Westinghouse PT10794, Instruction Manual, Page: 13 / 21

ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING
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IN S TALLING S A NDP A PER
WARNING:
U nplug the sander
from the power source b efore installing
or changing sandpaper.
1. Lift upward and outward on the
sandpaper clamp levers (1) located at
each side of the sander base (2)
(Fig. 1). This will release the
sandpaper clamps (3) that are located
at the front and rear of the sander
base.
2. Insert one end of the 1/3 sheet
sandpaper (4) with its grit side up into
the open front sandpaper clamp (5),
making sure it is aligned with the
backing pad (Fig. 2). Lift the
sandpaper clamp lever upward and
inward to lock the sandpaper into
clamp.
3. Wrap the sandpaper sheet (4) over
backing pad (6) and insert it into the
open rear sandpaper clamp (7)
(Fig. 3).
N O T E:
Make sure the sandpaper is pulled
tightly over the backing pad for proper
sanding operation.
4. Lift the sandpaper clamp lever up and
inward to lock the sandpaper into
clamp.
PUNCH ING HO L ES IN S AN DP A PER
When new sandpaper is installed on the
sander, place the corner of the sander
base into the sandpaper hole punch with
the base plate corner (1) nested into the
corner of the hole punch (2). Press the
base plate firmly into the hole punch. The
sharp pins (3) will piece the sandpaper (4)
to allow it to extract the sanding dust.
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