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Inspect sandpaper before installing.
DO NOT use if
broken of defective.
INSTALLING ADHESIVE (HOOK& LOOP)
SANDPAPER (13)
OPERATION
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Unplug the sander.
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If replacing ahesive sandpaper, remove old
sandpaper by peeling it off cushion.
NOTE:
Sand for a few minutes to soften the adhesive
backing before attempting to remove old sandpaper.
■
Carefully peel adhesive backing from new 1/2 sheet
sandpaper.
■
Position sandpaper, making sure front edge of
sandpaper is aligned with front edge of the cushion,
then carefully press sticky side of sandpaper on
cushion.
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If the new sandpaper have a dust hole, then align
holes in paper with holes in cushion, then carefully
press fuzzy side of sandpaper against cushion as
tightly as possible.
INSTALLING NON-ADHESIVE SANDPAPER (9)
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Lifting up the handle (11), and observing the
sandpaper clamp (12) be lifting up also.
■
Insert end of new 1/2 sheet sandpaper approximately
1/2 in. (12.7mm) under the paper clamp.
Note:
1/2 in. clamping of sandpaper is necessary for
multisheet stacking of paper.
■
Release down the handle and apply clamp downward
pressure to conform sandpaper to platen.
■
Wrap sandpaper around cushion. Lifting up another
handle on opposite end of sander and insert loose
end of sandpaper under clamp also. Fit sandpaper
tight against with cushion.
■
Release down the handle.
■
Multi-sheet of sandpaper can be installed at one time
for convenience.
PAPER PUNCH (Fig. 6)
A paper punch template has been supplied with your
sander for aligning and punching holes in sandpaper. The
punched holes must align with the holes in the sander
cushion.
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Install sandpaper on your sander.
■
Align sander cushion over the paper punch.
■
Push down on sander
SANDPAPER SELECTION
Selecting the correct size grit and type sandpaper is an
extremely important step in achieving a high quality
sanded finish. Aluminum oxide, silicon carbide, and other
synthetic abrasives are best for power sanding. Natural
abrasives, such as flint and garnet are too soft for
economical use in power sanding.
In general, coarse grit will remove the most material and
finer grit will produce the best finish 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 finer grit used for
finishing of the surface. Always continue sanding with
each grit until surface is uniform.
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 jewelry when
operating sander. They could get caught in
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