or grease. Use only mild soap and a damp
cloth to clean your tool since certain clean-
ing agents and solvents are harmful to plas-
tics and other insulated parts. Some of
these include: gasoline, turpentine, lacquer
thinner, paint thinner, chlorinated cleaning
solvents, ammonia and household deter-
gents containing ammonia. Never use flam-
mable or combustible solvents around
tools.
Repairs
If your tool is damaged, return the entire
tool to the nearest service center listed on
the back cover of this operator’s manual.
WARNING!
Always wear a dusk mask or res-
pirator and use your sander in a
well ventilated area. Finish sand-
ing can produce clouds of fine
dust that could ignite in the pres-
ence of sparks or open flame.
