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V 4.0
5 in. Random Orbital Sander
WARNING: Never operate the sander without an abrasive disc installed, doing so will damage
the pad and affect its ability to firmly hold abrasive discs during use and possibly causing
personal injury.
Dust Collect Bag
WARNING: Never operate this tool without the dust collection bag installed when using
perforated abrasive paper.
The dust collection bag is located in the rear of your sander. As mentioned in the previous section,
sanding dust is drawn up into the holes punched in the abrasive paper, then through the matching
holes in the sanding pad and into the dust bag where it’s collected during sanding operations.
As the dust collection bag fills beyond half full the dust collection system becomes less efficient.
Therefore, for more efficient performance, empty the dust bag when it becomes half full.
To Empty the Dust Collection Bag
1. Unplug the sander from the power source.
2. Remove the dust bag from its rear mount by gripping the sander with one hand and
the dust bag with your other hand. Then pull the dust bag straight back.
3. To empty the bag you simply turn it on end with round mounting tube at the front of
the bag pointing downward and shake the content from the bag into a container.
To Reinstall the Dust Collection Bag:
1. Unplug the sander from the power source.
2. Insert the mounting tube into the dust exhaust port at the rear of the sander until it is
firmly set in place.
Sanding Operation
Your sander smooths the workpiece surface by the pad moving in tiny circles at high speed.
This type of sanding action called "orbital motion", giving your sander a very fast cutting action
for quick removal of large amounts of stock, especially with the coarser grit abrasive papers. On
most sanding jobs, orbital motion gives you the ability to sand in any direction irrespective of
the wood’s grain. However, to attain a better finish, it is best to sand "with" the grain.
This sander is designed to be held either around the main housing or a palm grip on top of
the housing. During long periods of sanding you may find it helpful to relieve hand fatigue by
periodically alternating your grip between the two holding styles.
NOTE: When holding the sander in the palm grip style, try positioning your hand and fingers
to minimize covering the upper motor cooling vents.
To Use the Sander
1. Clamp or otherwise secure the workpiece to prevent it from moving while you’re sanding.
2. Hold the tool in front and away from you and clear of the workpiece. Start the sander
by pressing the switch to the "I" (ON) position and let it come up to full speed.
3. Slowly lower your sander onto the workpiece, the move the sander in slow forward &
backward strokes. Do not force or push the tool down on the workpiece, the weight of
the tool is sufficient pressure, allowing the motor and abrasive paper to operate at their
most efficient speed. Excessive pressure causes the motor to slow down, preventing
the abrasive from cutting effectively and causes the abrasive to prematurely wear out.
When the motor is slowed by excessive pressure the motor will quickly overheat and
possibly cause motor damage in addition to producing an inferior workpiece surface.
