OPERATION
OPERATING THE DRYWALL SANDER
1. Hold the machine with both hands.
2. Do not hold the machine by the machine’s head.
3. Before operation, make sure every fastener and nut
has been properly engaged and that the sanding pad has
been properly installed and aligned.
4. Before switching the machine ON, keep the sanding
head slightly away from the work surface.
5. Do not press down too hard in order to avoid overload-
ing the sander. Use proper pressure for better sanding
effects. If the machine slows or bogs down, immediately
lessen the applied pressure. The quality of the results are
mainly determined by choosing the right abrasive grit for
the job.
6. Once the sanding task has been completed, turn off
the machine. Wait for the pad to stop rotating before
setting down the machine.
VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL
Use the speed wheel (Fig. 5 - 1) to adjust anywhere from
Fig. 5
600 to 1200 RPM. This drywall sander is equipped with constant speed control to keep the pad running at a con-
sistent rate despite changes in applied load.
TURNING ON THE DRYWALL SANDER
After setting the variable speed to your desired RPM, power the machine by pressing forward on the power switch
(Fig. 5 - 2).
LOCK FOR CEILING SANDING
The sanding head can be locked for ceiling sanding by attaching the rubber band (Fig. 6 - 1) to the hook (Fig. 6 -
2) on the front of the sander head. This ensures that the sanding surface always faces upwards, making it easy to
position the sander on the ceiling.
USING DUST COLLECTION
A dust collection system can be used with your drywall sander to reduce drywall dust during sanding.
For the best results, use a dust collection system that is rated for drywall dust or fine particulates, such as a cyclone-
type dust collector.
If using a wet/dry shop-style vacuum, it is recommended to use a 2-stage filter system (a dust bag installed inside
of the vacuum drum in addition to the standard HEPA filter) to prevent frequent clogging of the inner HEPA filter
with drywall dust.
NOTE:
The sander is equipped with a passive dust collection fan in the head of the sander to aid with dust collection.
If no dust collection system is attached to the dust port on the bottom of the sander, drywall dust may be ejected
from the dust port due to the passive suction system.
NOTE:
If the drywall dust collection lessens during use when connected to a shop-style vacuum, check the inner
HEPA filter of the vacuum for clogged dust and clean as necessary.
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