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CONNECTING THE DUST BOX ASSEMBLY 
TO THE SANDER

 

 
1. 

Slide the dust box connector (1) into the 
dust port (2) in the rear of the sander  
(Fig. 5). 

NOTE:

 Make sure the dust box connector 

key (3) mates with the dust port key way 
(4).   

 
2. 

When the dust box connector is pressed 
fully into the dust port, turn the dust box 
approximately 15° clockwise to lock the 
dust bag onto the sander. 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CLEANING THE DUST BOX 

 
1. 

Remove the dust box assembly from the 
dust port by rotating it approximately 15° 
counter clockwise and pulling it out of the 
dust port. 

 

2. 

Squeeze the front of the dust box (1) and 
remove the dust box cover (2). 

 

3. 

Open the elasticized end of the dust bag 
(3) and remove it from the groove (4) in the 
dust box frame. 

 

4. 

Carefully slide the dust bag (5) off the dust 
bag frame. 
 

5. 

Shake the dust bag in an appropriate 
container with the opening pointing 
downward to remove the sanding dust. 

 

6. 

 When the dust has been removed from the 
dust bag, reassemble the dust bag and 
dust box

 

 

 
 

 

 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

SANDING DISC SELECTION 

 
Make sure you select the correct size and style 
of sanding disc for your sander. The correct disc 
will: 

 

Have a diameter of 5"  

 

Have a row of 3/8" holes that match the 
hole pattern in the sander base 

 

Have a backing for use with the hook & 
loop disc attachment system. 

ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING 

Fig. 5 

1

2

3

4

 

Fig. 6 

1

2

3

5

4

 

 

 

For safety reasons, the operator must 
read the sections of this Owner’s Manual 
entitled "GENERAL SAFETY 
WARNINGS", "POWER TOOL SAFETY", 
"SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES", 
"GUIDELINES FOR EXTENSION CORDS" 
and "SYMBOLS" before using this 
sander. 
 
Verify the following every time the sander 
is used: 
 
1. 

The sander cord is not damaged. 

2. 

Sander and sanding disc are the 
correct type for the job.  

3. 

Sanding disc is in good condition. 

4. 

Safety glasses, hearing protection 
and dust mask are being worn. 

 
Failure to observe these safety rules will 
significantly increase the risk of injury. 

 

WARNING 

Summary of Contents for JD2512U

Page 1: ...Hz AC Amperes 2 4 A Speed 5 000 12 000 OPM no load Disc diameter 5 125 mm Weight 3 lb 6 oz 1 53 kg Need Assistance Call us on our toll free customer support line 1 866 349 8665 Monday through Friday 9...

Page 2: ...6 Power tool use and care 6 Service 6 Specific safety rules 7 Guidelines for extension cords 8 Symbols 9 Know your sander 10 Assembly and operating 11 14 Installing a sanding disc 11 Speed control swi...

Page 3: ...t eyewear can cause serious injury if broken during the operation of a power tool SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR REFERENCE WARNING Use hearing protection particularly during extended periods of operation...

Page 4: ...t that is created by power sanding sawing grinding drilling and other construction activities may contain chemicals that are known to cause cancer birth defects or other genetic abnormalities These ch...

Page 5: ...operator s body and grounded surfaces such as pipes radiators ranges and refrigerators There is an increased risk of electric shock if the operator s body is grounded Do not expose power tools to rai...

Page 6: ...s dangerous and must be repaired Disconnect the plug from the outlet before making any adjustments changing accessories or storing the tool Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of accidenta...

Page 7: ...entilated area Using personal safety devices and working in a safe environment reduces the risk of injury WARNING Always unplug the tool from the power source before changing the sanding disc or buffi...

Page 8: ...a 15A time delay fuse or circuit breaker Before connecting the power tool to the power source make sure the switch is in the OFF position and the power source is the same as indicated on the nameplate...

Page 9: ...ent Three phase alternating current with neutral Direct current No load speed Alternating or direct current Class II construction Splash proof construction Watertight construction Protective grounding...

Page 10: ...KNOW YOUR SANDER Dust box assembly Main handle Speed control switch Sanding base Motor vents Hook loop fastening system ON OFF switch Motor vents Sandpaper 120 grit Sandpaper 180 grit Sandpaper 240 gr...

Page 11: ...1 simply peel the disc away from the hook loop pad 2 Fig 2 SPEED CONTROL SWITCH To run the sander at its slowest speed turn the speed control switch wheel 1 to 1 Fig 3 To run the sander at higher spee...

Page 12: ...ng downward to remove the sanding dust 6 When the dust has been removed from the dust bag reassemble the dust bag and dust box SANDING DISC SELECTION Make sure you select the correct size and style of...

Page 13: ...each grit until the surface is uniform SANDING Clamp or otherwise secure your workpiece to prevent it from moving under the sander while being sanded Secure the workpiece in a vice if possible WARNIN...

Page 14: ...ce WARNING Your sander should only be turned ON when the entire surface of the sanding disc is in contact with the workpiece Failure to follow this sanding procedure could result in a loose sanding di...

Page 15: ...15 EXPLODED VIEW 2 3 5 6 7 4 1 8 9 10 11 12 13 30 31 32 33 34 35...

Page 16: ...1 7 3140080014 Switch cover 1 8 4030010106 Tapping screw ST3 9x19 6 9 3011060006 Housing 1 10 3150060005 Brush box 2 11 2030070001 Brush holder 2 12 4010010053 Bearing 607 1 13 1230010054 Carbon brus...

Page 17: ...r costs This warranty does give you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from province to province Be careful tools are dangerous if improperly used or maintained Seller s em...

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