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Your sander has advanced electronic features, designed
to assist you in getting the maximum use from your
sander. By making proper speed selections, your sander
can be adjusted to specifi c sanding needs.
The variable speed control allows the sander to develop a
no-load speed that can be adjusted from 6,000 to 12,000
min
-1
. The variable speed control selector is conveniently
located on the front of the sander.
The electronic feature of your sander introduces the
fl exibility of adjusting the motor speed to required job
conditions. An electronic speed control module senses
the load applied to the motor and increases or decreases
motor voltage to compensate for and maintain desired
RPM. Speed can be set according to the sanding purpose
or the surface of the workpiece you will be using. Increase
speed for rough surfaces or for quick removal of stock and
decrease speed for smaller, delicate sanding applications.
ASSEMBLY
WARNING
The tool should never be connected to a power supply
when you are assembling parts, making adjustments,
cleaning, performing maintenance, or when the tool is
not in use. Disconnecting the tool will prevent accidental
starting that could cause serious injury.
SANDPAPER SELECTION
Selecting the correct size, grit and type of sand paper is
an extremely important step in achieving a high quality
sanded fi
nish. Aluminum oxide, silicon carbide, and
other synthetic abrasives are best for power sanding.
Natural abrasives, such as fl int and garnet are too soft for
economical use in power sanding.
In general, coarse grit will remove the most material
and fi ner grit will produce the best fi nish in all sanding
operations. The condition of the surface to be sanded
will determine which grit will do the job. If the surface is
rough, start with a coarse grit and sand until the surface
is uniform. Medium grit may then be used to remove
scratches left by the coarser grit and fi ner grit used for
fi nishing of the surface. Always continue sanding with
each grit until surface is uniform.
WARNING
Do not use sander without sandpaper; doing so will
damage the cushion.
Sheet/pad recommended use
80-grit sanding sheet
Coarse sanding
120-grit sanding sheet
Light sanding
150-grit sanding sheet
Light sanding
ATTACHING HOOK AND LOOP SANDING DISCS
See Figure 2.
1. Unplug the sander.
2. Align holes in hook and loop type sanding disc with
holes in pad, then carefully press fuzzy side of sanding
disc against pad as tightly as possible.
NOTE:
Hook and loop type sanding discs can be reused
for the life of the sanding abrasive. It is recommended that
you keep the sanding disc backing pad clean to provide for
best adhesion. Clean occasionally by brushing lightly with
a small brush.
ATTACHING THE DUST COLLECTION BOX
See Figure 3.
The dust collection box provides a dust collection system
for the sander. Sanding dust is drawn up through the holes
of the sanding disc and collected in the dust collection box
during sanding.
1. Unplug the sander.
2. Using a slight twisting motion, fi rmly slide the dust
collection box assembly in the blower exhaust on the
sander.
WARNING
Exercise caution when using this tool. Careless actions,
for even a fraction of a second, can result in serious
personal injury.
INTENDED USE
You may use the sander for the purposes listed below:
sanding on wood surfaces
removing rust from and sanding steel surfaces
polishing and scrubbing porcelain and metal
CAUTION
Keep the cord away from the sanding pad and position
the cord so that it will not be caught on lumber, tools, or
other objects during sanding.
WARNING
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shields when operating this tool. Failure to do so could
result in dust, shavings, or loose particles being thrown
into your eyes, resulting in possible serious injury.
OPERATION
TURNING THE SANDER ON/OFF
See Figure 4.
Turn on the sander:
Push the on/off switch to the left.
Turn off the sander:
Push the on/off switch to the
