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OPERATION
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Extended periods of sanding may tend to overheat
the motor. If this occurs, turn sander off and wait until
sanding disc comes to a complete stop, then remove
it from workpiece. Remove your hand from vent area,
remove sanding disc, then with your hand removed
from vent area, turn sander on and run it free without
a load to cool motor.
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For detail sanding such as corners and crevices,
use the tip of the sanding pad with small back and
forth motions, as shown in (fig. 4).
WARNING
Do not contact the pad with your hands during
operation when the RO pad is used,the no load
speed is very high which may cause injuries.
EMPTYING THE DUST BAG (Fig. 12)
For more efficient operation, empty the dust bag when it
is no more than half full. This will permit the air to flow
through the bag better. Always empty and clean the dust
bag thoroughly upon completion of a sanding operation
and before placing the sander in storage.
WARNING
Collected sanding dust from sanding surface
coatings such as polyurethanes, linseed oil etc.
can self-ignite in your sander dust bag or
elsewhere and cause fire. To reduce the risk of
fire always empty your dust bag frequently
(10-15 minutes) while sanding and never store or
leave a sander without totally emptying its dust
bag. Also follow the recommendations of the
coatings manufacturers.
Follow these steps to empty the dust bag:
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Unplug the sander.
WARNING
Failure to unplug the tool could result in
accidental starting causing possible serious injury.
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Remove the dust bag from the sander.
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Shake out the dust.
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Reattach the dust bag to the sander.
For a more thorough cleaning of the dust bag, remove
dust bag from frame, as shown in figure 12 and shake
out dust. Replace dust bag over frame then install dust
bag assembly on sander.
CHANGING THE BASE PADS (1/3 SHEET, RANDOM
ORBIT & TRIANGULAR PAD)
(Fig. 6)
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For safety, ensure your sander is unplugged.
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Remove the sanding sheet from the base. Undo the
allen screws on the base, using the hex key (2)
provided.
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Once all 4 screws have been removed, remove the
base.
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When fitting the new base, place the base up to the
sander and insert the first screw (do not tighten).
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Insert the remaining
3
screws, then tighten all 4
screws. Tighten up the allen screws opposite to each
other. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN
Place the desired sanding paper on to the base and
continue to work
INSTALLING SANDPAPER
Inspect sandpaper before installing. DO NOT use if
broken of defective.
INSTALLING ADHESIVE (HOOK & LOOP)
SANDPAPER - FOR ALL BASE PADS
(Fig. 7)
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Unplug the sander.
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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.
WARNING
Failure to unplug your sander could result in
accidental starting causing possible serious
personal injury.
INSTALLING NON-ADHESIVE SANDPAPER - 1/3
SHEET PAD ONLY
(Fig. 8)
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Unplug the sander.
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If replacing sandpaper, remove old sandpaper.
To remove paper, release paper clamp by lifting up on
lever and disengaging it from the tab and allowing the
lever to lower.
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Insert end of new 1/
3
sheet sandpaper approximately
20 mm under the paper clamp.
Note:
20 mm clamping of sandpaper is necessary for
multi-sheet stacking of paper.
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Lift up on lever and lock into place. Apply downward
pressure to conform sandpaper to base.
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Wrap sandpaper around cushion. Lift lever on
opposite end of sander and insert loose end of
sandpaper under paper clamp. Fit sandpaper tight
against cushion.
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Lift up on lever and lock into place.
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Multiple sheets of sandpaper can be installed at one
time for convenience.
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