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OPERATION

OPERATING THE SANDER

See Figures 8 and 9.

Follow these directions to operate the sander.

Insert the switch key.

Turn on the sander by lifting the switch.

Let the motor build to its full speed.

Feed the workpiece gradually against the sanding

sleeve from right to left.

WARNING:

Do not let the workpiece contact the sanding sleeve
before you turn on the sander and allow it to develop
full speed.

WARNING:

When you feed the workpiece from right to left, the
rotation of the sanding sleeve sands against the
workpiece. If you feed the workpiece in the opposite
direction, the rotation forces of the spinning sanding
sleeve tends to bounce the workpiece away from the
sanding sleeve. This action could cause you to lose
control of the workpiece.

COLLECTING DUST

See Figure 10.

A dust exhaust port is provided to help keep dust to a
minimum. It is located under the table top on the back of
the sander. The end of a standard shop vacuum hose fits
tightly inside the dust exhaust port.

Even with a dust collection system, it is important to
periodically clean sanding dust from the throat plate
area. After extended use, sanding dust builds up under
the throat plate and forces its way into the throat plate
nest. Sanding dust build up in this area may cause the
throat plate surface to rise above the table surface.

TRANSPORTING THE SANDER

In a portable application, you can lift and carry the
sander by the table top. When carrying the sander, be
careful not to dislodge the throat plates, wrench, and
upper spindle washers from their respective storage
areas. Also, be careful not to lose any parts when
transporting.

Fig. 8

Fig. 9

Fig. 10

SWITCH KEY

SWITCH

Summary of Contents for OSS500

Page 1: ...tor safety Properly cared for it will give you years of rugged trouble free performance WARNING To reduce the risk of injury the user must read and understand the operator s manual Thank you for buyin...

Page 2: ...ses with side shields and a full face shield when needed We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields Always wear eye protection which is m...

Page 3: ...ed service technician at an autho rized service center Stay constantly aware of cord location and keep it well away from the moving parts of the tool USE OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS When tool is used outd...

Page 4: ...WET SANDING Failure to comply can result in electrical shock causing serious injury DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS ALCOHOL OR ANY MEDICATION STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTR...

Page 5: ...ctions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DOUBLE INSULATION Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power tools which eliminates the need for t...

Page 6: ...the packing materials from around the tool Lift the tool carefully from the box and place it on a level work surface NOTE The sander is heavy Ask for assistance if necessary Do not discard the packin...

Page 7: ...m tall however you can only sand material up to 3 11 16 in 93 7 mm thick The 1 2 in 12 7 mm sanding sleeve fits directly on the 1 2 in 12 7 mm spindle and requires no rubber spindle It is secured in p...

Page 8: ...nd could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury SPINDLE HEX NUT SANDING SLEEVE 1 in 25 4 mm THROAT PLATE TABLE TOP THROAT PLATE STORAGE AREA WRENCH STORAGE AREA SW...

Page 9: ...face is uniform NOTE Do not use the sander without a sanding sleeve Doing so will damage the rubber spindle Select and install the desired sanding sleeve for your particular application As mentioned p...

Page 10: ...washer down The fins help push dust through the dust exhaust port opening preventing buildup of dust Dust in this area may cause the oscillating motion to stop Always use the lower spindle washer with...

Page 11: ...The fins help push dust through the dust exhaust port opening preventing buildup of dust Dust in this area may cause the oscillating motion to stop Always use the lower spindle washer with all sanding...

Page 12: ...face Place the sander back on the work surface aligning the holes in the base with the holes in the work surface NOTE If the sander does not appear to be stable make sure the rubber stabilizers are in...

Page 13: ...control of the workpiece COLLECTING DUST See Figure 10 A dust exhaust port is provided to help keep dust to a minimum It is located under the table top on the back of the sander The end of a standard...

Page 14: ...r are subject to accelerated wear and possible premature failure as the fiberglass chips and grindings are highly abrasive to bearings brushes commutators etc Consequently we do not recommend that thi...

Page 15: ...15 NOTES...

Page 16: ...VE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION MODEL NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER OSS500 EXTENSION CORD CAUTION When using a power tool at a considerable distance from a power source be sure to use an extension cord that has t...

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