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FEATURES
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Size of Paper ........................................................1/4 Sheet
Motion ........................................................... Orbital Action
Orbit Diameter ......................................................... 1/16 in.
No Load Speed ................................... 14,000 r/min. (RPM)
ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
Do not use this product if it is not completely assembled
or if any parts appear to be missing or damaged. Use of
a product that is not properly and completely assembled
or with damaged or missing parts could result in serious
personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this product or create acces-
sories or attachments not recommended for use with this
product. Any such alteration or modification is misuse
and could result in a hazardous condition leading to
possible serious personal injury.
If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-800-525-2579 for assistance.
OPERATION
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is
sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Always remove battery pack from the tool when you are
assembling parts, making adjustments, cleaning, or when
not in use. Removing battery pack will prevent accidental
starting that could cause serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in
objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible
serious injury.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not
recommended by the manufacturer of this product. The
use of attachments or accessories not recommended
can result in serious personal injury.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for the purposes listed below:
Sanding on wood surfaces
Removing rust from and sanding steel surfaces
Sanding plastics
WARNING:
Battery products are always in operating condition.
Therefore, the switch should always be in the OFF
position when not in use or carrying at your side.
INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY PACK
See Figure 1, page 10.
To install:
Insert the battery pack.
Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack
snap into place and the battery pack is secured in the
product before beginning operation.
To remove:
Depress the latches on each side of the battery pack.
For complete charging instructions, see the operator’s manu-
als for your battery pack and charger.