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FEATURES
VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL
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 specific sanding needs.
The variable speed control alows the sander to develop a
no load speed that can be adjusted from 7,000 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
flexibility 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 work-piece's surface you will be using.
Selector clockwise to increase speed for the rough
surface or for quick removal of stock and anti-clockwise to
decrease speed for the smaller delicate sanding
applications.
HOOK AND LOOP POWER CORD WRAP (Fig. 5)
This tool is fitted with a hook and loop power cord wrap.
This is designed to keep the power cord wrapped up
when the tool is not in use and for easier storage of the
tool, loop the power cord several times (depending on the
length) and loop the wrap around the power cord until
secure.
LIVETOOL INDICATOR
TM
This tool features a Livetool Indicator
TM
(6) which
illuminates as soon as the tool is connected to the power
supply. This warns the user that the tool is connected to
live power and will operate when the switch is pressed.
OPERATION
WARNING
Your sander should never be connected to power
supply when you are assembling parts, making
adjustments, assembling or replacing sandpaper,
cleaning or when not in use. Disconnecting
sander will prevent accidental starting that could
cause serious personal injury.
INSTALLING SANDPAPER (Fig. 4)
Inspect sandpaper before installing.
DO NOT u
s
e if
broken of defective.
■
Unplug your sander.
WARNING
Failure to unplug your sander could result in
accidental starting causing possible serious
personal injury.
■
If replacing sandpaper, remove old sandpaper by
peeling it off.
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Holes in sand paper must line up with holes in
backing pad in order for the dust collection feature of
your sander to function properly.
Note: DO NOT
use sander without sandpaper. Doing so
will damage the cushion.
PREPARING FOR OPERATION
CAUTION
Be careful not to let your hand completely cover
air vents.
SANDING (Fig. 1)
WARNING
Unsecured work could be thrown towards the
operator causing injury.
Hold your sander in front and away from you, keeping it
clear of the workpiece. Start your sander by pressing the
switch button to
"ON"
position and letting the motor build to
its maximum speed. Gradually lower your sander on the
work with a slight forward movement.
Move it slowly using forward and backward strokes.
DO NOT FORCE.
The weight of the unit supplies adequate
pressure, so let the sandpaper and sander do the work.
Applying additional pressure only slows the motor, rapidly
wears sandpaper 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.
WARNING
Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery when
operating sander. They could get caught in
moving parts causing serious injury. Keep head
away from sander and sanding area. Hair could
be drawn into sander causing serious injury.
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