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OPERATION
OPERATING THE SANDER
See Figure 6 - 7.
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Secure the workpiece to prevent it from moving under
the sander.
WARNING:
Unsecured workpieces could be thrown towards the
operator, causing injury.
WARNING:
Keep your head away from the sander and the sanding
area. Your hair could be drawn into the sander causing
serious injury.
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Place the sander on the workpiece so that all of the
sanding sheet surface is in contact with the workpiece.
CAUTION:
To avoid damaging the motor from overheating, be careful
not to let your hand cover the air vents.
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Turn on the sander and move it slowly over the
workpiece.
Hold the sander in front and away from you, keeping it clear
of the workpiece. Start sander and let the motor build to its
maximum speed, then gradually lower the sander onto the
workpiece. Move the sander slowly across the workpiece
using small circular motions.
Do not force.
The weight of the unit supplies adequate
pressure, so let the sanding sheet and sander do the
work. Applying additional pressure only slows the motor,
rapidly wears sanding sheet and greatly reduces sander
speed. Excessive pressure will overload the motor causing
possible damage from motor overheating and can result in
inferior work. Any finish or resin on wood may soften from
the frictional heat. Do not allow sanding on one spot too
long, as the sander’s rapid action may remove too much
material, making the surface uneven.
Extended periods of sanding may tend to overheat the
motor. If this occurs, turn sander off and wait until sanding
sheet comes to a complete stop, then remove it from
workpiece. Remove your hand from vent area, remove
sanding sheet, then with your hand removed from vent
area, turn sander on and run it free without a load to cool
motor. For detail sanding such as corners and crevices,
use the tip of the sanding pad with small back and forth
motions.
Fig. 7
Fig. 6
WORKPIECE
SANDING IN CIRCULAR MOTIONS
SANDING IN CORNERS
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